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MULTIPLE CHOICE - QUIZFrom x.html1) What doubled at Netflix in thepast three months?a) profitsb) new subscribersc) the number of new moviesd) employees6) What did a Netflix official sayabout the surge in membership?a) coolb) it was greatc) it was probably temporaryd) it will continue2) How many new subscribers didNetflix get?a) 17.57 millionb) 15.75 millionc) 15.55 milliond) 15.77 million7) When will the rate of new Netflixmemberships return to normal?a) soonb) next weekc) June the 7thd) after lockdowns end3) What did the article say thedoubling of subscriptions was dueto?a) the coronavirus pandemicb) great moviesc) many new TV showsd) people staying at home8) Where in the world did Netflix saycoronavirus had reached?a) every cornerb) every continentc) every countryd) every crevice4) How many people did the articlesay were staying at home?a) hundreds of millionsb) billionsc) millionsd) tens of millions5) What company is Netflix nowworth more than?a) Googleb) ExxonMobilc) AT&Td) Amazon9) Where did Netflix say many peoplewere confined?a) at homeb) in foreign countriesc) on cruise shipsd) in prisons10) When does Netflix hope to startmaking new shows?a) 2021b) in the near futurec) in Septemberd) next weekendNew Netflix subscribers surge during pandemic – 25th April, 2020More free lessons at breakingnewsenglish.com - Copyright Sean Banville 2020Level 310

ROLE PLAYFrom x.htmlRole A – MoviesYou think movies are the best things to watch on TV duringlockdown. Tell the others three reasons why. Tell them what iswrong with their shows. Also, tell the others which is the leastuseful of these (and why): chat shows, sport or cooking shows.Role B – Chat ShowsYou think chat shows are the best things to watch on TV duringlockdown. Tell the others three reasons why. Tell them what iswrong with their shows. Also, tell the others which is the leastuseful of these (and why): movies, sport or cooking shows.Role C – SportYou think sport is the best thing to watch on TV duringlockdown. Tell the others three reasons why. Tell them what iswrong with their shows. Also, tell the others which is the leastuseful of these (and why): chat shows, movies or cookingshows.Role D – Cooking ShowsYou think cooking shows are the best things to watch on TVduring lockdown. Tell the others three reasons why. Tell themwhat is wrong with their shows. Also, tell the others which isthe least useful of these (and why): chat shows, sport ormovies.New Netflix subscribers surge during pandemic – 25th April, 2020More free lessons at breakingnewsenglish.com - Copyright Sean Banville 2020Level 311

AFTER READING / LISTENINGFrom x.html1. WORD SEARCH: Look in your dictionary / computer to find collocates,other meanings, information, synonyms for the words 'movie' and 'TV'.movieTVShare your findings with your partners.Make questions using the words you found.Ask your partner / group your questions. 2. ARTICLE QUESTIONS: Look back at the article and write downsome questions you would like to ask the class about the text.Share your questions with other classmates / groups.Ask your partner / group your questions. 3. GAP FILL: In pairs / groups, compare your answers to this exercise.Check your answers. Talk about the words from the activity. Were they new,interesting, worth learning ?4. VOCABULARY: Circle any words you do not understand. In groups,pool unknown words and use dictionaries to find their meanings.5. TEST EACH OTHER: Look at the words below. With your partner, tryto recall how they were used in the text: numberstreamingduefreevaluablevalue surgerategrowthendsterriblemoreNew Netflix subscribers surge during pandemic – 25th April, 2020More free lessons at breakingnewsenglish.com - Copyright Sean Banville 2020Level 312

NETFLIX SURVEYFrom x.htmlWrite five GOOD questions about Netflix in the table. Do this in pairs. Each studentmust write the questions on his / her own paper.When you have finished, interview other students. Write down their answers.STUDENT 1STUDENT 2STUDENT 3Q.1.Q.2.Q.3.Q.4.Q.5. Now return to your original partner and share and talk about what you foundout. Change partners often. Make mini-presentations to other groups on your findings.New Netflix subscribers surge during pandemic – 25th April, 2020More free lessons at breakingnewsenglish.com - Copyright Sean Banville 2020Level 313

NETFLIX DISCUSSIONSTUDENT A’s QUESTIONS (Do not show these to student B)1.What did you think when you read the headline?2.What images are in your mind when you hear the word 'movie'?3.What do you know about Netflix?4.What do you think of movies?5.Which are better - movies or TV shows?6.What do you think of streaming?7.What are the state TV channels like in your country?8.Is it better to watch a movie on TV or your smartphone?9.What could people do instead of watching movies?10. Why are movies and TV so popular?New Netflix subscribers surge during pandemic – 25th April, 2020Thousands more free lessons at ETFLIX DISCUSSIONSTUDENT B’s QUESTIONS (Do not show these to student A)11. Did you like reading this article? Why/not?12. What do you think of when you hear the word 'TV show'?13. What do you think about what you read?14. What would you do if there were no movies or TV?15. Is Netflix the best streaming service?16. How will you feel when scientists find a vaccine?17. When do you think this terrible crisis will end?18. How important are companies like Netflix?19. What advice do you have for Netflix?20. What questions would you like to ask Netflix's boss?New Netflix subscribers surge during pandemic – 25th April, 2020More free lessons at breakingnewsenglish.com - Copyright Sean Banville 2020Level 314

DISCUSSION (Write your own questions)STUDENT A’s QUESTIONS (Do not show these to student B)1.2.3.4.5.6.Copyright breakingnewsenglish.com ------------------------------DISCUSSION (Write your own questions)STUDENT B’s QUESTIONS (Do not show these to student A)1.2.3.4.5.6.New Netflix subscribers surge during pandemic – 25th April, 2020More free lessons at breakingnewsenglish.com - Copyright Sean Banville 2020Level 315

