UNDERSTANDING NEWSPAPER HEADLINES 2

Headlines in newspapers contain very specific vocabulary, which can be an obstacle to understanding the context of the news story, if you are not certain of its meaning.

Look at the headlines below and match the word in bold with its definition from the box. Then write a sentence explaining the headline.

support           take action                          find innocent               fight           help                             closed down                fire         prohibit            explosion                        big increase

ENERGY CRISIS: GOVERNMENT TO ACT

MORE AID FOR POOR COUNTRIES


POSTAL SERVICES AXED


GOVERNMENT BANS SMOKING IN PUBLIC

OPPOSITION BACKS PM

BLAST AT OLYMPIC GAMES 


2 DIE IN HOUSE BLAZE

HOUSING BOOM CAUSED ECONOMIC CRISIS

STUDENTS CLASH WITH POLICE

BUSINESS MAN CLEARED ON CORRUPTION CHARGES