WARM 2 | wonder what it's abou What do you j watch on TV or online? VOCABULARY 1 oes ener nat tof stows te tee we te covet ee Then listen and check your answers. a. cartoon drama fe. gameshow —_g. music video b. sports program d. news program —f, talkshow fh. documentary NE i wns src nits nist ce ner near ep [-aealten —eytoy TV nove ikon aongitew Wee wo Fa 3 vain work. think of an example of each type of shows Do you watch these shows? ee ey reality show. | don’t watch it. Do you? Esa Fe A. pain work. what show would you want to be in? Tell your partner, J would like to be a travel show host. 10wonder what it's about. * Unit 2 CONVERSATION complete the conversation. Then listen and check your answers Practice the conversation with a partner. a. reality show —_b. people who switch homes c. Take My House Clare Doug Clare Doug Clare Doug Clare Doug Clare Doug Ra 2 pain work. Practice the conversation again. So, do you know what you want to watch tonight? I don't know. Let's check the TV listings. Oh, here's something called fi _| wonder what kind of show that is. think it’s a[2 Do you know what it's about? It’s about I've heard it’s pretty interesting. Actually, don’t care for that kind of show. I wonder if there's a good game show on tonight. Idon't think there is. Oh! Do you know what we should watch? No, tell me. Nothing! We have a house full of books, and we never read them! Oh, no. Do we have to? conversation TIP Rising intonation can be used to Use the ideas below. Add your own ideas. ‘make implied suggestions. 1 2 a ee Ea rhenekss | aire REE rer or cee ney n| wonder what it's about. # Unit 2 LANGUAGE PRACTICE (4) ) iiectasstions Direct Indirect What's it about? Do you know what it’s about? Why is this show popular? Can you explain why this show is popular? Who was he? Can you tell me who he was? ‘What do you want to watch? Do you know what you want to watch? Is there a game on tonight? Do you know if there's a game on tonight? ‘What should we watch? I wonder what we should watch. QBN rewiete sc cvestons a inet gnton 1, What does he like to watch on TV? Do you know _what:he likes to watich on TV2_ 2. Where is this Internet celebrity from? I wonder 3. How many channels are there? Can you tell me 4. Where is the remote control? Do you know 2 5. What's this show about? an you please explain ? QP reweie ve conversation epee the dec question wth nde uestons. A Is there anything good on TV tonight? ee B There's a show called Saved by a Star, A What kind of show is it? 2 B Its a reality show, A What's it about? 2 B It's about celebrities who do volunteer work. Sa 3 rain work. cive your own responses to the questions in Activity 2. Then practice the conversation with a partner. Perr a show called ... PRONUNCIATION—Reduction of do and can © ston. notice the reduced sounds of helping verbs do and can in questions. Unreduced Reduced Perak ry presen aes) 1. Do you know what it's about? 2. Can you tell me about it? 3. Do you know who he is? 4, Can you tell me what's on? ‘(Dayal know what it's about? /Kan/ you tell me about it? ‘Payal know who he is? /Kan/ you tell me what's on? o 2 usten again and repeat. Be sure to say the reduced sounds. 12LISTENING @1 Look at the pcures Wie the correc eter a. talented singer. glamorous woman cc mysterious stranger 1 2 3 the correct summary. 720 THE CAFE ReatnyTv. | E230 BROTHERS Drama. Cara | €J 9:00 CUP OF OF Stcom. Lous thinks Jo staysathome | Isworned when Louis, Rerhusband, | Joe hasa secret that he cant ooften saysoutallnght tent brotmer Lous 7 e = 0 2 © o ©3 Listen again. What do the people say? Choose the correct answer. Part 1, Did you sell __ books today? a. any b. many c. some Part2 2, Your brother was here a few —— ago. a. hours b. days c. minutes 3. Do you know —# a. what he wants b, who he was . where he went Part 3 4, Can you explain why you can't __? a. show me b. tell me ©. tell them @O+ Listening PLUS. Listen to the ending of the show. Choose the correct answer. 1. Last night, Joe was, a. atthe hospital b. gettingmaried —c, injail 2, Joe didn’t tell his brother where he was because he a. was very busy —b.. forgot . wanted to tell their parents @ CO" TALK ee UN ie a 13| wonder what its about. © Unit 2 READING 1 in oulknows any earet clan? wie they? oO Stars of the small screen go big... very big Once upon a time, Hollywood laughed at the idea of an Internet celebrity, but no one Is laughing now. Here are two : Celebrities from different countries who used the power of the Internet to launch successful careers. ‘When Freddie Wong started making and posting funny videos in his parents’ Seattle home, he did not know it would change his life. Not many people were sharing videos on the Intemet in the early 2000s, 50 Freddie became one of the first people to produce online entertainment. After attending film schoot in California, Freddie and a few friends created a popular web-based show about a high school for video gaming. Next, Freddie's ‘company did something even more innovative. They developed an online film school to help others team about special effects and other filmmaking techniques. Zoe Suge is another star who came from nowhere. The British born fashion celebrity started in her bedroom with a camera, an internet connection, and a glamorous sense of style. Viewers liked her creative ways with hair, make up, and clothes, and they responded to her cheery personality. Soon the pretty young vlogger became one of the ‘most influential people in fashion with over 8 million followers. What is their secret? Freddie Wong and Zoe Sugg understand that the Intemet offers, a two-way relationship between celebrities and their fans. They connect with their audiences through social media, by interacting with fans, and answering thelr ‘questions, This personal connection has helped them create a new path to stardom. 