8. Listening Task 1.1. Fake news.

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The first part of the Listening Task 1

You will listen to a podcast in which people are talking about fake news. Read the questions (1–4) and choose the correct answer based on what you hear in the podcast. An example (0) has been given.

You can listen to the audio as many times as you need; however, in the exam it will be recorded twice. Get acquainted with the questions first. It will help you to understand the context of the podcast and prepare to concentrate on the specific information.

Fake news

Example:
0. What happened during Donald Trump’s first press conference?

	He started discussing fake news.
$•$	He popularised the term ‘fake news’.
	He warned media of the danger of fake news.

1.During which significant event did the term "fake news" reportedly transition from primarily media discourse to widespread public awareness?

The culmination of the 2016 United States presidential election.
Donald Trump's inaugural press conference as president-elect in January 2017.
The initial public hearings concerning high individuals' interference in democratic processes.

2.Ross advocates for a proactive approach to addressing fake news, suggesting that individuals should:

directly challenge instances of fake news when encountered, providing factual context.
primarily focus on educating themselves about media bias and propaganda techniques.
meticulously analyse the technical metadata of online articles to identify manipulation.

3.Ross suggests that the propensity to share certain headlines is often amplified when the content:

presents a balanced perspective incorporating diverse viewpoints.
affirms pre-existing beliefs or biases held by the individual.
originates from previously trusted and well-regarded news organisations.

4.According to Julia, what constitutes the paramount action listeners can undertake on social media to mitigate the propagation of misinformation?

Actively engaging in debates with individuals sharing dubious content.
Refraining from disseminating information unless its veracity is confirmed.
Reporting suspicious content to the respective social media platform administrators.

Atsauce:

https://www.visc.gov.lv. Centralizētais eksāmens par vispārējās vidējās izglītības apguvi angļu valoda (augstākais mācību satura apguves līmenis), 2023

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8. Listening Task 1.1. Fake news.

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