Pregunta 1 · D4Bloom: Remember
Introduction to media studies.
The term "mass media" refers to various means of communication that reach or influence people widely, such as television and the internet.
Elige una opción para comprobar tu respuesta.
Respuesta correcta: D) mass media
💡 Explicación
'Mass media' is the technical term for the diverse array of media technologies that reach a large audience.
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Respuesta correcta: D) mass media
- A) archiveIncorrect. An archive is a collection of records.
- B) gossipIncorrect. Gossip is informal conversation.
- C) manuscriptIncorrect. A manuscript is a hand-written document.
- D) mass mediaCorrect. Mass media is the standard term for large-scale communication methods.
💡 Explicación
'Mass media' is the technical term for the diverse array of media technologies that reach a large audience.
Pregunta 2 · D4Bloom: Understand
Discussing the spread of news.
Information is disseminated across the globe in seconds thanks to digital platforms.
Elige una opción para comprobar tu respuesta.
Respuesta correcta: D) is disseminated
💡 Explicación
'Information' is an uncountable noun in English and takes a singular verb. The passive voice is used to focus on the action.
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Respuesta correcta: D) is disseminated
- A) disseminateIncorrect. Plural verb form with a singular subject.
- B) are disseminatedIncorrect. 'Information' is singular.
- C) disseminatingIncorrect. Gerund doesn't fit here.
- D) is disseminatedCorrect. Present simple passive for a general fact about an uncountable noun.
💡 Explicación
'Information' is an uncountable noun in English and takes a singular verb. The passive voice is used to focus on the action.
Pregunta 3 · D4Bloom: Apply
Warning about misinformation.
You shouldn't believe everything you read on social media without verifying the source first.
Elige una opción para comprobar tu respuesta.
Respuesta correcta: A) shouldn't
💡 Explicación
'Shouldn't' is the appropriate modal for advising someone against a potentially harmful action.
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Respuesta correcta: A) shouldn't
- A) shouldn'tCorrect. 'Shouldn't' is used to give negative advice.
- B) might notIncorrect. Too weak for a warning.
- C) wouldn'tIncorrect. Used for conditionals.
- D) can'tIncorrect. 'Shouldn't' implies advice against the action.
💡 Explicación
'Shouldn't' is the appropriate modal for advising someone against a potentially harmful action.
Pregunta 4 · D4Bloom: Analyze
Article about "fake news".
Sensationalist headlines are often used as "clickbait" to entice users to click on a link.
Elige una opción para comprobar tu respuesta.
Respuesta correcta: B) clickbait
💡 Explicación
'Clickbait' is a modern media term for deceptive headlines designed to drive traffic.
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Respuesta correcta: B) clickbait
- A) editorialIncorrect. An editorial is an opinion piece.
- B) clickbaitCorrect. Clickbait attracts attention and encourages clicks.
- C) featureIncorrect. A feature is a prominent article.
- D) obituaryIncorrect. An obituary is a notice of a death.
💡 Explicación
'Clickbait' is a modern media term for deceptive headlines designed to drive traffic.
Pregunta 5 · D6Bloom: Evaluate
Discussion on the role of journalists.
The primary responsibility of a journalist is to provide unbiased and accurate reporting of events.
Elige una opción para comprobar tu respuesta.
Respuesta correcta: C) unbiased
💡 Explicación
Impartiality or being 'unbiased' is a core principle of journalistic ethics.
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Respuesta correcta: C) unbiased
- A) biasedIncorrect. Biased means favoring one side.
- B) creativeIncorrect. While reporting can be creative, 'unbiased' is more fundamental.
- C) unbiasedCorrect. Unbiased means showing no prejudice; impartial.
- D) profitableIncorrect. The journalist's responsibility is towards truth.
💡 Explicación
Impartiality or being 'unbiased' is a core principle of journalistic ethics.
Pregunta 6 · D6Bloom: Remember
Marketing and advertising.
A slogan is a short and striking or memorable phrase used in advertising.
Elige una opción para comprobar tu respuesta.
Respuesta correcta: D) slogan
💡 Explicación
'Slogan' is the specific term for a catchphrase used in marketing.
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Respuesta correcta: D) slogan
- A) paragraphIncorrect. A paragraph is a group of sentences.
- B) dialogueIncorrect. A dialogue is a conversation.
- C) prologueIncorrect. A prologue is an introductory section.
- D) sloganCorrect. A slogan is a memorable motto or phrase.
💡 Explicación
'Slogan' is the specific term for a catchphrase used in marketing.
Pregunta 7 · D6Bloom: Understand
Discussing media censorship.
In some countries, certain websites are blocked to restrict access to information.
Elige una opción para comprobar tu respuesta.
Respuesta correcta: B) are blocked
💡 Explicación
The passive voice 'are blocked' is used because the subject (the websites) is the recipient of the action.
