PrepEx - Media Vocabulary - Volume 7 - 23 high-band words (IELTS)

Oct 1, 2026

Uploaded by Mabel

Media Vocabulary Builder for IELTS focuses on 23 high-band words from CEFR B2 to C2, selected for frequent appearance in IELTS Writing Task 2 and Speaking Part 3. The pack guides learners to baseline their meanings on the Before page, study each entry through definitions, examples, collocations, and word families, complete structured practice tasks (gap-fill, matching, word formation, reading, and speaking/writing), then retest on the After page to measure progress from memory and build exam-ready usage.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryExam

FormatPDF

Pages18

Reading Time45 min

AccessFree to download

How to use this pack

1 Test yourself first

2 Study the word bank

3 Do the tasks

4 Test yourself again

How to read an entry

Word details

CEFR level and pronunciation

The word bank

journalism

broadcast

censorship

bias

propaganda

PrepEx [prepex.ai](prepex.ai) V O C A B U L A R Y B U I L D E R · I E LT S Media 23 high-band words to read, understand, and actually use—from B2 to C2 . PrepEx MEDIA · VOCABULARY How to use this pack A word you can only recognise is not yet a word you own. This pack is built to move each term from “I’ve seen it” to “I can use it under exam pressure.” Work through it in order. 1 Test yourself first Go straight to the Before page and write what you think each word means. Don’t look ahead—this is your baseline. 2 Study the word bank Read each entry: the definition, the example sentence, the collocations and the word family. The example is the most important part—it shows the word alive in context. 3 Do the tasks Gap-fill, matching, word formation, a full IELTS-style reading, and speaking & writing practice. Use a pencil so you can redo them. 4 Test yourself again Return to the After page and write the meanings from memory. Compare with your baseline—that gap is your progress. HOW TO READ AN ENTRY noun / verb / adjective part of speech B2 · C1 · C2 CEFR difficulty level / ˈsɪmbəl/ pronunciation (IPA) e.g. example sentence in context ↔ opposite / contrast PrepEx · Media Vocabulary [prepex.ai](prepex.ai) · 2 PrepEx SELF-CHECK · BEFORE | What do you already know? | | | | | |
B E FO R E | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Before you read a single definition, write what you think each word means—even a rough guess or a synonym. Tick how sure you are. This is your honest starting point; you’ll come back at the end to measure how far you’ve moved. | | | | | | | | \# WORD | | SURE? know · unsure · new | | | WHAT I THINK IT MEANS | | | 1 | journalism | | | | | | | 2 | broadcast | | | | | | | 3 | censorship | | | | | | | 4 | bias | | | | | | | 5 | propaganda | | | | | | | 6 | sensationalism | | | | | | | 7 | coverage | | | | | | | 8 | tabloid | | | | | | | 9 | advertising | | | | | | | 10 | influencer | | | | | | | 11 | credibility | | | | | | | 12 | scrutiny | | | | | | | 13 | objectivity | | | | | | | 14 | viral | | | | | | | 15 | outlet | | | | | | | 16 | manipulate | | | | | | | 17 | correspondent | | | | | | | 18 | editorial | | | | | | | 19 | mainstream | | | | | | | 20 | transparency | | | | | | | 21 | defamation | | | | | | | 22 | speculation | | | | | | | 23 | hype | | | | | | PrepEx · Media Vocabulary [prepex.ai](prepex.ai) · 3 The word bank Twenty-three words, chosen for how often they earn marks in IELTS Writing Task 2 and Speaking Part 3. Read the example sentence aloud—that is where the meaning sticks. 1 journalism / ˈdʒɜː nəlɪzəm/ noun The activity of collecting and reporting news for newspapers, TV, radio or online. e.g. Good journalism holds those in power to account. COLLOCATIONS WORD FAMILY investigative / quality journalism journalist (n), journalistic (adj) 2 broadcast / ˈ brɔːdkɑːst/ verb / noun B2 To send out a programme on television or radio; a programme that is sent out. e.g. The match was broadcast live to millions of viewers. COLLOCATIONS WORD FAMILY broadcast live • a news broadcast broadcaster (n), broadcasting (n) | 3 censorship / ˈsensəʃɪp/ noun The practice of officially controlling or banning parts of books, films, news or online content.
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e.g. Strict censorship prevents journalists from reporting freely. | | COLLOCATIONS
media / state censorship • impose censorship
WORD FAMILY
censor (v/n) | | |
IELTS Central to “freedom of the press” essays—contrast it with “freedom of expression”. | | | | | PrepEx · Media Vocabulary [prepex.ai](prepex.ai) · 4 | 4 bias / ˈ baɪəs/ noun An unfair preference for or against a person, group or idea that affects reporting.
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e.g. Readers should be aware of the political bias of the newspapers they read. | | COLLOCATIONS
media / politic

FAQs

How should you start using the vocabulary pack?

Go to the Before page and write what you think each word means before reading any definitions. This creates a baseline you can compare later.

What happens in the study phase for each word?

Read each entry’s definition, example sentence, collocations, and word family. The example sentence is emphasized as the most important part because it shows the word in context.

How do the practice tasks and the final test help learning?

Complete tasks such as gap-fill, matching, word formation, a full IELTS-style reading, and speaking and writing practice. Then return to the After page to write meanings from memory and compare with your baseline to see your progress.

Oct 1, 2026

Uploaded by Mabel