I. Recognition, memorization, reproduction. Task 1.Read these words paying attention to their pronunciation, find Russian equivalents and memorize in order to use them in your speech:

Task 1. Read these words paying attention to their pronunciation, find Russian equivalents and memorize in order to use them in your speech:

Television TV / telly / the box / the tube

portable television (set)

colour television (set)

cable television

satellite television

network, n

viewer, n

viewing

peak viewing hours

prime time (8-11 pm) / compulsive viewing

video / VT / VTR

TV “addict”

People in Television be in television

announcer, n

newsreader, n

newscaster, n

anchorman / woman, n

presenter, n

TV reporter, n

correspondent, n

commentator, n

interviewer, n

speaker, n

quiz master, n

cameraman, n / operator, n

editor, n

producer, n

technician, n

soundman, n

programme crew

Programmes daily / weekly / monthly programme

talk show

chat show

game show

discussion, n

panel discussion

interview, n

quiz programme

news, n

current affairs programme

news coverage

news bulletin

documentary, n

magazine programme

children's programme

educational programme

instructional programme

wild / nature life programme

sports programme

weather report / forecast

variety show

musical variety

feature film

television play (film)

television version of a play (adapted for television)

serial, n

installment, n

sitcom, n

"soap" opera

commercial / video clip

special report

factual reportage

live footage

regular character (feature) of the programme

Television Techniques broadcast, v

telecast, v

live broadcast show (programme)

do a live broadcast

be on the air / to go on the air

broadcast speech (interview, discussion)

be on TV

appear on the programme

show on television

cover something

record, v

tape, v

videotape, v

do a television show

soundtrack, n

sound effect

library film

microphone, n / mike, n / neck mike

monitor, n

II. Comprehension, application, interpretation

Task 1. Complete the sentences. Two words are right. One is wrong. Which word is wrong?

1. Could you turn /switch / get the television on, please? 2. Did you watch / look at / see the news last night? 3. He switched the TV on / in / off. 4. He used the remote control to change the station / channel / television. 5. What’s on telly / tele/ TV tonight? 6. Could you record / make / video the football for me? I’m out this evening, but I want to watch it when I get in.

Task 2. All of these words collocate (regularly combine) with TV. Which ones go before, and which ones go after TV?

Screen; closed circuit; colour; digital;

breakfast; station; broadcast; set.

daytime; black-and-white; guide;

satellite; channel; licence;

Task 3.

A. Match TV programmes with the pictures given below. Give your arguments.

B. Match the people in box A to the TV programmes in box B. There are sometimes more than one possible answer.

A

1) commentator; 4) presenter; 7) guest; 10)newsreader.

2) host; 5) contestant; 8) soap star;

3) narrator; 6) correspondent; 9) celebrity;

B

a) game show; c) chat show; e) news bulletin; g) sports programme.

b) soap opera; d) wildlife documentary; f) current affairs programme;

Task 4.

A. Look at the following words. Which of them describe TV programmes and which words describe people on TV? Complete the sentences using these words.

a) comedy; d) drama series; g) presenter;

b) documentary; e) game show; h) chat show;

c) commentator; f) soap opera; i) newsreader.

B. Complete the sentences using these words.

1. Did you see the first episode of the new _____ on TV last night? The actors were very good, and the story was very interesting but very sad. 2. Jill Newman is a _____ on breakfast television. She introduces the programme and talks to guests. Before that, she was a ______ on News at Ten. 3. Did you watch the _____ about the history of India? 4. It’s on at seven o’clock four times a week. It’s my favourite _____. I know the people in the programme. They are like friends. 5. It’s a fantastic _____. If you answer ten questions correctly, you can win a million pounds. 6. Did you see Tom Cruise on TV last night? He was interviewed by Jonathon Pross on his new _____. 7. I think Jon Botson is a great _____. He gets very excited when he describes somebody scoring a goal in a football match. 8. It was a very funny _____. I laughed and laughed.

Task 5. Read the TV guide. Match the type of programmes below to the programmes in the guide. Give your arguments.

a) sports programme; c) documentary; e) chat show;

b) soap opera; d) comedy; f)game show.

TV Guide

7 p.m. Westenders (1) ___________ Jane is unhappy because her boyfriend has gone to Spain. James has something important to say to Rebecca.

7.30 p.m. Ask the Questions (2) __________ Jack Deans asks the questions. The lucky winners will win an exciting holiday.

8 p.m. Wonderful world (3) ___________ Donald Hattingburrow visits the amazing temples of the sun and the moon in Mexico.

9 p.m. Laughter time (4) __________ A very funny new series starring famous American comedian, Andy Murphy.

9.30 p.m. Wilkinson (5) __________ Malcolm Wilkinson interviews Hollywood actors, Debbie Bore and Brad Spitt.

10.30 p.m. Big Match (6) __________ Highlights of the game between Manchester United and Liverpool.

Task 6. Read the following descriptions of TV programmes.

A. Decide the type of each programme.

B. Match the words in italics with the definitions below.

Pride and Prejudice (1) _____ A repeat run for the peak-time costume drama serial which topped last summer’s viewing figures. In this opening episode we meet The Bennet family and the handsome Mr Darcy.

World at War (2) _____ A new three-part documentary series that tells the story of the First World War. It is narrated by William Gates.

Sports Special (3) _____ Extended highlights of the match between Real Madrid and Arsenal, with commentary by Barry Motson.

Love Story (4) _____ Harold tells Fernanda exactly what he thinks of her, Anna is reluctant to reveal details of the incident at the Club and Susan defends Elly.

Be The Winner (5) _____ Nigel Smith hosts the show with a difference. There are 5 contestants but one of them already knows the answers. Your job is to guess which one!

a) the first programme (in a series) - _____;

b) the time of day when most people watch TV - _____;

c) a group of three related programmes that are broadcast over a period of time - ____;

d) a description of the match as it happens - _____;

e) a long drama set in the past that is broadcast in parts, (in a series of programmes) - _____;

f) a series of programmes that are not being shown on television for the first time - _____;

g) the story is told by - ____;

h) not the whole match, but all the exciting action - _____.

Task 7. What do people think of TV? Look at the words below that describe TV. Put them in the correct gaps in the sentences below.

a) selective; c) relaxing; e) informative.

b) entertaining; d) mind-numbing;

1. I think TV is very _____. Without it, we wouldn’t know what was going on in the world. 2. You have to be _____ about what you watch. If you watch everything, you’ll go mad. 3. I find TV _____. After a long day at work it takes away all the stress. It’s also _____. I laugh, cry and enjoy myself watching TV. 4. It’s totally _____. It doesn’t let you think. It’s a chewing gum for the eyes. People who watch TV all day are stupid couch potatoes.

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