NEWSPAPER WORDS 1

1. Newspaper headings often use specific words in order to attract the reader’s attention. Match the “headline word” with its general meaning (synonym). Headline words: an accord; to back; a ban; a bid; a poll; a boost; a cut; to head; key; a pact; to pledge. Meaning: to promise; a treaty; to lead or to direct; an offer or attempt; essential; election or public opinion survey; a reduction; to support; a prohibition; help or incentive; an agreement. 2. Read the headlines and translate them using the table above. Wages Accord Reached; Union Back Peace Move; Bus Ban on Pupils After Attack on Crew; Bid to Open Border; Union Rejects Latest Bid; Industry Gets Boost; Big Cuts in Air Fares; Buchanan to Head Peace Mission; Key Witness Dies; Peace Pact Ends; Labour Pledges Higher Pensions; Swedish Poll Shows Swing to Right