Full name: ………………………………….. HANDOUT UNIT7. THE WORLD OF MASS MEDIA
Class: ………..
Lesson 5. LISTENING
Date: ………………………………………….
I. New words:
1. Issue (n):
2. Account for (v):
3. Be concerned about (v):
4. Behaviour (n):
5. Take action (v):
6. Spread (n):
7. Embarrassing (adj.):
8. Relatives (n):
9. Image (n):
10. Belong to (v):
II. TRUE/FALSE STATEMENTS:
Mai: Good morning, everyone. Today, Nam, Mark and I are going to talk about fake news. This is a serious
issue nowadays as the Internet has become a very popular source of information for everyone around the
world. In Vietnam, there were more than 72 million Internet users. In 2022, this accounted for around 75% of
the country's population. However, as the Internet is getting more and more popular, I'm becoming
increasingly concerned about the rise of fake news published online. Because it's so easy for people to post
anything they want on the Internet, false information and fake news stories are very common online. This can
be harmful to young people who can be encouraged to believe in dangerous views or actions and change their
behaviour. I think we need to take action and stop the spread of fake news. Do you have anything to add,
Nam?
Nam: Thank you, Mai. Well, my experience with fake news on the Internet was truly embarrassing. I saw a
news story about a powerful earthquake that had injured people and destroyed houses in central Vietnam. I
immediately shared the story and all the images with my friends and family, and even started planning a
charity event. Some people laughed at me, but others were upset and angry with me as they had relatives in
central Vietnam and were really worried about them. I wish had checked all the facts more carefully. How
about you, Mark? What's your take on fake news?
Mark: Well, I don't think we can stop the spread of fake news, but we should learn to avoid it. First, make
sure the websites where the news item or image is published are credible. Such websites usually belong to
government organisations.
1️⃣ Mai thinks the Internet is a useful source of information for people around the world.
➡ True ✅ (Câu trong bài: "the Internet has become a very popular source of information for everyone
around the world.")
2️⃣ In 2022, more than half of Vietnam's population used the Internet.
➡ True ✅ (Câu trong bài: "In 2022, this accounted for around 75% of the country's population." 75% >
50%.)
3️⃣ Nam checked the earthquake news carefully before sharing it.
➡ False ❌ (Câu trong bài: "I immediately shared the story and all the images with my friends and family, and
even started planning a charity event.")
4️⃣ Some people were happy when Nam shared the fake earthquake news.
➡ False ❌ (Câu trong bài: "Some people laughed at me, but others were upset and angry with me.")
5️⃣ Mark suggests using trustworthy websites to check information.
➡ True ✅ (Câu trong bài: "make sure the websites where the news item or image is published are credible.")
III. MULTIPLE CHOICE:
1. What is Mai mainly concerned about?
A. The increasing number of Internet users in Vietnam.
B. The negative effects of fake news on young people.
C. The advantages of using the Internet for information.
D. The role of government organisations in controlling fake news.
✅ Đáp án: B (Câu trong bài: "I'm becoming increasingly concerned about the rise of fake news published
online.")

2. Why did Nam feel embarrassed?
A. Because he mistakenly believed and shared fake news.
B. Because he didn't participate in the charity event.
C. Because people were happy when they read his post.
D. Because he had no experience with fake news before.
✅ Đáp án: A (Câu trong bài: "My experience with fake news on the Internet was truly embarrassing.")
3. How did some people react when Nam shared the fake news?
A. They were excited about his charity event.
B. They were grateful for his efforts.
C. They were upset and angry with him.
D. They ignored his message.
✅ Đáp án: C (Câu trong bài: "Some people laughed at me, but others were upset and angry with me.")
4. What does Mark suggest people should do about fake news?
A. Try to stop it completely.
B. Learn to avoid it by using reliable sources.
C. Share all information they find online.
D. Avoid reading any news on the Internet.
✅ Đáp án: B (Câu trong bài: "I don't think we can stop the spread of fake news, but we should learn to avoid
it.")
5. According to Mark, what type of websites are usually credible?
A. Social media platforms.
B. Personal blogs and forums.
C. Government organisations' websites.
D. Websites that allow anonymous posts.
✅ Đáp án: C (Câu trong bài: "Such websites usually belong to government organisations.")
IV. READING COMPREHENSION:

1. The word "concerned" in paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to:
A. worried
B. relaxed
C. confused
D. interested
✅ Đáp án: A (Câu trong bài: "I'm becoming increasingly concerned about the rise of fake news published
online." - Concerned = worried)

2. The word "this" in paragraph 1 refers to:
A. The Internet becoming more popular.
B. The high number of Internet users in Vietnam.
C. The spread of fake news.
D. The behaviour of young people.
✅ Đáp án: B (Câu trong bài: "In Vietnam, there were more than 72 million Internet users. In 2022, this
accounted for around 75% of the country's population." - "This" refers to the number of Internet users.)

3. Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a problem caused by fake news?

A. It can influence young people's beliefs and actions.
B. It can cause unnecessary fear and panic.
C. It can make people stop using the Internet.
D. It can lead to embarrassing situations.
✅ Đáp án: C (Bài không đề cập đến việc mọi người ngừng sử dụng Internet vì tin giả.)

4. According to the passage, why did Nam feel embarrassed?
A. He realized that the earthquake news he shared was fake.
B. He did not donate enough money to charity.
C. His friends ignored his warning about the earthquake.
D. He did not check his social media account for updates.
✅ Đáp án: A (Câu trong bài: "My experience with fake news on the Internet was truly embarrassing... I wish
I had checked all the facts more carefully.")

5. According to Mark, what is the best way to deal with fake news?
A. Completely eliminate it from the Internet.
B. Share it only with close friends and family.
C. Verify information using reliable sources.
D. Report every suspicious news article to the police.
✅ Đáp án: C (Câu trong bài: "make sure the websites where the news item or image is published are
credible.")

Multiple-choice Cloze Text:
1. Fake news is a serious ______ in the digital age.

A. solution
B. issue
C. discussion
D. invention
✅ Đáp án: B (Câu trong bài: "This is a serious issue nowadays.")
2. Nam felt ______ after sharing fake news without checking its accuracy.

A. proud
B. embarrassed
C. relaxed
D. confident
✅ Đáp án: B (Câu trong bài: "My experience with fake news on the Internet was truly embarrassing.")
3. Fake news can negatively influence young people's ______.

A. weight
B. opinions
C. friendships
D. hobbies

✅ Đáp án: B (Câu trong bài: "This can be harmful to young people who can be encouraged to believe in
dangerous views or actions.")
4. According to Mark, fake news ______ be completely stopped.

A. can
B. can't
C. must
D. should
✅ Đáp án: B (Câu trong bài: "I don't think we can stop the spread of fake news.")
5. People should check news sources that are ______.

A. unreliable
B. entertaining
C. credible
D. personal
✅ Đáp án: C (Câu trong bài: "Make sure the websites where the news item or image is published are
credible.")