1. How many hours a week do you spend watching television? |
less than 5 hours 5—10 hours 10—15 hours 15-20 hours more than 20 hours
2. What sort of programmes do you like watching?
3. Are there any sorts of programmes you don't like?
11. Summarize your observations and report them to the group. Work out a suggested weekly viewing guide based on the recommendations of group members. Beside each programme write the reasons for its appeal: humorous, realistic, unusual, exciting, good story, pop music, relaxing, well-acted, etc. Little-known programmes could be described by students familiar with them. 12. Write a newspaper criticism of a TV programme that you have seen of any of the following types: a) a news programme, a current affairs review, etc.; b) a documentary; c) an entertainment programme, show, etc.; d) a children's programme; e) a film shown on TV; f) a sports programme; g) an educational programme or any other. |
13. Do library research and prepare an essay on one of the following topics: 1. Television and cinematography. Will one oust the other? 2. Television in the USA: a) news programmes; b) educational programmes; c) children's programmes; d) entertainment programmes. |
the news
talk shows
documentaries
plays '-
films
serials
quiz shows
classical music programmes
pop music programmes
children's programmes
variety shows
sports programmes
others
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Unit SEVEN