Reading (1) The TV programmes on Saturday

A: What kind of TV programmes do you like best? B:I like watching…. /I like watching programmes about…. A: Why? B: Because I find/think it is….adj.(interesting/boring/exciting/…. /I can learn a lot from it.

The TV programmes on Saturday a TV guide

Read the passages and fill in the table: programmetypestationtime Sports World Beijing Music Awards Murder in a Country House Tiger Watch sports music film documentary Sunshine TV Golden TV 10 a.m. – a.m. 8 p.m. – 10 p. m. 7 p.m. – 9.30 p.m p. m. – p. m.

B Match the following new words with their explanations. round-up presentation a formal event during which gifts and prizes are given a short report of the most important information A C D C D B A up-to-date be covered be broadcast (while the event is happening ) the latest (information ) (live)

attend take part in A C A B C photography D the art of taking photos or filming sth. D announce mystery tell sth. to the public Something that is difficult to understand or to explain B

3.Sports World covers ice skating. 2. Sports World is interviewing famous basketball players this week. F F football swimming,basketball, badminton and football. Read the 1st passage and decide if the following sentences are true or false. 1. Sports World is a monthly round-up of what is happening in sport. F weekly 4.Sports World will also include a report on preparations for the coming Olympic Games. World Cup F

Read the 2nd passage and complete the following table. What is on? When and where? Who will attend? Who will be interviewed? When will the results be known? What can the audience do? Beijing Music Awards. Beijing, this coming Saturday. Many famous Asian pop stars. Some of the most famous stars. Write down their answers and send text messages to During the programme.

Murder in a Country House is a ______ film. Cindy Clark is the ________ of the film. In the film, a doctor is found _____ in his house. But you won’t find out whether he was killed or he killed himself until the ____ of the film. The film is _____ of horror and mysteries. horror director dead end full Read the 3rd passage and fill in the blanks.

1.What kind of TV programme is Tiger Watch? How long does it last? It is a one-hour documentry. 2. What can you realize after you watch the programme? We will realize how much danger these tigers face. 3.What do people kill these tigers for? They kill them for their skin and bones. 4.What else can you see during the programme? We can see scenes of India. 5. What kind of award did Tiger Watch win? It won an award for its amazing photography. Read the 4th passage and answer the questions.

Activity Recommend the most suitable TV programme to my four friends.

I love programmes about animals. I also like films with good actors. I don’t mind feeling scared, but I have to go to bed at 10:30p.m. Lucy

I love watching music videos. I also like sports, especially football. I’ll be at home for the whole morning. I have to play football tonight. I’ll be home after 10p.m. Peter

I love sports. I enjoy playing tennis and swimming. I also love music. I’ll go swimming in the morning. But I’ll be home after 2p.m. Tim

I like good films, especially horror films! I also like programmes about animals. I’m going to watch a basketball game in the evening, and I’ll be home at 10 p.m.. Jim

Homework 1.Read the passages and try to retell. 2. Write a TV guide about your favourite TV programmes.

Thank you!