News media in the English-speaking world
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What do the words “rom-com” and “flop” mean?
"Rom-com" is short for romantic comedy and "flop" means a movie was not successful.
What is Black Lives Matter?
It is a protest that quickly took on a life of its own when a 17-year-old black youth was killed by a white police officer in 2012.
The Covid-19 pandemic.
Qu'est-ce qu'une transposition ?
Une production écrite dans laquelle il faut dégager les idées essentielles d'un texte pour les retranscrire en français.
What is citizen journalism?
It is when citizens report on breaking stories with eye-witness videos.
What are the three most successful film franchises in Great Britain?
Star Wars, James Bond, Harry Potter
How and why did Colin Kaepernick protest during the national anthem in 2016?
He took a knee to protest against police brutality and systemic injustice.
Give two benefits of online courses.
You can do it wherever you want as long as you have an Internet connection. Also, you can save a huge amount of money. Besides, you can plan according to your personal schedule.
Traduisez la phrase suivante : Certaines personnes utilisent l'intelligence artificielle pour le divertissement, d'autres pour le travail.
Some people use AI for entertainement, others for work.
What are broadsheets and tabloids?
Broadsheets cover serious matters while tabloid pay more attention to shocking sensational news.
What is the This is England festival and what are the school sessions?
The "This is England" festival is a celebration of British and Irish cinema, showcasing a diverse selection of short films. The festival also includes educational initiatives aimed at school audiences, allowing students to engage with the films and participate in discussions.
Who are Toni Morisson, Maya Angelou and Alice Walker?
Female African-American writers like Ijeoma Oluo.
Why is distance learning a trend?
Because the new generations of students enjoy simplicity, flexibility and are very tech-oriented.
Give a synonym for "sentience".
Conciousness.
What are the four golden ages of news media in the English-speaking world?
Newspapers, radio, TV, the Internet
What is the Legally Black campaign?
It is a campaign whose mission is better black representation in the media.
Who said: "We must never ever give up, we must never ever give in, we must keep the faith and keep our eyes on the prize!"
John Lewis, a Congressman and Civil Rights Giant.
Give two obstacles to online learning.
Some people say it creates a sense of isolation and a lack of social interaction. This is accompanied with feelings of boredom and anxiety.
Who is the author of the novel Machines Like Me?
Ian McEwan.
What are investigative journalism and whistleblowers?
In it, reporters deeply investigate a single topic of interest, sometimes leading to the revelation of scandals.
Traduisez les phrases ci-dessous et donnez le nom des procédés de traduction.
a. They went to the pub.
b. That's the cherry on the cake!
c. Do not count your chickens before they are hatched.
d. He ran down the hill.
a. Ils sont allés au pub : emprunt.
b. C'est la cerise sur le gâteau ! traduction littérale.
c. Il ne faut pas vendre la peau de l'ours avant de l'avoir tué : équivalence.
d. Il est descendu de la colline en courant : chassé-croisé.
What happened in Washington D.C. in March 2025?
Crews started removing the Black Lives Matter street mural.
Why do some companies promote online learning?
For prospects such as career change or professional retraining. The goal is to climb the social ladder or enhance productivity.
What are prompts, deep fakes, hallucinating?
A prompt is a description of what you want the AI to create in a chat dialogue box. Deep fakes are when AI is misused: they are images or videos that seem real but are not. Hallucinating is when answers sound correct but are actually incorrect.