Question

2 Match the expressions in red in 1 with their meanings a-i.
a piece of news, individual story or article
b organise a meeting where journalists get information and ask
questions about a particular piece of news
c
become famous by being reported in the news
reports containing all the latest news
d
e
news that is appearing for the first time
f become important enough to appear on the first page of a
newspaper
g
a short broadcast of an important piece of news in the
middle of a TV or radio programme
h
i
an unexpected change in a situation
tell you all the essential information
with the words in the box.

Answer 1

1. a - item: a piece of news, individual story or article

2. b - press conference: organize a meeting where journalists get information and ask questions about a particular piece of news

3. c - make the headlines: become famous by being reported in the news

4. d - newsflash: a short broadcast of an important piece of news in the middle of a TV or radio programme

5. e - breaking news: news that is appearing for the first time

6. f - front page news: become important enough to appear on the first page of a newspaper

7. g - informed: tell you all the essential information

8. h - headlines: reports containing all the latest news

9. i - a twist: an unexpected change in a situation