Exercises

Ex.1. Choose the right answer

1) Mass media:

a) do not play any part in the society

b) are only source of entertainment

c) can't change the people's views on the events

d) play a very important part in our life

2) TV:

a) doesn't play any role in our life

b) doesn't enrich the people's knowledge

c) dominates the life of the family most of the time

d) programmes always tell lies

3) Very often the firms and joint ventures sponsor shows:

a) to collect money for charity

b) because they have large sums of money

c) just for fun

d) to give the common people a chance to make a fortune

4) Advertising:

a) always tells the true facts

b) is a 100% misleading

c) annoys the general public

d) on TV is cheap

5) It would be fair to say that mass media:

a) is of minor importance in this country

b) can't educate people

c) try to raise the cultural level of people

d) don't keep people aware of what is happening in the world around us

Ex.2. Do you agree or not? Give a reason for your opinion

1) Mass media are an integral part of our everyday life.

2) TV dominates the life of the family most of the time.

3) TV is just only a piece of furniture.

4) Most people today are fond of TV forums.

5) Quiz shows are not fun on TV.

6) All TV and radio stations are state property in Rus­sia.

7) Commercials on TV are shown just for fun.

8) Mass media form and develop the people's artistic taste.

9) Mass media inform, educate and entertain people.

10) Most of the people can't do without a daily newspaper.

11) Radio is more useful than TV.

12) The intellectual programmes are the best way to educate oneself.

13) Mass media stimulate science and progress.

14) The main task of mass media is to raise the cultural level of the people.

Ex.3. Complete the sentences below with the given words

to resist, to dominate, to subscribe, part and parcel of one’s life, to interfere, to educate, to be aware

1) ___________ you _______________ of the consequences of your actions?

2) France ______________ the market of fashion.

3) We _____________________ to “Russian week” as the magazine suggest only objective information.

4) A computer is _______________________ of John’s _______________.

5) Mary is lucky, her parents never __________________ with her private life.

6) Even when I am on a diet, I cannot ____________________ the temptation of eating my favourite sweets.

7) Books _________________, mass media entertain.

Ex. 4. Answer the following questions

1) What are the functions of mass media?

2) Do you agree that TV has become a family member? How often do you watch TV?

3) What are positive sides of mass media?

4) What is your attitude to advertising? Do you agree with the facts in the text?

5) What mass medium is the most reliable for you?

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