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Mass Media and Public Announcements — Worksheet Extraction

Total questions: 130

Worksheet time: 1hrs 5mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

The government made a __________ public announcement about the emergency through social media platforms.

a)

near-sighted

b)

city-wide

c)

time-consuming

d)

short-term

2.

They __________ an announcement about a new program to stop cyberbullying among teenagers.

a)

made

b)

receive

c)

build

d)

official

3.

Schools __________ a closure due to the tornado, and students learned about it via social media.

a)

tell

b)

said

c)

spoke

d)

announced

4.

An urgent __________ was shared city-wide via loudspeakers and digital billboards.

a)

announcement

b)

announce

c)

announcer

d)

announced

5.

Residents stayed indoors after a mass media alert informed them about the __________’s path.

a)

snowfall

b)

volcano

c)

tornado

d)

sun

6.

A city-wide public announcement warned citizens of possible aftershocks following the __________.

a)

rain

b)

tornado

c)

earthquake

d)

flood

7.

The government warned of another possible __________ on the city via online announcements.

a)

attack

b)

meeting

c)

discussion

d)

concert

8.

A digital billboard flashed a warning about a possible __________ later that day.

a)

air attack

b)

air pollution

c)

air conditioning

d)

air journey

9.

Hackers tried __________ the government’s digital media platforms, but security systems stopped them.

a)

attack

b)

attacking

c)

to attack

d)

to attacking

10.

The news program reported that several systems had been attacked __________ unknown sources.

a)

by

b)

with

c)

to

d)

on

11.

Messages about the earthquake were shared __________ and social media.

a)

public via loudspeakers

b)

via loudspeakers public

c)

loudspeakers via public

d)

via public loudspeakers

12.

The city installed new __________ loudspeakers to help broadcast announcements during emergencies.

a)

common

b)

public

c)

private

d)

personal

13.

The government used digital __________ to make a mass media announcement about the earthquake.

a)

keyboards

b)

whiteboards

c)

billboards

d)

dashboards

14.

__________ showed real-time updates about the city-wide tornado emergency.

a)

Digital billboards

b)

Whiteboards

c)

Street signs

d)

School noticeboards

15.

The government launched a city-wide project to stop __________ through education and media.

a)

cyberbullying

b)

was cyberbullied

c)

to cyberbullying

d)

cyberbullied

16.

Thanks to __________ in digital media, news about earthquakes can reach people faster.

a)

advances

b)

improvements

c)

progresses

d)

developments

17.

__________ send alerts to electronic devices before natural disasters happen.

a)

Warning systems advanced

b)

Advanced warning systems

c)

Warning advanced systems

d)

Advanced systems warning

18.

Wow! The __________ in this article are incredible! Did you read about how the internet has changed communication?

a)

facts

b)

stories

c)

photos

d)

opinions

19.

It’s so frustrating when news outlets forget to ________; it makes people lose trust in the media.

a)

distribute

b)

broadcast

c)

fact-check

d)

commercialize

20.

If you're going to publish an article about climate change, you must fact-check your __________ carefully.

a)

sources

b)

cabinets

c)

banks

d)

presence

21.

Where do you usually find __________ sources for your research on media influence?

a)

credible

b)

accessible

c)

convincing

d)

untrustworthy

22.

I received a notification on my electronic __________ that the storm was heading our way—thank goodness for tech!

a)

device

b)

email

c)

screen

d)

panel

23.

Have you tried reading an __________ on media ethics? It’s so convenient to carry everywhere!

a)

handwritten note

b)

printed photo

c)

electronic book

d)

digital song

24.

You can access breaking news __________ your phone, so you never miss an important update.

a)

onto

b)

by

c)

into

d)

via

25.

The __________ via mass media has changed how we understand global events.

a)

distribution rapid of information

b)

rapid distribution of information

c)

rapid information of distribution

d)

distribution of information rapid

26.

In the world of mass media, a __________ strategy is essential to ensure balanced coverage of global events.

a)

distribute

b)

distributive

c)

distribution

d)

distributor

27.

The media company plans to __________ its content via digital platforms to reach a broader audience.

a)

distribute

b)

provide

c)

support

d)

collect

28.

Isn’t it great that now we have instant __________ to news updates, no matter where we are?

a)

access

b)

passage

c)

journey

d)

entry

29.

The online archive is __________ from any digital device for subscribed users.

a)

impossible

b)

available

c)

accessible

d)

enjoyable

30.

With improved __________, even people in remote areas can access international news with ease.

a)

instantly

b)

availability

c)

responsibility

d)

accessibility

31.

The way they report events sometimes __________ the audience because of biased language used.

a)

confuses

b)

emits

c)

discounts

d)

commercializes

32.

