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b. The second opposition, 2O, can ask questions to clarify ideas or identify weak
points;
c. 1O makes the opposing plea. He/She has to both make substantive arguments and
rebut on those stated by the Proposition 5 minutes;
d. 2P asks questions for 1O;
e. 2P makes substantive arguments and counters those expressed by the Opposition
4 minutes;
f. 1O asks questions for 2P;
g. 2O makes substantive arguments and counters those expressed by the Proposition
4 minutes;
h. 1P asks questions for 2O;
i. 1P makes the final plea, supporting his case and countering the oppositions ideas,
but without adding new ones;
j. 1O or 2O make the final plea.
4. Use topic-specific vocabulary
morally reprehensible/blameworthy
activities
moral implications
(to seek) sensationalism
defamatory words and images
the keystone of a free country
chat shows
a wealth of information
colourful stories
media tycoon
readership
exploitation
broadcasts
coverage
reporters
lively gossip
reporting the truth
deprive someone of information
hoards of paparazzi
chequebook journalism
gutter press
unscrupulous
freedom of the press
censorship
libel
invasion of privacy
information overload
current affairs
tabloids