EN20290 Understanding News Reports Pre FINAL 2025

When discussing a place, "people often build sandcastles here" would be under:

• Activities

• Appearance

• History

• Climate

When concluding a report on an event, "it was a memorable day" would be part of:

• Introduction

• Conclusion

• Body - What happened

• Body - Who was there

When indicates:

• The location of the event

• The time the event happened

• Why the event is important

• Who wrote the news

Where refers to:

• The cause of the event

• The place where the event occurred

• How long the event lasted

• Who was affected by the event

Why in a news report explains:

• The weather conditions

• The reason or purpose behind the event

• The number of people involved

• The cost of the event

How in a news story might describe:

• The weather on that day

• The method or manner in which something happened

• The date of the event

• The name of the reporter

Which of the following is an essential component of a report?

• Plot

• Introduction

• Dialogue

• Rhyme scheme

Which element is least likely to be in the lead paragraph?

• The main event

• When it happened

• Who was involved

• The reporter's favorite food

In the "More Details" section, you might include:

• A long list of unrelated events

• Additional facts about the main event

• The reporter's schedule

• A recipe

An essential quality of a good news report is:

• Using lots of slang

• Accuracy and clarity

• Being very long

• Including personal anecdotes