Тестовый контроль усвоения лексико-грамматических навыков по теме «Television»

The press, television, the Internet and radio (mass media) play an important role in the life of society.

Millions of people watch TV and read newspapers and magazines in their spare time. Television informs, educates, and entertains people. TV games, such as quiz shows, and music programmes attract a great number of people. During TV quiz progrsmmes the questions are answered by the viewers.

Then there are daily TV serials known as soap operas. Some people find boring, others consider them to be good relaxation.

There is also a lot of advertising on TV. A lot of commercial firms buy the time to advertise their goods. Advertising often annoys the general public. A film, a good football or basketball match may be interrupted a lot of time with advertisements. Some people say there is too much violence on television, which has a bad influence on young people. But we must say that television has a lot of good programmes. They are made with great professional skill. TV brings into our homes news, entertainment, cultural and educational programmes. Besides, it is good company for lonely people.

Choose the right answer.

1 What is mass media?

Television and radio.
The press, the Internet, TV and radio.
Only press.

The show where the questions are answered by people.

quiz show
music show
advertisement

What commercial firms buy the time on TV for?

to earn money
to show interesting films
to advertise their goods

What is soap opera?

a performance on the stage
TV serial
a film about love

5. Is television useful for lonely people?

No, it isn't. It destroys their mind.
Yes, it is. It is a good company.
People who live alone don't watch TV.

2. Write down the word that doesn’t belong in the list.

1. a) daily b) weekly c) monthly d) telly

2. a) radio b) the Internet c) advertisement d) television

3. a) computer b) news c) film d) show

The word in capitals above each of the following sentences can be used to form a word that fits suitably into the blank space. Fill each blank in this way.

1) MANAGE

He is the … of a popular singer.

2) BROADCAST

BBC is a well-known ... company.

3) NATION

The 4th of July is the ... Independence Day of the United States.

4) WISDOM

It proved to be a very ... decision.

5) CELEBRATE

Could you tell me about Christmas ... in your town?

Complete the sentences. Choose the correct variant.

1) The Times generally gives lots of … about events happening in London.

a) information b) informations

2) Where's the ... ? — It is in my bag.

a) money b) moneys

3) Is there anything interesting on ... ?

a) TV b) TVs

4) Have you heard any ... from our reporter lately?

a) new b) news

Write the sentences in Reported Speech.

My mother said: "I enjoy this performance"
“Give up fast food”, the doctor said.
She said, “Will you come to the party?”
"What have you done to clear it up?" asked my boss.