TV

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Television

Give a 3 minute talk on television. Remember to say:

·         what makes people watch TV

·         when watching TV is harmful for a person, give your reasons

·         what your favourite TV programme is, why

·         which types of TV programmes you don’t watch, why

·         if  you think TV is good in our country, why/why not

·         if  TV plays an important role in our life, why/why not  

                                                                                                      

        To begin with, I would like to say that TV plays a very important part in our lives.

FOR (What makes people watch TV) 1)      TV brings the world to our living-room. We see people in our country and in other lands and learn of their customs, occupations, and problems. Sometimes TV programmes become the topics of common interest of the people and without them they have nothing to talk about. 2)      We become better informed by watching documentaries, science programmes and discussions. TV makes people argue and discuss things, think and talk more. 3)      TV provides great opportunities for education. There are programmes devoted to specialized subjects. With the help of TV it is possible to learn foreign languages. 4)      We can see great events which will pass into history. We can see famous people on the screen. 5)      TV helps us to relax after a hard day’s work because it is entertaining. 6)      It is a wonderful way of escaping from our dull reality because TV involves us in strong emotions: love, hate, passion. Even the silliest of soaps help us to solve our own problems by showing us what might happen if we do certain things. A witty comedy can improve your mood, if you are upset or exhausted. 7)      TV can keep children quiet. If they are noisy, their parents turn on the set. 8)      Millions of disabled [dIs'eIbqld] and elderly people forget their misery ['mIzqrI] and pain in front of the TV screen. People who are on their own do not feel lonely if they have TV to watch. 9)      Watching your favourite programmes will lift your spirits. (day's-work ['deIzwE:k] - работа, выполненная за один день)

AGAINST (When watching TV is harmful) 1)      Some pupils do their homework in front of the TV screen. Other pupils are so attracted by television that they do not do their homework at all and they don’t read books. 2)      Television is a terrible waste of time. A lot of people spend hours watching silly Mexican soap operas and second – rate American films. 3)      Television is like a drug because people get addicted [q'dIktId] to certain TV series and they simply can’t switch it off. (to addict [q'dIkt] – иметь дурную привычку). 4)      TV prevents children from creating their abilities. Some children have made watching TV their main leisure activity and they are not enriching their personalities by developing hobbies and belonging to clubs. 5)      TV may lead to poor health through rushed meals, lack of sleep, and lack of exercise. TV is terribly bad for people’s eyes. You can suffer from eyestrain. You can also get a headache or become overweight because you don’t move. 6)      People become lazy because instead of doing sports they watch TV. 7)      People stop communicating. They sit glued to the TV screen instead of visiting their friends and relatives. In other words, they are couch potatoes. ( couch [kaVtS] – диван) 8)      There are lots of unsuitable programmes. There is too much blood and violence on TV.  Every day we can watch some bloody reports, blockbusters or horrors. Children can’t even sleep well after some aggressive and violent programmes. The violence on TV creates violence in real life. 9)      It’s annoying that most programmes are filled with silly commercials.

mass media

mass media

FOOD

FOOD

AMERICAN HOLIDAYS

HOLIDAYS IN THE USA

FAMILY TRADITIONS

People all over the world have their own traditions and customs. Family traditions create good feelings and special moments to remember. Family traditions give every member of the family a stronger sense of belonging, offer a child a sense of security.

There are a lot of traditions in my family, for example, celebrating holidays, travelling, going to the theartes and cinemas.They help to to be friendly and they make our life more exciting. My favourite holiday is celebrating of my birthday. We love dancing and singing songs, talking about the latest news, plans for the future or just watching a good film . My mother cooks tasty meals,light up candles in the cake. My parents make speeches and give presents to me. We are happy.
In my opinion Independence Day is also a very important holiday to all Russian people and my family. We have a tradition going to the country ,relaxing in the fresh air, cultivating the land and doing the weeding on this day. We celebrate it privately. Moreover, we like doing sports together.It is so exciting to compete with your parents.

I always feel the love and support of my family. I think it’s very important.

IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO VISIT GREAT BRITAIN

Great Britain is a unique country with Interesting traditions ,customs and culture. I would like to visit

Great Britain and see its architectural monuments, some royal ceremonies.

 Firstly, I would like to learn more about the Royal dynasty and visit Buckingham Palace which is the official residence Of Queen Elizabeth II and Holyrood House in Edinburgh. I would like to see with my own eyes Westminster Abbey where the kings and queens were buried, The Tower of L ondon where the members of the Royal Family were executed.

Secondly, I want to take part in celebration of Halloween, St. Valentine’s Day, Christmas ,to feel the atmosphere of great holidays. I would like to see some royal events-The State Opening of Parliament,

Trooping the Colour , king’s or queen’s birthday.

Thirdly, I would like to  improve my language. I have been studying English for 7 years. I want to practise English with native speakers and make new friends.

Moreover, I would like to taste  Britain’s most popular  food curry and Scotland’s best-known traditional dish-haggis.

THE BRITISH CHARACTER

the British character

BRITISH CHARACTER

BRITISH CHARACTER

ОПЦИИ 8 КЛАСС

8 класс

Exam topics

1. Computers (Internet)
Plan:

• about the role of Mass Media in our life;
• advantages and disadvantages of TV;
• why the Internet is iso popular nowadays;
• if there are any drawbacks of using the Internet;
• the sources of getting information you use to be well-informed, why;
• if you are a good user of a computer and the Internet, why.

2. Massmedia



3. Money matters



4. Eating habits
Plan:
1. What types of food you know
2. What you mean when you say "healthy eating"
3. What your attitude to genetically modified food
4. Which type of food you prefer: organic or GM food
5. How eating habits have changed in Russia over the years
6. About your personal eating habits

5. Celebrations
Plan
1. Why celebrations are important in our daily life
2. If there are any holidays common for different countries of the world, give your reasons
3. Which festivals of English-speaking countries seem important to you, why
4. In which social events person participates and what ways of celebrating them
5. Which traditions and celebrations are important in your family
6. Which festivals of Russia are important

6. Price of fame

Plan

1. What kind of person can become famous

2. What disadvantages of being famous

3. If celebrities can influence people and the world

4. What Nobel Prize winners of the world you know

5.Why people would like to become famous

6.If you would like to become famous

7. British character

1. What  your  srtereotypes of the British  are.
2. How  you can describe British character.
3. How the British prefer to spend  their free time.
4. What British personalities  you admire, why.
5. If the British are modern  or conservative, why.
6. If you would like to go to Britain,  give your reasons.

8. Speak on the topic "English-speaking Countries"
Remember to say:
· what English-speaking countries you know;
· about the geographical position of New Zealand;
· about population and main cities of New Zealand;
· about the national symbols of New Zealand;
· why wildlife of New Zealand can be called unusual and unique;
 what places of the county seem the most attractive to you, give your reasons
Presentation