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The media: in print A
Typical sections found in newspapers and magazines One thing I always read in the paper is the obituaries1 page; it’s so interesting to read about other people’s lives. I also read the editorial2 (or leader); it helps me form my opinion on things. Although national papers cover3 all the important news, I find that if you just want to sell your car or something, the classified ads4 (or classifieds) in a local paper is the best place. I love the Sunday papers, especially the supplements5 with articles on travel, food, fashion and so on. Last week there was a fascinating feature6 on new technology in one of them. My daughter prefers magazines, especially the agony columns7. I just can’t imagine writing to an agony aunt8. It amazes me how people are prepared to discuss their intimate problems publicly, but I know this sort of article really increases a publication’s circulation9. 1
descriptions of the lives of people who have just died an article giving the newspaper editor’s opinion 3 deal with (noun = coverage) 4 pages of advertisements in different categories 5 separate magazines included with the newspaper 6 an article or set of articles devoted to a particular topic 7 sections in a paper or magazine that deal with readers’ private emotional problems 8 person, typically a woman, who answers letters in the agony column 9 number of copies sold by a newspaper or magazine 2
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Some types of printed material name
description/definition
example sentence
journal
a magazine containing articles about a particular academic subject
Part of John’s doctoral research was published in an international chemistry journal.
a book where you write about what happened to you each day
I kept a journal while I was working in Zambia.
newsletter
a regular report with information for people belonging to a particular group
Laura is in charge of producing a monthly newsletter for her tennis club.
pamphlet
small book with a soft cover, dealing with a specific topic, often political
The Conservative Party published a pamphlet on the future of private education.
press release
official written statement with information for the public
The company is going to issue a press release about its takeover plans later today.
leaflet
single sheet or folded sheets of paper giving information about something
I picked up a leaflet about the museum when I was in town.
brochure
small, thin book like a magazine, which gives information, often about travel, or a company, etc.
Do you have any brochures about Caribbean holidays?
prospectus
small, thin book like a magazine, which gives information about a school, college or university, or a company
Before you choose a university, you should send away for some prospectuses.
flyer
single sheet giving information about some event, special offer, etc., often given out in the street
I was given a flyer about a new nightclub which is opening next month.
booklet
small thin book with a soft cover, often giving information about something
The tourist office has a free booklet of local walks.
manual
book of detailed instructions about how to use something
This computer manual is impossible to understand!
English Vocabulary in Use Advanced
