Insight - Pre-Intermediate - Unit 9 - 9A

Here you will find the vocabulary from Unit 9 - 9A in the Insight Pre-Intermediate coursebook, such as "investigate", "tabloid", "broadcast", etc.

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press [noun]

newspapers, journalists, and magazines as a whole

Ex: The press often influences public opinion with its coverage of political issues .

to investigate [verb]

to try to find the truth about a crime, accident, etc. by carefully examining its facts

Ex: She was determined to investigate the incident until she uncovered the truth .

to broadcast [verb]

to use airwaves to send out TV or radio programs

Ex: The cable channel broadcasts documentaries on nature and wildlife .

to report [verb]

to cover or give the details of an event in written or spoken form as a journalist on TV, etc.

Ex: Yesterday , the news anchor reported on the latest developments in the political arena .

to publish [verb]

to produce a newspaper, book, etc. for the public to purchase

Ex: The author finally published his first book .

to gather [verb]

to bring things together in one place

Ex: Can you gather the ripe fruits from the orchard and place them in baskets for sale ?

to confirm [verb]

to show or say that something is the case, particularly by providing proof

Ex: The scientist will confirm the theory with the results of the experiment .

to interview [verb]

to ask someone questions about a particular topic on the TV, radio, or for a newspaper

Ex: The radio reporter traveled to the event to interview the keynote speaker for a live broadcast .

editor [noun]

someone who is in charge of a newspaper agency, magazine, etc. and decides what should be published

Ex: She worked her way up from copy editor to become the editor of the lifestyle section .

front page [noun]

the first and main page of a newspaper in which important news pieces are printed

Ex: His story was so important that it was printed on the front page .

journalist [noun]

someone who prepares news to be broadcast or writes for newspapers, magazines, or news websites

Ex: My sister is a journalist for a major newspaper .

gossip column [noun]

a segment in a newspaper assigned to stories about the lives of the celebrities

Ex: Everyone in the office was talking about the latest gossip column that mentioned their favorite actor .

headline [noun]

the large words in the upper part of a page of a newspaper, article, etc.

Ex: The headline on the front page was so shocking that it immediately became the topic of conversation in the office .

article [noun]

a piece of writing about a particular subject on a website, in a newspaper, magazine, or other publication

Ex: In the fashion magazine , there was an article about the latest trends .

broadsheet [noun]

a newspaper that is published on a large piece of paper regarded as more serious

Ex: The editorials in the broadsheet encouraged readers to engage in civic discourse .

tabloid [noun]

a newspaper with smaller pages and many pictures, covering stories about famous people and not much serious news

Ex: The supermarket checkout line is lined with tabloids featuring the latest celebrity gossip and scandalous headlines .

advertising [noun]

a paid announcement that draws public attention to a product or service

Ex: Social media advertising has become an essential tool for modern businesses .

review [noun]

a type of periodical publication that features critical essays or evaluations of contemporary literature, art, or current events

Ex: The art review featured an in-depth critique of the exhibition .

newspaper [noun]

a set of large folded sheets of paper with lots of stories, pictures, and information printed on them about things like sport, politic, etc., usually issued daily or weekly

Ex: I use the newspaper as a source for my research papers because it has reliable information .

art [noun]

the use of creativity and imagination to express emotions and ideas by making things like paintings, sculptures, music, etc.

Ex: Her art of sculpting allows her to express her deepest emotions .

entertainment [noun]

movies, television shows, etc. or an activity that is made for people to enjoy

Ex:

business [noun]

the activity of providing services or products in exchange for money

Ex: She invested her savings in a start-up business .

finance [noun]

a type of business activity that involves providing money or other resources, such as capital, to support economic transactions, investments, and other financial activities

Ex: The government introduced new policies to regulate finance .

crossword [noun]

a puzzle game in which one writes the answers to the clues in numbered boxes

Ex:

game [noun]

a playful activity in which we use our imagination, play with toys, etc.

Ex: Hide and seek is a game where one person closes their eyes and counts while others hide , and then the seeker tries to find them .

domestic news [noun]

news about events and developments that occur within a country or region

Ex: Domestic news covered the government 's new economic policy .

editorial [noun]

a newspaper article expressing the views of the editor on a particular subject

Ex: His editorial criticized the government 's handling of the economic crisis .

health [noun]

the general condition of a person's mind or body

Ex: Mental health is just as important as physical health and should be prioritized in our daily lives .

beauty [noun]

the quality of being attractive or pleasing, particularly to the eye

Ex: The garden 's beauty was enhanced by the blooming flowers .

horoscope [noun]

a forecast of an individual's future based on their zodiac sign or date of birth, especially as published in a newspaper or magazine

international [adjective]

happening in or between more than one country

Ex: The international airport serves flights to and from various countries around the world .

news [noun]

reports on recent events that are broadcast or published

Ex: The evening news covered international stories , including political unrest in several countries .

letter [noun]

a written or printed message that is sent to someone or an organization, company, etc.

Ex: He was delighted to get a letter of acceptance from the university .

reader [noun]

someone who reads a certain magazine or newspaper

sports section [noun]

a specific part of a newspaper, magazine, or website that focuses on news, articles, and information related to sports

television guide [noun]

a printed or digital listing of TV programs and their air times

Ex: He used the television guide to plan his evening viewing .

Insight - Pre-Intermediate
Unit 1 - 1A	Unit 1 - 1C	Unit 1 - 1D	Vocabulary Insight 1
Unit 2 - 2A	Unit 2 - 2C	Unit 2 - 2D	Unit 2 - 2E
Vocabulary Insight 2	Unit 3 - 3A	Unit 3 - 3B	Unit 3 - 3D
Vocabulary Insight 3	Unit 4 - 4A	Unit 4 - 4C	Unit 4 - 4D
Unit 4 - 4E	Vocabulary Insight 4	Unit 5 - 5A	Unit 5 - 5C
Unit 5 - 5D	Vocabulary Insight 5	Unit 6 - 6A - Part 1	Unit 6 - 6A - Part 2
Unit 6 - 6D	Vocabulary Insight 6	Unit 7 - 7A	Unit 7 - 7C
Unit 7 - 7D	Unit 8 - 8A	Unit 8 - 8B	Unit 8 - 8C
Unit 8 - 8D	Vocabulary Insight 8	Unit 9 - 9A	Unit 9 - 9C
Unit 9 - 9D	Unit 9 - 9E	Vocabulary Insight 9	Unit 10 - 10A
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