Exercise 1: Match a word
Instruction: Match the items that have a related meaning.
Exercise 2: Exam preparation
Instruction: Read the text, fill in the gaps with the missing words, and answer the questions below
Avviso di servizio: trasporti e notizie in diretta
Fill in the gaps: media, telegiornali, chiamata, situazione, notizie, report, cosa è successo
(Service notice: transport and live news)
ATM Milano – Avviso di servizioQuesta mattina la sulla linea M2 è cambiata per un guasto tecnico vicino a Centrale. I treni circolano più lentamente e alcune corse sono state cancellate. ATM consiglia di controllare gli aggiornamenti sul sito e sull’app prima di uscire.
Molti stanno seguendo l’evento: Rai News 24 e i principali mostrano le immagini e spiegano . Se devi arrivare in ufficio, considera bus o tram alternativi e avvisa il tuo team in anticipo. Per informazioni in tempo reale è possibile fare una al numero verde oppure leggere il con le sul sito.ATM Milan – Service notice (morning update)
This morning the situation on the M2 line changed due to a technical fault near Centrale. Trains are running more slowly and some services have been cancelled. ATM recommends checking updates on the website or the app before leaving.
Many media outlets are covering the event: Rai News 24 and the main news bulletins are showing footage and explaining what happened. If you need to get to the office, consider alternative buses or trams and let your team know in advance. For real-time information you can call the toll-free number or read the report with the latest news on the site.
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Che problema è successo sulla linea M2 e quali consigli dà ATM ai pendolari?
(What problem occurred on the M2 line and what advice does ATM give to commuters?)
Exercise 3: Listening
Instruction: Listen to the audio fragment and indicate whether the following statements are true or false.
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(The person heard the news on the TV while having breakfast.) |
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(According to the information they found, the strike ends early in the morning.) |
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(In response to the situation, they notified their boss and decided to leave the house earlier.) |
Exercise 4: Multiple Choice
Instruction: Choose the correct solution
1. Ieri mattina, mentre facevo colazione, ___ i colleghi della notizia sentita al telegiornale.
(Yesterday morning, while I was having breakfast, ___ my colleagues about the news I heard on the newscast.)2. Quando lavoravo in Italia, ___ spesso i clienti per telefono se cambiava la situazione.
(When I worked in Italy, ___ clients by phone if the situation changed.)3. Da studente, ___ sempre la tua famiglia quando usciva un nuovo report al giornale radio.
(As a student, ___ your family when a new report came out on the radio news.)Exercise 5: Dialogue Cards
Instruction: Practice the conversation with your teacher or fellow students.
Exercise 6: Discussion questions
Instruction: Answer the questions using the vocabulary from this chapter.
Useful expressions:
Ho sentito al telegiornale che… / Mentre guardavo la TV, parlavano di… / La situazione mi preoccupava perché…
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Hai sentito una notizia in TV o alla radio negli ultimi giorni? Che cosa diceva il titolo e come hai reagito?
Have you heard any news on TV or the radio recently? What did the headline say and how did you react?
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Ieri sera cosa guardavi o ascoltavi per informarti e perché hai scelto quel telegiornale o quel programma?
Last night, what were you watching or listening to to get informed, and why did you choose that newscast or program?
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Exercise 7: Writing correspondence
Instruction: Write a reply to the following message appropriate to the situation
Ciao Laura, sono Martina.
Ieri sera guardavo il telegiornale su Rai 1 e hanno parlato di uno sciopero dei mezzi domani mattina. Dicevano che metro e bus potrebbero avere ritardi dalle 8 alle 11.
Tu hai sentito la notizia? Sei preoccupata per arrivare in tempo? Se vuoi possiamo fare una chiamata più tardi e decidere come organizzarci.
Hi Laura, it's Martina.
Last night I was watching the TV news on Rai 1 and they reported a public transport strike tomorrow morning. They said the metro and buses could be delayed between 8 and 11.
Did you hear the news? Are you worried about getting there on time? If you want, we can have a call later and decide how to organise ourselves.
Useful phrases:
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Ho sentito la notizia e...
(I heard the news and...)
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Ieri sera guardavo il telegiornale e...
(Last night I was watching the TV news and...)
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Possiamo organizzarci così: ...
(We can organise like this: ...)
Hi Martina, yes, I heard the news this morning on the radio. I was also watching the TV news last night and they were talking about the strike. I'm a bit worried because I have a meeting at 9 tomorrow. We can organise like this: I'll take a taxi to the office or I'll walk to the station and try to catch a tram. If you like, let's have a call at 6 pm to decide. Thanks! Laura