2 nead the article. Complete the sentences with the name of the celebrity. 1, People like because he/she is cheerful and has good ideas. 2. Many people learn about how to make videos and films from 3 studied filmmaking, 4 got started in Britain. GB reas ie aise ag stect (what the ert lees i to be sucess 1 Posted videos on the Internet. 1 cot a job with a Hollywood movie company. 1 connected with followers through social media. DD Married glamorous people. CO Had creative ideas. 1D Hired people to help them get jobs. Fa. crour work. discuss these questions. 1, Can anyone become an Internet celebrity? 2. What kind of personality does an Internet celebrity need to have? 3. What kinds of skills does an Internet celebrity need tohave?WWRETING 14SPEAKING — The Smart Choice Award Se “TD ciass activity. the smart choice award is given to a male and female celebrity every year. As a class, choose two male and two female celebrities. Write their names in the chart. glamorous | influential | talented Celebrity 1-10 1-10 1-10 Total Fa 2 crour work. in groups of three, use the questions below oF your own to discuss the celebrities. 1. Can you explain how he/she is glamorous? 2, Do you know what kinds of people the celebrity influences? 3. Can you name the celebrities’ talents and give examples? or es glamorous. She influences fashion. [i What do you think about Freddie Wong? | know that he eee ens Fla 3 crour work. viscuss the celebrities together and then give each person points for how glamorous, influential, and talented they are. (1=least, 10=most) en glamorous actor in Hollywood ery ee etry Eee ers rene is so popular. 10 points! But she's not the most talented, Pe Pha cass activiry. share your results, The male and female celebrity with the most votes gets the award. Find a celebrity who does volunteer work or helps people. ONLINE Share what you find with the class. 15UNIT 2—What's on Channel 2? Student A ‘Smart Tak# Student A 4 es none. nscsss isn cass sctanpcs wow ais Use indirect questions. B It's The Lees. Can you tell me what kind of show it is? A ltsasitcom, Cee 9:00-10:00 10:00-11:00 Junior Detectives rama ‘news program ‘The week's biggest news stories 2 Ask about your partner. Complete the sentences. 1. My partner and I never watch 2, We both hate shows. 3, We both watch on nights. 4, My partner likes shows, but I don’t. Food Fight ‘cooking show Chefs competing fora ‘1 mien pize 3:30-4:30 Dr. Yoko ‘Adoctor who helps unhappy families 411:00-1:00 Got Fit with Jack ‘Things you can buy to hop you exerciseUNIT 1 F L00k at the newspaper ad and read the email answering it. Then write an email about yourself to answer the ad. Remember to answer the following questions: ‘© What is your special talent? ‘+ How long have you been performing? ‘+ Why should you be the next big star? aie Dear Adam, | want to be on the Big Star Show! I'm 21 years old, and I've been singing since | was 15. 1 know payer a lot of songs, and everyone thinks | have a great shave a fot of talent? voice. | should be the next big star because | want ‘want to be on TV? to share my talent with more people. | hope to “want to be famous? hhear from you soon! ‘Audition for the BIG STAR SHOW now! Sincerely, Write Adam @BigStarShow.com Sun (the next big star!) he 2 rain work. Compare your emails. Who should Adam choose to be on the show? UNIT 2 ‘T Read this letter from an American pen pal. Then write a reply to answer Kelly's questions. Include your name and where you are from. Hi. my name is Koll. and liven California. | watoh alot of TV—probably tao much! Mast of my favorite shows are educational. really lke documentaries, especialy nature programs about: animals in faraway countries. ‘The most: popular TV shows here are sitcoms and realty shows. |sometines watch sitcoms, but | really don't ike reality shows, There are too many of them. | realy wonder why people are so into them, = Can you tell me what TV fs like In your country? What are the ‘most popular shows there? Looking forward to hearing from you! © Fa 2 ain work. Compare letters with a partner. Do you have similar TV preferences? 108We use indirect questions to make a question mote polite or more formal. Wh- questions + Could you tell me what is on TV tonight? (= What is on TV tonight?) * Do you know why this show is popular? (= Why is this show popular?) Yes/No questions + Could you tell me if my team won the game? (— Did my tear win the game?) + Do you know ifthe game is on tonight? (= Is the game on tonight?) 1m indirect questions, the verb follows the subject, as ina statement. We do not use a helping verb unless itis @ negative question. What is his name? ~»What do you think his name is? (What-do-you think his name?) ‘Why did he eave? — Can you explain why he let? (Gare-yurexpesrwhey dhe lene) Why didn’t he stay? —» I wonder why he didn't stay. (Fwonder why-didn'-he stay) + Why didn’t he eal? Do you know why he didn't all? (Be-your kote why didn't he eal?) wo 1D rewrite the indirect questions as direct questions. 1. Can you explain why people watch so much TV? Why do people watch so muchTy@ 2, Do you know why reality shows are so popular? 3. Do you know who George Clooney i 4, Do you know when they made that movie? 5, [wonder if this is a cooking show? OD seer src aero et nts 1, What is the most popular show on TV? Do you know what the most popular show on TV is? 2, Are travel shows more popular than game shows? Do you know ? 3. Why is this show so popular? Can you explain ? 4, Who starred in the action film Mission Impossible? Do you know ? 5. Why don't people watch more documentaries? Canyouexplain So? 126