TASK 6. Match the types of TV programmes below with their definitions.

Part 1

	a game show	a	a film or a television or radio programme that gives detailed information about a particular subject
	a sitcom (situation comedy)	b	television, radio or internet programme consisting of various news events and other information
	a quiz (pl. – quizzes)	c	a genre of broadcast journalism where the emphasis is on detailed analysis and discussion of news stories that have recently occurred or are ongoing at the time of broadcast
	a chat show (BrE) = a talk show (AmE)	d	an ongoing, episodic work of dramatic fiction presented in serial format on television or radio
	a variety show	e	a TV or radio competition or game in which people have to answer questions
	a news broadcast = a news bulletin = a newscast (Am.E)	f	a funny television programme in which the same characters appear in different situations each week
	a soap opera	g	a television or radio show on which people talk about themselves in reply to questions
	a serial = a series	h	a television programme in which people play games or answer questions to win prizes
	a current affairs programme (BrE) = public-affairs programs (AmE)	i	a television or radio programme or a performance that consists of many different shorter performances, especially musical and humorous ones
	a documentary	j	a set of television or radio programmes that have the same characters or deal with the same type of subject, and are usually broadcast every week or several times a week

Part 2

	a news flash	k	a programme on the radio or on television sent out at the same time as the events are happening
	a reality show	l	a radio or television programme in which listeners' or viewers' questions, comments, etc., are telephoned to the studio and broadcast live
	a slapstick comedy	m	a film or television programme that is being shown again on television/ a television or radio programme that has been broadcast before
	a makeover programme	n	a TV or radio contest in which contestants demonstrate their intellect, witticism or humour
	a rerun = a repeat	o	humorous acting in which the performers fall over, throw things at each other etc
	a home improvement programme/ a DIY (Do-It-Yourself) show	p	a long television advertisement that provides a lot of information and seems like a normal programme
	a live broadcast	q	a single item of important news that is broadcast separately and often interrupts other programs
	an infomercial	r	a programme that helps the viewers deal with common maintenance problems in ageing flats, such as taps or ceiling leaks, in a systematic and comprehensive manner
	a phone-in	s	a genre of television programming that presents purportedly unscripted dramatic or humorous situations, documents actual events, and usually features ordinary people instead of professional actors, sometimes in a contest or other situation where a prize is awarded
	a panel game	t	a TV show that helps people change their image or lifestyle

TASK 7. Match the title of the TV shows with their genres.

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