2. A
Look at the job titles in the box and match one to each picture. There is one extra title.

3. game show host
newscaster
talk show host
weather forecaster
sportscaster

4. B
Listen to each person talking about his or her job. Write the job title of each speaker in the spaces.
weather forecaster
talk show host
newscaster
game show host
sportscaster
Audioscript
newscaster
weather forecaster
children’s show host
sportscaster

5. Listen for Gist
David Dale, host of Young World, is interviewing the host of Asia Today, Kathy Koh. Listen and write the questions in the order David asks them in the spaces. There is one example. A

6. Do you do a lot of research?
What kinds of topics do you viewers prefer?
How do you look and sound good on TV?
What makes a person a good host?
What advice would you give to young people?
Audioscript

7. B
Listen for Details
What answers does Kathy give? Listen again and write the responses from the box in the spaces above. There is one example.

8. the host of a current affairs program
Do you do a lot of research?
call people before the interview
What kinds of topics do you viewers prefer?
different points of view
How do you look and sound good on TV?
look straight at the camera
a nice-sounding voice
What makes a person a good host?
think quickly
ask good questions
What advice would you give to young people?
need curiosity
Audioscript
good communication skills

10. A
Look at the job responsibilities below. Write a job title next to each one.
talk show host
critic
newscaster
entertainer
forecaster
award presenter

11. B
What job does each person do? Listen and write each person’s job in the spaces.
talk show host
sportscaster
newscaster
children’s show host
Audioscript

12. Audioscript A
Is that pronounced in its strong or weak form? Listen and write S for strong and W for weak. S W S W W S W

13. B
Listen again and practice saying the sentences.

14. A
Listen. What is the order of the dislikes and fears in the pictures below? Write the letters in the order you hear them.

15. Audioscript
f, b, a, e, c, d

16. B
What is a phobia and a peeve? Listen again and write the definitions the speaker gives in each of the spaces.
a very deep fear of something
when someone’s behavior really annoys you
Audioscript

17. Audioscript A
Listen to each question. Circle the best answer a, b, or c. B
Listen again and write down the questions. With your partner, ask and answer the questions.
Do you watch a lot of TV?
How many hours of TV do you watch in an average week?
What kinds of shows do you prefer?
Would you be interested in working in television?
If you worked in television, which job would interest you?

18. A
Listen to the dialog between two talk show hosts preparing for a show. Write the missing words in the spaces. You will need up to three words.

19. Audioscript like to interview new album know the most
many responsibilities
Audioscript
it all together

20. B Practical English: Talk Show Host
Imagine you are a talk show host on your local television station.
Think of three guests you would like to invite to your show. Write their names in the spaces.
2. With a partner (another host on the show), think of two
questions you would ask each guest.

22. C
Test Your Speaking!
With your partner, ask and answer these questions.