Name: ______________________________ Date: ____________________

2B Media and the mind

Warm -up
What is your screen time?

Watch the video and answer the questions below

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LANGUAGE FOCUS How the media affects us

Listen to the conversation. Does Jennifer think it’s OK for kids to watch violent movies? Why or
why not?

1. "I read an article recently about the impact _________________ violent movies can have
on young children."

2. "It said that kids _______________ are exposed to violence in movies and on TV tend
to show higher levels of aggressive behavior once they grow up."

3. "But I'd prefer it if my younger brother watches movies like Finding Dory,
______________is funny and inspiring."
Complete the information. Highlight the correct words. Then listen and check your answers.

We all know the power ( that / which ) a movie can have on its audience. Movies can
inspire, enlighten, or enrage. In 2011 the Academy Award for Best Picture went to The
King's Speech , a movie about one man's struggle with stuttering—a speech disorder. The
movie, ( that / which ) helped raise awareness for the disorder, tells the story of King
George VI, ( that / who ) overcame his stutter to become a great leader of the United
Kingdom. Movie characters, ( which / who ) are often an inspiration for audiences, can
help to change people's perceptions of society and the world we live in.

SPEAKING Ranking movies

A Work in small groups. Below is a list of qualities that are important in a movie. Add
three more qualities. Then rank them in order from 1–8 (1 being the most important
quality).

a ____________The main character is inspirational.

b ____________The movie evokes strong emotions.

c _______________The movie has a strong social message.

d ______________The movie’s plot makes sense.

e ______________The movie has actors who I like.

f _______________

g ______________

h ______________

B Pick two of your favorite movies. How do they rate against your criteria above? Tell your
group.
Grammar Practice:

B.- JOIN THESE SENTENCES USING RELATIVE PRONOUNS BEGINNING WITH THE
WORDS GIVEN. OMIT THE PRONOUN IF POSSIBLE.

1. The girl is my sister. I'm talking to the girl. 

The girl ______________ is my sister.

2. This is the chair. The carpenter repaired it last week.

This is the chair __________________

3.  She is married to a man. He is richer than her.

She is married to a man _______________

4. She is the friend. She helped me with my homework.

She is the friend _________________

5. That is the swimming-pool. I used to go swimming there.

That is the swimming-pool _____________________

6. That is the man. His wife is a famous actress.

This is the man ________________

7. A doctor examined me last Friday. He was really kind.

The doctor ___________was really kind.

8. The woman called the police. Her car had been stolen.

The woman ______________called the police.

9. I went to a restaurant last week. It was very expensive.

The restaurant ____________ was very expensive.

10. I saw a film last night. It was very interesting.

The film ___________ was very interesting.

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