cours ter 4

lesson
ter 4
Friday the 7 th of May

Task: vocabulary on computers and reckless driving.

word of the day:
-rehearse( répéter)
-a bouncer( un videur)
-be in the seat ( of power)= be in power
The conservative are now in the seat
-it is swings and roundabout (c'est du pareil au même)
-you are a jumpy= you are nervous/edgy

CONVINCE YOUR GRANNY TO BUY OR NOT TO BUY A COMPUTER
cf vocabulary file

it might be dangerous for your health as it will damage your eye sight and give you back pain.
You might find it difficult to understand how it works / to master this tool
On the other hand it will allow you to socialize and stay in touch with people without leaving the comfort of your home.......


The new technologies might replace one day newspapers and journalists

A VIDEO : THE FATHER OF TABLOIDS
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When were tabloids created?

1. ? In the 20 th century
2. :-) in the 19th century
3. ? in the 21st century

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What was the name of the most famous broadsheet at the time?

1. ? The daily star
2. ? the gossip
3. :-) the times

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What adjective was used to describe the content of the serious press?

1. ? sassy
2. ? enlighted
3. :-) dull

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How many papers were sold every morning at the time?

1. :-) 1 million
2. ? 3 million
3. ? 40 million

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What government act ensured that all children between the age of 5 and 13 would be taught how to read and write

1. ? The school act
2. ? the Education act
3. :-) The Universal Education act

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What consequence did it have on papers

1. ? it increased the number of readers
2. :-) It increased the number of popular readers
3. ? It increased the number of journalists

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What is the name of the London street where most papers headquarters are located/ gathered?

1. ? Flip street
2. :-) Fleet street
3. ? Fly street

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At the time , reporters could only...

1. :-) report what they had actually seen
2. ? report whatever they wanted
3. ? report on social topics

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What is the name of the man who is considered as the father of Tabloids?

1. :-) Alfred harmsworth
2. ? Harold Harmsworth
3. ? Mr Mackenzie

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They met a tramp who told them that he dreamt of winning one pound a week for life.What was the result of that meeting?

1. ? They created the national lottery
2. ? they started the first bingo game
3. :-) they designed the first newspaper competition.

HOMEWORK : annabac comprehension ecrite next friday.

ABSENT : aurelien landu