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Respuesta correcta: B) are blocked
- A) block'Block' in the active voice needs the doers as the subject, but the sentence describes the websites as the thing being acted on.
- B) are blockedCorrect. Present simple passive for a general ongoing situation.
- C) were blockedIncorrect. Past simple.
- D) have blocked'Have blocked' is an active present perfect and again requires an agent as subject; nothing in the sentence names one.
💡 Explicación
The passive voice 'are blocked' is used because the subject (the websites) is the recipient of the action.
Pregunta 8 · D6Bloom: Apply
Text on "echo chambers".
Social media algorithms can create "echo chambers" where users are only exposed to information that reinforces their existing beliefs.
Elige una opción para comprobar tu respuesta.
Respuesta correcta: A) reinforces
💡 Explicación
'Reinforces' describes how algorithms show users content that aligns with what they already think.
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Respuesta correcta: A) reinforces
- A) reinforcesCorrect. To reinforce means to strengthen or support.
- B) challengesIncorrect. Echo chambers prevent challenging information.
- C) contradictsIncorrect. This is the opposite.
- D) ignoresIncorrect. The beliefs are confirmed.
💡 Explicación
'Reinforces' describes how algorithms show users content that aligns with what they already think.
Pregunta 9 · D6Bloom: Analyze
Talking about an interview that happened in the past.
The celebrity was surrounded by several reporters when she arrived at the airport.
Elige una opción para comprobar tu respuesta.
Respuesta correcta: A) was surrounded
💡 Explicación
The past simple passive 'was surrounded' describes what happened to the celebrity at a specific time in the past.
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Respuesta correcta: A) was surrounded
- A) was surroundedCorrect. Past simple passive for a specific completed event.
- B) is surroundedIncorrect. Present tense.
- C) surroundingIncorrect. Gerund.
- D) has surroundedIncorrect. Active voice.
💡 Explicación
The past simple passive 'was surrounded' describes what happened to the celebrity at a specific time in the past.
Pregunta 10 · D6Bloom: Evaluate
Critique of the "attention economy".
The concept of the "attention economy" suggests that in a world of information overload, human attention is a scarce resource.
Elige una opción para comprobar tu respuesta.
Respuesta correcta: B) scarce
💡 Explicación
In an economy, a 'scarce' resource is one that is limited and therefore has value.
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Respuesta correcta: B) scarce
- A) limitlessIncorrect. Attention is limited.
- B) scarceCorrect. Scarce means insufficient for the demand.
- C) uselessIncorrect. It's very valuable.
- D) transparentIncorrect. Transparency is unrelated.
💡 Explicación
In an economy, a 'scarce' resource is one that is limited and therefore has value.
Pregunta 11 · D8Bloom: Remember
Newsroom roles.
The editor is the person in charge of a newspaper or magazine who decides what should be included.
Elige una opción para comprobar tu respuesta.
Respuesta correcta: C) editor
💡 Explicación
'Editor' is the title for the individual who oversees the content of a publication.
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Respuesta correcta: C) editor
- A) reporterIncorrect. Reporters write the stories.
- B) illustratorIncorrect. Illustrators create images.
- C) editorCorrect. The editor manages the content and staff.
- D) subscriberIncorrect. Subscribers are the people who pay.
💡 Explicación
'Editor' is the title for the individual who oversees the content of a publication.
Pregunta 12 · D8Bloom: Understand
Discussing media trends.
Traditional print newspapers have been replaced by digital news sites over the last few years.
Elige una opción para comprobar tu respuesta.
Respuesta correcta: B) have been replaced
💡 Explicación
'Have been replaced' indicates a process that began in the past and has had a significant impact by the present.
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Respuesta correcta: B) have been replaced
- A) replacedIncorrect. Active voice.
- B) have been replacedCorrect. Present perfect passive for a process starting in the past and continuing.
- C) are replacedIncorrect. Present simple passive.
- D) will be replacedIncorrect. Future tense.
💡 Explicación
'Have been replaced' indicates a process that began in the past and has had a significant impact by the present.
Pregunta 13 · D8Bloom: Apply
Discussing media literacy.
Media literacy is the ability to access, analyze, evaluate, and create media in a variety of forms.
Elige una opción para comprobar tu respuesta.
Respuesta correcta: D) literacy
💡 Explicación
'Media literacy' is the standard educational term for the critical thinking skills used to navigate the media landscape.
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Respuesta correcta: D) literacy
- A) fluencyIncorrect. Fluency is usually about language speaking.
- B) technologyIncorrect. Technology is the tool.
- C) consumptionIncorrect. Consumption is the act of using media.
- D) literacyCorrect. Media literacy is the specific term.
💡 Explicación
'Media literacy' is the standard educational term for the critical thinking skills used to navigate the media landscape.
