In Media 12-1, we are going to listen to six people and their opinions about whether TV is a good or bad thing.
Part One
Exercise #1
Open the first exercise and make a copy. With a group, discuss what you think the good and bad things about TV are. Write the good and bad points about TV in the document.
Part Two
Work with a partner. Make sure you understand the usage and meaning of the vocabulary below:
- scene
- nonsense
- to entertain
- to be desensitized
- sole
- to blame
- cameraman
- technician
- to export jobs
- somebody's take on something
Part Three
Exercise #2
Open the second exercise and make a copy. Listen to this recording from ELLLO and answer the comprehension questions. When finished, compare your answers with a partner. Listen to the audio below and answer the comprehension questions. When finished, compare your answers with a partner.
Part Four
Exercise
If necessary, listen again. Open the transcript to check your final answers.