UNIT 7: TELEVISION

VOCABULARY - TỪ VỰNG
Từ mới Nghĩa
action film phim hành động

animals program chương trình thế giới động vật

audience khán giả

cameraman chuyên viên quay phim
channel kênh
character nhân vật
chat show chương trình tán gẫu
comedy kịch vui, hài kịch
designer nhà thiết kế
director giám đốc sản xuất
documentaries phim tài liệu
game show trò chơi truyền hình
historical drama phim, kịch lịch sử
horror film phim kinh dị
MC người dẫn chương trình
news bản tin thời sự
newsreader phát thanh viên
producer nhà sản xuất
quiz show trò chơi đố vui
reality show chương trình truyền hình thực tế
remote control điều khiển
reporter phóng viên
romantic film phim lãng mạn

sitcom tình huống hài kịch (là từ kết hợp của situation và comedy)

soap operas phim dài tập

TV schedule lịch phát sóng
 viewer khán giả
war film phim chiến tranh
weather forecast bản tin dự báo thời tiết
weatherman người đọc tin dự báo thời tiết
GRAMMAR - NGỮ PHÁP
1. WH - QUESTIONS
1. WHO hoặc WHAT: câu hỏi chủ ngữ
- Đây là câu hỏi khi muốn biết chủ ngữ hay chủ thể của hành động.
Who
verb + ...
What
Ví dụ: Who is the favourite VTV newsreader this year?
(Ai là phát thanh viên đài VTV được yêu thích năm nay?)
Who is making television programmes? (Ai tạo ra chương trình truyền hình?) 2.
WHOM hoặc WHAT: câu hỏi tân ngữ
Đây là câu hỏi khi muốn biết tân ngữ hay đối tượng tác động của hành động.
Whom Trợ động từ: do/ does/ did/... S + V + ...
What
Ví dụ: What kind of TV programme do you like most? (Chương trình tivi nào mà bạn thích nhất?) Whom
did she meet yesterday? (Hôm qua, cô ấy đã gặp ai?) 3. WHEN, WHERE, HOW và WHY: câu hỏi bổ ngữ
Đây là câu hỏi khi muốn biết nơi chốn, thời gian, lý do, cách thức của hành động.
When
Where
Trợ động từ: do/ does/ did/ ... S + V + ...
How
Why
Ví dụ: How long does this film last? (Bộ phim kéo dài bao lâu?)
Why do children like cartoons programme? (Tại sao trẻ con lại thích chương trình hoạt hình?)
Where is the studio of Viet Nam television? (Trường quay của Đài truyền hình Việt Nam ở đâu?)
II. CONJUNCTIONS: Các liên từ cơ bản
Liên từ Nghĩa Ví dụ
and và I like watching news and game show.
or hoặc Hurry up, or you will be late.
but nhưng My father likes horror films but my mother doesn't like them
because bởi vì My sister likes sitcom because it is very interesting.
although mặc dù Although he likes football, he doesn't often watch football programmes.

so nên I'm listening to music, so I can't hear what you are saying.

BÀI TẬP ỨNG DỤNG

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Task 1: Find the word which has a different sound in the part underlined. Say the words aloud.
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A. breathe B. fourth. C. tooth D. warmth
A. then B. thing C. them D. their
A. birthday B. mouthful C. although. D. worth
A. everything B. rhythm C. healthy D. nothing

Task 2: Single-underline the words with the / / sound and double-underline the words with the /ð/ sound.
Practise saying the sentences.
1. The theatre is at number thirteen.
2. The Big Thumb is on Disney channel.
3. The Haunted Theatre is about a thirsty ghost.
4. What’s the weather like on Thursday?
5. There are thirty people in the studio.

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Task 1:Choose the word / phrase from the box for each definition.

sports program TV guide wildlife programme TV series

educational Viewer cartoon character Studio

1. a room for making shows: __________

2. a programme about nature: __________
3. a book giving the time of TV programmes: __________
4. a person watching TV: __________
5. an animated person / animal in a cartoon: __________
6. a programme showing physical activities like swimming: __________
7. a word describing a programme that teaches people a lot of things: __________
8. a long film in short parts: __________

Task 2: Find the odd word in each line.

