Unit 4 TV Programmes Reading

different kinds of TV programmes cartoon cooking

different kinds of TV programmes news nature

different kinds of TV programmes sport

different kinds of TV programmes movies MTV

documentary

They are broadcasting the up-to-date/latest information.

Music Awards The presentation will be covered live, and many pop stars will attend it.

When we watch horror films we often get scared. They are full of horror and mystery.

The 15th Asian Games were held in Doha in 2006. The event was covered live.

After the results were announced, all the players got so excited.

Find these words in the passages Find these words in the passages. Then read and choose the best meanings. 1. A round-up is _______ a. a short report of the most important info. b. the act of bringing people together c. a TV guide 2. Something up-to-date a. Is made today. b. Shows signs of future success c. Includes the latest info.

3.An event will be covered means it’ll be____ a. included b. reported on TV, newspapers, etc. c. hidden 4. If a TV programme is covered live, it’s____ a. broadcast while the event is happening b. recorded first and broadcast later c. about life 5. Presentation is ______ a. a place where TV programmes are recorded b. a formal event during which gifts and prizes are given c. a company that provides gifts

6. Attend means_______ a. perform b. take part in c. be late 7. Announce means ______ a. tell a decision, plans, etc. to the public b. shows on TV c. put on stage 8. Photography means_____ a. the act of taking pictures b. the clothes actors wear c. the art, process or job of taking photos or filming something.

If you want to know what’s on TV, what will you do ? Read a TV guide

What’s on this Saturday? Sunshine Sports World Beijing Music Awards Murder in a Country House Tiger Watch _________ TV Time_________ 10 a.m.-11.30a.m. Sunshine _________ TV Time _________ 8 p.m.-10 p.m. Golden _________ TV Time_________ 7 p.m.-9.30 p.m. Golden _________ TV Time_________ 10.30 p.m.-11.30 p.m.

Reading (1) What’s on Sunshine TV?

Sports World

Sports World 1.What programme is suitable for most sport fans who can’t often watch TV? 2.What does this programme cover ? 3. If you are not a football fan, why is this week’s programme a bit boring ? A weekly round-up. It covers different sports, such as swimming, basketball, badminton and football. Because it’s all about football.

Beijing Music Awards

Beijing Music Awards 1. How will this year’s Beijing Music Awards be covered ? 2. Who will attend the presentation ? 3. What have lots of fans voted for online? 4. How can people win two free concert tickets ? It will be covered live. Many famous Asian pop stars. For their favorite songs, singers and music videos. If they send text messages to 1396.

True or false : ( )1. We can watch sports news on Saturday afternoon. ( )2. Sports World covers ice skating this week. ( )3. There are many interviews with the famous football players in this week’s Sports World. ( )4. Beijing Music Awards was covered last week. ( )5. Just a few film stars will attend Beijing Music Awards. ( )6. Twenty thousand fans have voted online for their favourite songs, singers and music videos. F F T F F T

Reading (2) What’s on Golden TV?

Read the rest two passages and fill: Murder in a Country House Film type:_______________________ Director:_____________________ Actors:_______________________ Story:_______________________ Features(特点):______________ Tiger Watch Type:___________ Length:____________ Topic:______________ Time and place it was filmed:___________ Features: ____________________________ Award:_______________________________

Murder in a Country House Film type:____________________________ Director:__________________________ Actors:____________________________ Story:____________________________________ __________________________________________________ Features(特点):________________________ Murder in a Country House a horror film Cindy Clark new but good A doctor is found dead in his house and the murderer will be found out at the end of the film. be full of horror and mystery

Tiger Watch Type:___________ Length:____________ Topic:______________ Time and place it was filmed:________________ Features: ____________________________ _______________________________ Award:_______________________________ documentary one hour Indian tigers in India between 2004 and 2006 see scenes of India, and the tigers’ natural habitat; feel a bit disturbed an award for its amazing photography

Read and Think Read the texts again and find words to complete the following passages:

Murder in a Country House is a _______ film Murder in a Country House is a _______ film. The director is ____________. In the film, a doctor is found ______ in his house. But you won’t find out if he was killed or he killed _________ until the end of the film. The film is full of _________ and _________. Tiger watch will last for ____________. It talks about _______________ and how much danger these tigers face. They are disappearing ________ than pandas. If you are an animal lover , you might be a bit ____________ as you watch it. This programme was taken ___________ between 2004 and 2006. While watching, you can also enjoy ________ of India. It won _________ for its amazing photography. horror Cindy Clark dead himself mystery horror one hour the tigers in India faster disturbed in India scenes an award

This Saturday you can watch _________ _________and _________ ________ _______ on Sunshine TV. If you watch Sports World, there is _______ ________ _______ of what is happening in sports. The programmes are mainly about _______. There are _______ ________ _______ ________ with the famous football players. The ___________ of Beijing Music Awards will be held this coming Saturday and it will be _________ ________. Before the awards, there will be _________ with the most famous stars. Two thousand fans _________ _________ ________ _______ their favourite songs, singers and music videos.

Don't be a"couch potato"! No matter how wonderful the TV programmes are, remember： spending too much time watching TV is harmful to your mind and body!

Homework Finish the work on P66-67

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