Чтение
Mass Media
The mass media play an important part in our lives. Newspapers, radio and especially TV inform us of what is going on in this world and give us wonderful possibilities for education and entertainment. They also influence the way we see the world and shape our views.
Of course, not all newspapers and TV programmes report the events objectively, but serious journalists and TV reporters try to be fair and provide us with reliable information.
It is true that the world today is full of dramatic events and most news seems to be bad news. But people aren’t interested in ordinary events. That is why there are so many programmes and articles about natural disasters, plane crashes, wars, murders and robberies. Good news doesn’t usually make headlines. Bad news does.
Some people say that journalists are given too much freedom. They often intrude on people’s private lives. They follow celebrities and print sensational stories about them which are untrue or half-true. They take photos of them in their most intimate moments. The question is - should this be allowed?
The main source of news for millions of people is television. People like TV news because they can see everything with their own eyes. And that’s an important advantage. Seeing, as we know, is believing. Besides, it’s much more difficult for politicians to lie in front of the cameras than on the pages of newspapers.
Still, many people prefer the radio. It’s good to listen to in the car, or in the open air, or when you do something about the house.
Newspapers don’t react to events as quickly as TV, but they usually provide us with extra detail, comment and background information.
The Internet has recently become another important source of information. Its main advantage is that news appears on the screen as soon as things happen in real life and you don’t have to wait for news time on TV.
1. The term the mass media in English refers basically to ...
a) TV and radio
b) the newspapers, magazines, television, video and radio
c) the newspaper, television and radio.
2. If a person wants ... he reads newspapers and watches TV programmes.
a) to have an interview with somebody
b) to overcome fear
c) to be well-informed
3. People are interested in ...
a) ordinary events that happen every day
b) current events, different reports and interviews and natural disasters.
c) VIP’s private lives.
4. How do paparazzi earn their living?
a) They ask celebrities a lot of questions and then make a film about them.
b) They follow celebrities, write sensational stories about them and take photos of them in their most intimate moments.
c) They meet very important people and ask them to take part in their performances.
5. The main source of news for millions of people is ...
a) television
b) magazines
c) video
Лексико-грамматика
6. I haven`t _________TV since Sunday.
a) watch b) watched c) watching
7. She has been _________ table tennis since childhood.
a) playing b) played c) play
8. Beth and Jeffrey _____ last week.
a) meet b) meted c) met
9. When I came home, my mother ____ cooking dinner.
a) is b) were c) was
10. We ____ done our homework by three o`clock yesterday.
a) have b) had c) did
11. Have you ______ visited the United States? – No, I have never visited it.
a) ever b) yet c) already
12. I _______ the room while my cousin was listening to music
a) was entering b) enter c) entered
13. ___ you eat apples yesterday?
a) Do b) Does c) Did
14. The children ___ in the park.
a) is b) are c) am
15. He ___ an interview last week.
a) gave b) is giving c) will give
Страноведение
16. William Shakespeare was born in …
a) Cardiff b) Bath c) Stratford-upon-Avon d) Leeds
17. Which country has a capital called Belfast?
a) Scotland b) Northern Ireland c) England d) Wales
18. Where are kilts worn?
a) England b) Wales c) Scotland d) Republic of Ireland
19. The birthplace of the rock group «Beatles» is …
a) Manchester b) Glasgow c) Liverpool d) Aberdeen
20. Which university is the oldest in the UK?
a) Cambridge b) St. Andrews c) Durham d) Oxford
Говорение
21. Describe some place you have visited (in Russia or abroad). Mention:
- what place you have visited;
- when it was;
- with whom you went there;
- what places of interest you saw;
- what you liked/disliked there;
- if you used English during your journey.
22. Speak about the USA. Mention:
- the country's geographical position;
- the country's relief (mountains, plains, lakes and rivers);
- the climate;
- some places of interest;
- some cities (including New York and Washington, D.C.);
- people and their traditions.
23. Speak about flora and fauna of the place where you live. Say:
- in what part of Russia you live;
- what weather is typical of this place in winter and in summer;
- what plants, trees and flowers grow there;
- what wild birds and other animals live there;
- what people do and should do to protect5 the flora and fauna in your area.
24. Speak about why environmental problems have become some of the most important nowadays. Mention the possible results of:
- air, water and soil pollution;
- global warming;
- cutting down forests;
- extinction of plants and animals.
25. Say what it means to lead a healthy life. Mention the following:
- healthy lifestyle;
- healthy eating habits;
- appropriate time to spend on work and relaxation;
- no to harmful ways.
Ответы
1 – b
2 – c
3 – b
4 – b
5 – a
6 – b
7 – a
8 – c
9 – c
10 – b
11 – a
12 – c
13 – c
14 – b
15 – a
16 – c
17 – b
18 – c
19 – c
20 – d
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