Topic vocabulary in contrast

John Sanders, MP, ............ any involvement in the scandal when asked about it yesterday.

• denied

• refused

Answer explanation

In general, deny is used more for statements of fact or truth, while refuse is used more for actions or decisions.

The politician refused to say more when questioned by reporters this morning.

Johnny Depp..................... to appear at a press conference to promote his latest film.

• agreed

• accepted

Answer explanation

In general, accept is more about receiving or acknowledging something, while agree is more about being in agreement or harmony with someone else.

Johnny Depp rarely accepts invitations to do interviews.

Did you see the newspaper ​​ (a)   this morning?

• headline
• heading

Living Today has got a special ​ (a)   this month on healthy diets. There are interviews with nutritionists, menus, recipes, and loads of other things too.

• feature
• action

The ........ involve print journalism, TV, radio and even electronic forms of communication such as the Internet.

• press

• media

Answer explanation

In general, press is more focused on print journalism and the people who produce it, while media encompasses a wider range of communication channels and those who use them.

And we'll be back with our regular (a)   at seven o'clock.

• bulletin
• newflash

Answer explanation

In general, a bulletin is often used to provide a more detailed report on a particular event or development, while a newsflash is used to convey the sense of an urgent, breaking news update that requires immediate attention.

There's a great ​​​ (a)   show on BBC1 tonight. Contestants have to race through a supermarket as quickly as they can, filling up their trolleys as they go.​

• game
• talk
• quiz

I hate ... newspapers; they're just full of gossip, scandal and lies!

• tabloid

• broadsheet

Answer explanation

In general, tabloid newspapers are considered to be more sensational and focused on entertainment news, while broadsheet newspapers are considered to be more serious and focused on investigative journalism and in-depth reporting.

As a ... for a local paper, you don't have to interview people or attend events. You just have to express your opinions about the issues of the day.

• journalist

• columnist

Answer explanation

In general, a journalist's role is to report factual information, while a columnist's role is to provide analysis and opinion on a particular topic.

On some TV channels, ​ (a)   tells you what the next programme is going to be.

• an announcer
• a commentator