1. Media
science fiction reggae country
folk
Radio Types of music jazz
TV programmes Media
CDs
soul
sitcom
current opera hip hop
soap science fiction
affairs
Cinema
animation animation
reality Books crime
crime page turner
autobiography

2. Media Survey
 I am not terribly up on (international affairs)
 It bores me stiff
 Once in a while, but not as a regular thing
 The only other thing I make a point of looking at is
 I like something with a strong plot that you can get involved in.
 Sitcoms leave me cold
 I don’t go in for (talk shows)
 I’ve been cutting down on (watching playing games)
 I probably use it most for (doing homework)
 It’s just a great way of (keeping in touch with friends)

3. Television words
 What does clicker/remote do?
 What are sitcoms?
 What is prime time?
 Which shows are for kids?
 family friendly
 What do we call programmes that have already been
shown?
 reruns
 What are infomercials designed for?

4. Television words
 What is the difference between infomercials and commercials?
 Who tells us the news on TV?
 a news anchor
 Which programmes have many guests involved in discussion?
talk shows
 What do we call a programme that air what is happening in the
world?
 newscast
 What is premium channel/network/station?
 What are public service announcements?

5. TV addict
 What did he buy recently?
 big nice, flat screen TV
 Which is the first thing Sam watches at night?
 local news
 What does he really get into?
 good comedies shown by major networks at prime
time
 What’s his attitude to sitcoms?
 He is not a fan of sitcoms which are so popular these
days

6. TV addict
 What does he do if there is nothing he likes on?
 He flips over to premium
channels/networks/stations
 Why has HBO’s ratings increased dramatically?
 Because they have added movies and original series
 What programmes does he tune in at 10 pm?
 talk shows