There was so much __________ when the media incorrectly reported the facts about the earthquake.

a)

brochure

b)

confusion

c)

announcement

d)

attention

33.

The journalist will __________ the interview with the president via a secure video link.

a)

transcribe

b)

the press

c)

commercial

d)

broadcast

34.

The president addressed the nation in a __________ live online.

a)

special streamed broadcast

b)

special broadcast streamed

c)

broadcast streamed special

d)

streamed special broadcast

35.

Many colleges now offer courses on __________ and digital journalism.

a)

attacking

b)

broadcasting

c)

disaster area

d)

profit-making

36.

The documentary explored the rise of cyberbullying and how it __________ through mass media.

a)

spreads

b)

publishes

c)

announces

d)

builds

37.

Did you know that misinformation can __________ faster than truth on social media platforms?

a)

disappear

b)

stop

c)

spread

d)

clarify

38.

Have you seen how the __________ covers environmental issues differently in each country?

a)

authors

b)

journalists

c)

articles

d)

media

39.

“Can you believe that post went viral on __________ in just a few minutes?”

a)

social media

b)

digital billboard

c)

public loudspeaker

d)

uncertainty

40.

In class today, we discussed how __________ media affects teenagers’ self-image and confidence.

a)

mass

b)

traditional

c)

printed

d)

radio

41.

__________ platforms have changed how news is created, shared, and consumed by the public.

a)

Mass

b)

Digital

c)

Controversial

d)

Polite

42.

Young audiences are more likely to engage with __________ than printed newspapers.

a)

digital media

b)

mass media

c)

disaster area

d)

social media

43.

The internet has helped __________ even the smallest creative projects through crowdfunding and ads.

a)

view

b)

advance

c)

commercialize

d)

warn

44.

The __________ success of a film, measured by its box office revenue, heavily depends on its marketing strategy and mass media.

a)

commercial

b)

artistic

c)

technical

d)

social

45.

Viewers can usually skip __________ on online streaming platforms after a few seconds.

a)

movies

b)

trailers

c)

fake news

d)

commercials

46.

Some websites publish fake news only to attract clicks and make advertising __________.

a)

profits

b)

views

c)

articles

d)

images

47.

Companies invest in analytics tools to measure the __________ of their online campaigns.

a)

profitability

b)

profitable

c)

profitably

d)

profits

48.

Running a YouTube channel can be highly __________ if you have millions of subscribers.

a)

stressful

b)

via

c)

profitable

d)

creative

49.

By promoting trending topics, news websites can __________ monetize their content and attract advertisers.

a)

sadly

b)

profitably

c)

dramatically

d)

instantly

50.

Sharing videos online has become a strategy to gain __________ and attract advertisers.

a)

views

b)

supporters

c)

spectators

d)

audiences

51.

Teenagers often __________ short-form content rather than long videos on YouTube.

a)

prefer

b)

struggle

c)

follow

d)

enjoy

52.

Broadcasters use __________ feedback to improve the content of their news programs.

a)

view

b)

views

c)

viewer

d)

viewing

53.

Media companies design __________ that appeal to different target audiences across regions.

a)

postal

b)

postings

c)

posters

d)

posted

54.

Journalists often __________ breaking news updates directly on social media during live events.

a)

write

b)

record

c)

publish

d)

post

55.

Influencers often __________ from product reviews and brand collaborations on YouTube.

a)

sell

b)

support

c)

get

d)

profit

56.

Some news outlets focus more on __________ than on providing objective information.

a)

reporting

b)

profit-making

c)

entertainment

d)

journalism

57.

The __________ of this article caused a lot of discussions because it challenged common beliefs about climate change.

a)

translation

b)

announcement

c)

publication

d)

advertisement

58.

Once they __________ the new product line, they expect a surge in orders.

a)

attack

b)

develop

c)

permit

d)

advertise

59.

Although the article __________ last week, many readers are still talking about it.

a)

is published

b)

is publishing

c)

published

d)

was published

60.

If they had promoted the event more widely, more members of the __________ would have attended.

a)

public

b)

society

c)

crowd

d)

population

61.

His __________ at the meeting made a big impact.

a)

absence

b)

attention

c)

voice

d)

presence

62.

If the __________ had been more creative, it might have attracted even more customers.

a)

announcement

b)

article

c)

advertisement

d)

poster

63.

They decided to __________ the book online in multiple languages so that more readers could enjoy it.

a)

print

b)

distribute

c)

sell

d)

publish

64.

Even though the documentary was __________, some viewers found it too long and dense to follow.

a)

attractive

b)

controversial

c)

inspiring

d)

informative

65.

The __________ provided in the article was extremely detailed, yet difficult to understand without prior knowledge of the topic.

a)

instruction

b)

information

c)

news

d)

data

66.

