Listening Task 1.1. Fake news. — uzdevums. Eksāmens angļu valodā, Angļu valoda II (Augstākais līmenis).

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.Julia suggests that a primary action listeners can undertake on social media to combat the spread of misinformation is:

actively engaging in debates with individuals sharing unverified content.
reporting all suspicious news articles to social media platform administrators.
refraining from disseminating information unless its veracity is confirmed.

2.To enhance her accountability regarding the information she shares online, Julia describes a practice of:

clicking on links and thoroughly reading the associated content.
cross-referencing information with multiple news outlets before sharing.
utilising automated fact-checking tools to assess the reliability of sources.

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

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

4.Ross points out that examining the URL of a news article can contribute to assessing its:

search engine optimisation ranking and online visibility.
source and potential credibility based on familiarity.
technical infrastructure and website security protocols.

Atsauce:

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

8. Listening Task 1.1. Fake news.

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