Unit 5. The media

He is listening to the radio
He is watching TV
She is using the Internet
He is reading newspapers/magazines
listening to the radio
watching TV
using the Internet
reading newspapers/magazines
Which of these is your favorite activity in your free time?
- using the Internet
Television
Newspapers
Magazines
The Internet
The media
Radio
Unit 5: The media
Lesson 1: Getting started & Listen and read
I. Vocabulary:
- The media (n):
- town crier (n):
- (to) ring (v):
- children (n):
- interactive (adj):
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adult (n):
- remote control (n)
- advantage (n)
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benefit
adult
media
benefit
town crier
interactive
remote control
ring
Game: Rub out and remember
benefit
media
remote control
adult
town crier
ring
interactive
II. Predict whether it is True (T) or False (F)?
The town crier stayed at home to shout the latest news.
The Kien Thuc Ngay nay is a very popular magazine.
TV bring about much information and many interesting programs.
Nowadays, interactive TV is alvailable.
Answer:
1.F
2.T
3.T
4.T
a. Complete the table
Answer:
b. Answer the questions
1. What was a town crier?
A town crier was a person who always go through the city streets ringing a bell to shout the latest news as he was walking.
2. How popular is The Kien Thuc Ngay Nay?
It is one of the most popular magazines and is widely read by both teenagers and adults
3. What benefits does TV bring about to people’s life?
People can get the latest information and enjoy interesting and inexpensive local and international programs in a convenient way.
4. What kinds of magazines and newspapers do you read?
5. What’s your favorite type of media? Why?