Read the following announcement and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the option that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 1 to 6.
“Fast News” Doesn’t Mean “True News”
What’s changing?
More people get headlines from short clips and reposts, not from full articles. That speed is useful—but it also makes it easier to fall(1) __________ a story that was edited to spark anger or fear.
Common patterns we’re seeing
Watch for accounts (2) __________ cut out context and then claim, “Everyone is talking about it.” Another warning sign is a (3) __________ designed to look like an official update. If the post has no clear source, pause.
How to check without overthinking
Before sharing, compare the headline against the original video, and read the first comments only after you have checked the facts. If you want a simple habit, focus on the (4) __________ of the information: Who said it? When? Where did it first appear?
One last reminder
Avoid (5) __________ screenshots as proof; they can be old, cropped, or translated badly. And be cautious with “breaking” clips (6) __________ across multiple pages—sometimes the “new” part is just the caption.
