TV and Internet Viewing
Millions of people all over the world regularly watch their favourite programmes on TV, as well as go online to chat, surf the net and socialise. The impact on our lives from both has been immeasurable, shaping our opinions and beliefs, providing a window to far off places and alien cultures.
We see the world through a screen and as technology advances, what we watch and when, not to mention how we watch it, continues to change. But what has the emergence of the internet done to the once-mighty TV? Is TV still the king of the media jungle or is the internet now top dog?
Speaking Activity
Answer the questions with your partner(s). Use the underlined phrases to start off your answers.
Example: What programmes are you not into?
I’m not into soap operas, because they are.....
1. How often do you watch TV?
I watch TV....
2. What programmes do you enjoy watching? Why?
I enjoy watching....., because......
3. What kinds of programmes are you not into (don’t enjoy)? Why?
I’m not into...., because......
4. Do you tend to watch programmes all the way through or do you channel hop (change channels frequently during programmes)? Why?
I tend to ............., because......
5. What is the most popular TV programme in your country? What kind of programme is it, e.g. documentary, pop show, quiz show, soap opera, sports programme, drama, reality TV, etc.)?
The most popular programme in my country is....
6. On average, how many hours a week do you watch TV programmes online?
On average, I watch ______ hours of TV programmes online.....a week.
7. What are the advantages and disadvantages of watching programmes on TV?
The advantages of watching programmes on TV include......
and, as well as, not to mention, also, ....
The disadvantages of watching programmes on TV include.....
and, as well as, not to mention, also, ....
and, as well as, not to mention, also, ....
8. What are the pros and cons of watching TV programmes online?
There are a number of pros of watching TV programmes online.
Firstly, Secondly, In addition, Also, Furthermore, Moreover, ...
Firstly, Secondly, In addition, Also, Furthermore, Moreover, ...
There are a number of cons of watching TV programmes online.
Firstly, Secondly, In addition, Also, Furthermore, Moreover, ....
Firstly, Secondly, In addition, Also, Furthermore, Moreover, ....
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Vocabulary Building Activity
Matching Activity
a). Can you match the TV programmes below to the photos?
a news programme a sitcom a drama
a quiz show a documentary
a sports programme reality TV show
a soap opera a series
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b). Match the positive and negative adjectives with the TV programmes. Some can be matched with more than one programme. Use a dictionary to find the meaning of any words you don’t know.
Positive Adjectives:
educational entertaining hilarious
touching exciting dramatic
revealing well-acted light-hearted
factual original heart-warming
well-written moving rivetingaction-packed fascinating racy
Negative Adjectives:
predictable dull/boring cheesy
badly-acted frustrating
irritating confusing pointless
distressing lame biased
offensive exploitative explicit
TV Programmes:
TV Programmes:
the news
a sit-com (situation comedy)a documentary
a quiz show
a reality TV
a chat show (interviews with famous people)
a pop show (music)
a sports programme (e.g. a football match)
a holiday/travel programme
a serial/series (e.g. LOST)
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Sentences Writing Activity
Use the adjectives and TV programmes to give your opinions on specific ones you have watched.
Note: Adjective phrases do not usually contain hyphens (-) when placed after the verb be.
Example: Heroes is really well acted and well written.
Listening Skills Activity
1. Read the article below and think about what numbers could go in each gap. Your teacher will ask you for your ideas when everyone's ready.
2. Listen to audio recording of the report on people’s internet and TV habits.
Audio link: http://youtu.be/QwxocJnweMw
or
Audio link: http://www.screencast.com/t/2ffaRHq6
Write down the numbers you hear in the gaps.
Audio link: http://youtu.be/QwxocJnweMw
or
Audio link: http://www.screencast.com/t/2ffaRHq6
Write down the numbers you hear in the gaps.
Advice:
Listen to the report once and focus on numbers, e.g. 12%, one quarter, 250, etc. Then listen to the recording a second time and carry out the activity.
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One _____ of viewers in Northern Ireland watch television while posting and monitoring comments on social media sites, a new report has claimed.
Some spend up to _____ hours a week sitting in front of the screen, according to a nationwide study.
But a growing number of addicts with smartphones and iPads at the ready are just as interested in what other viewers think as they follow online comments about the same programmes - a phenomenon called "Chatterboxing".
Latest research on TV viewing habits disclosed that almost one third of adults (_____) in Northern Ireland have expressed their opinions on Twitter and other social media sites. The UK average is _____.
More than half (54%) were aged under _____, according to a study conducted for TeleScope 2012.
The report claimed that social media sites influenced viewing choices and _____ of young adults preferred to watch a live scheduled programme because they enjoyed following the online comments by other viewers. One in _____ said it enhanced their TV viewing experience.
