Topic vocabulary
Media & Entertainment
Band 6-7The full list of 20 words in this set. Open any word for its pronunciation, collocations, a band 8 sentence and the mistakes Vietnamese learners make.
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biasnoun/ˈbaɪəs/
an unfair preference or tendency to favour one side or opinion over others
“Many viewers complained about bias in the election coverage.”
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pressnoun/pres/
the news media, especially newspapers and journalists collectively
“In a free society the press should be able to investigate the government.”
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propagandanoun/ˌprɒpəˈɡændə/
information, especially biased or misleading, used to promote a political cause or point of view
“The regime used propaganda to maintain support during the crisis.”
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endorsementnoun/ɪnˈdɔːsmənt/
public support or approval of a product, idea, or person, often by a celebrity
“A celebrity endorsement helped the brand reach younger customers.”
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viraladjective/ˈvaɪrəl/
spreading quickly and widely from person to person on the internet
“The comedian's sketch went viral and now has over ten million views.”
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satirenoun/səˈtaɪə/
a genre that uses humor, irony, or exaggeration to criticize people's stupidity or vices
“The show is a sharp satire of celebrity culture.”
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sponsorshipnoun/ˈspɒnsəʃɪp/
financial support provided to an event, activity, or organisation in exchange for publicity or other benefits
“The festival survives thanks to corporate sponsorship.”
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opinionnoun/əˈpɪnjən/
a personal belief or judgement about something, not necessarily based on fact
“In my opinion, social media has changed how we get news.”
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columnistnoun/ˈkɒləmnɪst/
a journalist who writes a regular article expressing personal opinions in a newspaper or magazine
“As a columnist, he often comments on social issues every Sunday.”
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conglomeratenoun/kənˈglɒmərət/
a large company that owns many different businesses in various industries
“A media conglomerate may own TV channels, newspapers and online platforms.”
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credibilitynoun/ˌkrɛdəˈbɪlɪti/
the quality of being trusted and believed in; how believable or trustworthy something or someone is
“The credibility of the study was damaged when other researchers found errors.”
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entertainmentnoun/ˌentəˈteɪnmənt/
activities, performances, or media that amuse or interest people
“Live concerts are a popular form of entertainment.”
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algorithmnoun/ˈælɡəˌrɪðəm/
a set of rules or processes used by computers to perform tasks or make decisions, such as ranking content
“Social media algorithms often prioritise content that gets more engagement.”
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premierenoun/ˌpremɪˈeə/
the first public performance or showing of a play, film, or other production
“The film's premiere attracted many celebrities and journalists.”
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viewernoun/ˈvjuːə/
a person who watches television or watches videos online
“The programme attracted millions of viewers.”
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anchornoun/ˈæŋkə/
the main presenter of a television or radio news programme
“The anchor introduced the special report on climate change.”
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moderationnoun/ˌmɒdəˈreɪʃən/
the process of checking and managing content (comments, posts) to remove or limit harmful, illegal, or inappropriate material
“Content moderation is a hot topic when discussing social media responsibility.”
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tabloidnoun/ˈtæblɔɪd/
a newspaper that focuses on sensational stories and gossip rather than serious news
“The story was blown out of proportion by a local tabloid.”
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castnoun/kɑːst/
the group of actors who perform in a play, film, or television show
“The cast of the new series includes several well-known actors.”
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theatrenoun/ˈθiːətə/
a building where plays and other live performances take place, or the art of live stage performance
“She studies theatre at university and acts in student productions.”