LANGUAGE - CLOZEFrom x.htmlNetflix has more than(1)the number of new subscribers it thought it wouldget this year. Netflix makes movies and TV shows, andsubscribers to watch these online. The streaming(3)(2)a service forsaid 15.77 million newsubscribers signed up for its services in the past three months. It expected anincrease of around half this number. The doubling of subscriptions is(4)to thecoronavirus pandemic. Millions of people are staying at home and are using theirfree time(5)watching films and TV programmes. Netflix is now one of theworld's most valuable companies. It is worth more than the oil giant ExxonMobil.Financial analysts say its(6)is around 196 billion.A Netflix official said the(7)in membership numbers was probably temporary.The rate of new memberships would probably go down and return(8)normalafter lockdowns end. The company said: "We expect viewing to decline andmembership growth to [slow down](9)home confinement ends, which wehope is soon." It added: "The coronavirus has reached every(10)of the worldand, in the absence of a widespread treatment or vaccine, no one knows how orwhen this terrible crisis will end. We are(11)that we are fortunate to have aservice that is even more meaningful to people confined at home." The companyhopes to start producing more new shows in the(12)future.Put the correct words from the table below in the above (c)post(d)closelyNew Netflix subscribers surge during pandemic – 25th April, 2020More free lessons at breakingnewsenglish.com - Copyright Sean Banville 2020Level 316

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PUT THE TEXT BACK TOGETHERFrom x.htmlNumber these lines in the correct order.()pandemic. Millions of people are staying at home and are usingtheir free time by()and TV shows, and provides a service for subscribers to watchthese online. The streaming giant said 15.77 million()of around half this number. The doubling of subscriptions is due tothe coronavirus()home." The company hopes to start producing more new shows inthe near future.()A Netflix official said the surge in membership numbers wasprobably temporary. The rate()watching films and TV programmes. Netflix is now one of theworld's most valuable companies. It is worth()more than the oil giant ExxonMobil. Financial analysts say its valueis around 196 billion.()new subscribers signed up for its services in the past three months.It expected an increase( 1 )Netflix has more than doubled the number of new subscribers itthought it would get this year. Netflix makes movies()that we are fortunate to have a service that is even moremeaningful to people confined at()vaccine, no one knows how or when this terrible crisis will end. Weare aware()decline and membership growthconfinement ends, which we hope()is soon." It added: "The coronavirus has reached every corner ofthe world and, in the absence of a widespread treatment or()of new memberships would probably go down and return to normalafter lockdowns end. The company said: "We expect viewing toto[slowdown]asNew Netflix subscribers surge during pandemic – 25th April, 2020More free lessons at breakingnewsenglish.com - Copyright Sean Banville 2020Level 3home18

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CIRCLE THE CORRECT WORD (20 PAIRS)From x.htmlNetflix has more than doubled / double the number of new subscribers itthought it would get this year. Netflix makes / making movies and TV shows,and provides a service for subscriptions / subscribers to watch these online.The streaming giant / gigantic said 15.77 million new subscribers signeddown / up for its services in the past three months. It expected an / aincrease of around half this number. The doubling of subscriptions is because/ due to the coronavirus pandemic. Millions of people are staying at homeand are using their free time by / of watching films and TV programmes.Netflix is now one of the world's most valuable / value companies. It is worthmore than the oil giant ExxonMobil. Financial analysts say its value be / isaround 196 billion.A Netflix official said the urge / surge in membership numbers was probablytemporary. The rate / late of new memberships would probably going / godown and return to / for normal after lockdowns end. The company said:"We expect viewing to decline and membership grow / growth to [slowdown] as home confinement ends, which we hope is finish / soon." It added:"The coronavirus has reached every edge / corner of the world and, in theabsence of a widespread treatment or vaccine, no one knows how or whenthis terrible crisis / critics will end. We are aware that we are fortunate tohave a service that is even more / most meaningful to people confined athome." The company hopes to start producing more new shows in the nearly/ near future.Talk about the connection between each pair of words in italics, andwhy the correct word is correct.New Netflix subscribers surge during pandemic – 25th April, 2020More free lessons at breakingnewsenglish.com - Copyright Sean Banville 2020Level 320

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PUNCTUATE THE TEXT AND ADD CAPITALSFrom x.htmlnetflix has more than doubled the number of new subscribers it thought itwould get this year netflix makes movies and tv shows and provides aservice for subscribers to watch these online the streaming giant said 1577million new subscribers signed up for its services in the past three months ingofsubscriptions is due to the coronavirus pandemic millions of people arestaying at home and are using their free time by watching films and tvprogrammes netflix is now one of the worlds most valuable companies it isworth more than the oil giant exxonmobil financial analysts say its value isaround 196 billiona netflix official said the surge in membership numbers was probablytemporary the rate of new memberships would probably go down and returnto normal after lockdowns end the company said we expect viewing todecline and membership growth to slow down as home confinement endswhich we hope is soon it added the coronavirus has reached every corner ofthe world and in the absence of a widespread treatment or vaccine no oneknows how or when this terrible crisis will end we are aware that we arefortunate to have a service that is even more meaningful to people confinedat home the company hopes to start producing more new shows in the nearfutureNew Netflix subscribers surge during pandemic – 25th April, 2020More free lessons at breakingnewsenglish.com - Copyright Sean Banville 2020Level 322

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e. Netflix thinks the increase in membership will be permanent. T / F f. Netflix thinks the growth in membership will return to normal levels. T / F g. Netflix said coronavirus reached most corners of the world. T / F h. Netflix said it hopes to make more new shows soon. T / F 2. SYNONYM MATCH: (The words in bold are from the news article.) 1 .