UNIT 7 TELEVISION
VOCABULARY
New words Transcription Meaning
adventure /ədˈventʃər/ sự phiêu lưu
cartoon /ka:ˈtu:n/ hoạt hình
channel /ˈtʃænəl/ kênh
character /ˈkærɔktə(r)/ nhân vật
clever /ˈklevar/ khéo léo
comedian /kəˈmi:diən/ nghệ sĩ hài kịch
comedy /ˈkomədi/ hài kịch
cool /ku:l/ mát mẻ
cute /kju:t/ đáng yêu
discover /diˈskʌvə(r)/ khám phá
documentary /dɒkjuˈmentri/ phim tài liệu
educate /ˈedjukənt/ giáo dục
educational /edjuˈkeɪʃənl/ thuộc về giáo dục
event /iˈvent/ sự kiện
fair /feə(r)/ công bằng
human /ˈhju:mən/ con người
instructor /mˈstrʌktər/ người hướng dẫn
live /larv/ sống động
MC /emˈsi:/ người dẫn chương trình
national /ˈnaɛʃnəl/ thuộc về quốc gia
national television /ˈnaɛʃnəl ˈtelɪvrʒəln/ đài truyền hình quốc gia
news programme /nju:z ˈpraʊɡraɪn/ chương trình thời sự
popular /ˈpɒpjʊlər/ phổ biến
programme /ˈpraʊɡraɪn/ chương trình
schedule /ˈfedju:l/ lịch trình
sport programme /spɔ:t ˈpraʊɡraɪn/ chương trình thể thao
viewer /ˈvju:ər/ người xem
volume button /ˈvolju:m ˈbʌtən/ nút âm lượng
NGỮ PHÁP
I. Wh-question words (Từ để hỏi)
CÔNG THỨC
Với động từ thường:
Question word + auxiliary + subject + verb...?
Ví dụ: What do you eat? (Bạn ăn gì?)
Với động từ be:
Question word + be + subject...?
Ví dụ: Where is Peter? (Peter đâu rồi?)
CÁCH DÙNG
Who: dùng để hỏi về người.
Whose: dùng để hỏi về chủ sở hữu.
Where: dùng để hỏi vị trí và địa điểm.
When: dùng để hỏi về thời gian.
Why: dùng để hỏi nguyên nhân, lí do.
What: dùng để hỏi về sự vật, sự việc, điều chưa biết.
Which: dùng để hỏi về sự lựa chọn.
How: dùng để hỏi cách thức, tình trạng.
MỘT SỐ VÍ DỤ CƠ BẢN
Who do you like?
Whose car is this?
Where is the bus stop?
When is his birthday?
Why does he have bad marks?
What do they talk about?
Which drink do you order, coffee or milk tea?
How is your homework?
HOW + ADJ / ADV
How much time do you spend on English every day?
How many brothers and sisters do you have?
How often do you visit your grandparents?
How far is the school from your house?
Ví dụ: How long does this TV programme last?
II. CONJUNCTIONS
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
Task 1. Choose the best item among A, B, C or D to complete the sentences:
1. ______ is the most expensive city in the world? – I think it’s Tokyo.
A. What
B. Where
C. When
D. How
2. ______ is your favorite tennis player? – I don’t like tennis.
A. Where
B. Who
C. How often
D. How long
3. My brother can’t swim ______ he’s afraid of water.
A. because
B. and
C. but
D. so
4. My sister likes going to the cinema ______ I like watching TV at home.
A. and
B. but
C. because
D. or
5. ______ pen is this? Can I borrow it?
A. Whose
B. Whom
C. Who
D. Which
6. ______ are you going to invite to your party next week?
A. What
B. Who
C. Whose
D. Where
7. We use a ______ to change the channels from a distance.
A. remote control
B. TV schedule
C. newspaper
D. volume button
8. I want to watch the cartoon ______ I turn on the TV.
A. but
B. so
C. although
D. because
9. ______ Mai and Lan are interested in listening to music.
A. Because
B. Both
C. Neither
D. So
10. Where are the children? They ______ in the yard.
A. play
B. are playing
C. is playing
D. plays
Task 2. Fill in the blanks with and, but, so, because, although:
1. Children love cartoons ______ they make them feel happy.
2. ______ the newsreader speaks really fast, my father can hear.
3. The animal programme is so late ______ I can’t wait for it.
4. Some game shows are popular, ______ I never watch them.
5. My sister is a weatherwoman, ______ my father is a newsreader.
Task 3. Give the correct form of the verb in bracket:
1. Look! The teacher (come) ______. She (have) ______ long black hair.
2. My father (drive) ______ me to school everyday.
3. Children shouldn’t (buy) ______ firework at Tet Holiday.
4. Students must (go) ______ to school on time.
5. Where John (be) ______? He (read) ______ books in the library. He
(go) ______ to the library twice a week.
