FORM 9 Unit 2 WHAT’S YOUR CHOICE.

Magic Box Test

Task 1. Match the words with their definitions. (2 points)
1. Chat show a) a short film made by photographing a series of drawings
2. Reality show b) a programme in which people play games or answer questions to
win prizes
3. Documentary c) a story about the daily lives and relationships of the same group of
people, which is broadcast regularly
4. Breakfast TV d) a show in which famous people answer questions about themselves
5. Cartoon e) reports of the latest events
6. Game show f) a programme that gives detailed information about a definite subject
7. News programme g) a programme that shows normal people in their every-day life
8. Soap opera h) a type of news and entertainment programme, broadcast live in the
morning (typically between 6:00 a.m. and 10:00 a.m.)
Task 2. Complete the text with the words from the box. Two words are extra. (2 points)
soap operas, documentaries, radio, cartoons, talk shows, weather report, news, TV

I don’t watch (1)_____ much, which is not the case for the rest of my family. My sister
always switches to (2) _______ Network to watch her favourites, Tom and Jerry, of course. My
parents watch the (3)_______ and they usually get upset about politics. My granny never misses
the afternoon (4) _______ . She is old but she is very good at remembering all the characters and
their love affairs. I find it so boring. I like watching (5)______ , especially the ones about
animals. Sometimes I switch to teletext to check the (6) ______ because if it doesn’t rain the
next day , I know I can play tennis or football with my friends.
Task 3.Match the phrases to make correct sentences. (2 points)
1. The books a) who looked after my cat very good.
2. I met the girl b) where I stayed was fantastic.
3. That’s the café c) where I’m meeting my friend later.
4. Is this the CD d) who won the prize?
5. The hotel e) which your sister gave you?
6. Is he the man f) which I borrowed from you were very interesting.
7. The vet g) whose brother is a teacher.
8. Sue is the girl h) whose name was Kate.
Task 4. Put the lines of the dialogue in order. (3 points)
1. A) - What’s on?
2. B) - Let me see. A documentary on ghosts.
3. C) - A film – Blade Runner. It has already started.
4. D) - It’s on the table.
5. E) - OK, I don’t mind.
6. F) - Who believes in ghosts? Is there anything else on?
7. G) - No idea.
8. H) - Let’s look at the TV guide. Where is it?

Task 5. Write a paragraph (6-8 sentences) about a role of mass media in your life. (3
points)