Test

«Television»

TASK 1. Match each type of programme on the left below with the correct item on
the right.

1) nature films a) football, tennis, boxing, etc.

2) quiz shows b) real life of different people
3) news c) people trying to win prizes by answering questions
4) serials d)advertisements for products
5) advertisement e) animals, birds, fish, plants, etc.
6) reality-show f) information about interesting places of our planet
7) comedies g) jokes and funny situations
8) sport h) information for pupils and students
9) music programmes i) story of the daily life of a family
10) educational programmes j) pop music, classic music, jazz, etc.

Task 2. Reading (Прочитати текст, перекласти усно, виділені слова та

словосполучення перекласти письмово)

The Effects of Television

Television has changed our lives in many ways. Many people now
spend more time watching TV than doing anything else. Researchers in the
USA have estimated that when most students leave school, they have
spent 11.000 hours in the classroom and 22.000 hours watching television.
But what effects does this have?
Benefits of television
Television helps us to learn more about the world and to know and
see many new things. Television can often present information to us in a
more effective way than books can. It can also make things more
memorable.
It entertains us. It is an enjoyable way to relax. For millions of people
around the world, television is a source of companionship and helps them
to cope with everyday life. It has increased the popularity of sports and arts.
Has made us aware of our global responsibilities. In 1985, for example, 1.5
million people in 147 countries watched a TV concert and helped to collect
more than 100 million dollars for people in Africa.
Dangers Television can make us passive. We don’t have to think and
our brains become lazy. It encourages us to buy things that we don’t need,
and can make us unhappy with our lives. It takes time away from activities
such as reading, conversation and games.
It gives a false picture of society. A study in 1994 showed, that people
who watch a lot of television are more afraid of crime. They also think that
there is a lot more crime that there really is. Some critics say, that television
makes people violent. A ten-year study in the United States showed, that
children who watch violent television programs are more likely to be violent
themselves.

Task 3 Post-reading activities. (Заповнити таблицю)

The effects of television

Positive Negative
You can learn a lot. It takes a lot of your time.