Comic：Beware of fake news(图)
发布 : 2025-9-17 来源 : 明报新闻网
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发布 : 2025-9-17 来源 : 明报新闻网
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Eason: ”Hey, check this out. I've just read that eating a new type of carrot lets you fly. ”
Pat: ”Really? That sounds a bit too crazy to be true. ”
Dr Panda: ”I've checked several websites. There's absolutely no evidence for this. ”
Pat: ”I actually thought it might be real for a second. ”
Dr Panda: ”And the source of this story... it's you, Eason. That's where the fake news started. ”
Eason: ”Wait...what? Me? ”
Eason: ”Okay, okay... maybe the flying carrot idea wasn't such a clever plan after all.
Dr Panda: ”Next time, try sticking to the truth, Eason. ”
◆Know more
Fake news refers to false or misleading information that is circulated through social media, websites, online forums, and sometimes even newspapers or TV.
In Hong Kong and around the world, fake news has become a serious problem in recent years. It can spread very rapidly online, causing confusion, arguments, and sometimes even harm to people or communities. Fake news spreads fast because people often share eye-catching headlines without checking their accuracy. For example, during health crises such as COVID-19, fake news misled many people and made it more difficult to know what was true.
It is important to beware of fake news because it can damage trust, spread fear, and influence people to make poor decisions. To guard against it, we should always verify the source, compare information with reliable news outlets, and think carefully before sharing. Crosschecking across multiple sources, or even different languages, can also help us confirm the truth. By being cautious, we can protect ourselves and help others not just stay informed, but make decisions based on the truth.
???nglish highway：To stick to something
''To stick to something'' is a phrasal verb which means to keep doing or following something, especially a plan, rule, belief, or principle, without changing.
E.g. Let's stick to the plan and go to the park.
■Glossary
circulate (v) 传播
accuracy (n) 准确
crisis (n) 危机
crosscheck (v) 多方查证
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[Smarties' Power English 第446期]