Рабочие материалы к уроку английского языка (9 кл.) «Средства массовой информации. Радио и телевидение»

Рабочие материалы к уроку английского языка (9 кл.)

«Средства массовой информации. Радио и телевидение»

Mass Media. TV and Radio

Read and translate the words

Vocabulary:

1. entertainment

2.to enrich one’s mind

3.to broaden one’s mind

4.to shape public opinion

5.to influence

6.to educate and entertain people

7.to change views

8.technical inventions

9. feature films

10. documentary

11. influence

12. professional skill

13. theatre performances

14. a great variety

15. to escape from reality

Mass Media TV Radio

The press, the radio and TV play an important role in our life. They inform, educate and entertain people. They also influence the way people look at the world and make them change their views. Mass media shapes public opinion.

Whether we realize it or not, TV plays a very important part in our lives. It’s the main source of information and a cheap form of entertainment for millions of people. It’s the window on the world which gives us an opportunity to “travel” all over the world, to “meet” different people and learn about their customs and traditions. It has the power to educate and broaden our minds. It helps us to relax after a hard day’s work and escape from reality.

There’s always a great variety of programmes on TV: news and sports programmes, talk shows and TV games, documentaries and feature films, concerts and theatre performances… Of course, not all programmes are good. But many are made in good taste and with great professional skill.

The radio is also very popular. You can listen to the radio while doing some work about the house, reading a book or driving a car. On the radio one hear the music, plays, news and various commentaries and discussions. Radio and TV bring into millions of homes not only entertainment and news but also cultural and educational programs. For instants you can take a TV course in history, political, economy, management and many other subjects, learn a foreign language by radio.

Task

I.Answer the questions:

1.Why are TV and radio so important today?

2.Why do they influence people?

3.What programmes are shown on TV?

4.What is boring on TV?

5.Why do a lot of people prefer watching TV?

II Make up 10 sentences True / False