Reading Explorer 4 Unit 1A

A ____ is a thin, curved piece of glass or plastic used in things such as cameras.

We are _______ with documenting everyday moments.

They framed him, but he is innocent. Frame (A) position in a photo (B) to be blamed for a crime

Photojournalists using camera apps to cover wars and conflicts have created powerful images - but also __________.

In the past, most people trusted photojournalists to accurately _________ reality. Today, however, digital images can be altered.

Why are there few memorable photographs today?

Quality still matters, but it's less important than what's ________ shared.

People get stuck on the same stories and they miss out on the less dramatic images of daily life that can be just as revealing and ________.

What does "Big Brother" refer to in the reading?

If an event or experience _____ you, you are not able to feel any emotions or think clearly.

The new ease of photography has given us a __________ appetite for capturing the magical and the ordinary.

She has an appetite for adventure. A) hunger B) desire

(Up to 25 points) What is the author's opinion on the digital age of photography? (optimistic / pessimistic) Provide an example.

The increase in the number of photographs, photographers and information might even be good for _________ itself.

to record in written or photographic form (verb)

As people everywhere _______ photography and the media make use of citizen journalists, professional standards appear to be shifting.

Cameras are everywhere - a situation that is transforming the way we experience __________ events.

a reporter who shares news using images

A well-made image can have _________ effects on the public.

(up to 25 points) The reading discusses using filters, or "digitally altering" photographs. In your own words, describe one pro AND one con regarding digitally altering photos of serious events (such as war or disaster).

working without being paid; not professional