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Cambridge English: CAE (C1 Advanced) - Media, Publishing & Information Dynamics

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Cambridge English: CAE (C1 Advanced)
to break
to break
[Verb]

(of news) to be released or made known to the public

Ex: The news of the election results broke on live television. 
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circulation

the total number of copies of a newspaper or magazine distributed, including both sales and delivery to readers

Ex: The magazine has a circulation of 200,000. 
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to cover
to cover
[Verb]

to provide a report on or talk about an event in a news piece or media

Ex: The journalist covered the presidential inauguration, providing live updates throughout the day. 
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current affairs

important social or political events that are happening and are covered in the news

Ex: The news program focuses on current affairs from around the world. 
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demography

the statistical study of populations, including their size, distribution, composition, and changes over time due to factors such as birth, death, migration, and aging

Ex: Demography provides valuable insights into trends and patterns in population growth and distribution. 
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to draft
to draft
[Verb]

to write something for the first time that needs corrections for the final presentation

Ex: The author spent hours drafting the opening chapter of his novel, knowing that revisions would follow. 
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phenomenon

an observable fact, event, or situation, often unusual or not yet fully explained

Ex: Northern lights are a spectacular natural phenomenon. 
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readership

the number of people who read a particular magazine, newspaper, or book on a regular basis

Ex: The magazine's readership has grown steadily over the past year, thanks to engaging content and targeted marketing efforts. 
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revenue
revenue
[noun]

the total income generated from business activities or other sources

Ex: The company's annual revenue exceeded expectations. 
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to run
to run
[Verb]

(with reference to a newspaper, magazine, story, etc.) to print and publish

Ex: The newspaper ran an article about the upcoming event. 
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source
source
[noun]

a book or a document that supplies information in a research and is referred to

Ex: The historian cited an ancient manuscript as her primary source. 
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subscription

an arrangement where an individual or entity pays a recurring fee or provides contact info to access content, services, or updates from a specific source

Ex: The streaming service offers monthly subscriptions. 
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tablet
tablet
[noun]

a flat, small, portable computer that one controls and uses by touching its screen

Ex: She uses her tablet to take notes during lectures, finding it more convenient than a laptop. 
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transition

a movement, development, or shift from one stage, subject, or place to another

Ex: The essay's transition between topics was seamless. 
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scenario
scenario
[noun]

a hypothetical sequence of events or a plausible situation that could unfold

Ex: The military strategists developed various scenarios to anticipate enemy movements. 
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exposure
exposure
[noun]

the act of making something visible or known to the public

Ex: The exhibition provides exposure for emerging artists. 
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social networking

using websites and apps to interact and build social relationships

Ex: Social networking has become an essential tool for businesses to engage with their customers. 
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cast
cast
[noun]

all the actors and actresses in a movie, play, etc.

Ex: She was excited to join the cast of the upcoming film. 
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in the public eye

used to describe someone or something that attracts a great deal of public attention

Ex: As a famous actor, he has spent most of his life in the public eye. 
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paparazzi
paparazzi
[noun]

freelance photographers who aggressively pursue and take pictures of celebrities, often in invasive or intrusive ways

Ex: The paparazzi gathered outside the celebrity's home, hoping to catch a glimpse of the famous actor. 
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soap opera

a TV or radio show, broadcast regularly, dealing with the routine life of a group of people and their problems

Ex: She never misses an episode of her favorite soap opera. 
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villain
villain
[noun]

the main bad character in a movie, story, play, etc.

Ex: The villain plotted to take over the kingdom. 
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commentator

a person who provides live commentary on a sports event, performance, or broadcast

Ex: The commentator described every move in the football match. 
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flyer
flyer
[noun]

a small piece of paper that has information about something being advertised, usually printed in color and handed out to people by hand

Ex: She handed out flyers for the new café. 
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to flash up

to suddenly appear very briefly on a screen or display

Ex: A warning message flashed up on the screen. 
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plot
plot
[noun]

the events that are crucial to the formation and continuity of a story in a movie, play, novel, etc.

Ex: The plot of the novel kept readers on the edge of their seats with its unexpected twists. 
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subtitled
subtitled
[Adjective]

(of a film or video) featuring written translations of spoken dialogue displayed on the screen, typically in a language different from the original audio

Ex: We watched a subtitled Japanese movie last night. 
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to depict
to depict
[Verb]

to represent or show something or someone by a work of art

Ex: The painting depicts a serene landscape, with rolling hills and a tranquil river winding through the valley. 
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household name

a person, brand, or product widely known and recognized by the general public

Ex: That actor has become a household name thanks to the hit series. 
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to [put] {sb/sth} on the map

to make a person, place, or thing widely known, often for the first time

Ex: The film put the small town on the map. 
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to dumb down

to simplify or reduce the intellectual content of something in order to make it more accessible or appealing to a wider audience

Ex: The teacher decided to dumb down the lesson so that all students could grasp the concepts. 
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