Unit 1. Mass Media: the Press » Стр.30 (1b)

b) Work in pairs. Take turns to ask and answer the questions. 1. Why are the British a nation of newspaper readers? The British are a nation of newspaper readers because there are more newspapers per person are sold in Britain than in any other country. 2. What are the two main groups of the British newspapers? The two main groups of the British newspapers are quality and popular. 3. How can these two groups of papers be distinguished? These two groups of papers can be distinguished by their quality and size. Quality newspapers are more serious and cover home and foreign news thoughtfully while the popular newspapers like shocking personal stories as well as some news. 4. The British press means more than newspapers, doesn’t it? Yes, the British press means more than newspapers because there are magazines for practically every special interest.