Vocabulary

Sugar-coated – overly positive, hiding the true nature of something( usually a bad one)

Narrow down – be more selective of

Mislead – deceive

Lighten up! = Take it easy!

You will hear two conversations about two types of newspapers. Listen to Conversation One and write down three reasons why one person likes the newspaper. Then, listen again. Write down three reasons why the other person does not like the newspaper. Then do the same for conversation two.

CONVERSATION ONE

In this conversation, two colleagues, Chen and Tanya, are discussing a “good news” newspaper.

Chen likes reading a “good news” newspaper because

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2.

3.

Tanya isn’t sure if she likes “good news” newspapers because

1.

2.

3.

CONVERSATION TWO

In this conversation, Rita and Mark are discussing a tabloid newspaper

Rita likes reading a tabloid newspaper because

1.

2.

3.

Mark doesn’t like reading tabloid newspapers because…

1.

2.