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REVISION
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8. Work in groups. Speak about British and American newspapers.
1. What British and American newspapers and magazines do you know?
2. Are they easy to buy in your country?
3. Are they interesting to read?
4. What are your impressions?
5. What, in your opinion, are some advantages and disadvantages of having a wide choice of newspapers and magazines offered to readers?
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9. Role-play the situation in pairs.
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A, ask your foreign friend what newspapers and magazines he/she subscribes to. Ask his/her opinion of these periodicals.
B, you are A's foreign friend. Say what newspapers and magazines you subscribe to and say why you like them.
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10. Imagine you work for a local newspaper. Write notes about real or imaginary news stories. Choose one of these areas:
— entertainment (e.g. a concert);
— sport (e.g. a local match);
— personal (e.g. a local girl won a national chess competition);
— good news (e.g. new hospital opened);
— bad news (e.g. minor accident).
11. AN INFORMATION PAGE FOR THE MAGAZINE Write an Information Page for your magazine.
Step 1. Work in a group of three-four. Find out about local newspapers in your town/region.
• How many newspapers are produced there?
• What are their titles?
• Where are they printed?
• Where are newspapers sold in your town/village?
• Are there any national or foreign newspapers sold in your town?
Step 2. Prepare an Information Page for your magazine, using the
facts you've learnt. Step 3. Present it in class.
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