Words at Work: The Media

The media include all sources of news and entertainment. Do you get your information from a newspaper, television, or radio? Whichever you prefer, these words can help you keep up to date.

A.

Write a letter to match each boldface term with its meaning. If you need help, check a dictionary.

1. _____ headline

2. _____ reporter

3. _____ network

4. _____ broadcast

5. _____ feature

6. _____ editorial

7. _____ interview a.to send over the air by means of radio or television b.an article or presentation that gives an opinion c.a person who presents the news and often gathers and writes it too d.words in large print at the top of a news story; they tell what the story is about e.a chain of radio or TV stations that air many of the same programs f.a meeting at which a person is questioned by a reporter g.a special article or presentation

B.

Circle the word that correctly completes each sentence.

1.All stations will ( editorial / broadcast ) the president’s speech tonight.

2.The TV announcement said, “The following ( headline / editorial ) presents the opinion of this station.”

3.A ( network / headline ) in the local paper read, “DOG HERO SAVES

FAMILY FROM FIRE.”

4.A report of the rescue was the ( feature / reporter ) story on the noon news.

5.Every newspaper ( reporter / editorial ) in town wrote about the story.

6.Timmy Lane, the dog’s owner, appeared on NBC, a major television ( reporter / network ).

7.In a TV ( network / interview ), Timmy said his family members owed their lives to Barney, the brave little beagle.