Life skills. Critical thinking

LIFE SKILLS

p 116 ex 2. Read the text quickly. Match the questions (a–e) to the expert's answers (paragraphs 1-5). / Швидко прочитайте текст. Зіставте запитання (a–e) з відповідями експерта (абзаци 1-5).

Запитання:
a. Why do people create fake news?
b. How can we avoid or identify fake news?
c. Is fake news only a recent problem?
d. What other negative effects can fake news have?
e. What does the phrase 'fake news' mean?

Identifying Reliable News (Розпізнавання надійних новин)

Introduction: We can get news from many sources. We can ask people we know, and we can turn on the radio or TV. We can also use the internet to find out what's happening. However, we can't always trust everything we see or hear. We need to identify reliable sources that we can believe and trust.

(1) → e. What does the phrase 'fake news' mean?
The phrase 'fake news' is used to describe news stories that are not true. These stories are written to look like real news to trick people. They often discuss a serious topic or subject.

(2) → b. How can we avoid or identify fake news?
The first thing is to check the source. Is it a real, well-known news company? If you aren't sure, notice if the website address looks strange. You should always check the facts if a news story sounds disgusting or too surprising to be true.

(3) → c. Is fake news only a recent problem?
Fake news isn't a new issue. People have told funny stories or lies about their enemies for centuries. However, new technology, like the internet, makes it easier to share fake news with millions of people very quickly.

(4) → a. Why do people create fake news?
There are two main reasons. The first is to get more visitors and make money from advertising. Some websites use fake news to get more visitors and make money. The second reason is to influence people.

(5) → d. What other negative effects can fake news have?
Fake news stories can change opinions about people and companies. They can have a bad effect on someone's reputation. If people share these stories, it can cause serious problems. A final negative effect is that people might stop trusting all news sources, even the reliable ones.