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Describe a piece of news you heard or read recently

The cue card

Describe a piece of news you heard or read recently.

You should say:

  • what the news was
  • where you heard or read it
  • who it was about

and explain why it interested you.

You have one minute to prepare, then talk for one to two minutes.

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Part 3: the discussion that follows

  1. Where do most people get their news today?
  2. Is there too much bad news in the media?
  3. Should news be free?
  4. How can young people be encouraged to follow the news?

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