1. 1. Match a word from A with one from B:
A B
soap
programme
music
forecast
weather
opera
important
media
mass
events

2. Benefits of television. Dangers.
1. We see people in our country and in other lands and learn of their customs, occupations, opinions, problems.
2. Television can make us passive. We don’t have to think and our brain becomes lazy.
3. Some people do their homework in front of a TV set. Other rush through their homework so they can watch television. In either cases, the quality of work is affected.
4. Many boys and girls watch television on Sunday afternoon, when outside activities would do them so much good.
5. It is an enjoyable way to relax.
6. We also see great events which will pass into history.
7. Some children have made television their main leisure activity and they are not enriching their personalities by developing hobbies and belonging to clubs.
8. We become better informed by watching documentaries, Science programmes, discussions and by learning of the most important economic, social and political issues of the day.
9. We can see famous peoplе.
10. Many children no longer read books
11. Television may lead to poor health, through rushed meals, lack of sleep, lack of exercise, eyestrain.

3. Mass Media is important in our life, isn’t it?

4. I like coffee,
I like tea,
I like radio and TV.

5. Mass Media.
Newspapers are especially important nowadays and we can't imagine our life without them. There are dozens of them on every news-stand. There are newspapers for professionals, for businessmen, for children and teenagers, for men and women, for sports fans, for those who are interested in gardening, fishing, hunting, for those who keep pets and so on. Some newspapers publish serious articles on politics, economy and finance, some aim to entertain their readers. Many newspapers express certain political opinion and people choose them according to their own political beliefs. In short, you can always find a paper which suits your interests. The advantage of all the newspapers is that they usually provide us with extra detail, comment and background information. But it is bad that very often newspapers are full of dramatic events about natural disasters, plane crashes, murders and robberies. Having read such articles, you feel depressed and it seems that the world is being ruined. One more disadvantage is that newspapers are full of gossip about different celebrities and their private lives. There are also a lot of photos of them in their most intimate moments. I think it shouldn't be allowed, besides half of this information is unreliable.
The main source of news for millions of people is television. With its help we can see everything with our own eyes. It is the window on the world which gives us an opportunity to "travel" all over the world. TV gives us thought, introduces us to new ideas and activities. It has the power to educate and broaden our minds. It helps us to relax after a hard day's work and to escape from reality. There is always a great variety of programmes on TV: news and sport programmes, talk shows and TV games, documentaries and feature films, concerts and theatre performances. But nowadays there is a lot of violence on TV. It dulls our sensitivity and when we learn about one tragedy or catastrophe, we perceive it as something quite natural, just like an everyday affair. Some people become TV addicts and they won't give up TV for anything in the world. Nowadays some children are so addicted to TV that they are not interested in anything else: they don't read books, communicate with adults and other children, they move less, speak less and they even think less. Though there are a lot of excellent educational programmes for children and programmes designed for schools. They help children to extend their knowledge and to develop their imagination.
Many people prefer the radio. It is good to listen to it in the car, or in the open air, or when you do something about the house.The Internet has recently become another important source of information. It is regarded as the latest addiction to trap thousands of people which has been blamed for broken relationships, job losses, financial ruin and even suicide. Psychologists now recognize Internet Addiction Syndrome (IAS) as a new illness that could cause serious problems and ruin many lives. Many users spend up to 40 hours a week on the Internet. Some of the addicts are teenagers who are already hooked on computer games.

6. «TRUE or FALSE»?
1) You will hardly find a newspaper which suits your interests.
2) The advantage of all the newspapers is that they are full of gossip about different celebrities and their private lives.
3) Television helps us to relax after a hard day's work and to escape from reality.
4) Some people become TV addicts and they won't give up TV for anything in the world.
5) Thanks to television children become more active and creative.
6) Programms about violence make people more sensitive.
7) The Internet is regarded as the latest addiction to trap thousands of people.

7. 1 Television 2 Newspaper 3 Advertisement 4 Quiz 5 Tabloid 6 Talk show 7 The Internet 8 Handbook 9 Radio 10 Music programme 11 Soap opera 12 Sports news 13 Encyclopedia
a) a small book giving useful facts b) a book giving information about everything c) a TV or radio programme or an article giving information about sports competitions d) the process of sending and receiving messages through the air e) a serial about relationships between people especially about love usually with a happy end f) a way to communicate with your partner who might be a thousand miles away using the computer g) a TV programme where people discuss different problems expressing their opinions h) broadcasting programmes for people to watch on their television sets i) a set of questions on different subjects to be asked j) a paper printed and sold usually daily or weekly with news, advertisements k) a newspaper with rather small pages, many pictures and little serious news l) a short film or a short article which gives us information about an object and makes us buy it m) a programme which gives us information about the modern trends of music and lets us listen to it
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8. Match the countries, the names of broadcasting companies and the broadcasting programmes.
Russia The USA Britain Canada
BBC CBC CNN Kultura
News cultural news, Russian and foreign classical films, classical concerts news, shows, films news, sports programmes, shows, soaps, TV plays, classical concerts, foreign films

10. What is the Article about?
There lived a king. And he had 3 sons. But the last was a fool.
Queen Elizabeth II was born on 21April She is the Head of the Commonwealth.
The final of this competition takes place every May at the famous Wembley stadium in London.
Britney Spears is one of the world’s pop princesses. She has a big house in Beverly Hills and recorded her third album.
The international community has banned together to condemn a terrorist attack as 35 people were killed in a bombing inside Moscow’s Domodedovo airport
Current affairs (текущие события)
Sport
Celebrity (знаменитость)
Biography
Fairy tale

11. Mass Media is important in our life, isn’t it?

12. Mass Media is important in our life!!!

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We watch the shows - we watch the stars On videos for hours and hours We hardly need to use our ears. How music changes through the years! Let's hope you never leave old friend Like all good things on you we depend So stick around 'cos we might miss you When we grow tired of all this visual You had your time - you had the power, You've yet to have your finest hour Radio - radio. All we hear is radio ga ga Radio goo goo Radio ga ga All we hear is radio ga ga Radio goo goo Radio ga ga All we hear is radio ga ga Radio blah blah Radio what's new ? Someone still loves you!

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