Focus on Words

eliable source) tabloid, current affairs, take an interview, break the news, feature story,
libel laws, viewing, figures, anchor, columnist, correspondent, editor, paparazzi, producer,
publicist, publisher, reporter, face a problem, hold a meeting, find a solution.
WORDS IN USE
2. Insert words from the given vocabulary.
1. The ... press always sells more than the broadsheets.
2. Some broadsheets have increased their circulation ... by changing their format to a
smaller size.
3. It is essential to read and learn about current... if you want to do the job properly.
4. It is not easy for newspapers to print untrue stories because of the ... laws.
5. Reality TV gets huge viewing figures and usually wins the ....
3. Match the words with their explanation.
1. journalist a. the person responsible for the total operation of the newspaper
2. breaking news b. a writer employed by the paper
3. editorial c. a critical report of, e.g., a new book, movie, TV show, performance
4. publisher d. the newspaper industry
5. review e. an article based on current events and facts of immediate interest
6. news story f. a reporter who gathers information and writes articles for publication
7. press g. messages paid for by the advertiser
8. circulation h. a news event in progress
9. feature story i. number of copies sold (subscription and newsstand)
10. advertisement j. any kind of written material
11. copy k. article expressing the opinion of, e.g., a journalist, a reader
12. staff writer l. a special interest article; the basic purpose is something other
than news
4. Style tips for formal writing
Use the full forms of verbs: e.g. is not rather than isn’t, etc
Use a wide range of grammatical structures if you can. Be as impressive as possible!
Use formal register: (e. g. furthermore / however / naturally / a further opportunity
/ enormous experience / we have no objection to. .. / We would be delighted to ...
Avoid the use of phrasal verbs, use discover rather than fi nd out
Criticizing, avoid bold statements and use hedging words like tend / may / seem / appear.
Instead of He didn’t realize this, you can say He appears not to have realized this.
Use boosting devices to make your own points stronger, e.g. It is undoubtedly the
case that... / This is unquestionably...
<strong>Focus</strong> on Function
1. Match the sentences on the left with their functions on the right.
1. No, I won’t’ help you. a. a refusal
2. I wont’ be late. b. a recommendation
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