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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: As soon as the details of the data breach broke, the company took immediate action to address it .
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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 report compared the circulation figures of two dailies .
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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 media outlet covered the protest rally , capturing the crowd 's chants and speeches from various perspectives .
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current affairs

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

Ex: The magazine publishes insightful articles on current affairs each week .
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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: Changes in demography can have profound implications for healthcare , education , and social services .
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to draft
to draft
[Verb]

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

Ex: As a screenwriter , he understood the importance of drafting scenes before finalizing the screenplay .
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phenomenon

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

Ex: Earthquakes are a natural phenomenon studied by geologists.
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readership

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

Ex: The editors strive to cater to their readership's interests by featuring a variety of content in each issue .
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revenue
revenue
[noun]

the total income generated from business activities or other sources

Ex: The restaurant 's revenue increased during the holiday season .
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to run
to run
[Verb]

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

Ex: The TV station ran a segment about the upcoming election .
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source
source
[noun]

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

Ex: Wikipedia is not always a reliable source for academic work .
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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: News websites rely on subscriptions for revenue .
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tablet
tablet
[noun]

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

Ex: The tablet's battery lasts for up to ten hours , allowing users to work or browse without needing to recharge frequently .
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transition

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

Ex: Use the word " however " as a transition between contrasting ideas .
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scenario
scenario
[noun]

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

Ex: The scientist presented a worst-case scenario for climate change, emphasizing the need for immediate action.
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exposure
exposure
[noun]

the act of making something visible or known to the public

Ex: Online platforms give writers exposure to readers .
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social networking

using websites and apps to interact and build social relationships

Ex: The company 's marketing strategy includes a strong focus on social networking to reach a wider audience .
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cast
cast
[noun]

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

Ex: An all-star cast was chosen for the high-budget movie .
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in the public eye

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

Ex: She was constantly in the public eye due to her philanthropic work.
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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 actress hired security to shield her from the paparazzi while attending the movie premiere .
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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: The characters ' struggles in the soap opera feel so real and relatable to many viewers .
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villain
villain
[noun]

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

Ex: The audience booed when the villain appeared on stage .
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commentator

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

Ex: The radio commentator explained the rules during the game .
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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 read a flyer about language courses .
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to flash up

to suddenly appear very briefly on a screen or display

Ex: A message flashes up every time I open the app .
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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: Critics praised the plot of the film for its originality and depth .
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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: She learned new phrases from subtitled programs .
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to depict
to depict
[Verb]

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

Ex: The stained glass window in the church depicts religious scenes from the Bible .
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household name

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

Ex: The singer is a household name in her home country .
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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: Winning the championship put the team 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 complex jargon in the manual was dumbed down to help customers troubleshoot issues on their own.
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