WORKSHEET B1-B2
NEWS & MEDIA
Part 1. Warm up
- Where do you usually get your news from?
- Do you prefer short news summaries or long articles? Why?
- Should the media focus more on positive or negative stories?
- How do you check if a news story is true?
Part 2. Vocabulary focus
Part 3. Reading – News Report
Warsaw Expands Veturilo Bike-Sharing Program After New Transport Review
Breaking news from Warsaw appeared yesterday when city officials confirmed further development of the Veturilo bike-sharing system. The headline, shared by major local news outlets, focused on the growing role of bicycles in everyday city transport and the increasing number of residents using the service.
The official announcement was made during a press conference held by the City of Warsaw’s Transport Authority. During the event, city officials said that the bike-sharing system had become an important part of daily commuting. In a formal statement, the department director explained that usage levels had risen during recent seasons and added that many residents now preferred bikes for short trips.
Officials also stated that the decision to expand the system was based on long-term transport data and a detailed investigation into traffic congestion and air quality. One city reporter asked whether the city planned to increase the number of protected bike lanes. In response, officials confirmed that new lanes were already being planned and said that road markings would be improved later this year.
According to officials, the city relied on transport reports as its main source of information. An eyewitness later said that bike stations near metro lines had helped commuters during road repairs in the city center. The eyewitness added that bikes had allowed people to avoid delays caused by traffic changes.
The press conference attracted strong media attention. Several television stations provided live coverage, and a well-known news anchor introduced the story during the evening broadcast. A city correspondent later reported that interest in bike-sharing was growing not only among young users but also among older residents.
After the main event, officials held a short media briefing to answer additional questions. During this meeting, they announced that an update to the Veturilo mobile app would allow users to check bike availability in real time. Officials also said that users would be able to report damaged bikes through the app and added that response times would improve.
To support transparency, the city shared official footage recorded during busy morning hours. The video showed crowded bike stations and interviews with riders. A senior city editor later confirmed that all materials had gone through careful fact-checking before being released to the public.
Residents interviewed by journalists expressed different opinions. Some daily commuters said that the bikes saved them time and explained that they used the system every morning. Others complained that bikes sometimes blocked sidewalks. City officials admitted that these issues were being reviewed and stated that better parking rules would be introduced.
In a final statement, the City of Warsaw confirmed that a full report would be published next month. Officials said that another press meeting would be organized to present the results and added that further changes could be introduced in the future.