II. Choose the word having the underlined part pronounced differently in each
line.
1. A. weather B. brother C. breathe D. cloth
2. A. tooth B. maths C. father D. thing
3. A. theatre B. thunder C. those D. thick
4. A. both B. teeth C. smooth D. fourth
5. A. weather B. wealthy C. clothing D. bathing
6. A. though B. thank C. throw D. thin
7. A. thin B. that C. the D. they
8. A. birthday B. month C. both D. them
9. A. anything B. them C. neither D. weather
10. A. think B. than C. Thursday D. third
Task 3. Put the words in the correct column
though, brother, further, weather, another, thousand, they, truth, these, think,
with, earth, throw, father, teeth, booth, north
/θ/ (voiceless) /ð/ (voiced)
VII. Complete the following sentences with suitable question words.
1. ________________is the new weather’s man name?
2. ________________of these channels do you like most?
3. ________________did you leave before the programme ended?
4. ________________does the game show begin? – At 6p.m. I think.
5. ________________your father watch TV? – Twice a day.
6. ________________is your favorite MC?
7. ___________does the animal programme last? – About 90 minutes. I think.
8. ________________should we place the new TV? – In the kitchen.
9. ________________programmes does the local television have?
10. ________________does cable TV cost per month.
11. ________________do you prefer – The Lion King or Tom and Jerry?
12. ________________does this programme finish?
13. ________________is the best actor in your country?
14. ________________was the weather like last Sunday?
15. ________________don’t you like this comedy?
I. Read the conversation below. Choose the correct letter A, B or C to fill in
each blank.
Minh : Are there any Interesting (1) ________________ on TV tonight?
Long : Yes, there's a very interesting (2) ________________ about life in
Antarctica.
Minh : That’s a (3) ________________ isn’t It? I think l saw it two weeks ago.
Long : That's right. It’s part of a (4) ________________ on living in strange
places.
Minh : Do you watch a lot of (5) ________________ films?
Long : Not really. I prefer television (6) ________________ .
Minh : What about (7) ________________ programmes?
Long : I like to see 360 Sports. That’s my (8) ________________.
Minh : What (9) ________________ is it on?
Long : It's on VTV3. Anyway, do you want me to (10) ____________ the TV
now?
1. A. showings B. screens C. films D. programmes
2. A. news B. documentary C. service D. cartoons
3. A. second B. copy C. repeat D. again
4. A. set B. collection C. series D. play
5. A. travel B. sightseeing C. tour D. trip
6. A. stages B. dramas C. acts D. screens
7. A. sports B. playing C. matching D. watching
8. A. popular B. likeable C. best D. favourite
9. A. programme B. channel C. showing D. TV
10. A. open B. turn on C. turn up D. turn off
II. Choose the correct answers A, B, C, or D to finish the sentences.
1. The program can be both ______________and entertaining.
A. educated B. education C. educational D. educate
2. The ______________I like best is Xuan Bac.
A. comedy B. comedian C. comedier D. comedience
3. Are there any good programmes ______________teenagers on TV tonight
?
A. to B. of C. with D. for
4. Children can participate______________a TV competition for a game show
or quiz show.
A. in B. at C. to D. for
5. Disney channel is one of the most ______________channels
______________ children.
A. good – for B. exciting – of [Link] – to D. popular – for
6. VTV is a ______________TV channel in Vietnam. It attracts millions of TV
viewers.
A. national B. international C. local D. wide
7. What’s your ______________TV programme?
A. best B. good C. favourite D. like
8. - ______________do you like this TV programme?
- Because it helps me relax.
A. What B. Where C. Who D. Why
9. My father likes watching sports ______________on VTV3.
A. channels B. events C. athletes D. matches
10. TV ______________ can join in some game shows through telephones or
by emails.
A. weathermen B. people C. viewers D. newsreaders
11. That's the ______________film I've ever seen.
A. fun B. funny C. function D. funniest
12. The series can be both ______________and educational.
A. entertain B. entertainment C. entertaining D. entertainingly
13. The game show this week will test you general ______________about
Amazon jungle.
A. knowledgeable B. knowledge C. know D. unknowledge
14. I like Doraemon, ______________my sister likes it, too.
A. and B. but C. or D. so
15. My brother likes talent shows, ______________he doesn’t like animated
films
A. and B. but C. or D. so
16. When is the weather forecast programme ______________? At 7.30 p.m
everyday.
A. to B. of C. with D. on
17. Most programmes______________TV are interesting
A. on B. of C. with D. for
18. That TV programme is not only interesting ______________it also
teaches children many things about family and friendship.
A. and B. so C. because D. but
19. ______________are you going to invite to your birthday party?
A. What B. Who C. Whose D. Where
20. ______________does the movie start? – At 9 o’clock.
A. Where B. What C. Which D. When
21. ______________are you still watching television?
