What does the phrase “to assume” mean in journalism?

To make a conclusion without enough evidence

What is a common ethical issue in journalism?

Publishing false or misleading information

Why is background information important in journalism?

It helps understand the context of a news story

What does a TV reporter do?

Interviews people and reports news on TV

What is the danger of too much sensationalism in the media?

It distracts people from real news

What does the term “freedom of the press” mean?

The media can publish information without censorship

What is the main purpose of mass media?

To inform and influence public opinion

How can mass media influence people’s opinions?

By presenting biased or one-sided information

What does it mean when a news source is "reliable"?

It provides accurate and trustworthy information

What does the phrase “media intrusion” mean?

The media invades people’s privacy

What is the role of mass media in politics?

To help people make informed decisions

Why do celebrities often appear in mass media?

People are interested in their lives

What is a documentary?

A non-fiction film about real events or people

What is "yellow journalism"?

Journalism that uses exaggeration and sensationalism

What is the purpose of investigative journalism?

To expose hidden truths and corruption

Why do people often prefer online news to printed newspapers?

It is faster and more convenient

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1
What does the phrase “to assume” mean in journalism?
To publish true stories
To check facts carefully
To make a conclusion without enough evidence
To write a long article
2
What is a common ethical issue in journalism?
Interviewing famous people
Reporting on sports events
Publishing false or misleading information
Writing long articles
3
Why is background information important in journalism?
It makes articles longer
It is never used in news writing
It helps understand the context of a news story
It only adds unnecessary details
4
What does a TV reporter do?
Works in a cinema
Interviews people and reports news on TV
Makes advertisements
Writes books
5
What is one disadvantage of social media as a news source?
It is available 24/7
It can contain a lot of fake news
It spreads information quickly
It is free to use
6
What is the danger of too much sensationalism in the media?
It makes people more informed
It improves critical thinking
It distracts people from real news
It focuses on facts
7
What does the term “freedom of the press” mean?
The media can publish information without censorship
The government controls all media
Journalists can write anything without consequences
The media is always 100% truthful
8
What is the main purpose of mass media?
To entertain people
To sell products only
To inform and influence public opinion
To provide only gossip news
9
What does a broadsheet newspaper usually focus on?
Only sports news
Sensational crime stories
Serious news and analysis
Gossip and entertainment
10
How can mass media influence people’s opinions?
By only showing advertisements
By refusing to report political events
By presenting biased or one-sided information
By ignoring the news
11
Why do TV channels show advertisements?
To promote journalists
To make money
To entertain people
To fill time between programs
12
What is a tabloid newspaper usually known for?
Business and economy updates
Serious political news
Sensational and celebrity news
Scientific discoveries
13
Which of these is NOT a form of mass media?
Personal diary
Radio
Television
Newspaper
14
What does it mean when a news source is "reliable"?
It is always entertaining
It always agrees with the government
It only reports political news
It provides accurate and trustworthy information
15
What does the phrase “media intrusion” mean?
The media tells only the truth
The media stops working
The media helps people become famous
The media invades people’s privacy
16
What is the role of mass media in politics?
To help people make informed decisions
To keep people away from voting
To entertain politicians
To focus only on scandals
17
Why do celebrities often appear in mass media?
They write the news themselves
They pay for media attention
They work as journalists
People are interested in their lives
18
What is a documentary?
A non-fiction film about real events or people
A fictional movie
A reality TV show
A live sports event
19
What is "yellow journalism"?
Journalism focused on environmental issues
Journalism that uses exaggeration and sensationalism
Journalism only about celebrities
Journalism in black-and-white newspapers
20
What is the purpose of investigative journalism?
To report on celebrity gossip
To write fiction
To entertain readers
To expose hidden truths and corruption
21
Why do some governments censor the media?
To make newspapers cheaper
To improve journalism
To control public opinion
To protect citizens from false information
22
Why do people often prefer online news to printed newspapers?
Online news has only true facts
Newspapers are only for old people
Online news has fewer mistakes
It is faster and more convenient
23
What is the term for intentionally spreading false news?
Public broadcasting
Fake news
Investigative journalism
Sensationalism
24
How do most people get their news nowadays?
Online news websites
Word of mouth
Printed newspapers
Radio
25
What is "breaking news"?
A news report about a broken object
A recent and important event
A funny news story
Old news that is repeated

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