PROGRAMA DE CERTIFICACIÓ D’EOI

TASCA ASÍNCRONA COMPRENSIÓ ESCRITA

GRUP 3 Roig Poyato, Marta

Salido Porcel, Antonia
Sanchez Cervera, Mireia

TIPUS DE TASCA CE

NIVELL B2

Task 1: Read the text and select T (True) or F (False) for each of the
statements. Mark your answers with a cross (X) on your answer sheet.

Why Teens Need to Start Reading News

I'm sure when most people think of news, the first thought that comes to mind is:
boring, depressing, biased, gloomy. Despite being in the golden age of information,
it feels like our generation is divided. We have those who are extremely kept up to
date with what's going on in our world. However, we also have those who are
extremely uninformed about what's even going on in their hometowns. That being
said, if you have enough time to sit down and read your favorite romance novel
from Jenny Han, then I'm sure taking 10 minutes out of your day to consume
what's going on outside our little bubbles shouldn't be too hard. Still not convinced?
Well, here are a couple reasons why you should give reading the news a try!

Staying Informed

Reading the news is crucial for you to stay informed about current events and what
is happening in the world. Whether it's local news, national headlines, or global
issues, being aware of ongoing events helps you understand the context in which
you live. It allows you to be part of conversations and discussions and keeps you
up to date with developments that may affect your lives (Like if an asteroid was
going to crash on Earth). Reading the news helps you develop a broader
perspective and enhances your understanding of various issues.

Developing Media Literacy

Speaking of thinking critically, reading the news enables you to navigate through

various sources, evaluate their credibility, and identify reliable information. In

today's media landscape, news literacy is essential, which is where thinking

critically comes into play. You learn to distinguish between reputable journalism

and misinformation or biased content. These skills are vital for being discerning

consumers of news and media, equipping you with the tools to make informed

decisions and avoid falling prey to misinformation.

Personal Growth

Engaging with news and current events contributes to teenagers' personal growth.
Staying informed about the world allows you to expand your knowledge and
intellectual horizons. It provides them with a broader perspective, enabling them to
engage in meaningful conversations and contribute to discussions on various
topics. Additionally, news consumption fosters a sense of responsibility towards
society, encouraging teenagers to be informed and engaged citizens. It promotes
lifelong learning and curiosity about the world.

Even though there is a misconception that reading news is for oldies, there are so
many ways to digest news in more entertaining and shorter forms than a 1000-
word article. According to the Pew Research Center, a little under half (48%) of
U.S. adults say they get news from social media "often" or "sometimes." Some
unconventional news sources are used more than others. Twitter, for example, is
used by 23% of U.S. adults, but more than half of those users (55%) get news on
the site regularly.

Adapted from www.theteenmagazine.com

1. Nowadays, all teenagers appear to be reluctant to read the news. (false)

2. The majority of teenagers are well-informed about their hometown news
(False)
 3. The article puts forward the idea that it is important to be informed so as
to acquire knowledge of ongoing events. (True)
4. Being informed about what is going on in the world allows you to
mature and grow personally. (True)
5. News consumption among teenagers promotes lifelong learning and
curiosity about the world, however, it fails to foster their personal
development in any other dimension (false)
6. Developing critical thinking will help you to select reliable information
from impartial information (false)
7. If teenagers know that an asteroid is going to crash on Earth, they are
well- informed and able to share their knowledge with others. (true)
8. According to the Pew Research center more than 50% never use social
media to read news. (false)
9. The article advises teenagers devoting less than a quarter of an hour to
read about current affairs (correct)
10. According to the Pew Research Center, more than half of the U.S. adults
who use Twitter get news on the site regularly. (true)

Task 2. Read the text and choose the correct option for each of the questions
that follow. Mark the answers with a cross (X) on your answer sheet.

1. Staying informed about the world … your knowledge and

intellectual horizons.

a) allows you expand

b) allows you expanding
c) allows that you expand

2. Which of the following is true?

a) 23% of adults in the U.S read the news on social media
b) It´s a fallacy to believe that only adults read the news.
c) 48% of adults always read news on social media.
3. What does the word "uninformed" mean in the context of the text?
a) Not knowledgeable or aware
b) Balanced and impartial
c) Informed and knowledgeable
4. Which word best describes the author's view of reading news
articles?
a) Boring
b) Entertaining
c) Informative
5. What is the correct form of the verb to complete the sentence:
"Reading the news allows you to __________ part of
conversations and discussions."
a) be
b) been
c) being
6. Choose the option that correctly completes the sentence: "News
literacy is essential, which is where thinking critically ________
into play."
a) comes
b) coming
c) come

7. What is the meaning of the word "prey" as used in the sentence:

"avoid falling prey to misinformation"?
a) To be a victim of
b) To be informed about
c) To spread