B. Some types of printed material

name	description/definition	example sentence
pamphlet	small book with a soft cover, dealing with a specific topic, often political	The Conservative Party published a pamphlet onthe future of private education.
leaflet	single sheet or folded sheets of paper giving information about something	I picked up a leafletabout the j museum when I was in town.
brochure	small, thin book like a magazine, which gives information, often about travel, or a company, etc.	Do you have any brochuresabout Caribbean holidays?
prospectus	small, thin book like a magazine, which gives information about a school, college or university, or a company	Before you choose a university, you should send away for some prospectuses.
flyer	single sheet giving information about some event, special offer, etc., often given out in the street	I was given a flyerabout a new nightclub which is opening next m
booklet	small thin book with a soft cover, often giving information about something	The tourist office has a free bookletof local walks.
manual	book of detailed instructions how to use something	This computer manualis impossible to understand!

4.3 Name the words that mean:
1 the small advertisements in different categories found in newspapers
2 a person you write to at a magazine to discuss intimate emotional problems
3 the section of a newspaper which has tributes to people who have just died
4 an article in a newspaper which gives the editor’s opinion
5 a separate magazine that comes free with a newspaper
6 an article or set of articles devoted to a special theme

4.4 Fill the gaps in these sentences with appropriate words.
1 I’ve decided to do my own car maintenance, so I’ve bought the … for
my particular model.
2 Someone was giving out … in the town centre today about a demonstration that’s going to take place on Saturday.
3 I love looking through holiday … and dreaming about flying off to exotic places.
4 I never read political …; they’re so boring.
5 This … gives the opening times for the art gallery.
6 I’ve got this … really useful with details of all the local sights.
7 I’ve read the … and I like that university; I think I’ll apply.

4.5 Sort this group of eight vocabulary items into two sets of four, one connected with books, the other with magazines. Use a dictionary if necessary.

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Here are some expressions which refer to how newspapers, manuals, brochures, etc. present their information. Match the sentences with the source where you would be most likely to find them. Use a dictionary if necessary.

It lists all the requirements for entry	a) a political pamphlet on poverty
It exposes serious problems in the industry.	b) a guarantee leaflet with a new camera
It draws attention to the fundamental issues	c) a university prospectus
It gives you the lowdown on accommodation.	d) a newspaper article
It’s packed with useful tips.	e) a tourist brochure
It contains a lot of small print.	f) a booklet about buying a house