Tune In

unit 4

Tune in

episode season channel character newsreader host hostess actor actress cartoons

news broadcast current affairs programme music programme sports programme weather forecast variety show talk show game show / quiz show reality show commercial

mass media program broadcasting soap opera sitcom drama series serial film / movie documentary

bedroom

living room

VOCABULARY

#TEAMCHRIS

#TEAMDaisy

TV

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Listening

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Listening

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PRACTICE

“After such a hard last week at work, I just need to sit back and put my feet up for a whole weekend.“

Put your feet up

“Now that I won’t be at the office for a whole month, I can let my hair down a bit.“

Let your hair down

“As soon as they've finished up, they kick back and wait for the next show.“

“Loosen up. Don't be so nervous.“

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“I really need time to relax. The office was driving me crazy!“

“I’m on holiday so I’m just going to take it easy…“

“Now that I’m on holiday, I need to chillax for a bit.“

Take it easy

Relax / Calm down

Chill out / Chillax

Kick back

Relaxing

Loosen up

LANGUAGE CENTER

“You'll only get a truthful answer if you manage to talk to one of the top dogs.“

Be the top dog

“When his boss went on vacation, he suddenly found himself in the driver's seat.“

Be in the driver's seat

“There's no doubt who'll wear the pants in that house“

Wear the pants (in a relationship)

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“"You're running the show—what do we do now?"“

“You're the boss here – you get to call the shots.“

“Your idea is good. We can go to that hotel. You are the boss.“

Run the show

Be the boss

Call the shots

Having Control

LANGUAGE CENTER

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Examples:- I can't bear doing all the chores.- He is tired of waiting in line. He hates going to the post office.

Disliking something

LANGUAGE CENTER

- What do you do to chill out? - When do you call the shots? - What can't you stand? - What are you sick of?

Let's practice!

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Let's play...

a boardgame

- Have you learned anything from watching TV? - Do you think TV affects the way people behave?

Discuss

the many effects of tv

***INFLUENCES PEOPLE***

1. Makes you lazy.2. Includes violence & illicit content.* 3. Promotes consumerism. 4. Affects people health.* - eye-sight - sleep problems - obesity - behavior problems 5. Becomes an ddiction. 6. Makes you waste time.

DISADVANTAGES

1. Improves family bonding.2. Gets a whole look all over the world. 3. Is a source for learning several languages and lots of other useful things. 4. Educates people.* 5. Keeps people updated. 6. Is a great source of entertainment. 7. Is an ffective medium to deliver the information.

ADVANTAGES

Watching TV...

DEBATE

Give your reasons why you consider watching TV beneficial or damaging.

Practice!