Unit 5. The media

Unit 5: THE MEDIA


Unit 5: THE MEDIA


Unit 5: THE MEDIA

Lesson 1: Getting started + Listen and read
1. Getting started
watching TV
reading newspapers
listening to the radio
reading magazines
using the Internet
Example:
A: Which of these is your favorite activity in your free time?
B: Watching TV.
A: How many hours a week do you spend watching TV?
B: About 4 or 5 hours, I guess.
Work with a partner. Ask and answer questions about your favorite activities and how much time you spend on each activity.
Unit 5: THE MEDIA

Lesson 1: Getting started + Listen and read
1. GETTING STARTED
2. LISTEN AND READ
The Media
A Before newspapers were invented, town criers would go through city streets ringing a bell. They shouted the latest news as they were walking.
The Media
B In Viet Nam people love reading newspapers and magazines. The Kien Thuc Ngay Nay is one of the most popular magazines and is widely read by both teenagers and adults.
The Media
C Thanks to television people can get the latest information and enjoy interesting programs in an inexpensive and convenient way. Nowadays, viewers can watch a variety of local and international programs on different channels.
The Media
D The next stage in the development of television is interactive TV. Viewers are able to ask questions about the show by using their remote controls.
The Media
D The next stage in the development of television is interactive TV. Viewers are able to ask questions about the show by using their remote controls.
A Before newspapers were invented, town criers would go through city streets ringing a bell. They shouted the latest news as they were walking.
B In Viet Nam people love reading newspapers and magazines. The Kien Thuc Ngay Nay is one of the most popular magazines and is widely read by both teenagers and adults.
C Thanks to television people can get the latest information and enjoy interesting programs in an inexpensive and convenient way. Nowadays, viewers can watch a variety of local and international programs on different channels.
New words
crier (n):
adult (n):
viewer (n):
channel (n):
interactive (adj):
remote control (n):
benefit (n)
người rao tin
người lớn
người xem
kênh
tương tác
điều khiển từ xa
lợi ích
Unit 5: THE MEDIA
Lesson 1: Getting started + Listen and read
1. GETTING STARTED
2. LISTEN AND READ
a) Complete the table with the passage letters in which these facts or events are mentioned.
a) Complete the table with the passage letters in which these facts or events are mentioned.
D
B
B
C
A
D
Unit 5: THE MEDIA
Lesson 1: Getting started + Listen and read
1. GETTING STARTED
2. LISTEN AND READ
a) Complete the table with the passage letters in which these facts or events are mentioned.
b) Answer the questions
Answer the questions
1. What was a town crier?
2. How popular is the Kien Thuc Ngay Nay?
3. What benefits does TV bring about to people’s life?
4. What kinds of magazines and newspapers do you read?
5. What’s your favorite type of media? Why?
A town crier was a person whose job was to go through city streets ringing a bell to shout the latest news as he was walking.
The Kien Thuc Ngay Nay is one of the most popular magazines and is widely read by both teenagers and adults.
People can get the latest information and enjoy interesting and inexpensive local and international programs in a convenient way.
A town crier was a person whose job was to…
POST-PRACTICE
True or False?
1. Many years ago, town criers shouted the latest news.
2. Newspapers and magazines are very popular in Viet Nam.
3. People can’t get the latest information thanks to television.
4. Viewers can watch many local and international programs on TV.
5. TV viewers can’t ask questions about the show.
GAME
Lucky word
media
crier
viewer
adult
remote-
control
Group 1
Group 2
interactive
channel
benefit
HOMEWORK
Learn new words.
Practice the reading text.
Prepare for Speak + Listen
Question
10

1. Many years ago, town criers shouted the latest news.
?
Question
5

2. Newspapers and magazines are very popular in Viet Nam.
?
Question
10

3. People can’t get the latest information thanks to television.
?
Question
5

4. Viewers can watch many local and international programs on TV.
?
Question
5

5. TV viewers can’t ask questions about the show.
?
lucky word
10
lucky word
10
The Media
A Before newspapers were invented, town criers would go through city streets ringing a bell. They shouted the latest news as they were walking.
The Media
B In Viet Nam people love reading newspapers and magazines. The Kien Thuc Ngay Nay is one of the most popular magazines and is widely read by both teenagers and adults.
The Media
C Thanks to television people can get the latest information and enjoy interesting programs in an inexpensive and convenient way. Nowadays, viewers can watch a variety of local and international programs on different channels.
The Media
C Thanks to television people can get the latest information and enjoy interesting programs in an inexpensive and convenient way. Nowadays, viewers can watch a variety of local and international programs on different channels.
The Media
D The next stage in the development of television is interactive TV. Viewers are able to ask questions about the show by using their remote controls.