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S10 C Quiz | Unit: 8 In the News (Vocab_Vol 1)

Total questions: 26

Worksheet time: 4mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What does censoring involve?

a)

Enhancing information

b)

Restricting or suppressing information

c)

Creating new content

d)

Promoting information

2.

What does it mean to "edit"?

a)

To delete information

b)

To refine or improve content

c)

To create false statements

d)

To restrict information

3.

What does it mean to "break the news"?

a)

To create news

b)

To share old information

c)

To inform about a significant event

d)

To hide important developments

4.

What does libel involve?

a)

Making true spoken statements

b)

Publishing false written or printed statements

c)

Editing information for clarity

d)

Censoring information for public safety

5.

In the example, what was deemed highly newsworthy?

a)

Celebrity gossip

b)

Widespread disease

c)

Routine activities

d)

Political discussions

6.

What is a press conference?

a)

Informal gathering

b)

Scheduled event for media interaction

c)

Private meeting

d)

Political debate

7.

What is a press release?

a)

Official statement or document for media

b)

Private conversation

c)

Internal company memo

d)

Personal diary entry

8.

What does breaking news refer to?

a)

Old and insignificant events

b)

Recent and important events

c)

Predicted future occurrences

d)

Historical developments

9.

What did the newsflash announce in the given example?

a)

Routine political changes

b)

High-profile political figure's resignation

c)

Economic predictions

d)

Celebrity promotions

10.

What does it mean to "leak the news"?

a)

Suppressing information

b)

Disclosing confidential information

c)

Editing content

d)

Ignoring news developments

11.

Why did the government decide to censor parts of the documentary?

a)

National celebration

b)

Concerns about national security

c)

Lack of public interest

d)

Documentary was too short

12.

If a news story "grabs the headlines," what does it imply?

a)

Attracts widespread attention

b)

Goes unnoticed

c)

Is boring and unimportant

d)

Is hidden from public view

13.

What does "newsworthy" describe?

a)

Uninteresting events

b)

Important or interesting events

c)

Predicted future developments

d)

Historical occurrences

14.

In the example, why did the celebrity file a lawsuit against the tabloid?

a)

Complimentary remarks

b)

Slanderous remarks

c)

Neutral reporting

d)

Ignoring their personal life

15.

What does it mean to "scoop a story"?

a)

Write a boring news article

b)

Obtain and publish a news story before others

c)

Ignore news developments

d)

Suppress news information

16.

How would you define "catch up on the news"?

a)

Forget about current events

b)

Stay informed by reviewing news sources

c)

Predict future news

d)

Ignore news updates

17.

What does slander refer to?

a)

Making false spoken statements

b)

Complimenting someone

c)

Reporting verified information

d)

Praising achievements

18.

In the example, what did the newspaper face legal consequences for?

a)

Complimentary articles

b)

Neutral reporting

c)

Libelous article without evidence

d)

Routine coverage of events

19.

What did the government issue a press release about in the provided example?

a)

Economic predictions

b)

New policy changes

c)

Personal achievements

d)

Company mergers

20.

What is a newsflash?

a)

A lengthy news report

b)

A brief and unexpected update

c)

A scheduled event

d)

A press release

21.

How did the author spend time editing the manuscript?

a)

Adding unnecessary details

b)

Enhancing clarity and coherence

c)

Deleting essential information

d)

Ignoring the manuscript

22.

In the example, what did the company's CEO announce during the press conference?

a)

Personal achievements

b)

Major merger

c)

Company holiday plans

d)

Upcoming layoffs

23.

In the example provided, what prompted immediate emergency response efforts?

a)

A planned event

b)

A sudden earthquake

c)

Routine activities

d)

Political discussions

24.

In the given example, how did she break the news of her promotion?

a)

With sadness

b)

With excitement

c)

With indifference

d)

Without informing anyone

25.

What is the meaning of "scan the headlines"?

a)

Read news articles thoroughly

b)

Look over the main points or titles quickly

c)

Censor news content

d)

Edit news stories for improvement

26.

How would you describe information that is "spread all over the front page"?

a)

Ignored by readers

b)

Not featured prominently

c)

Covered extensively, indicating significance

d)

Edited for brevity