Complete cae unit_8
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This document discusses the ethics of reality television producers and their motives for creating certain reality TV shows. It suggests that TV companies produce reality shows primarily to earn high ratings and profits, not because of a commitment to quality programming or viewers' best interests. While reality TV can be entertaining, its emphasis on drama, conflict and sensational stories may give audiences a distorted view of reality.
Complete cae unit_8
- 1. Don’t blame the media! UNIT 8
- 5. The Ethics of Reality Television Producers • What is the source of most of the ideas in this article? • What conclusions does the writer come to about TV companies’ motives for putting on reality TV shows? • Is this text written in American or British English? How do you know? Programs (Am) programmes (Br) theater (Am) theatre (Br) p. 79
- 6. READING Part 3 • Don’t assume that a word or phrase from the text that is also used in one of the options is proof that this option is correct. • The final question may ask about the whole text. It may, for example, focus on the writer’s attitude or the purpose of the text. EXAM ADVICE p. 78- 79
- 7. ANSWERS The Ethics of Reality Television Producers C D B A B D C 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
- 9. Complete the gaps in this summary with the verbs in the box in the correct form. More than answer is possible. spoke/talked told spoke/talked said comments
- 10. Choose the correct verbs in these sentences. spoke/talked spoke/talked
- 13. LISTENING p. 80
- 14. Word/ Phrase list • …a veteran journalist • …has witnessed many changes • I’d like to start if I may by asking you …. • …those far-off days • …the sense of pride • …television was in its infancy • …only the rich could afford • …broadcast regular news bulletins • …keep people up to date • …a war zone in East Asia • …hear gunfire …see plumes of smoke • …phoned it through to my editor
- 15. Word/ Phrase list • …turn on the telly • …en extensive choice of • rolling news programmes • …regular news updates • …on top of all that • …up-market newspaper • …in-depth analysis of the issues involved • …more popular end of the market • …action shots • ..people lap all this up • …a somewhat distorted definition • citizen journalism
- 16. Word/ Phrase list • …put someone out of work • …in the long run • …a sudden appearance • …access to a wealth of information • …sources of information • …be under political pressure/ under pression from the owner • …the genie is out of the bottle • …have no regrets • …reliable sources of up-to date information • …have no doubt • …the kind of journalism I’d get into
- 17. Listening – Part 3 p. 80
- 18. EXAM ADVICE p. 81
- 20. DISCUSS p. 81
- 21. USE OF ENGLISH Part 3 • Read the whole text quickly first. When looking at the gaps, decide. - what type of words you need (noun, adjective, etc.) - if the word needs a negative prefix (un - , in-, etc.) - If it’s a noun, should it be plural? - If it’s verb, is it in the correct form (-ed, ing, etc.) EXAM ADVICE p. 83
- 23. DISCUSS p. 83 Newspaper editors and TV news programmes are more interested in sensational stories than in telling the truth.
- 27. SPEAKING Part 3 • The opinions and ideas you and your partner express in this part are less important than your ability to demonstrate good communication skills. Remember: 1. Keep the conversation going. Try to avoid long pauses. 2. Effective turn-taking. Allow your partner to speak, if possibly invite his/her opinions. 3. Listen and respond to what your partner says, rather than simply saying what you think. EXAM ADVICE p. 84
- 29. Writing – A proposal
- 30. Writing – A proposal
- 32. Writing – Deadline Wed 11th September • E – mailed • Handwritten
- 33. EXAM + CD ROM UNITS 7 & 8 9th September
- 35. UNIT 7 - Review rent form view flat
- 36. 10 different kinds of music
- 37. and stop it from breaking apart ,which he finds very difficult.
- 38. A man called Black, whose brain becomes magnetised, destroys every tape in a video store, owned by his best friend. Feeling sorry for the store’s most loyal customer, an elderly woman who is losing her memory, Black and his friend set out to remake the lost films, including The Lion King and Robocop.
- 39. In this film, based on a sci – fi novel by Richard Matheson, a military scientist, played by Will Smith, is left completely alone in New York, which is deserted after a virus has wiped out the human race.
- 42. Claire said that it was a real surprise seeing Tom the previous week. She said she hadn’t seen him since they were at school together. Ben asked Jerry if he should do the shopping that week.
- 43. Becky said to Jamie that he should have told her what he’d been planning to do. She said she could have helped him. The doctor told me that I had to stop smoking if I wanted to get rid of my cough.
- 44. Nick said that if anyone asked for him, he’d be working at home on the following Friday. Bogdan asked me how many languages I could speak.