Nota Bahasa Inggeris Tingkatan 5 – Bab 7

English form 5 notes, Nota Bahasa Inggeris Tingkatan 5 , Chapter 7, Bab 7

Chapter 7: The Media – Interactive Notes
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THE MEDIA

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From Paper to Pixels

Mass media refers to technology intended to reach a large audience. It is the primary means of communication used to reach the vast majority of the general public.

Print Media

Newspapers, magazines, books. Traditional and tactile.

Broadcast Media

Television and radio. Real-time audio and visual reporting.

Digital Media

Websites, Social Media, E-zines. Fast, interactive, and global.

Is Print Media Doomed?

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Media Industry Roles & Terms

Editor: The person in charge of a newspaper or magazine who decides what should be included.
Columnist: A journalist who writes a regular series of articles for a publication.
Correspondent: A person employed to report news from a distant place or a specific subject.
Sensationalism: Use of exciting or shocking stories at the expense of accuracy to provoke public interest.
Bias: Showing prejudice in favor of or against one thing, person, or group.
Commercials: Television or radio advertisements.

Phrasal Verbs in Media

  • Turn over: To flip through the pages of a magazine.
  • Look through: To examine or read something quickly.
  • Call for: To demand or request something publicly.
  • Bring out: To publish or produce something new.

Grammar: The Passive Voice

The passive voice is a staple in journalism because it focuses on the event rather than the agent.

1. Standard Passive (be + Past Participle)

Active The paparazzi followed the celebrity.

Passive The celebrity was followed by the paparazzi.

2. Impersonal Passive

Commonly used for reporting news when the source is not specific.

  • It is believed that social media influences public opinion.
  • The correspondent is expected to report live from the scene.
  • It is said that fake news spreads faster than the truth.

3. Passive with ‘Get’

Used for unexpected or accidental events in informal contexts.

Example: “The reporter got injured during the protest coverage.”

Media Ethics & Verification

Verification is the core of journalism. Without it, news becomes mere gossip.

How to Spot Fake News:

  1. Check the URL: Does the domain look suspicious?
  2. Read Beyond: Headlines can be misleading to get clicks.
  3. Check the Author: Is the writer a real journalist?
  4. Supporting Sources: Are other reputable sites reporting the same story?

Professional Headlines

Headlines often use the present simple for past events to make them feel immediate.

Sentence: The government has announced a new law for social media.

Headline: GOVT ANNOUNCES NEW SOCIAL MEDIA LAW

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