1. [Link] B. show C. comedy D. cartoon
2. A. weatherman B. actor C. viewer D. MC
3. A. television B. newspaper C. radio D. telephone
4. A. viewer B. audience C. onlooker D. character
5. 5. A. boring B. educational C. interesting D. funny

Task 3: Complete the passage, using the words in the box.

programmes world Watching And

characters Children Meet Studio

There are many TV channels for (1) _________.They offer interesting (2) _______ for fun and learning. When
children are (3) _______ the programmes, they can visit far-away lands, (4) _______ interesting people, learn
about the (5) _______ around them, laugh with the comedians, and enjoy the funny (6) _______ colourful cartoon
(7) _______. They can also become guests at the (8) _______ of a programme.

Task 4:Match the questions with the answers.

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1. What’s your favourite TV show for kids? a. Because he’s so funny.

b. Search and Explore.

2. Who do you think is the most famous cartoon character?

3. What time is the Weekend Meeting on? c. Only once a week.

4. Why do children like Nobita in Doraemon? d. On the second floor.

[Link] often do you watch Kids are Always Right? e. At 8 o’clock on Saturday.

6. Where is Studio 1?
f. Jerry, the little mouse in Tom and Jerry.

Task 5: Complete the questions for the answers.

1. A: ________ did John Logie Baird create the first television? B: In 1926.
2. A: _______ hours did you watch TV last week? B: I’m not sure. Three or four.
3. A: _______ country is a great cartoon producer? B: Japan.
4. A: _______ makes up the largest TV audience in the USA? B: Pre-school children.
5. A: _______ do children like cartoons?
B: Because they’re colourful and funny.

Task 6: Complete the sentences with and, but, or so.

1. My brother likes watching TV, ___________ I like going out with my friends.
2. I want to work in television industry, _________ I’m learning hard.
3. The weather was bad, ___________ they didn’t keep their picnic plan.
4. The concert started late, ____________ we waited to watch it.
5. You can watch Harry Potter on TV, _______ you can read it, too.
6. I watched Happy Feet, _______ I told it to my friends.

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Task 1: Complete the conversation with the words / phrases in the box. then practise it with your friend.

game show isn’t it Favourite

VTV cab What time At

Phong: Turn to (1) _______, Minh. Harry Potter is going to be on.

Minh: But I’m watching Kids are Always Right.
Phong: Is the topic of the (2) _______ about pets?
Minh: No, it’s about the Amazon. It’s only half way through.
Phong: I can’t miss Harry Potter. (3) _______________ does your programme finish?
Minh: (4) _________ 8.30.
Phong: I’ll miss the first part of the film. Why don’t you go and watch it with Dad?
Minh: Dad is watching his (5) _________ team, Manchester United. He never misses it.
Phong: Well ... So I’ll wait till 8.30. It’s your day today, (6) _________?

Task 2: Work with your friend. Make complete questions from the prompts. Practise asking and answering them.
1. what / favourite / TV programme / ?
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2. what time / it / on / ?
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3. what channel / it / on / ?
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4. what / it / about / ?
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5. why / you / like / this programme / ?
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Task 1: Put sentences A-H in the right order. then read them aloud.
A. It keeps children from taking part in outdoor activities.
B. Television has its good side.
C. It’s educational.
D. They also learn how to make things by themselves
E. It opens up new worlds for children.
F. Theylearnaboutdifferentlandsanddifferentpeople.
G. It’s bad for their eyes, too.
H. However, watching too much TV is bad.
The right order is: B-_____________________
Task 2: Read the sentences in 1 and answer the questions.
1. Why is television good?
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2. What do children learn from TV?
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3. What part of the body does watching too much TV harm?
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4. What does watching too much TV keep children from?
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5. Do you think “Television:A Wonderful Invention” is a good title for this passage?
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Task 1: Use the conjunction at the end of the sentence to connect two simple sentences.
1. We wanted to watch Pinocchio. We turned to the Movie channel. (so)
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2. You can watch The Pig Race. You can watch Who’s Faster after that. (and)
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3. I’m interested in the history of television. I like reading books about it.(so)
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4. I love films. I don’t like watching them on television. (but)
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5. The Haunted Theatre is frightening. Children love it. (but)
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