Truyền thông & internet · Reading: Matching information

WHY FALSE NEWS TRAVELS FAST A False stories are nothing new. Long before the internet, rumours spread through markets, letters and newspapers. What has changed is speed. In the past, a rumour might take weeks to travel from one town to another. Today, a false post can reach millions of people in a few hours, and by the time journalists correct it, most readers have already moved on. B Researchers who studied millions of posts found that false stories were shared about six times more often than true ones. The main reason, they believe, is emotion. False news is usually more surprising, frightening or angry than real news, and people enjoy passing on information that makes others react strongly. C The design of social media platforms also plays a part. Although most platforms say they want to stop misinformation, their systems are built to show users whatever gets the most clicks and comments. A shocking headline, true or not, is therefore more likely to appear at the top of your screen. D In Vietnam, one widely shared post in 2021 claimed that eating a particular fruit could protect people from a serious illness. Despite warnings from doctors on national television, the price of the fruit doubled in some markets within a week, and several people became ill after eating large amounts. E So what can be done? Some countries have introduced laws that fine people for spreading false information. However, critics argue that such laws could also be used to stop people from criticising the government, which would damage freedom of speech. F Many experts believe that the best long-term solution is education. In Finland, for instance, children learn media literacy from primary school: they practise checking sources, comparing news reports and recognising emotional language. Studies suggest that young people who receive this training are much less likely to share fake stories.

1. 1. a real example of false information causing harm

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2. 2. an explanation of why people share false stories

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3. 3. a comparison between the past and the present

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4. 4. a possible danger of using the law against fake news

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5. 5. a reference to a country that teaches students to check information

   A. AB. BC. CD. DE. EF. F

6. 6. a contrast between what companies say and how their systems work

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7. 7. a figure showing how much more often false stories are shared

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WHY FALSE NEWS TRAVELS FAST A False stories are nothing new. Long before the internet, rumours spread through markets, letters and newspapers. What has changed is speed. In the past, a rumour might take weeks to travel from one town to another. Today, a false post can reach millions of people in a few hours, and by the time journalists correct it, most readers have already moved on. B Researchers who studied millions of posts found that false stories were shared about six times more often than true ones. The main reason, they believe, is emotion. False news is usually more surprising, frightening or angry than real news, and people enjoy passing on information that makes others react strongly. C The design of social media platforms also plays a part. Although most platforms say they want to stop misinformation, their systems are built to show users whatever gets the most clicks and comments. A shocking headline, true or not, is therefore more likely to appear at the top of your screen. D In Vietnam, one widely shared post in 2021 claimed that eating a particular fruit could protect people from a serious illness. Despite warnings from doctors on national television, the price of the fruit doubled in some markets within a week, and several people became ill after eating large amounts. E So what can be done? Some countries have introduced laws that fine people for spreading false information. However, critics argue that such laws could also be used to stop people from criticising the government, which would damage freedom of speech. F Many experts believe that the best long-term solution is education. In Finland, for instance, children learn media literacy from primary school: they practise checking sources, comparing news reports and recognising emotional language. Studies suggest that young people who receive this training are much less likely to share fake stories.

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1. 1. Before the internet, rumours spread through markets, letters and .
2. 2. According to researchers, the main reason for sharing false news is .
3. 3. Platforms show users content that gets the most clicks and .
4. 4. In 2021, the price of a fruit in some markets.
5. 5. Critics say laws against false information could harm freedom of .

1. 1. The story was false. Many people believed it. (Although)
2. 2. There were warnings. People shared the video. (Despite)
3. 3. He is a journalist. He didn't check the source. (In spite of)
4. 4. The newspaper corrected the article. The fake version was still popular. (Even though)

1. 1. ___ the video was fake, it got a million views.

   A. DespiteB. In spite ofC. AlthoughD. However

2. 2. ___ the doctors' warnings, people bought the fruit.

   A. AlthoughB. Even thoughC. DespiteD. But

3. 3. In spite ___ checking the source, she still made a mistake.

   A. fromB. ofC. thatD. to

4. 4. Which sentence is correct?

   A. Although it was late, but I read the news.B. Despite it was late, I read the news.C. Although it was late, I read the news.D. Despite of the time, I read the news.

5. 5. The post was fake. ___, it spread very quickly.

   A. AlthoughB. HoweverC. DespiteD. Even though

1. misinformation— chọn —false or wrong informationthe people who watch, read or listen to somethingthat you can trustthe ability to understand and judge news and informationto spread very quickly on the internetthe title of a news story in large letters
2. headline— chọn —false or wrong informationthe people who watch, read or listen to somethingthat you can trustthe ability to understand and judge news and informationto spread very quickly on the internetthe title of a news story in large letters
3. reliable— chọn —false or wrong informationthe people who watch, read or listen to somethingthat you can trustthe ability to understand and judge news and informationto spread very quickly on the internetthe title of a news story in large letters
4. go viral— chọn —false or wrong informationthe people who watch, read or listen to somethingthat you can trustthe ability to understand and judge news and informationto spread very quickly on the internetthe title of a news story in large letters
5. media literacy— chọn —false or wrong informationthe people who watch, read or listen to somethingthat you can trustthe ability to understand and judge news and informationto spread very quickly on the internetthe title of a news story in large letters
6. audience— chọn —false or wrong informationthe people who watch, read or listen to somethingthat you can trustthe ability to understand and judge news and informationto spread very quickly on the internetthe title of a news story in large letters

1. 1. What will the project be about?

   A. newspapersB. influencersC. televisionD. advertising

2. 2. How will they collect information?

   A. a surveyB. interviewsC. reading articlesD. watching videos

3. 3. How many influencers will they contact?

   A. fiveB. tenC. fifteenD. twenty

4. 4. When is the deadline?

   A. this FridayB. next MondayC. next FridayD. tomorrow

1. 1. The video said the bridge was safe.

   TF

2. 2. Engineers said the bridge was safe.

   TF

3. 3. The video was shared fewer than half a million times.

   TF

4. 4. Some drivers did not use the bridge.

   TF

5. 5. The police have found the person who published the video.

   TF