unit_4_reading_2

Question 1

the dissemination of information—facts, arguments, rumours, half-truths, or lies—to influence public opinion.

Answer 1

propaganda /ˌprɑː.pəˈɡæn.də/

Question 2

happening at the best possible moment

Answer 2

timely /ˈtaɪm.li/

Question 3

using or consisting of facts.

Answer 3

factual /ˈfæk.tʃu.əl/

Question 4

assertion, declaration; a statement that something is true or is a fact, although other people might not believe it.

Answer 4

claim /kleɪm/

Question 5

strange or unexpected

Answer 5

odd /ɑːd/

Question 6

a general description or plan giving the essential features of something but not the detail.

Answer 6

outline

Question 7

identifies the topic being discussed, includes the points discussed in the paper, and is written for a specific audience.

Answer 7

thesis statement /ˈθiː.sɪs/

Question 8

give too much of a thing to (someone); inundate.

Answer 8

to overwhelm /ˌoʊ.vɚˈwelm/

Question 9

a number, especially one which forms part of official statistics or relates to the financial performance of a company.

Answer 9

figure /ˈfɪɡ.jɚ/

Question 10

used in negative sentences instead of “also” or “too”

Answer 10

either /ˈiː.ðɚ/ /ˈaɪ.ðɚ/