If you had to rely on one of the media, which would you choose? Why? How do these media differ in their treatment of news? In what way can the media show subjectivity in their coverage of the news?
Ex. 16. Read the definitions and answer the questions. addiction – a strong need that someone feels to regularly take an illegal or harmful drug: There is a growing problem of drug addiction in our cities. addiction to – a strong need or wish to spend as much time as possible doing a particular activity: Many people have an addiction to nicotine. His addiction to the Internet is taking over his life. What things might people become addicted to? Make a list. Divide the list into new or modern addictions and old or traditional addictions.
Ex. 17. Write the key words and phrases into the sentences. case study discussion boards self-help group negative repercussions a fix clinical disorder public health issue significant other withdrawal symptoms wean off 1. ____________________ are the unpleasant physical and mental effects suffered by someone who stops taking a substance that they are addicted to.
2. A ____________________ is a medical matter that affects the general population.
3. A ____________________ is a medical problem or condition.
4. ____________________ are the bad effects that something has, usually lasting for a long time.
5. A ____________________ is a piece of research that records details of how a situation develops over a period of time.
6. Your ____________________ is the person you are having a (romantic) relationship with.
7. When you make someone gradually stop depending on something that they like and have become used to, especially a drug or a bad habit, you ____________________ them ____________________ it.
8. ____________________ is an amount of a drug that someone feels they need to take regularly to satisfy their addiction.
9. ____________________ is another term for online forums.
10. A ____________________ consists of people who discuss their problems and find ways to deal with them.
