Cover of the textbook Identity B1+

The key answer of exercise 6

The key to exercise solutions in chapter Culture 9 for the textbook Identity B1+ with authors Elizabeth Sharman from Oxford University Press

Question

In pairs. Ask and answer the questions.

Answer

1 - Several other books and films present dystopian futures. Some notable examples include:

  • "Brave New World" by Aldous Huxley
  • "Fahrenheit 451" by Ray Bradbury
  • "The Handmaid's Tale" by Margaret Atwood
  • "The Hunger Games" trilogy by Suzanne Collins
  • "Divergent" trilogy by Veronica Roth
  • "Blade Runner" (based on Philip K. Dick's novel "Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep?")
  • "Children of Men" (based on P.D. James's novel)
  • "V for Vendetta" (based on the graphic novel by Alan Moore and David Lloyd)

2 - Real-life examples of propaganda or censorship can be found throughout history and in contemporary society. Some examples include:

  • Propaganda during wartime to influence public opinion and support for military actions.
  • Censorship in authoritarian regimes where information critical of the government is suppressed or controlled.
  • Manipulation of media narratives by political entities or corporations to shape public perception.
  • Historical instances such as Nazi propaganda in Germany during World War II.
  • Government-controlled media in countries like North Korea, where only state-approved information is disseminated.
  • Social media censorship or manipulation of information algorithms to control the flow of information online.