1.Mb - Reading test - Fake news

Choose the best title for the text:

• Experts share dangers of fake news

• Experts share top tips for resisting fake news

• How to create fake news: a guide

• Tips on how to read the news online

Which reason is NOT given for an online fake news story?

• To convince people of a political view

• To make people angry or sad

• To plant a virus in your computer

The text says some fake news …

• is easy to recognise as fake.

• is funny.

• comes from the political right.

Which of these may mean that a news site should not be trusted?

• The text is well written.

• The site has a variety of other stories.

• The site’s ‘About’ page does not clearly describe the organisation.

Some images on fake news …

• are real images, but come from a different website.

• are images that have been changed.

• both the above

Fake news stories …

• are usually only on fake news sites or social media.

• are not on any websites, only in social media.

• are often hidden on real news sites.

Many fake news stories are written …

• without capital letters and with terrible spelling.

• in a way that makes people upset.

• inside of advertisements that pop up on your screen.

What should you do with fake news?

• Report it to the police

• Make a note of it for reference

• Not show it to other people online

What is the purpose of this article?

• To complain

• To inform

• To entertain

Which of the following tips on how to spot fake news was NOT given?

• Check the story is in other places

• Watch out for fake pictures

• Ask a friend

• Check the source