Some journalists travel to __________ and hard-to-reach places to report real-life stories.

a)

far

b)

dangerous

c)

unknown

d)

remote

67.

Even though he lives abroad, he can participate in interviews and discussions __________ through Zoom.

a)

globally

b)

freely

c)

privately

d)

remotely

68.

If you're interested in online journalism, check out the __________ available at the media center for course listings.

a)

brochure

b)

report

c)

article

d)

poster

69.

We were given a __________ that showed (with simple diagrams) how news spreads quickly through social media networks.

a)

newspaper

b)

website

c)

leaflet

d)

manual

70.

News about the natural __________ was broadcast worldwide within minutes after the first video was uploaded.

a)

scandal

b)

disaster

c)

crisis

d)

attack

71.

The government declared the region a __________ after the flooding destroyed over fifty homes.

a)

crisis center

b)

refugee camp

c)

emergency zone

d)

disaster area

72.

Although the sound emitted __________ the device was annoying, they continued filming the news video.

a)

from

b)

by

c)

through

d)

into

73.

Although it looks small, this machine __________ strong radio waves for media transmissions.

a)

sends

b)

produces

c)

releases

d)

emits

74.

Social media platforms now __________ users before showing them news with violent or fake content.

a)

notice

b)

warn

c)

notify

d)

remind

75.

News programs often use __________ tools like graphs to explain complex topics in a clear way.

a)

credible

b)

charitable

c)

guilty

d)

visual

76.

The magazine gained popularity after introducing a __________ front-page design that combined bold images with minimalist layouts.

a)

colorful

b)

ancient

c)

attractive

d)

stylish

77.

They built a media project together based on their shared __________ interest in environmental news.

a)

different

b)

mutual

c)

major

d)

strong

78.

The reporter remained __________ and respectful even when the interviewee disagreed with most of her questions.

a)

serious

b)

quiet

c)

formal

d)

polite

79.

The content manager is in __________ planning the daily posts for the company’s social media.

a)

search of

b)

charge of

c)

contrast with

d)

connection with

80.

That eye-catching advertisement on YouTube immediately __________ my attention and made me curious about the product.

a)

attracted

b)

had

c)

got

d)

catch

81.

The campaign successfully __________ public attention to the dangers of fake news on social media.

a)

drew

b)

took

c)

diverted

d)

advertised

82.

Many local businesses cannot __________ to pay for expensive online advertising every single month.

a)

publish

b)

save

c)

afford

d)

delay

83.

They __________ a huge billboard in the city center to promote their new digital platform.

a)

put up

b)

struggle with

c)

rely on

d)

covered up

84.

Social media users should pay more __________ to the source of the news they are sharing.

a)

time

b)

attention

c)

money

d)

comments

85.

I honestly didn’t __________ to mislead anyone when I posted that article on my blog; it was just a mistake.

a)

mean

b)

intend

c)

expect

d)

forget

86.

Being a responsible media user means __________ the information before sharing it with others.

a)

spreading

b)

ignoring

c)

checking

d)

avoiding

87.

Influencers often try to __________ with their followers by sharing personal stories and emotions online.

a)

ignore

b)

connect

c)

reject

d)

debate

88.

That famous actor __________ a big social media presence now with millions of followers on multiple platforms.

a)

has

b)

created

c)

avoided

d)

lacked

89.

The online shop __________ great discounts for customers who subscribed to their media channels.

a)

ignored

b)

rejected

c)

offered

d)

postponed

90.

The documentary about social media addiction __________ a strong impression on young audiences worldwide.

a)

emitted

b)

posted

c)

made

d)

promoting

91.

A growing number of people are __________ limiting screen time for children under ten.

a)

in favor

b)

in general

c)

in contrast

d)

in charge of

92.

New regulations __________ the media company to take down offensive posts immediately after complaints, or face heavy fines.

a)

forced

b)

allowed

c)

took

d)

encouraged

93.

The reporter was found __________ of spreading unverified news about the celebrity’s private life.

a)

guilty

b)

innocent

c)

indifferent

d)

neutral

94.

In recent years, we have seen a __________ rise in digital content created by independent users.

a)

steady

b)

sharp

c)

slow

d)

gradual

95.

The recent increase in fake news __________ the question of how to improve media literacy.

a)

increases

b)

lowers

c)

access

d)

raises

96.

Traditional newspapers are losing readers; __________, digital news platforms are gaining popularity.

a)

free of charge

b)

sharp rise

c)

in contrast

d)

in favor

97.

Many teenagers now have easy __________ to global news through their smartphones and social media apps.

a)

protection

b)

awareness

c)

refusal

d)

access

98.

