Newspaper, Website And Magazines - Multiple Choice

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    A newspaper that is independent can be said to

    • Be lacking influence
    • Free of financial problems
    • Free of outside influence and pressure
    • Owned and run by a small company
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  • 2. 

    The function used to find information on the web is called the

    • Seek function

    • Collect function

    • Search function

    • Find function

    Correct Answer
    A. Search function
    Explanation
    The search function is the correct answer because it is commonly used to find information on the web. This function allows users to input specific keywords or phrases and retrieves relevant results from a database or search engine. It helps users navigate through a vast amount of information available on the internet and locate the desired information efficiently.

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  • 3. 

    Articles are usually written by 

    • Students

    • Newspaper reporters and students

    • Magazine and newspaper reporters

    • Newspaper reporters and university students

    Correct Answer
    A. Magazine and newspaper reporters
    Explanation
    Articles are typically written by magazine and newspaper reporters.

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  • 4. 

    To update something means to   

    • Replace old information with new information

    • Change the date of something

    • Collect new information

    • Upload something on your computer onto the Internet

    Correct Answer
    A. Replace old information with new information
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "replace old information with new information". When you update something, you are making changes to it by replacing outdated or incorrect information with new and updated information. This could apply to various things such as software, documents, databases, or even personal information. The process of updating ensures that the most current and accurate information is being used or displayed.

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  • 5. 

    To be unbiased means to 

    • Lack basic knowledge of something

    • Be fair and impartial

    • Be reasonable and fair

    • Be unfair in the coverage of news

    Correct Answer
    A. Be fair and impartial
    Explanation
    To be unbiased means to be fair and impartial. This means that one does not favor any particular side or have any preconceived notions or prejudices. Being unbiased involves considering all perspectives and evidence objectively, without letting personal opinions or biases influence judgment or decision-making. It is about treating everyone equally and giving each side a fair chance to present their arguments or evidence.

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  • 6. 

    The main purpose of a newspaper editorial is to

    • Provide up to date information

    • provide readers with a chance to voice their opinions

    • analyze the news

    • Provide a newspaper with the chance to voice it's opinions

    Correct Answer
    A. Provide a newspaper with the chance to voice it's opinions
    Explanation
    Newspaper editorials serve as a platform for the newspaper to express its opinions on various issues. They allow the newspaper to present arguments, provide analysis, and offer perspectives on current events. Editorials are not primarily focused on providing up-to-date information or giving readers a chance to voice their opinions, although these elements may be present in some editorials. Therefore, the main purpose of a newspaper editorial is to give the newspaper itself an opportunity to express its opinions.

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  • 7. 

    The latest edition of a magazine is called the

    • Up to date edition

    • New edition

    • current issue

    • Recent issue

    Correct Answer
    A. current issue
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "current issue" because it implies that the magazine is the most recent edition available. "Up to date edition" and "new edition" could also be correct, but they do not specifically indicate that it is the latest edition. "Recent issue" could be interpreted as any issue that was published recently, not necessarily the most current one.

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  • 8. 

    The places on the Internet where people can particulate in online discussions are called

    • Online meeting rooms

    • Forums discussion

    • Forums talk

    • forums

    Correct Answer
    A. forums
    Explanation
    Online meeting rooms and forums talk are not commonly used terms to refer to places on the Internet where people can participate in online discussions. "Forums" is the correct term commonly used to describe these online discussion platforms.

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  • 9. 

    When used in reference to newspapers and magazines the verb “cover” means to 

    • Include a wide variety of things in an article

    • Pretend to write the truth but to cover up the facts

    • Research and write a story

    • Write a story that goes on the front cover

    Correct Answer
    A. Research and write a story
    Explanation
    When used in reference to newspapers and magazines, the verb "cover" means to research and write a story. This involves gathering information, conducting interviews, and writing an article that provides a comprehensive coverage of the topic. It does not refer to including a wide variety of things in an article, pretending to write the truth but covering up the facts, or writing a story specifically for the front cover.

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  • 10. 

    Spam can be found

    • Mobile phones and emails

    • Emails

    • Mail boxes

    • Mobile phones, emails and mail boxes

    Correct Answer
    A. Emails
    Explanation
    Spam refers to unsolicited and unwanted messages, typically sent in bulk. These messages can be found in various forms, including emails. Therefore, the correct answer is "emails" as spam can be found in emails.

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