A. Why B. What C. Where D. Who
22. ______________did you spend in Hanoi? – Once week.
A. How many B. How much C. How long D. How often
23. ___________ pen is this? Can I borrow it?
A. Whose B. Whom C. Who D. Which
24. ______________is the weather forecast programme on? At 7.30 pm every
day.
A. what B. how C. when D. where
25. I like watching TV, ______________I watch it in my free time
A. so B. when C. but D. or
26. ______________do you watch TV a day ?- Twice a day.
A. How often B. How far C. How many D. How much
27. ______________hours a day do you watch TV ?
A. How often B. How far C. How many D. How much
28. The children watched TV late last night, ______________with them.
A. and B. but C. or D. so
29. My little brother can draw ______________colour pictures very well.
A. and B. but C. or D. so
30. Are you watching TV______________ are you doing your homework?
A. and B. but C. or D. so
31. “How many days a week do you go to school?” “___________”
A. I go to school very often. B. I go to school five days a week.
C. I don't like school. D. School day is long.
32. "What did you watch on TV last night?" “______________”
A. Tom and Jerry is so interesting. B. I'm sorry I don't like films.
C. I watched the talent show. D. I have an interesting film.
33. "Who is your favourite person on TV?" “______________”
A. I like The Seven Kitties a lot. B. I like Quang Thang in Weekend Meeting.
C. Ocean Life is on at 7.30. D. VTV3 is a popular channel.
34. "Why do you like Explore programme?" “______________”
A. Exploring is fun. B. Because I love the wildlife.
C. We need to explore the wildlife. D. Why do you ask me so?
35. "What's your favourite TV programme?" “______________”
A. I love The Voice Kids. B. I watch TV three times a week.
C. It will be long. D. I am thinking about TV.
III. Choose the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined words in each
of the following questions.
1. The film is exciting
A. boring B. interesting C. tired D. peaceful
2. You should think of participating the game shows on TV.
A. taking in B. taking part in C. making D. doing
3. The internet is not only time-consuming and costly but also dangerous.
A. cheap B. expensive C. inexpensive D. low in
price
[Link] are interested in this movie.
A. hate B. mind C. detest D. like
5. There are two programmes starting at the same time.
A. ending B. finishing C. beginning D. being
IV. Choose the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined words in
each of the following questions.
1. The content of the documentary films are about historic cities
A. clean B. good C. exciting D. modern
2. Hoa usually lies on the sofa to watch TV. She doesn’t do anything. She is
lazy.
A. hard- working B. quiet C. confident D. kind
3. It was an (a) enjoyable day.
A. exciting B. comfortable C. boring D. interesting
4. I like don’t like watching documentary because it is boring
A. noisy B. interesting C. comfortable D. crowed
5. I usually turn off the TV when I don’t use it.
A. turn in B. turn over C. turn on D. turn up
III. Read the passage, and decide whether the sentences are true (T) or false (F).
Television is an important invention of the 20th century. It has been so
popular that we can't imagine what life would be like if there were no television.
Television is a major means of communication and entertainment. It brings
pictures and sound from around the world into millions of homes. Through
television, viewers can see and learn about people, places and things in distant
lands. Television widens our knowledge by introducing new ideas which may
lead us to new hobbies and recreations. In addition to the news, television
provides us with a variety of programs that can satisfy every taste. Most people
now seem to like spending their evenings watching television than to go out.
1. Television is an important means of communication.
2. Television provides us with a variety of programs.
3. Most people don't like watching TV in the evening.
4. Television can't satisfy all our tastes.
5. People can learn many things through TV.
IV. WRITING
Exercise 1. Combine the two sentences using because, so, but, although,
and.
1. Tom is sleeping. You can't speak to him at the moment.
2. My father wanted me to be a doctor. I didn't.
3. Mai didn't understand the lesson. She couldn't do the homework.
4. They put video cameras in shops. They want to stop people from
stealing things.
5. Peter could speak Spanish and French. He couldn't write them.
6. We went to the cinema. The museum closed early
7. They like watching TV. They spend three hours watching it every day.
Exercise 3. Fill in the blanks with the conjunctions in the box.
so, and, or, but, although, because
1. Read over your answers ______ correct all mistakes before you hand
them in.
2. ______ Jim doesn’t like this game show, he watches it almost every
Friday.
3. Nadia doesn’t like to drive, ______ she takes the bus everywhere.
4. He is very rich, ______ he doesn’t spend a lot of money.
5. To get from Vancouver to Victoria, you can fly ______ you can ride the
ferry.
6. Thomas was really hungry this morning ______ he didn’t eat breakfast.
7. I have a lot of homework to do, ______ I can’t go to the cinema with
you.
8. The waiter was not very nice, ______ the food was delicious.
9. We enjoyed the film ______ it had a sad ending.
10. She went to see a doctor ______ her back was painful.