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Technology·CEFR B2·Upper Intermediate

Deepfake Videos Target Cockroach Janata Party Protesters

Article Level ·●B2·Upper Intermediate
3 min read·157 words·Audio: 1:12
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Lesson Overview & Key Takeaways

  • Story Summary: AI-generated fake women have been inserted into real protest footage in India and used to exploit viewers and mock demonstrators.
  • CEFR Target: Level B2 (Upper Intermediate) — calibrated for clear sentence structure and targeted reading fluency.
  • Core Vocabulary: synthetic, credibility, undermine, exploitation, ridicule.
  • Skills Practised: Reading comprehension, dual-accent listening, and contextual grammar.
Reading PassageRead-along: word by word (UK)
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AI-generated images of fake women have been placed into real protest videos in India. The videos show members of the Cockroach Janata Party during their demonstrations. Some online accounts used the fake women in these videos to promote paid explicit content. They added the figures to attract people who might buy such material. Other accounts shared the same deepfake videos with a different goal. They used the fake women to mock the protesters and cast doubt on their This means the same technique served two harmful purposes. The first was financial of viewers through explicit content. The second was an attempt to public trust in the protesters themselves. Deepfake technology makes it possible to alter in ways that are hard to spot. The Cockroach Janata Party cases show how such altered videos spread across social media. Some accounts profited from the inserted images while others simply used them as tools of

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Activities for CEFR B2, all based on the story above.

1. Vocabulary

Useful words and phrases from the story, with meanings and examples.

Words from the story

6 Target Terms
synthetic/sɪnˈθetɪk/
adjective · B2

made by artificial means rather than occurring naturally; created by technology to imitate something real

“The lab produced synthetic materials that look exactly like leather but cost far less.”

Often with: synthetic figures, synthetic materials, synthetic data

credibility/ˌkredəˈbɪləti/
noun · B2

the quality of being trusted and believed by others

“After the scandal broke, the politician's credibility in the eyes of the public dropped sharply.”

Often with: cast doubt on credibility, lose credibility, maintain credibility

undermine/ˌʌndəˈmaɪn/
verb · B2

to weaken something gradually, especially trust, authority, or a plan

“Repeated false reports in the media can undermine the public's trust in institutions.”

Often with: undermine trust, undermine confidence, undermine authority

exploitation/ˌeksplɔɪˈteɪʃn/
noun · B2

the unfair use of a person or situation to gain profit or advantage

“The documentary exposed the exploitation of workers in the fast-fashion industry.”

Often with: financial exploitation, exploitation of workers, end exploitation

ridicule/ˈrɪdɪkjuːl/
noun · B2

cruel or contemptuous laughter directed at someone, intended to make them seem silly or worthless

“The comedian faced ridicule from critics who found his joke tasteless.”

Often with: tools of ridicule, subject to ridicule, face ridicule

footage/ˈfʊtɪdʒ/
noun · B2

the actual images recorded on film or video

“The news station used footage filmed by a bystander to reconstruct the event.”

Often with: altered footage, video footage, raw footage

2. Check your understanding

Questions about the story. Answer first; each question explains the answer.

Reading Comprehension

Fact Verification
Passage

AI-generated images of fake women have been placed into real protest videos in India. The videos show members of the Cockroach Janata Party during their demonstrations. Some online accounts used the fake women in these videos to promote paid explicit content. They added the synthetic figures to attract people who might buy such material. Other accounts shared the same deepfake videos with a different goal. They used the fake women to mock the protesters and cast doubt on their credibility. This means the same technique served two harmful purposes. The first was financial exploitation of viewers through explicit content. The second was an attempt to undermine public trust in the protesters themselves. Deepfake technology makes it possible to alter footage in ways that are hard to spot. The Cockroach Janata Party cases show how such altered videos spread across social media. Some accounts profited from the inserted images while others simply used them as tools of ridicule.

1. What does the text suggest about the relationship between the two harmful purposes described?
2. Why does the text describe deepfake-altered footage as 'hard to spot'?
3. What can be inferred about the 'other accounts' that shared the videos?

Short-Answer Comprehension

Precision Recall

Answer the prompt in a concise phrase or sentence. Your answer will be checked against stored accepted answers, and you can compare your wording with the authentic editorial model response.

3. Practice

Activities with instant feedback. Try each one before you look at the answer key.

Contextual Syntax Drill

Grammar & Tenses

Fill in each blank with the grammatically correct passive or active form of the verb indicated in parentheses.

1. AI-generated images of fake womeninto real protest videos in India.(present perfect passive)
2. The synthetic figuresto attract buyers of explicit content.(past simple passive)
3. Deepfake technologyit possible to alter footage in ways that are hard to spot.(present simple active)
4. The same deepfake videosby other accounts with a different goal.(past simple passive)

Lexical Matching Drill

Vocabulary in Context

Select the matching definition for each target news term extracted from the report.

synthetic
credibility
undermine
exploitation
footage

Sentence Order & Cohesion

Discourse Flow

Arrange the scrambled clauses into the chronological, logical order of the news event. Use the arrows to reorder.

1.They added the synthetic figures to attract people who might buy such material.
2.Other accounts shared the same deepfake videos with a different goal.
3.Some online accounts used the fake women in these videos to promote paid explicit content.
4.The videos show members of the Cockroach Janata Party during their demonstrations.

4. Write or speak

A short task in your own words.

Guided Writing Practice & Model Comparison

Productive Synthesis
Writing Prompt:

Write a concise summary in your own words (target: 80–130 words). Incorporate the target vocabulary: synthetic, credibility, undermine, footage.

Target range: 80–130 words·Current: 0 words
Self-Assessment Checklist Rubric0 of 4 criteria met

Review your draft against each pedagogical criterion before completing the exercise:

Answer key and explanations

Try the activities first: you learn more by checking your own answers. Then compare.

Frequently Asked Questions About This Lesson

What English proficiency level is this news lesson?

This lesson is calibrated to CEFR B2 (Upper Intermediate). It features 157 words adapted from verified journalism, offering an accessible yet authentic challenge for learners.

Does this lesson provide audio pronunciation?

Yes, this lesson includes studio narration in both British (UK) and American (US) accents with real-time word highlighting to improve your listening and pronunciation.

How can I practice with this article?

Read the article at your own pace, listen to the aligned narration, explore highlighted vocabulary definitions in the text margins, and test your understanding with the interactive exercises below the story.