Reading and Comprehension

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Before you read, see the text’s title and answer.

Title: "Mass Media and Stereotypes"

Nowadays, “stereotype” and “discrimination” are two common terms in daily life. A stereotype is the unfair oversimplified standardized image of a person or group. It is used to categorize a group of people. There are racial, socioeconomic, educational and gender stereotypes, among others. Stereotypes often lead to prejudice and unfairness, which are the basis of for discrimination.

There are many stereotypes about the social roles of men and women, particularly when it comes to how they are expected to behave. Mass media play a significant role in a modern world, by broadcasting information in fast pace and giving entertainment to vast audiences. They consist of press, television, radio, books and the Internet. The latter is now the most developing medium, however, TV also has a wide field of influence. By creating a certain type of message, media can manipulate people’s attitude and opinions.

1. According to the text’s title, what is its topic? *

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How the mass media influence stereotypes and discrimination

How discrimination affects the media

Directions:

Now, read the text “Mass Media and Stereotypes” and answer the questions below.

Title: "Mass Media and Stereotypes"

Nowadays, “stereotype” and “discrimination” are two common terms in daily life. A stereotype is the unfair oversimplified standardized image of a person or group. It is used to categorize a group of people. There are racial, socioeconomic, educational and gender stereotypes, among others. Stereotypes often lead to prejudice and unfairness, which are the basis of for discrimination.

There are many stereotypes about the social roles of men and women, particularly when it comes to how they are expected to behave. Mass media play a significant role in a modern world, by broadcasting information in fast pace and giving entertainment to vast audiences. They consist of press, television, radio, books and the Internet. The latter is now the most developing medium, however, TV also has a wide field of influence. By creating a certain type of message, media can manipulate people’s attitude and opinions.

2. Stereotypes and discrimination are related. *

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True

False

3. What is the text’s main idea? *

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There are racial, socioeconomic, educational and gender stereotypes, among others.

The mass media can create stereotypes which lead to discrimination.

4. According to the text’s content, which of the following sentences is a definition? *

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A stereotype is the unfair oversimplified standardized image of a person or group.

Stereotypes often lead to prejudice and unfairness, which are the basis of for discrimination.

5. The text genre is: *

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expository non-fiction

realistic fiction

6. Choose the picture that best relates to the text’s topic. *

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Picture 1

Picture 2

7. Choose the option that best summarizes the text’s content. *

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Stereotypes are beliefs people have about how they must behave.

The mass media has a great influence on the creation of stereotypes.

8. This text can be found in a: *

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Mathematics textbook

Civics and Ethics textbook

9. This sentence expresses the text’s conclusion: *

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Stereotypes often lead to prejudice and unfairness.

By creating a certain type of message, media can manipulate people’s attitude and opinions.

10. According to the text’s content, the author’s purpose is: *

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to persuade

to inform

to entertain

11. Stereotypes cause prejudice and unfairness. *

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True

False

12. This is a detail mentioned in the text. *

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Nowadays, “stereotype” and “discrimination” are two common terms in daily life.

Mass media consist of press, television, radio, books and the Internet.

13. Choose the graphic organizer that best matches with the text’s content. *

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Chart 1

Chart 2

14. Stereotypes can be found in many contexts of our life. *

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True

False