News (Gateway to the world B2)

1. News Sections Analysis

Click on a section to see what information usually appears there.

arts

business

columnists

environmental issues

gossip

have your say

obituaries

showbiz

sport

world news

Select a section above...

2. Headline Language (Theory)

Hover over the headline words to reveal their meaning.

axe = cut, reduce (сократить)

back = support (поддержать)

blast = explosion / criticism (взрыв)

clash = violent disagreement (столкновение)

hit = affect badly (ударить по)

link = connection (связь)

plea = request (мольба)

pledge = promise (обещание)

probe = investigation (расследование)

riddle = mystery (загадка)

spark = cause (причина)

3. Match the Words

Drag the headline word to its definition.

aid

ban

blaze

boost

boss

drama

key

PM

quit

wed

1. tense situation

2. marry

3. manager/director

4. help

5. important, essential

6. Prime Minister

7. prohibit

8. leave, resign

9. increase

10. large fire

4. Where would you see this?

Choose the correct newspaper section for each headline.

1. "Stocks fall as inflation rises" →

2. "Actor John Doe dies at 90" →

3. "New Spider-Man movie review" →

4. "Rain expected all weekend" →

5. "Manchester United wins 2-0" →

6. "Why I hate traffic (Opinion)" →

7. "10 Ways to Sleep Better" →

8. "Reader photos of the park" →

5. Headline Writer

Type the short "Headline Word" for the underlined meaning.

1. Factory destroyed in massive fire.

2. Hurricane to affect badly the coast.

3. Company promises to plant trees.

4. Police investigate bank robbery.

5. Government to cut 500 jobs.

6. Minister resigns after scandal.

7. Mystery of the missing cat solved.

8. Violent fight between fans.

6. Synonym Check

Select the correct synonym for the capitalized word.

1. BAN

Prohibit

Allow

2. BACK

Attack

Support

3. SPARK

Stop

Cause

4. PLEA

Request

Offer

5. BOOST

Increase

Reduce

6. LINK

Gap

Connection

7. AID

Help

Harm

8. WED

Divorce

Marry