The national press

1. Read the text and choose the correct variant.

What is the main difference between tabloid and broadsheet newspapers in Britain?

THE NATIONAL PRESS

British people like reading newspapers. More newspapers are read in Britain than in any other European country. There are two types of newspapers in Britain: tabloid and broadsheet. The two most popular daily newspapers, The Sun and The Daily Mirror, are both tabloids. Tabloids have lots of stories about famous people; the photos are large; the headlines are big and there in not much text. Tabloids sell many more copies than broadsheets.

Broadsheets, such as The Times, are not as popular as the tabloids. Broad- sheets have long articles with lots of information; some pages report international news; the photos and the headlines are smaller than in the tabloids.

The differences between the tabloids and the broadsheets are breaking down. Broadsheets now realize that tabloids are easier to read and hold. The Guardian, a broadsheet, now has a tabloid section. Many of the broadsheets now have stories about famous people. Tabloids used to be cheaper than broadsheets, but The Times is now the cheapest national newspaper.

Sunday newspapers are a part of the British way of life. These newspapers only appear on Sundays and are more popular than are daily newspapers. They concentrate on general issues and famous people. Some people spend all day reading the Sunday newspaper.

2. Read the text and choose the correct variant.

Which two tabloid newspapers are mentioned in the text?

THE NATIONAL PRESS

British people like reading newspapers. More newspapers are read in Britain than in any other European country. There are two types of newspapers in Britain: tabloid and broadsheet. The two most popular daily newspapers, The Sun and The Daily Mirror, are both tabloids. Tabloids have lots of stories about famous people; the photos are large; the headlines are big and there in not much text. Tabloids sell many more copies than broadsheets.

Broadsheets, such as The Times, are not as popular as the tabloids. Broad- sheets have long articles with lots of information; some pages report international news; the photos and the headlines are smaller than in the tabloids.

The differences between the tabloids and the broadsheets are breaking down. Broadsheets now realize that tabloids are easier to read and hold. The Guardian, a broadsheet, now has a tabloid section. Many of the broadsheets now have stories about famous people. Tabloids used to be cheaper than broadsheets, but The Times is now the cheapest national newspaper.

Sunday newspapers are a part of the British way of life. These newspapers only appear on Sundays and are more popular than are daily newspapers. They concentrate on general issues and famous people. Some people spend all day reading the Sunday newspaper.

3. Read the text and choose the correct variant.

Why are tabloids more popular than broadsheets in Britain?

THE NATIONAL PRESS

British people like reading newspapers. More newspapers are read in Britain than in any other European country. There are two types of newspapers in Britain: tabloid and broadsheet. The two most popular daily newspapers, The Sun and The Daily Mirror, are both tabloids. Tabloids have lots of stories about famous people; the photos are large; the headlines are big and there in not much text. Tabloids sell many more copies than broadsheets.

Broadsheets, such as The Times, are not as popular as the tabloids. Broad- sheets have long articles with lots of information; some pages report international news; the photos and the headlines are smaller than in the tabloids.

The differences between the tabloids and the broadsheets are breaking down. Broadsheets now realize that tabloids are easier to read and hold. The Guardian, a broadsheet, now has a tabloid section. Many of the broadsheets now have stories about famous people. Tabloids used to be cheaper than broadsheets, but The Times is now the cheapest national newspaper.

Sunday newspapers are a part of the British way of life. These newspapers only appear on Sundays and are more popular than are daily newspapers. They concentrate on general issues and famous people. Some people spend all day reading the Sunday newspaper.

4. Read the text and choose the correct variant.

What recent change has The Guardian made to appeal to more readers?

THE NATIONAL PRESS

British people like reading newspapers. More newspapers are read in Britain than in any other European country. There are two types of newspapers in Britain: tabloid and broadsheet. The two most popular daily newspapers, The Sun and The Daily Mirror, are both tabloids. Tabloids have lots of stories about famous people; the photos are large; the headlines are big and there in not much text. Tabloids sell many more copies than broadsheets.

Broadsheets, such as The Times, are not as popular as the tabloids. Broad- sheets have long articles with lots of information; some pages report international news; the photos and the headlines are smaller than in the tabloids.

The differences between the tabloids and the broadsheets are breaking down. Broadsheets now realize that tabloids are easier to read and hold. The Guardian, a broadsheet, now has a tabloid section. Many of the broadsheets now have stories about famous people. Tabloids used to be cheaper than broadsheets, but The Times is now the cheapest national newspaper.

Sunday newspapers are a part of the British way of life. These newspapers only appear on Sundays and are more popular than are daily newspapers. They concentrate on general issues and famous people. Some people spend all day reading the Sunday newspaper.

5. Read the text and choose the correct variant.

Which type of newspaper is more affordable now than it used to be?

THE NATIONAL PRESS

British people like reading newspapers. More newspapers are read in Britain than in any other European country. There are two types of newspapers in Britain: tabloid and broadsheet. The two most popular daily newspapers, The Sun and The Daily Mirror, are both tabloids. Tabloids have lots of stories about famous people; the photos are large; the headlines are big and there in not much text. Tabloids sell many more copies than broadsheets.

Broadsheets, such as The Times, are not as popular as the tabloids. Broad- sheets have long articles with lots of information; some pages report international news; the photos and the headlines are smaller than in the tabloids.

The differences between the tabloids and the broadsheets are breaking down. Broadsheets now realize that tabloids are easier to read and hold. The Guardian, a broadsheet, now has a tabloid section. Many of the broadsheets now have stories about famous people. Tabloids used to be cheaper than broadsheets, but The Times is now the cheapest national newspaper.

Sunday newspapers are a part of the British way of life. These newspapers only appear on Sundays and are more popular than are daily newspapers. They concentrate on general issues and famous people. Some people spend all day reading the Sunday newspaper.

1. Is this sentence True or False? 

The British population enjoys reading newspapers.

2. Is this sentence True or False? 

Britain reads fewer newspapers than any other European country.

3. Is this sentence True or False? 

The Sun and The Daily Mirror are the top two daily newspapers, both falling under the tabloid category.

4. Is this sentence True or False? Broadsheets sell more copies than tabloids.

5. Is this sentence True or False? Broadsheets like The Times are less popular compared to tabloids.

6. Is this sentence True or False?

The Times is the most expensive national newspaper.

7. Is this sentence True or False?

Sunday newspapers are ingrained in British culture.