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Fake News With Trevor Noah

The document is a listening comprehension test about an interview with TV host Trevor Noah on the topic of fake news. It asks students to choose true statements from a list and answer questions about Noah's views on maintaining a comedic versus neutral stance in news coverage, the role of opinions versus facts in journalism, and the challenges of having a neutral debate platform.

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Fake News With Trevor Noah

The document is a listening comprehension test about an interview with TV host Trevor Noah on the topic of fake news. It asks students to choose true statements from a list and answer questions about Noah's views on maintaining a comedic versus neutral stance in news coverage, the role of opinions versus facts in journalism, and the challenges of having a neutral debate platform.

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Year 12 - Listening comprehension

You will hear an interview with the TV host Trevor Noah about fake news.
You have 2 minutes to read the questions. You will hear the extract once, then you will

get a two-minute break to reflect, and then you will hear the extract for a second time.

1. Choose and circle the five true statements according to the interview

A. Donald Trump has said that he is not creating an inclusive America

B. Journalists have to maintain a neutral stance towards the topics they cover

C. A neutral platform is an echo chamber of opinions

D. There should not be a platform for hateful speech

E. The Confederate flag has a very controversial history

F. Donald Trump has given a platform to right-wing extremists

G. Trevor Noah’s TV show is a news show

H. Trevor Noah uses truth to appeal to a wider audience

I. Jokes can be an important factor in creating an ‘echo chamber’ effect

J. Opinions are valid when it comes to delivering the news

2. Answer the following questions.

According to Trevor Noah, what kind of space does his TV show operate in?

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According to Trevor Noah, what is the difference between his TV show and fake news?

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Why does Trevor Noah say it is impossible to have a neutral platform for debate?

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According to Trevor Noah, what should news be driven by?

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What will Steve Bannon’s role at the White House be?

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Choose the correct answer:

The tone of this news report is….


A. Cautionary

B. Critical

C. Informative

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