TV Programmes 1.

Vocabulary Building

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TV Programmes in Our Daily Life




Many people watch different TV programmes every day. In the morning, children often watch cartoons like Tom and Jerry or Walt Disney shows. These are animated shows with funny characters. Children's programmes include tales, fables, and puppet shows that teach good lessons.

In the evening, adults enjoy different types of shows. Detective films about catching criminals, like Sherlock Holmes or Colombo, are very popular. Between programmes, you can see commercials about buying and selling products.

Some people like to learn new things by watching cookery programmes about preparing and cooking food. Others prefer cowboy films with stories about Indians and the wild west. Documentaries give facts about real life topics like history or nature.

People who enjoy outdoor activities often watch fishing programmes about catching fish like carps, pikes, and breams. If you want to laugh, comedy programmes are funny with happy endings. But be careful with horror films - they can frighten people and cause fear!

Most families have a TV guide to help them choose what to watch. You can find information about news programmes, sports programmes, and weather forecasts. Some people prefer reality shows with real people, while others enjoy game shows where contestants win prizes.



Reading Comprehension Questions:

1. What type of programmes do children often watch in the morning?
2. What are detective films about?
3. What do cookery programmes teach viewers?
4. What is shown in documentaries?
5. Why should you be careful with horror films?
6. What types of fish are mentioned in fishing programmes?
7. What is a TV guide used for?

True/False Statements:

1. Cartoons are usually sad with unhappy endings.
2. Commercials show how to catch criminals.
3. Cowboy films often have stories about the wild west.
4. Documentaries give facts about real life topics.
5. Comedy programmes are meant to frighten people.
6. News programmes show current events.
7. Children often watch horror films in the morning.

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Personal Questions

1: Do you enjoy watching cartoons | detective films | documentaries | comedy programmes | horror films?

Model answer (cartoons): Yes, I enjoy watching cartoons very much. I watch them on weekend mornings. My favorite cartoon is Tom and Jerry. It makes me laugh a lot. I think cartoons are fun for both children and adults.

2: How often do you watch commercials | cookery programmes | fishing programmes | news programmes | weather forecasts?

Model answer (news programmes): I watch news programmes every evening after dinner. I think it's important to know what's happening in the world. Sometimes the news is sad, but it helps me understand different problems. My parents watch the news with me.

3: Which do you prefer, cartoons | detective films | cowboy films | soap operas | reality shows and why?

Model answer (detective films): I prefer detective films because they are exciting. I like trying to solve the mystery before the end. My favorite detective is Sherlock Holmes. These films make me think and use my brain. I watch them with my family on weekends.

4: What was the last children's programme | documentary | comedy programme | game show | sports programme you watched?

Model answer (documentary): The last documentary I watched was about ocean animals. I saw it last weekend on the nature channel. It showed many beautiful fish and whales. I learned many new facts about sea life. It was very interesting and educational.

5: Do you think commercials | horror films | reality shows | talk shows | game shows are useful?

Model answer (commercials): No, I don't think commercials are very useful. They just want us to buy things. They take time away from the real programme. Sometimes they are funny, but mostly they are boring. I usually go to the kitchen during commercials.

6: Can you learn something from cookery programmes | documentaries | news programmes | weather forecasts | children's programmes?

Model answer (cookery programmes): Yes, I can learn a lot from cookery programmes. They teach how to make different foods. I learned to make a simple cake by watching a cookery show. The chefs explain everything very clearly. My mother and I sometimes try the recipes together.

7: Would you like to be on a reality show | game show | talk show | cookery programme | fishing programme?

Model answer (game show): Yes, I would like to be on a game show. It looks like fun to answer questions and win prizes. I am good at general knowledge questions. I think I would be nervous but excited. My friends say I should try it one day.

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4: One-Minute Talking Points

Cartoons

1. What are cartoons? (animated shows, characters)
2. Types you know?
3. Your favorite cartoon character?
4. Good for adults or children?
5. When do you watch them?
6. Why do people enjoy cartoons?
7. Cartoons from your childhood?
8. Educational or just fun?

Detective Films

1. What are detective films? (solving crimes)
2. Famous detectives you know?
3. Last detective film you watched?
4. Why are they exciting?
5. Real detectives vs. film detectives?
6. Good for learning problem solving?
7. Too violent for children?
8. Your favorite detective story?

Commercials

1. What are commercials? (advertisements, selling)
2. Funny commercials you remember?
3. Are they too long?
4. How do they influence people?
5. Commercials for children - good?
6. Do you watch or skip?
7. Most annoying type of commercial?
8. Learned anything useful from commercials?

Cookery Programmes

1. What are cookery programmes? (food preparation)
2. Famous cooking shows you know?
3. Have you tried any recipes?
4. Good for learning cooking skills?
5. Favorite type of food shown?
6. Watch alone or with family?
7. Just entertainment or educational?
8. Best time to watch them?

Horror Films

1. What are horror films? (scary, frightening)
2. Types of horror you know?
3. Too scary for you?
4. Age restrictions - necessary?
5. Physical reactions when watching?
6. Watch alone or with friends?
7. Why do people enjoy being scared?
8. Classic horror films you know?

Documentaries

1. What are documentaries? (facts, real life)
2. Types of documentaries you like?
3. Last documentary you watched?
4. Better than textbooks for learning?
5. Most interesting topic for documentaries?
6. Watch in school or at home?
7. Changed your opinion about something?
8. Recommend a good documentary?

News Programmes

1. What are news programmes? (current events)
2. How often do you watch?
3. Local or international news?
4. Too depressing sometimes?
5. Important for everyone to watch?
6. News sources you trust?
7. Discuss news with friends/family?
8. News for children - good idea?

Reality Shows

1. What are reality shows? (real people)
2. Types you know about?
3. Would you participate in one?
4. Really "real" or partly scripted?
5. Why are they so popular?
6. Age appropriate for children?
7. Learn anything from them?
8. Your favorite reality show?

Game Shows

1. What are game shows? (competitions, prizes)
2. Famous game shows you know?
3. Would you like to participate?
4. Skills needed to win?
5. Watch alone or with others?
6. Educational value of game shows?
7. Big prizes - good or bad?
8. Your favorite type of questions?

Sports Programmes

1. What are sports programmes? (competitions, matches)
2. Sports you like to watch?
3. Live games or highlights?
4. Watch alone or with friends?
5. Learn techniques from watching?
6. Special events you never miss?
7. Too much sports on TV?
8. Playing sports vs. watching sports?

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People should watch TV

Linkers: It's true, but..., I agree because..., I don't agree..., On the other hand..., For example...

For

• TV gives news and information — keywords: news, learn, world
• TV helps people learn new things — keywords: documentary, cook, learn
• TV is good to relax after work — keywords: relax, rest, calm
• TV brings family together at night — keywords: family, together, evening
• TV is fun and makes us laugh — keywords: fun, comedy, cartoons

Against

• TV can make people lazy and sit too much — keywords: sit, lazy, no exercise
• Too much TV can hurt your health — keywords: eyes, sleep, tired
• Some TV shows have violent or scary scenes — keywords: violence, horror, scary
• TV can take time from study and hobbies — keywords: study, books, hobby
• Advertisements on TV make people want to buy things — keywords: ads, buy, money