Ex. 1. Read the questions to find out what kind of information is needed. Find the parts in the text which contain this information and choose the correct answers.
1. The arguments people have about what to watch on TV are
A part of a larger conflict.
В insignificant disagreements.
С related to people’s ages.
D a sign of very bad family relationships.
2. According to Dr David Lewis, the most important family decisions are taken by
A the husband.
В the wife.
С the hushand and wife together.
D the whole family.
3. The article claims that in personal relationships, most women are interested in
A controlling other people’s feelings.
В controlling other people’s actions.
С complete control over other people.
D complete equality with men.
4. What does research mentioned in the article show about family viewing?
A Women usually decide what the family watches.
В Men usually decide what the family watches.
С Children usually decide what the family watches.
D The whole family usually decides what to watch.
5. What does Dr Lewis say about children in family relationships?
A They are insensitive to their parents’ needs.
В They find it difficult to communicate their feelings.
С They are capable of getting exactly what they want.
D They are unaware of power relationships in families.
6. What did the experiment with the C-Box prove?
A People find it difficult to decide what to watch on TV.
В People change TV programmes very frequently.
С Children find most TV programmes very boring.
D Children change programmes to assert their authority.
Ex. 2. Guess the meanings of the following words and phrases from the article.
a) a battle of wills (paragraph 2);
b) the balance of power (paragraph 3);
c) a joint decision (paragraph 4);
d) a power struggle (paragraph 5);
e) non-verbal communication(paragraph 7); give examples of this kind of communication;
f) to get your own way (paragraph 7).
Ex. 3. Read between the lines and answer the questions.
1. What does the article imply about the lifestyle of these families? 2. Do you think that the women in the families in the C-Box experiment were really the least influential people in their families? 3. Do you think that television has an influence on the way you behave or think? 4. What do you think of commercials on TV? 5. What is your opinion of foreign films shown on our TV? Do you approve of the choice? 6. Have you ever sent letters to or called up the TV centre? If so, on what occasion? If you haven’t, is it because you are indifferent or because you think it wouldn’t have any effect? 7. If you were invited to speak on TV on any topic you like, which subject would you choose? Why? 8. Suggest improvements on our TV programmes. What else would you like to see on TV? Which programmes do you want to be taken off the screen?
Vocabulary exercises
Ex. 1. Finish the following sentences basing on the TV-programme given below.
The British TV schedule below is for a typical weekday evening.
1 Which channel seems to
a) be the most serious?
b) be the most light-hearted?
c) have the most news and current affairs programmes?
2 Which programme or programmes would you recommend for these people?
a) a money-conscious consumer;
b) someone interested in the performing arts;
c) someone who is a compulsive TV watcher;
d) someone who likes a good laugh;
e) someone interested in old buildings.
| BBC 1 | BBC2 | ITV | Channel 4 |
| 7.30 Telly Addicts Weekly quiz show for families who watch too much TV. 8.30 2 point 4 children A repeat of Sunday’s situation comedy 9.00 News 9.30 QED: Pisa Tonight’s documentary asks, “How much longer will the tower last”. 10. 20 Sportsnight Cycling - highlights from the Tour of Wales. Golf-the US Masters from Atlanta. 11.30 Weather | 7.30 Young Musician of the Year Five young performers compete for this year’s top prize of £10 000. 8.10 Rembrandt A programme to mark the opening of the London exhibition of the master’s best-known portraits. 9.00 Film: Саsablanca (1942) Bogart and Bergman making magic in classic wartime adventure romance. 10.40 Newsnight 11.25 The Late Show Arts round-up. The latest and best in theatre, music and literature. | 7.30 Coronation Street Will Don leave Ivy? Don’t miss this moving episode of the ever-popular soap opera set in Manchester. 8.00 Inspector Могse Tonight’s story follows the detective to the island of Crete. 10.00 News at Ten 10.40 Spitting Image Political satire with your favourite puppet friends. 11.10 Film: Four Weddings and a Funeral. (1994) Englishman Hugh Grant meets American Andie MacDowell in romantic comedy. | 7.00 Channel 4 news Political comment and current affairs. 8.00 Brookside Who is the father of Sammy’s baby? All is revealed tonight. 8.30 The Food File An investigation into supermarket prices. Ex-employee alleges price-fixing on a massive scale. 9.00 Andersen’s people The chat show with a difference! 10.00 The Golden Girls Comedy American style. 10.30 Psycho (I960) Despite its age this Hitchcock movie never fails to thrill. 12.20 Midnight Special The day’s big news stories again. |
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