Задание 1. Match each type of programme on the left with the correct item on the right.
a) nature films
b) quiz shows
c) news
d) soap operas
e) commercials
f) travel films
g) comedies
h) sport
i) education programmes
1) football, boxing, swimming
2) life of different countries
3) people try to win prizes by answering questions
4) advertisements for products
5) animals, fish, birds, plants, flowers
6) information about what’s happening in the world
7) jokes and funny situations
8) information for students
9) story of the daily life of a family
Задание 2. Answer the question “Do you agree that TV has positive and negative sides? What sides are
predominant to your mind
Advantages and disadvantages of TV
Watching TV, you know, is the perfect way to spend our free time. Do you agree? Or maybe you don’t? It’s a
well known fact that TV has good and bad sides.
First of all it keeps people informed; we can learn a lot of information watching TV. We can choose programs
that appeal to us more, because TV provides programs for all interests. Sometimes with the help of TV we can
relax, entertain ourselves, especially when we are tired.
Advertisement on TV gives us information about different products, and it makes it easier to choose things to
buy. When we watch TV we learn something new about the world, famous people and recent news.
But, on the other hand, TV has a lot of disadvantages. It takes a lot of time and it makes us lazy. Besides, it’s
very harmful for our health, especially for our eyes. Some violent programs and films on TV make people
violent. Violence becomes a vital problem in our days.
There is too much advertisement on TV. Sometimes it can encourage us to buy things we don’t need at all.
Watching TV takes all free time from almost all people. We just watch it, not concentrate, and waste time.
So, we can’t say exactly whether it’s useful to watch TV or not, as TV has its advantages and disadvantages.
Millions people in the world spend hours watching TV every day… But what for? Do people really think it’s
the best way to spend time?
Many people become TV-addicted and it’s really a problem of our time. But the fact is that “so many people,
so many minds!” And what do you think?
Make up the table, using facts from the text (it’s better to divide the class in to two groups, the first one
– to find the advantages of watching TV, the second one - to find the disadvantages of watching TV)
advantages of watching TV disadvantages of watching TV
1
2
3
4
5
Задание 3 What TV programs do different groups of people like to watch on TV?
PROGRAMS GROUPS OF PEOPLE
Educational Children
News reports Teenagers
Quiz programs Middle-aged people
Animated cartoons Pensioners
Sport programs Women
Wild life programs Men
Talk shows Businessman
Religions Students
Задание 4. Which of changes are positive and which are negative?
1. Many new programs appeared, for example TV games, political interviews,
musical clips.
2. Some new channels began broadcasting.
3. Advertisements are inserted into programs.
4. There appeared night television.
5. Viewers have a chance to watch political debates and interviews.
6. A lot of live broadcast can be watched.
7. Serials are on practically every day.
8. Viewers can phone the TV studio and ask questions while the program is on.
9. Journalists and announcers could speak freely and behaved independently
2. I’d really love a pilot. (to be)
3. I hate the ironing. ( doing)
4. This is the only way this conflict. (to stop)
5. I love in the sea. ( swimming)
6. My mother made me my room. ( tidy)
7. Do you like ? ( cooking)
8. His goal is a famous scientist. (to become)
9. I prefer by train to . ( travelling, driving)
10. Would you like shopping tomorrow? (to go)
11. Would you mind the door? ( closing)
12. Friends should never selfish. ( be)
13. Who was the first man on the Moon? (to walk)
14. Sam suggested to the cinema. ( going)
15. I would hate a yard cleaner. ( being)
16. Avoid with the fridge door open while you wonder what to eat. ( standing)
17. She is too young clubbing. (to go)
18. You must hard for your exams. ( study)
19. Are you thinking of a car? ( buying)
20. She is old enough home late. (to come)
21. A pupil apologized for sorude. ( being)
22. “Shall we go by train?” “Well, I’d prefer by car.’ (to go)
23. He always has difficulty in with people. ( communicating)
24. I was glad you had arranged everything well. (to hear)
25. Do you want me you money? (to lend)
26. I can’t stand behind desk. ( being)
27. Her parents wouldn’t let her out alone. ( go)
28. I hope you everything we need. ( buy)
29. Why do you dislike here? ( living)
30. “What about a game of tennis?” “I’d rather volleyball.” ( play)
Какая, вы думаете, самая большая проблема, которая стоит перед современными подростками? Большинство Британских родителей считают, что это наркотики, но они не правы.Интересные результаты были получены из исследования ( опроса ), проведенного Get Connected ( телефонная служба поддержки для детей и подростков ). Они поговорили с 510-ю молодыми людьми, в возрасте от 15 до 19 лет, а так же с их родителями. Они (Сотрудники службы) выяснили, что родители настолько обеспокоены тем, что их дети накачаются ( употребят ) наркотиками, что им не удается увидеть, что проблемами тревожности для многих молодых людей являются отношения, особенно с друзьями. Ничто ,кажется, не может быть хуже, чем выпадение из коллектива своих лучших друзей.
Сотрудник (Оператор) из Get Connected сказал, что молодые люди полагаются на своих друзей в разговорах о своих проблемах. Если они теряют связи с друзьями, то они становятся одиноки, что может серьезно повлиять на их психологическое здоровье. Как говорится : "Друзья-те, кто держит вашу голову в порядке ( здравом уме )"
Сегодня люди меньше полагаются на большие семьи, а всё больше и больше они полагаются на друзей.
Другой опрос в США показал, что сегодня молодые люди имеют гораздо больший круг друзей, чем 20-30 лет назад. Кажется более привлекательным и комфортным иметь большую группу людей, которым ты доверяешь, чем общаться только с одним человеком , и , в случае чего-то непредвиденного, потерять и это общение.
Кстати говоря, студенты из Бристольского Университета в Англии недавно заявили, что "Парочки"- явление времен.
А насколько важны друзья для тебя?