1. TV OR NOT TV TELEVISION VIEWING HABITS AND EFFECTS OF TELEVISION

2. Quote: “I have never seen a bad television program, because I refuse to. God gave me a mind, and a wrist that turns things off”. Jack Paar Jack Paar

3. What is TV for you? one of the greatest achievements, part of people's daily life,the most popular part of mass media, to be well informed, to learn foreign languages, current events, TV bridges, a reflection of the modern world, to escape from everyday problems, soaps, serials, cultural programs, chat shows, sports programs

4. 1. phone-in 2. game show / quiz show 3. panel discussions 4. soap орега 5. cartoon 6. sitcom 7. series 8. movie / film 9. the news 10. wildlife programme 11. documentary 12. music show 1) information about what’s happening in the world 2) cinema films made by photographing series of drawings 3) a popular form of humorous television or radio show 4) people try to win prizes by answering questions 5) people phone the programme to give their opinions or ask a famous person a question 6) a full-length film is acted by professional actors 7). an entertaining musical programme 8) a group of speakers, chosen to answer the questions 9) emotional and melodramatic plays that continue their story from day to day 10) a set of separates programmes, each of which deals with the same subject 11) a programme about animals and plants 12) facts and information about serious subject

5. Choose the best connector. La Feттe Nikita has а unique place among the action adventure shows оп ТV. Although / Despite the female lead isn't а complete disaster and the show has а little style, it is still а pretty bad and unintelligent show. The first episode was ОК, even though / though the remaining episodes were dreadful. Although / in spite of the fact that the idea was good, I could only see five plots that they repeatedly use. Then there is the character of Nikita. Peta Wilson is beautiful and does а good job, although / even though the rest of the cast is awful! Rоу Dupuis (Michael) was nothing more than а sneer. If you аге not afraid of а show that will bоrе you, go watch it. I would prefer to devote mу time to something worthwhile, although / though.

6. TV Guide

7. Key Vocabulary get into something (verb): be interested in something - I didn't think the kids would get into watching that nature program, but they loved it get into something (verb): be interested in something - I didn't think the kids would get into watching that nature program, but they loved it documentary (noun): a television program that gives facts on a person, place, or thing - Hurry. Switch the channels. I don't want to miss the documentary on space travel. documentary (noun): a television program that gives facts on a person, place, or thing - Hurry. Switch the channels. I don't want to miss the documentary on space travel. suspense (noun): a feeling of excitement about what will happen next - She liked the movie because it was full of suspense from beginning to end. suspense (noun): a feeling of excitement about what will happen next - She liked the movie because it was full of suspense from beginning to end. rerun (noun): a TV program that is shown over again - This channel usually shows reruns of programs from the 1960s late in the evening. rerun (noun): a TV program that is shown over again - This channel usually shows reruns of programs from the 1960s late in the evening. zillion (noun): a very large number - Sometimes, kids don't mind watching the some TV cartoons a zillion times. zillion (noun): a very large number - Sometimes, kids don't mind watching the some TV cartoons a zillion times. improvement (noun): a change that makes something better - There are a number of improvements you can make on your writing assignment. Read it again and see what you can do. improvement (noun): a change that makes something better - There are a number of improvements you can make on your writing assignment. Read it again and see what you can do. beat (adjective): very tired - I was so beat last night that I feel asleep watching TV. beat (adjective): very tired - I was so beat last night that I feel asleep watching TV. hit the sack: go to sleep - He hit the sack early because he has to work in the morning. hit the sack: go to sleep - He hit the sack early because he has to work in the morning.

9. Listen to the conversation and answer the questions based on the information you hear.

10. 1. When is the reality showing on TV? What channel is showing the program? A. at 7:00 on channel 5 B. at 7:30 on channel 7 C. at 8:00 on channel 11 2. Why does the man not want to watch the reality show? A. He watched the same program last week. B. He isn't interested in show's theme. C. He wants to go swimming instead. 3. How does the man feel about watching Star Wars on TV? A. He wouldn't mind seeing it again. B. He'd like to watch it if he had more time. C. He'd prefer to watch something else.

11. 4. Which statement best describes the man's feelings about watching the home improvement show? A. He doesn't want to watch because his wife will expect him to fix things around the house. B. He thinks that he will be able to get a better job by learning from the show. C. He thinks it is easier to get someone else to repair their problems around the house. 5. What does the couple decide to watch? A. a TV drama B. a sports event C. a talk show

12. Listen to the conversation and fill the missing words.

14. TELEVISION

16. Some interesting facts. The first mechanical model of TV set appeared in April 1932. The first mechanical model of TV set appeared in April 1932. The electronic model was made in 1949. The electronic model was made in 1949. The first color TV set was sold in 1954. The first color TV set was sold in 1954.

18. Television is one of the greatest achievements of the 20-th century. Television is one of the greatest achievements of the 20-th century. Television provides great opportunities for education. Television provides great opportunities for education. Television connects people. Television connects people.

19. With the help of TV is possible : to learn foreign languages. to know a lot of wonderful things.

21. Television may lead to poor health. Television may lead to poor health. TV occupies our free time. TV occupies our free time. Instead of going to the theatre or reading books people watch TV. Instead of going to the theatre or reading books people watch TV.

22. People rush home, gulp food to watch their favorite programs. It has bad effect on our eyes, if we watch TV very much. People become lazy.

23. TURN YOUR TV OFF !

24. to present too much of a fantasy world can actually stimulate a child’s own creativity to sit in front of the “tube” to be mixed up with other activities to forget how to talk or carry on a conversation to imitate violent behavior to keep children quiet to have bad effect on the eyes to occupy our free time to cut people from the real world

25. 1 Giving opinions I personally think… I personally believe… I guess… I suppose… In my opinion… Not everyone will agree with me, but… To my mind… 2. Polite disagreement You could be right, but I … I’m not quite sure I agree… I can see your point, but… I’m afraid I’m not of the same opinion… I see what you mean, but… I’m sorry, but I can’t agree with you. 3. Expressing a different opinion Yes, I agree, but on the other hand… I know, but even so… (Perhaps) You’re right, but what about… Don’t forget that… Do you really think that… I can agree with you, but only up to a point ….But can’t you see…

26. Write the essay “ TV Or Not TV” “ TV Or Not TV”

27. Tips Of Writing An Essay 1. Introduction. State the problem. 1. Introduction. State the problem. 2. Arguments “for”. 2. Arguments “for”. 3. Arguments “against”. 3. Arguments “against”. 4. Conclusion based on the given arguments. 4. Conclusion based on the given arguments.

28. Quote: “I have never seen a bad television program, because I refuse to. God gave me a mind, and a wrist that turns things off”. Jack Paar Jack Paar

29. 1. phone-in 2. game show / quiz show 3. panel discussions 4. soap орега 5. cartoon 6. sitcom 7. series 8. movie / film 9. the news 10. wildlife programme 11. documentary 12. music show