News Structure
Bangkok Expands Green Spaces
By Ananda Chai.
Bangkok, August 25 — The city government announced plans to create 10 new public parks.
Q: Identify the headline.
Bangkok Expands Green Spaces
Heavy rain hit Khon Kaen yesterday evening, causing flash floods in several districts and forcing schools to close today.
Q: Who is most affected?
teachers and students
Which headline is most suitable for a news report?
A. New School Building Opens in Chachoengsao
B. Wow! You Won't Believe This New School!
C. The BEST School Building Ever!!!
D. This Amazing Building Will Shock You!
A. New School Building Opens in Chachoengsao
“The earthquake occurred at 3:15 p.m.”
Is this a FACT or OPINION?
The library introduced a new online reservation system. Students can now reserve books using their phones.
What is one advantage of the new system?
A. Students can reserve books remotely.
B. Students no longer need books.
C. The library has closed.
D. Students must visit the library every day.
A. Students can reserve books remotely.
Q: Which part contains the essential facts?
a) headline
b) lead
c) byline
d) editorial
b) lead
The school introduced a breakfast program this semester. The program provides free meals to students who arrive early for morning classes.
What is the main idea?
A. Students arrive early at school.
B. The school has introduced a breakfast program.
C. Morning classes are difficult.
D. Students prefer free food.
B. The school has introduced a breakfast program.
Read the headline:
Heavy Rain Causes Flooding in Several Communities
What is the main event being reported?
Flooding caused by heavy rain
“The earthquake was the most frightening event of the year.”
Fact or opinion?
Opinion
The school canceled outdoor activities because heavy rain was expected throughout the afternoon.
What can we infer?
A. The weather was sunny.
B. The school does not like outdoor activities.
C. Students refused to participate.
D. The school wanted to protect students from unsafe weather conditions.
D. The school wanted to protect students from unsafe weather conditions.
Which headline is most appropriate for a serious news article?
A. You Won't Believe What Happened at School!
B. Amazing Things Happening in Our Town!!!
C. Local School Opens New Science Laboratory
D. This School Is Totally Awesome
C. Local School Opens New Science Laboratory
The hospital launched the program to provide free health screenings for elderly residents.
Which question does “to provide free health screenings” answer?
Why
Which headline is the most concise?
A. A Large Number of Students at the School Took Part in the Event Yesterday
B. Students Participate in School Event
C. Students Were Happily Participating in a Very Exciting Event
D. You Won't Believe How Many Students Joined!
B. Students Participate in School Event
Which sentence is objective?
A. The terrible storm destroyed everything in its path.
B. The unbelievable storm shocked everyone.
C. The storm destroyed 12 houses, according to local officials.
D. The storm was obviously the worst disaster ever.
C. The storm destroyed 12 houses, according to local officials.
Whose Voice Is Missing?
A school introduces a new policy requiring students to wear uniforms every day. The article interviews the principal and two teachers but does not interview students.
Whose perspective is missing?
The students' perspective
What news-writing structure places the most important information first, followed by supporting details
Inverted Pyramid
Students collected plastic bottles, separated recyclable materials, and delivered them to a local recycling center.
Which part of the 5Ws and 1H does this information mainly answer?
How
The city opened a new public park on Saturday. The park includes walking paths, sports facilities, and a children's playground. Officials said the project aims to provide residents with more recreational space.
Which headline best summarizes the article?
A. Officials Talk About Recreation
B. Walking Is Good for Your Health
C. Children Enjoy Playing Outside
D. New City Park Opens with Sports and Recreation Facilities
D. New City Park Opens with Sports and Recreation Facilities
Which sentence contains loaded or emotional language?
A. The company announced a new policy Tuesday.
B. The policy will begin next month.
C. The company's ridiculous new policy has angered everyone.
D. Several employees attended the meeting.
C. The company's ridiculous new policy has angered everyone.
Which statement is an unsupported claim?
A. The survey included 2,000 participants.
B. The survey was conducted in June.
C. The new policy is definitely the best solution.
D. The results were published on Monday.
C. The new policy is definitely the best solution.
Why do professional news reports commonly use the inverted pyramid structure?
A. It makes stories more emotional.
B. It allows readers to understand the key information quickly.
C. It makes articles longer.
D. It allows writers to hide important information.
B. It allows readers to understand the key information quickly.
On Monday morning, 200 volunteers cleaned the riverbank in central Chachoengsao. They collected plastic waste and separated recyclable materials before sending them to a recycling center.
Identify three different 5Ws/1H elements from the passage.
Article:
A local university has introduced free evening English classes for residents. The program is designed especially for people who work during the day. More than 300 residents registered during the first week.
Which headline provides the best overall summary?
A. University Offers Free Evening English Classes
B. 300 People Register for University Program
C. Workers Study English at Night
D. English Becomes Popular in the Community
A. University Offers Free Evening English Classes
The new shopping mall created 500 jobs, according to the company. However, some local residents said they were concerned about increased traffic in the area.
Which statement is the most balanced?
A. The mall is completely beneficial.
B. The mall is harmful to the community.
C. The mall has created jobs, but residents have raised concerns about traffic.
D. Residents do not support employment opportunities.
C. The mall has created jobs, but residents have raised concerns about traffic.
The government announced a reduction in public transportation fares. While commuters welcomed the decision, transportation operators warned that lower fares could make it more difficult to cover rising fuel and maintenance costs.
What is the main idea?
A. Everyone agrees that transportation fares should be reduced.
B. Lower fares may benefit passengers but create financial challenges for operators.
C. Transportation operators want passengers to pay more.
D. Fuel prices have decreased.
B. Lower fares may benefit passengers but create financial challenges for operators.