English Through Newspapers

 

 Dear readers,

This blog, like the 30 plus other blogs , I have published on this site jjsaje.blogspot.com will be of immense use to both learners of English and English language teachers. It will also be an eye-opener  for some of you. 

Short English news articles are one of the best sources available freely for one to either learn or teach English. If you are a teacher you have to be a bit innovative and creative to design your lesson with the news article. They improve one's day-today vocabulary and keep one abreast of the developments of the world. 

My small attempt here will guide you how to use news articles in the classroom or personally to improve your knowledge. 

I also have compiled a booklet (Learn English Through Newspapers: Book-1) carrying different news items from Sri Lankan newspapers with interesting activities.  The book has been designed in such a way that a teacher can use it as a supplementary activity book for students. It also can effectively be used with AL General English Learners. 

You can reserve your copy by contacting me on 0777597875. 

I am looking forward to your feedback. 

Good Luck

Sajendra Kumara

(A trained Teacher of English / Blogger / Material Writer ) 

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Paper Cutting -1 ( Sports News - Local ) 

Underline the correct answer

1) Kusal's a) son  b) daughter was born on the June 19th. 

2) a) Father's Day b) Mother's Day falls on the June 19th. 

3) Kusal Mendis received the best news of his life on the 

    a) 20th June b) 19th June. 

4) Kusal saw his baby a) on the day it was born b) a day after the it was born. 

5) Underline the correct statement.

    a) Kusal retired from cricket.

    b) Kusal was injured in the third ODI with Australia. 

    c) Kusal will not be able to play cricket again. 

6) According to the article the word 'duo' in the last paragraph  referred to 

   a) Kusal and Nishell 

   b) Nishell and her baby daughter  

   c) Kusal and Pethum Nissanka 

Paper Cutting -2 ( Local News) 

Read the above article and answer the questions. 

1. What does CAA stand for? 
2. Where was the fuel stock hidden? 
3. What is the total amount of the hidden stock? 
4. What was done to the fuel stock? 
5. Who will be charged in the case?

Paper Cutting :3 ( Local News)

Read the news item given above and do the activity.

1. The number of artificial limbs offered: ...... 

2. The artificial limbs were offered to: ...... 

3. The value of an artificial limb: ...... 

4. The total number of recipients of limbs this year (2022): ... 

5. The number of soldiers lost their lives in the war.: .......

6. The number of soldiers injured or lost their limbs: ....

Paper Cutting 4: (Local News- Health) 

Read the above news item and complete the sentences. 

1. Laggala is situated in the .............................................. 

2. Laggala and Wilgamuwa records the highest number of              .............................

3. Over ................................. have been found from Laggala and Wilgamuwa areas. 

4. Some people are addicted to smoking  .......................... instead of cigarettes. 

5. .................................is a cause of the wide spreading kidney disease.

Paper Cutting 5: 

 Paper Cutting 6: Business News (Economy)

Paper Cutting 7:

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