40. Talking about the news

What is the topic of this episode?

• Social media
• Following the news
• Travel tips
• Learning grammar

What does “follow the news” mean?

• To avoid news updates
• To write news stories
• To be interested in and regularly check the news
• To criticize reporters

How does Neil usually check the news?

• Watching evening TV
• Checking his phone in the morning and throughout the day
• Listening to the radio only
• Reading newspapers only

What is Beth’s issue with news notifications?

• They are too funny
• She doesn’t get any
• They interrupt her work
• They are too positive

Why do Neil and Beth say too much news can be bad?

• It’s hard to understand
• It’s often negative and overwhelming
• It’s very repetitive
• It costs money

What word did Neil use to describe the habit of checking the news often?

• Strange
• Tiring
• Addictive
• Pointless

What is Beth’s concern even after reading the news?

• She reads it too fast
• She still doesn’t feel she knows enough
• She can’t find news online
• It’s always old news

How has working at the BBC changed Beth’s news habits?

• She reads fewer articles
• She avoids certain topics
• She pays more attention and wants to learn more
• She stopped watching news

What did Neil do before making English programmes?

• Travelled the world
• Worked as a teacher
• Was a journalist at the BBC
• Ran a podcast studio

What does “too” mean in the phrase “too much news”?

• Just the right amount
• Less than needed
• More than needed
• Not enough