[Unit 7][Vocabulary] Misinformation

Question 1

“Do you think social media platforms should filter out all unverified claims to prevent the spread of misinformation?”
- Who’s in favour? Who’s against? Who’s _ _ f_? (= not able to decide)

Answer 1

“Do you think social media platforms should filter out all unverified claims to prevent the spread of misinformation?”
- Who’s in favour? Who’s against? Who’s on the fence?

Question 2

They’ve got the tools to f_ _ (= отсеивать) dubious claims. Without those checks, it’s like giving a green light to disseminate falsehoods.

Answer 2

They’ve got the tools to filter out dubious claims. Without those checks, it’s like giving a green light to disseminate falsehoods.

Question 3

It’s a double-edged sword, isn’t it? On one hand, c_ misinformation is crucial, but we also need to tread carefully to avoid censorship.

= обуздывать (to c_ one’s temper, to c_ harmful emissions from factories)

Answer 3

It’s a double-edged sword, isn’t it? On one hand, curbing misinformation is crucial, but we also need to tread carefully to avoid censorship.

/kɜːb/

Question 4

For sure, b_ _ claims _ solid sources should be the norm.
(= corroborate = provide the evidence)

Answer 4

For sure, backing up claims with solid sources should be the norm.

Question 5

Social media giants have a responsibility to n_ misinformation _ _ b_.
= остановить в зародыше

Answer 5

Social media giants have a responsibility to nip misinformation in the bud.

Question 6

It’s a double-edged sword, isn’t it? On one hand, curbing misinformation is crucial, but we also n_ _ t_ c_ (= нам необходимо действовать осторожно) to avoid censorship.

Answer 6

It’s a double-edged sword, isn’t it? On one hand, curbing misinformation is crucial, but we also need to tread carefully to avoid censorship.

Question 7

For sure, backing up claims with solid sources sh_ _ _ n_. (= should happen by default)

Answer 7

For sure, backing up claims with solid sources should be the norm.

Question 8

It’s a d_-_ s_ (= has advantages and disadvantages), isn’t it? On one hand, curbing misinformation is crucial, but we also need to tread carefully to avoid censorship.

Answer 8

It’s a double-edged sword, isn’t it? On one hand, curbing misinformation is crucial, but we also need to tread carefully to avoid censorship.

/ˌdʌbl ˈedʒd/

Question 9

Where do we d_ _ l_ (=остановимся, проведем черту) before we start stifling free speech?

(= put a limit on what you will do or allow to happen, esp. because you feel something is wrong)

Answer 9

Where do we draw the line before we start stifling free speech?”

Question 10

No way, who decides what’s true or not? It’s a s_ s_. (= once you start, you can’t stop; cкользская дорожка)

Answer 10

No way, who decides what’s true or not? It’s a slippery slope.

Question 11

For sure, backing up claims with s_ sources (= good, trustworthy) should be the norm.

Answer 11

For sure, backing up claims with solid sources should be the norm.

Question 12

N_ th_ _ k_, they’re filtering out everything they don’t agree with. People need to do their own fact-checking instead of being spoon-fed.
(= Не успеешь и глазом моргнуть, как …)

Answer 12

Next thing you know, they’re filtering out everything they don’t agree with. People need to do their own fact-checking instead of being spoon-fed.

Question 13

Nah, it’s overkill. We can’t p_ (= monitor and punish) every little thing people say.

Answer 13

Nah, it’s overkill. We can’t police every little thing people say.
/pəˈliːs/

Question 14

Next thing you know, they’re filtering out everything they don’t agree with. People need to _ their own f_-ch_ instead of being spoon-fed. (= должны сами проверять достоверность информации)

Answer 14

People need to do their own fact-checking instead of being spoon-fed.

Question 15

It’s too easy to disseminate nonsense online; we need to h_ people a_ f_ (= заставить отвечать за…) what they’re sharing there.

Answer 15

It’s too easy to disseminate nonsense online; we need to hold people accountable for what they’re sharing there.

Question 16

Nah, it’s o_ (= it’s too much). We can’t police every little thing people say.

Answer 16

Nah, it’s overkill. We can’t police every little thing people say.
/ˈəʊvəkɪl/

Question 17

People need to do their own fact-checking instead of being s_-f_.

(disapproving) = to teach people in a way that gives them too much help and does not make them think for themselves

Answer 17

People need to do their own fact-checking instead of being spoon-fed.

Question 18

Well, _ _ _ world (= в идеале), yes. But sometimes it’s not that simple.

Answer 18

Well, in a perfect world, yes. But sometimes it’s not that simple.

Question 19

People should have the sense not to j_ _ сonclusions (= make conclusions too quickly) based on every claim they read online.

Answer 19

People should have the sense not to jump to conclusions based on every claim they read online.

Question 20

Not all factual information can be linked to a source, especially when you’re dealing with f_ experiences or observations.

(= something that you experienced rather than reading / hearing about it)

Answer 20

Not all factual information can be linked to a source, especially when you’re dealing with firsthand experiences or observations.

Question 21

_ w_, who decides what’s true or not? It’s a slippery slope.
(= Ни в коем случае!)

Answer 21

No way, who decides what’s true or not? It’s a slippery slope.