Урок 36. TV in Russia
Предмет: Английский язык, 7 класс

7 класс.

Lesson 36

TV in Russia

In this lesson

•	you will be able to talk about TV in Russia.

•	you will learn new words.

Ключевые слова: similar, television, TV, programme guide, show, soap opera, channel, public, private, advert, comedy show

Речевой материал:

Лексический: similar, television, TV, programme guide, show, soap opera, channel, public, private, advert, comedy show

Основное содержание урока

1. Let’s talk about television in Russia!

Did you know that TV in Russia is similar to TV in other European countries? We didn’t know what to expect when we read the programme guide. Then we saw Russian versions of lots of familiar shows!

Russian TV also has a lot of soap operas, and we even recognised some soaps from the UK!

Russian television has a lot of channels on the air which are both public and private. One of the most popular channels is Channel One. You can see The Voice there.

We saw lots of adverts for variety shows and comedy shows. These are very popular.

Russians really like to laugh and they enjoy watching funny sketches and stand-up comedians.

Of course there are also lots of American and European films on TV. In fact, there are so many different types of programmes that it is hard to choose!

2. Let’s learn some new words!

similar – похожий

programme guide – программа передач

familiar – знакомый

soap opera – сериал, мыльная опера

channel – телеканал

public – общественный

private – частный

advert – объявление, реклама

variety show – развлекательная программа

comedy show – комедийная программа

sketch – скетч, отрывок, комедийная зарисовка

stand-up – стендап-комик, эстрадный комик, выступающий перед живой аудиторией

3. What kind of programmes do you usually watch on TV?

Тренировочные задания

Задание 1. Match the words with their meanings.

programme guide

сериал

soap opera

объявление

documentary

программа передач

advert

вещание

channel

документальный фильм

broadcast

канал

Задание 2. Match the words with their meanings.

reality show

кулинарное шоу

on air

частный

public

зарисовка

cookery show

реалити- шоу

private

в эфире

sketch

общественный

Задание 3. Fill in the gaps.

1) Did you know that TV in Russia is … to TV in other European countries?

2) There are Russian versions of lots of … shows like Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?

3) Attention! We are … in 30 seconds.

4) I don’t like … shows. In my opinion, private life should stay private.

Задание 4. Fill in the gaps.

1) Mikhail Zadornov is a well-known Russian … comedian.

2) You is a popular Russian TV … for teenagers.

3) KVN is a funny … show.

4) My granny likes to watch endless ….

Задание 5. Choose the odd one out.

1) soap opera/reality show/news/programme guide

2) television/sketch/broadcast/channel

3) sketch/stand-up/talent show/private

4) advert/presenter/journalist/reporter

Задание 6. Put the verbs in brackets into Present Simple or Present Continuous.

1) Every day millions of viewers … (watch) news programmes on air.

2) Millions of viewers … (watch) the awards show live on television right now!

3) My favourite cookery show … (start) at 6 o’clock tonight.

4) Look! The news … (show) the interview with the Prime Minister.

5) In this game show two celebrities … (compete) to win 10,000 for charity.

Задание 7. Use the word given in capitals in the correct form to complete the gaps.

MTV is a TV channel … (LOCATE) in New York City and the … (ONE) channel to show music videos non-stop.

MTV first … (START) broadcasting in 1981. The first music video … (SHOW) on MTV was “Video Killed the Radio Star” by The Buggies.

Задание 8. Use the word given in capitals in the correct form to complete the gaps.

MTV … (BECOME) very popular during the 80s and the 90s. Many rock bands and … (PERFORM) such as Madonna and Bon Jovi became famous, thanks to MTV. MTV introduced a lot of other shows as well. These included soap operas, … (REAL) shows and … (ANIMATE) cartoons.

Контрольные задания

Вариант 1.

Задание 1. Use the word given in capitals to complete the gaps.

A huge number of rock bands and … (PERFORM) such as Madonna and Bon Jovi … (RISE) to fame on MTV. MTV … (INTRODUCE) a … (VARY) of shows: soap operas, reality shows and … (ANIMATE) cartoons.

Задание 2. Fill in the gaps.

programme guide
similar
shows
countries

TV in Russia is very 1. … to TV in other European 2. …. You can clearly see that when you read the 3. …. There are Russian versions of lots of familiar 4. … like Big Brother.

Задание 3. Match the words with their definitions.

documentary

a programme about gardening

makeover show

a programme that helps people to change their image or lifestyle

talent show

a programme that documents real-life events

game show

a programme in which people compete to win prizes

gardening show

a programme in which people show their talents live on stage

Вариант 2.

Задание 1. Use the word given in capitals to complete the gaps.

If I 1. … (FEEL) really down, I enjoy 2. … (SEE) a good comedy to lift my spirits. If I am in a loving mood and romance is on my mind, I enjoy a 3. … (BEAUTY) love story. If I am in my “4. …” (LEARN) mode, a good 5. … (DOCUMENT) is very interesting to me. I don’t enjoy horror films at all.

Задание 2. Fill in the gaps.

I am usually 1. … watching drama and 2. … operas but it really all depends 3. … the mood I am in. Though I’m not a great cook, I love 4. … shows on a slow Saturday morning. And I love anything that can me laugh. That’s why I love to watch comedies and 5. … shows.

Задание 3. Match the words with their definitions.

sitcom

a fictional TV story

soap opera

a funny TV series about the lives of fictional characters

drama

a programme that teaches people how to cook

news programme

a series about the imaginary life of a group of people

cookery show

a programme that includes national and international news