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Arbeidsark: Media and Influence — How English Shapes the World

Delt av Thomas Borthne-Skattum3. mai 2026

📝 Media and Influence — How English Shapes the World

Worksheet for 10th Grade English Class


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Task 1: Fill in the Missing Words ✍️


Complete the sentences using words from the box below.


Words: algorithm | colonialism | viral | cultural | endangered | bilingualism


  • English spread globally through British _________________ and American entertainment exports.

  • Social media _________________ favors content in English, making it reach larger audiences faster.

  • When English dominates, minority languages become _________________ and may disappear.

  • 80% of Billboard Top 100 songs are in English, showing how _________________ the language shapes global music taste.

  • _________________ means being able to speak two languages fluently — a strength for Norwegian speakers learning English.

  • English-language content goes _________________ on global platforms while local-language content stays local.

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    Task 2: Matching — Connect Concepts to Definitions 🔗


    Draw a line to match each concept with its correct definition.


    | Concept | Definition |

    |---------|-----------|

    | Media ownership concentration | The ability of one language to connect people across different cultures |

    | Bridge language | When a few companies control most of the media we consume |

    | Cultural dominance | The influence of one culture's values and entertainment on the rest of the world |

    | Misinformation | False or misleading information that spreads on social media |


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    Task 3: Short Answer — Critical Questions 💭


    Answer in 1-2 complete sentences.


    3a) Why do Norwegian companies often use English slogans instead of Norwegian ones? What message does this send?


    Answer: ___________________________________________________________________


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