Unit 6

Unit 7: the mass mediaPeriod 40 : writing.. Unit 7: the mass mediaPeriod 40 : writing.. advantages of television disadvantages of television •Television helps us to learn more about the

Unit 7: the mass media

Period 40 : writing.

memorable (adj), ['memərəbl]

global (adj) ['gloubəl]

increase (v), ['inkri:s]

popularity (n), [,pɔpju'lærəti]

violent (adj), ['vaiələnt]

interfere (v) [,intə'fiə]

New words

Unit 7: the mass media

Period 40 : writing.

advantages of television disadvantages of television

•Television helps us to learn more about the

world and to know and see many new things

•Television can make things memorable

because it presents information in an effective

way

•It entertains us Watching it is an enjoyable

way to relax

• It increases the popularity of sports and

games

•It makes us aware of our global

responsibilities.

•Television can make us passive We don't have to think so our brains become lazy

•It encourages us to buy things that we don't need

•It takes time away from activities such as reading and games

•Some television programmes may

•Television interferes with family life and communication

1 Task 1 Read about the advantages and disadvantages of television below

Unit 7: the mass media

Period 40 : writing.

Radio - Provide latest information and

entertainment- It is convenient because you can listen to it almost everywhere.- It makes people happy and makes our life easier and enjoyable - It broadens people’s

knowledge

- It provides information orally

- It can be boring because we can’t watch films or music shows

Newspapers - Provide latest information and

entertainment.- It is convenient because you can read it almost everywhere.- It is cheap

- It is less updated than other mass media.- The text and pictures are not moving so it is not as exciting as other mass media

The Internet - It is the rich source of information.- We

can play games, listen to music…- It is a - It may bring bad effects on

the children as it contains

Unit 7: the mass media

Period 40 : writing.

Task 3 Write a paragraph about the advantages and disadvantages of one of the mass media

discussed in Task 2

In our modern society, the internet play an important role in our daily life It bring us many advantages and disadvantages

It is the rich source of information We can play games, listen to music… It is a very good way It is a very good way

to study

It may bring bad effects on the children as it contains “unhealthy” websites

Homework

Learn by heart the new words and write again the advantages and disadvantages of one of the mass media