The bored

He puts the TV on whet he’s got nothing better to do. For him TV is the last resort. He only watches it when it’s raining or when he is ill.

2. Answer the questions:

1. What types of viewers are there?

2. What is ‘the absent-minded’?

3. Give the characteristics of ‘the addict’.

4. What can you say about ‘the bored’?

5. What kind of viewer are you? Why?

3. Agree or disagree:

§ The absent-minded only watches the programmes which are very interesting.

§ The bored watches TV if he has nothing to do.

§ The addict switches TV off when there are some commercials.

§ The bored doesn’t watch TV when it rains.

§ The absent-minded watches TV while eating, sleeping and so on.

§ The addict watches whatever’s on.

§ The absent-minded watches programmes with great concentration.

§ The addict usually chooses the programmes.

4. Test yourself. Answer the teacher’s questions and find your kind of viewer. Compare the result of the test and your opinion.

5. Write some sentences about “How people must use TV”.

III

1. What types of programmes do you know? Make up a diagram.

2. Match different kinds of TV programmes with their descriptions.

1) documentary a) factual film about animals & plants

2) the new b) informal talk, usually with famous people

3) talk show c) the latest events in the world & in your country

4) soap opera d) non-fiction film based on real events

5) nature programme e)drama, usually about family life

6) weather forecast f) advertisements

7) commercials g) information about temperature, wind, rain

3. Discuss different types of programmes in groups and advertise your programme.

4. What programme don’t you like to watch? Why?

What is your favourite channel? Why?

5. What types of genres do you know? Make up a diagram.

FILMS

6. Give the definitions and examples of different genres. Let somebody guess.

7. Combine the words using the models.

Model: «Tarsan» is an interesting film.

Model: Elizabeth Tailor is a famous film star.

8. Make up sentences:

9. Use the right words:

film, amusing, show, pop-singer, prefer, horror films, actor, boring, enjoy, musical, splendid.

1. The...is new & very ... . 2. Elvis Presley is a famous American... . 3. What kind of films do you ...? - I like ... . 4. Who is your favourite ...? - Tom Hanks. His acting is ... . 5. Do you like this TV programme? - No, it’s so ... . 6. «My fair lady» is a very popular ... . 7. They ... «Gone with the wind» on TV tonight.

10. Make up a top-list of 5 films you find the best.

11. What genre is it?

These films are associated with Charles Chaplin.

These films are associated with life in American West in the past.

These films are associated with stars of Broadway and radio.

These films are associated with the reality of American life. The main character of the film is gangster. He enjoys wealth, power, beautiful women, expansive cars and big houses.

These films are associated with the horror of war.

These films are associated with monsters, who kill people, supernatural forces and insane people. These films are associated with Alfred Hitchcock.

These films are associated with Jams Bond.

These films are associated with the future of the world.

These films are associated with love, hate, passion.

COMEDIES

SCIENCE FICTION FILMS

WAR FILMS

HORROR FILMS (THRILLERS)