Підручник Англійська мова 9 клас (9-й рік навчання) - О. C. Любченко - Основа 2017 рік

Lesson 4 SPEEDIER MEDIA

1. In pairs, find 12 words related to TV in the puzzle. The pair that does it fastest wins.

2. Make up 4 sentences about TV so that each sentence included 3 words from ex. 1 and the words did not repeat. Compare your sentences with those of other students.

3. Look at the Quick Grammar Aid below to find out about the use of Past Perfect Passive and Future Simple Passive in English. Then, rewrite the following sentences in passive. Pay attention to the word order in different types of sentences (positive, negative or interrogative).

1. I had never experienced such difficulty. - Such difficulty  (by me).

2. Had he given a lecture? -   a lecture  (by him)?

3. She had not listened to him. - He  (by her).

4. We had finished our work. - Our work  (by us).

5. Had she prepared dinner? -    dinner  (by her)?

6. Alice had written a letter. - A letter  (by Alice).

7. He had given a lecture. - A lecture  (by him).

8. Had she invited them? -    they  (by her)?

Today's idiom to burn the candle at both ends - to tire oneself by doing too much, especially going to bed late and getting up early

4. Make up sentences in passive from the scrambled ones. Be attentive!

1) by / had / our / The / won / match / been / team -

2) been / already / me / The / by / posted / letter / had -

3) horse / The / been / noise / frightened / by / had / the -

4) struck / The / lightning / house / had / by / been -

Quick Grammar Aid - Passive Voice

5. Read a part of a newspaper article. How would you define its tone?

- humorous;

- sarcastic;

- respectful.

How to Watch Television Smarter

What is Media Literacy?

Little kids aren't ready to think critically, but the older you get, the more you can think, judge, and evaluate for yourself. Adults young and old can develop their ability to think outside the idiot box: Media literacy is the ability to analyse and evaluate media, including (but not limited to) television programs and advertisements.

Media-literate people…

✵ understand the complex messages and philosophies hidden beneath the surface of what is shown.

✵ do not watch passively but rather engage actively by asking questions, and digging deeper.

✵ don't take things at face value, but rather spend time and energy trying to understand the hidden messages and motives.

Here are 6 tips to help improve media literacy:

1. Understand how media shape cultures and societies.

2. Develop critical thinking skills by watching actively (not passively) and asking questions.

3. Recognise what the media-maker wants the audience to believe or do.

4. Identify target marketing strategies: In other words, know what is being sold and to whom.

5. Recognise persuasion, propaganda, prejudice, misinformation, and lies.

6. Discover the story's hidden parts and perspectives.

There are both advantages and disadvantages of watching television, although children and teenagers are more negatively affected than adults.

Adapted from https://reelrundown.com

Answer the following questions.

1) How can you explain the term «media literacy» in your own words?

2) Why are children and teenagers influenced by television more than adults?

3) What is meant by the words «at face value»? Explain in your own words.

6. In pairs, think of two examples of the hidden TV activities. What are they? Who are they aimed at? How can you tell? What do you think can be done about this? Share your ideas in class.

7. Do a research of your own. Choose a media programme and analyse it using the tips from ex. 5. Note down your results to share in class.

Did you know?

An average person in the UK watches just over four hours of television a day.