Pregunta 14 · D8Bloom: Analyze
Conditional about media influence.
If the news reported more positive stories, people's mental health might improve.
Elige una opción para comprobar tu respuesta.
Respuesta correcta: A) reported
💡 Explicación
The second conditional is used to discuss a hypothetical situation and its likely result.
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Respuesta correcta: A) reported
- A) reportedCorrect. Second conditional for a hypothetical change.
- B) reportIncorrect. First conditional.
- C) had reportedIncorrect. Third conditional.
- D) would reportIncorrect. 'Would' not used in 'if' clause.
💡 Explicación
The second conditional is used to discuss a hypothetical situation and its likely result.
Pregunta 15 · D8Bloom: Evaluate
Argument about citizen journalism.
Citizen journalism often lacks the rigorous fact-checking found in professional news organizations.
Elige una opción para comprobar tu respuesta.
Respuesta correcta: B) fact-checking
💡 Explicación
'Fact-checking' is the critical verification process that distinguishes professional journalism from informal reporting.
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Respuesta correcta: B) fact-checking
- A) creativityIncorrect. Citizen journalists can be creative.
- B) fact-checkingCorrect. Fact-checking is the process of verifying information.
- C) popularityIncorrect. Some citizen journalism is popular.
- D) speedIncorrect. Citizen journalism is often faster.
💡 Explicación
'Fact-checking' is the critical verification process that distinguishes professional journalism from informal reporting.
Pregunta 16 · D8Bloom: Remember
Television broadcasting.
A broadcast is a live or recorded performance that is transmitted on television or the internet.
Elige una opción para comprobar tu respuesta.
Respuesta correcta: D) broadcast
💡 Explicación
'Broadcast' can be used to refer to transmitted media content.
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Respuesta correcta: D) broadcast
- A) columnIncorrect. A column is a regular feature in a newspaper.
- B) headlineIncorrect. A headline is the title.
- C) captionIncorrect. A caption is a short text under a picture.
- D) broadcastCorrect. A broadcast is a program transmitted over airwaves or internet.
💡 Explicación
'Broadcast' can be used to refer to transmitted media content.
Pregunta 17 · D10Bloom: Understand
Expressing a past regret about media consumption.
I wish I hadn't spent so much time watching mindless television yesterday.
Elige una opción para comprobar tu respuesta.
Respuesta correcta: A) hadn't spent
💡 Explicación
The 'wish + past perfect' structure is used to express a desire for the past to have been different.
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Respuesta correcta: A) hadn't spent
- A) hadn't spentCorrect. 'Wish + past perfect' is used to express regret about the past.
- B) don't spendIncorrect. Present tense.
- C) didn't spendIncorrect. Wish about the present.
- D) wouldn't spendIncorrect. Used for future changes.
💡 Explicación
The 'wish + past perfect' structure is used to express a desire for the past to have been different.
Pregunta 18 · D10Bloom: Apply
Text about digital footprints.
Your digital footprint consists of all the information you leave behind while using the internet.
Elige una opción para comprobar tu respuesta.
Respuesta correcta: D) footprint
💡 Explicación
'Digital footprint' metaphorically describes the data trail individuals create online.
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Respuesta correcta: D) footprint
- A) shadowIncorrect. The term is 'footprint'.
- B) pathIncorrect. 'Path' is not the standard term.
- C) identityIncorrect. Identity is broader.
- D) footprintCorrect. Digital footprint is the standard term.
💡 Explicación
'Digital footprint' metaphorically describes the data trail individuals create online.
Pregunta 19 · D10Bloom: Analyze
Reporting what someone said about the media.
The professor said that the media had a profound impact on public opinion.
Elige una opción para comprobar tu respuesta.
Respuesta correcta: D) had
💡 Explicación
In reported speech, a present simple statement is typically changed to past simple.
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Respuesta correcta: D) had
- A) hasIncorrect. In reported speech, we usually backshift.
- B) has hadIncorrect. Present perfect.
- C) will haveIncorrect. Future tense.
- D) hadCorrect. Past simple for backshifting the present simple 'has'.
💡 Explicación
In reported speech, a present simple statement is typically changed to past simple.
Pregunta 20 · D10Bloom: Evaluate
Final thought on the future of media.
The challenge for future society is to balance freedom of expression with the need to prevent misinformation.
Elige una opción para comprobar tu respuesta.
Respuesta correcta: C) expression
💡 Explicación
'Freedom of expression' is the core human right at the center of the debate over media regulation.
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Respuesta correcta: C) expression
- A) consumptionIncorrect. Not the primary legal debate.
- B) technologyIncorrect. Not a standard term here.
- C) expressionCorrect. Freedom of expression is a fundamental right.
- D) subscriptionIncorrect. Not the issue.
💡 Explicación
'Freedom of expression' is the core human right at the center of the debate over media regulation.