Unit 7. The mass media

An electrical device in the house (10 letters)
I. Before you read
Work in pair. Answer the following questions.
When do you often watch TV?
How many channels are there on our national TV?
How many hours per week do you watch TV?
vocabulary
Mass media:

Channel:



Comedy:


Drama:


Documentary:

Cartoon:


Quiz show


Look at some popular TV programmes, and then do the tasks that follow.
Task 1 Match the words in A with their definitions in B and the pictures in C
II. While you read
Task 2: Decide whether the statements are true or false
1) There are five news programmes on the three channels.
2) There is a comedy programme on between 10:15 and 11:00.
3) The Nature of Language is a documentary programme at 15:15 on VTV2.
4) The film Punishment is shown at 4:15 p.m on VTV1.
VTV1 starts at 5:35 and ends at 23:30.

II. While you read
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Task 3:Answer the questions
1. How many films are on?
2. What time can you watch the news?
3. Which channel do you recommend to someone who likes animals?
4. What programme is on on VTV3 at 7:30?
5. Which channel will you watch if you like folk songs?
6. What is the last programme on VTV3?
(to) recommend
(to) suggest / (to) advise

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1 - Write down Task 1 - 2 - 3 (p.75)
2 - Write about the TV programmes your partners like watching best and explain why. (from the Survey)
Example: - Hoa likes watching the music programme best because it helps her relax.



3 - (Optional) Write a short paragraph (about 100 words) about your favorite TV programme.
How many films are on?
Five films are on
What time can you watch the news?
At 9:00 a.m, 12:00, 7:00 p.m, 11:00 p.m on VTV1 and 7:00 p.m on VTV3
Which channel do you recommend to someone who likes animals?
VTV2
What programme is on on VTV3 at 7:30?
The Quiz Show
Which channel will you watch if you like folk songs?
VTV1
What is the last programme on VTV3?
Football