UNIT 6 VOCAB
A journalist should be __________ and avoid giving personal opinions when reporting the news.
objective
Complete:
It is believed that the missing hikers are safe.
The missing hikers __________ safe.
are believed to be
A room with lots of space and plenty of room to move around is __________.
spacious
Which verb pattern is correct?
The guide helped us:
A) to find
B) find
C) finding
find
Complete:
I live in a noisy neighbourhood.
I wish I __________ in a quieter area.
lived
This adjective describes news that is designed to shock people and create strong emotions.
sensational
Rewrite:
People say the actor lives abroad.
The actor __________ abroad.
is said to live
A small road that is not very wide is __________.
narrow
Complete:
The rising rent prices forced many families __________ to smaller apartments.
to move
Complete:
The more you practise speaking, __________ your fluency becomes.
the better
A detailed and thorough analysis is called an __________ analysis.
in-depth
Rewrite:
Journalists report that the company has lost millions.
It __________ the company has lost millions.
is reported that
A beach protected from strong winds by cliffs is __________.
sheltered
Correct the sentence:
My friends encouraged me applying for the course.
encouraged me to apply
Complete:
The less time people spend checking facts, __________ they are to believe fake news.
the more likely
When a story becomes the most important news of the day, it __________.
makes the headlines
Experts believe the building was constructed in the 18th century.
The building __________ in the 18th century.
is believed to have been constructed
A room that feels bright, open and full of natural light is __________.
light and airy
Complete:
The new storage system saves workers from __________ time looking for documents.
wasting
Complete:
My office is extremely crowded.
I wish it __________ so crowded.
wasn't / were not
A journalist is preparing an article about a scientific discovery. The newspaper wants facts, evidence, and no emotional language.
Which adjective best describes the style required?
objective
Rewrite:
People understand that the project has already been cancelled.
It __________ the project has already been cancelled.
is understood that
Choose the best option:
The cottage looked beautiful from the outside, but inside it was cold, slightly wet and uncomfortable.
It was __________.
cold and damp
Create a sentence using:
stop + object + from + -ing
answers may vary
Complete the sentence:
__________ people rely on sensational headlines, __________ objective journalism becomes.
The more / the less important
(or: the less valued, the less appreciated)