Some elderly people still __________ using smartphones to read news or communicate online.

a)

excel at

b)

struggle with

c)

rise in

d)

access on

99.

Streaming services have replaced traditional TV for many people and are __________.

a)

here to stay

b)

out of date

c)

by mistake

d)

a sharp rise

100.

Several social media platforms provide video-streaming services free of __________.

a)

expense

b)

cost

c)

charge

d)

value

101.

Sharing personal information online without caution can be __________ to your privacy.

a)

harmful

b)

useful

c)

careful

d)

joyful

102.

Journalists use social media to __________ of social issues happening around the world.

a)

increase awareness

b)

create mistakes

c)

promote products

d)

share opinions

103.

Live-streaming platforms are popular __________ audiences who enjoy watching real-time content from creators.

a)

at

b)

for

c)

with

d)

on

104.

__________, social media platforms are both useful and dangerous depending on how they are used.

a)

In detail

b)

In case of

c)

In spite of

d)

In general

105.

Many readers prefer online articles as __________ to printed newspapers because they are easier to access.

a)

opposed

b)

supported

c)

agreed

d)

belonged

106.

News programs often warn viewers __________ dangerous weather conditions in their local areas.

a)

on

b)

about

c)

to

d)

for

107.

The news website __________ readers to a security breach affecting social media accounts.

a)

alerted

b)

admired

c)

advised

d)

allowed

108.

Many people now rely __________ social media for their daily news updates and entertainment.

a)

of

b)

in

c)

on

d)

at

109.

Cable TV has so many interesting channels __________ more and more people subscribe to it.

a)

for

b)

so that

c)

with

d)

that

110.

Some singers are __________ popular that their tours are sold out in minutes.

a)

very

b)

too

c)

such

d)

so

111.

My pet cat started acting __________ she was being kept without food all the time.

a)

same as

b)

like

c)

if

d)

similar to

112.

Email advertising has become __________ powerful tool that all businesses are using it.

a)

a so

b)

so a

c)

a such

d)

such a

113.

Despite the incident, the actor continued with the scene as if nothing __________.

a)

happens

b)

has happened

c)

had happened

d)

is happening

114.

She acts as if she __________ happy, but in fact she is very disappointed with herself.

a)

is

b)

has been

c)

will be

d)

were

115.

There are __________ many advertisements on social media nowadays that users simply ignore them.

a)

very

b)

too

c)

so

d)

such

116.

The TV show attracted so much attention __________.

a)

for millions of viewers to watch it every week

b)

that millions of viewers watch it every week

c)

that millions of viewers watched it every week

d)

and millions of viewers watched every week

117.

Smartphones have become __________ in our daily life that even children use them to connect with friends and access the Internet.

a)

so popular

b)

such popular

c)

very popular

d)

too popular

118.

It was very rude of him to talk so loudly on his phone as if no one __________ listening.

a)

is

b)

to be

c)

were

d)

will be

119.

Although the project didn't go _______, everyone had a lot of fun.

a)

like planning it

b)

like plan

c)

like we plan it

d)

like we had planned it

120.

There is __________ of media nowadays that sometimes it is hard to choose the right one for a particular purpose.

a)

such a range

b)

such a wide range

c)

so wide

d)

a wide range

121.

The Internet connection here is __________ we can't watch any videos online.

a)

slow that

b)

so slow that

c)

such a slow

d)

so slow for

122.

Millions of people attended the event __________ we had expected, making it a great success.

a)

if

b)

as

c)

as if

d)

that

123.

Stop eating so quickly __________ you hadn't eaten for days. It's not good for you.

a)

as

b)

like

c)

so

d)

as if

124.

You don't need experience to do this job well. Just listen to me carefully and do __________.

a)

like I saying

b)

like I say

c)

like what I say

d)

like me saying

125.

The company had __________ viewers felt overwhelmed.

a)

like much advertising

b)

such much advertising

c)

so much advertising that

d)

as if much advertising

126.

The platform achieved __________ wide distribution that accessibility in rural areas improved.

a)

like

b)

as

c)

so

d)

such

127.

The digital billboard was so bright __________ everyone’s attention at rush hour.

a)

like it attracted

b)

as if attracted

c)

so that it attracted

d)

that it attracted

128.

Volunteers put up posters __________ the guidelines permitted, alerting residents to earthquake risks.

a)

as

b)

like

c)

as though

d)

such

129.

He answered __________ someone who meant to raise awareness of cyberbullying—not to commercialize the topic.

a)

as

b)

such

c)

like

d)

so

130.

They designed the banner __________ a TV commercial, to make a strong impression on passers-by and draw attention to safety tips.

a)

as

b)

as if

c)

like

d)

as though