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Conversation / LET'S TALK
Lesson 10
Discussing News and Global Issues
Advanced
Exercise 1
Expressions
Direction: Listen and repeat after your tutor
Breaking news
/ˈbreɪ.kɪŋ ˌnjuːz/
Meaning:
The latest and most important news just reported.
- Breaking news: The government has announced new environmental policies.
Crisis management
/ˈkraɪ.sɪs ˌmæn.ɪdʒ.mənt/
Meaning:
Handling emergencies or difficult situations effectively.
- Effective crisis management is essential during natural disasters.
Misinformation
/ˌmɪs.ɪn.fəˈmeɪ.ʃən/
Meaning:
False or inaccurate information, especially when spread deliberately.
- The rise of misinformation on social media is a major global concern.
Carry out
Meaning:
To perform or complete a task or activity.
- Journalists carry out investigations to uncover the truth.
Exercise 2
Mini Debate
“Some people believe governments should censor misinformation online. Others say free speech is more important. What do you think?”
Exercise 3
Article
Direction: Now, we're going to listen to a short audio titled ... Listen carefuly.
Discussing News and Global Issues
1. What is the danger of misinformation during a crisis?
2. What role do journalists play in crisis situations?
3. How does the article suggest we respond to social media news?
Exercise 4
Let's Talk
Answer using the words and expressions you have learned in this lesson. Talk about yourself!
1. What’s the biggest news story in your country right now, and how is it being reported?
2. Do you think media coverage of the war in Ukraine or Gaza is balanced? Why or why not?
3. How has AI (like deepfakes or ChatGPT) affected the way people consume news today?
4. Should social media platforms be held legally responsible for misinformation?
5. Has climate change been underreported or overhyped by the media in your opinion?
6. Do you trust mainstream media in your country? Why or why not?
7. What do you think of “cancel culture” in journalism — should journalists lose their jobs for past opinions?
8. Can media ever be completely unbiased, or is bias unavoidable?
9. What’s more dangerous: misinformation or censorship? Explain your choice.
10. How do viral videos and images shape people’s opinions more than facts sometimes?
11. Do you follow any independent journalists or news bloggers online? How are they different from traditional journalists?
12. Should journalists use AI to write articles and reports? What are the risks?
13. What’s the future of TV news? Do you think YouTube or TikTok will replace it?
14. Have you ever changed your opinion after seeing a news report or documentary? What was it?
15. Should students be taught how to analyze news and spot fake information in school?
