Christmas Quiz for C1 students

Stories that are deliberately fabricated to gain more website visitors and increase advertising revenue for websites.

• clickbait

• satire

• hoax

• propaganda

What does "bias" mean in the context of media?

• Presenting all sides fairly

• Favoring one side unfairly

• Reporting only facts

• Ignoring all opinions

How does the song continue?

We wish you a Merry Christmas (x3)

and a Happy New Year

....

• Let's light up the tree with glee, your spirits light.

• With lights shining bright,on this festive night

• With friends by your side, and laughter each night

• Good tidings we bring to you and your king

Which preposition is used with 'focus' when talking about the main topic of a news story?

• in

• on

• by

• at

What is meant by "libel" in the media?

• An article that praises someone

• A spoken false statement that damages a person's reputation

• false statements in written or published form

• c) A type of editorial

What is a "byline" in a newspaper article?

• The author's name printed at the beginning of the article

• A restriction on publishing certain information until a specified time

• A section of classified ads

• The conclusion of the article

How does the song continue?

Bells on bob-tails ring

Making spirits bright

what fun it is to ride and sing

...

• a slide ride song tonight

• A sleighing song we love to sing.

• a sleighing song tonight

• A sleighing song is just the thing

If someone is 'going the extra mile' at work, what are they doing?

• Taking a long vacation

• Going above and beyond what is required

• .Making small changes to improve performance

• Working fewer hours

If someone 'goes over' something, what are they doing?

• Revising or reviewing information

• Discussing details or changes

• Starting a new task

• Focusing on a minor issue

How does the song continue?

Rudolph, the red-nose reindeer

had a very shiny nose

and if you ever saw it

you would even say it glows

all of the other reindeers

• Used to tease and shout at him

• Used to laugh and call him names

• Used to make fun of his name

• Used to mock him and his fame