Northern Ireland viewers watch TV for an average _____hours a week, including _____ hours monitoring programmes on a second screen such as laptops and smartphones. With the London Olympics due later this year, over _____ surveyed for the report which was commissioned by TV Licensing, said they planned to upgrade viewing technology.
Last year _____ watched TV content on the move and catch up viewing is also on the increase, the report said. While live viewing is still hugely dominant, a growing number (_____) last year created their own schedules.
Deborah King, TV licensing spokesperson for Northern Ireland, said: "This report points to the fact that people are taking advantage of new technologies to ensure they can enjoy TV in more ways than ever before, whether watching on bigger sets at home, via mobile technologies on the go, or on catch-up. And, of course, the chatterboxing phenomenon is bringing a new dimension to TV as a collective, social experience."
3. Right click your mouse on the link and open it in a new tab. Then listen to the report again while reading it aloud.
Vocabulary Synonyms Activity
1. Read the text again and find words which have the same or similar meanings to the words and phrases below. Some of the words require a change in agreement, e.g.
an unexpected increase in the number of viewers.... (a surprising)
Note: The words or phrases are in order.
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a). place(v)
b). increasing (adj)
c). are just as keen to find out
d). over (preposition acting as a quantifier)
e). revealed (v)
f). carried out (phrasal verb)
g). stated (v)
h). affected (v)
i). improved (v)
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Writing Activity
Read the statement following statement and then write an article in response to it. (180-220 words)
The TV will soon become obsolete, as everyone will watch TV programmes online.
Advice & Phrases
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Advice:
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Start the
introduction with a statement about the topic. If you want to, you can finish
the paragraph with question, which you can discuss in the main body of the
essay
·
Use the
phrases below to make the essay flow well
·
Give
examples to back up your opinions
·
Sum up
and make a conclusion at the end of your essay
·
Always
keep the reader in mind
·
Use a
formal or neutral tone
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Avoid
contractions
·
Do not
get sidetracked. Stick to the topic
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Proof
read what you have written for mistakes
Introducing Facts & Opinions
Opinions:
People often find that......
Some people believe that........
but others insist / claim / say that....
It is true that........
It is often said that........
Nobody could deny that........
It is sometimes suggested
that......
In my opinion,
In my view,
In my experience,
It is true that.....
Example:
For example,…
An example of this would be.....
For instance,
like...
such as......
such as......
Conjunctions , Discourse Markers
I'd like to begin by.......
Firstly,….
Firstly, it is worth
considering.......
Secondly,....
Finally,.....
On the one hand,....... On the
other hand,.....
also,....
and....
In addition,....
Not only that,....
Furthermore,... / Moreover,...
but
however,…
however, it could be argued
that....
although….
even though...
Despite the fact that....
Despite + gerund....,
In spite of the fact that....,
Inspite of+ verb-ing…..,
Equally,.....
Needless to say,...
Of course,.....
Obviously,....
Clearly,.....
As a result,
As a consequence,…
Consequently,…
Therefore,…
So,…
In conclusion,…
To sum up,…
To summarise, then....
Once you have completed your essay, hand it in to your teacher to check.
That's all folks!
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One third of viewers in Northern Ireland watch television while posting and monitoring comments on social media sites, a new report has claimed.
One third of viewers in Northern Ireland watch television while posting and monitoring comments on social media sites, a new report has claimed.
Some spend up to 32 hours a week sitting in front of the screen, according to a nationwide study.
But a growing number of addicts with smartphones and iPads at the ready are just as interested in what other viewers think as they follow online comments about the same programmes - a phenomenon called "Chatterboxing".
Latest research on TV viewing habits disclosed that almost one third of adults (31%) in Northern Ireland have expressed their opinions on Twitter and other social media sites. The UK average is 26%.
More than half (54%) were aged under 35, according to a study conducted for TeleScope 2012.
The report claimed that social media sites influenced viewing choices and 46% of young adults preferred to watch a live scheduled programme because they enjoyed following the online comments by other viewers.
One in five said it enhanced their TV viewing experience.
Northern Ireland viewers watch TV for an average 29 hours a week, including three hours monitoring programmes on a second screen such as laptops and smartphones. With the London Olympics due later this year, over half surveyed for the report which was commissioned by TV Licensing, said they planned to upgrade viewing technology.
Last year 38% watched TV content on the move and catch up viewing is also on the increase, the report said. While live viewing is still hugely dominant, a growing number (6.75%) last year created their own schedules.
Deborah King, TV licensing spokesperson for Northern Ireland, said: "This report points to the fact that people are taking advantage of new technologies to ensure they can enjoy TV in more ways than ever before, whether watching on bigger sets at home, via mobile technologies on the go, or on catch-up. And, of course, the chatterboxing phenomenon is bringing a new dimension to TV as a collective, social experience."
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