Exercises C1 : Media and press vocabulary in English (answers)

These exercises will help you consolidate the advanced media and press vocabulary introduced in the course, from editorial bias to investigative scoops. Put your C1 English to the test with real-world journalistic language.

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Exercice 1 — Media Vocabulary: Multiple Choice

Choose the word or phrase that best completes each sentence about media and press.

1. The newspaper was accused of ___ because it consistently framed political stories to favour one party over another.
2. The journalist spent six months working undercover to gather enough evidence for her ___.
3. A ___ is typically published by a company or organisation to announce news directly to the media, bypassing editorial gatekeeping.
4. The ___ refers to the name of the publication printed at the top of the front page, alongside ownership and editorial details.

Correction

1. The newspaper was accused of editorial bias because it consistently framed political stories to favour one party over another.
2. The journalist spent six months working undercover to gather enough evidence for her investigative scoop.
3. A press release is typically published by a company or organisation to announce news directly to the media, bypassing editorial gatekeeping.
4. The masthead refers to the name of the publication printed at the top of the front page, alongside ownership and editorial details.

Exercice 2 — Media Terms: Match the Definition

Match each media and press term with its correct definition by pairing the letters and numbers.

1. Match the term 'op-ed' with the definition that best describes its role in print journalism.
2. Match the term 'gatekeeping' with the definition that best explains its function in a newsroom.
3. Match the term 'tabloid' with the definition that accurately describes this press format.
4. Match the term 'byline' with the definition that correctly describes its purpose in an article.

Correction

1. op-ed → An opinion article written by an external contributor and published opposite the editorial page, expressing a personal viewpoint.
2. gatekeeping → The process by which editors select, filter, and control which stories are published or broadcast.
3. tabloid → A newspaper format known for its smaller size, sensational headlines, and focus on celebrity and human-interest stories.
4. byline → A line in a newspaper or magazine article giving the writer's name, typically appearing below the headline.

Exercice 3 — Press and Media Language: Fill in the Gaps

Complete each sentence with the appropriate media or press term. Write the full sentence in your answer.

1. When a journalist reveals confidential information about government misconduct through a ___, they risk serious legal consequences under press law.
2. The editor insisted that every story meet the standard of ___, meaning it had to be significant, timely, and relevant to the readership before going to print.
3. Critics argued that the broadcaster's decision to give disproportionate airtime to one political side constituted a form of ___ that undermined journalistic impartiality.
4. The publication's ___ described its commitment to independent, fact-based reporting free from commercial or political influence.

Correction

1. When a journalist reveals confidential information about government misconduct through a leak, they risk serious legal consequences under press law.
2. The editor insisted that every story meet the standard of newsworthiness, meaning it had to be significant, timely, and relevant to the readership before going to print.
3. Critics argued that the broadcaster's decision to give disproportionate airtime to one political side constituted a form of editorial bias that undermined journalistic impartiality.
4. The publication's editorial charter described its commitment to independent, fact-based reporting free from commercial or political influence.