Unit 4 Television

Task 1. Translate the vocabulary, give definitions, think of a context where you can use it.

TV industry current affairs social affairs correspondent reporter researcher journalist running order correspondent newsreader camera operator director-general editor live wires exclusive DV footage camera crew broadcast commentary human trafficking primary/secondary research archive a brief/briefing view point filming schedule involve shooting on location film sequences single camera unit daily rates release forms carnets

fixer portable single camera (PSC) transmission date (TX date) rendezvous interview general views digital MP3 recorder government official pan personal mic POV pull focus tilt tracking shot walkie-talkie windshield shot list intercut effects royalty fee lay down clipspotter time code reconstruction booth script mix

Task 2. Think of a word that matches the definition below, the first letter is given:

• a collection of records of or about an institution, family, etc – a………………..

• announcer on radio or television – n…………..

• a conversation with or questioning of a person, usually conducted for television, radio, or a newspaper – i……………….

• a transmission or programme on radio or television – b………………

• to include or contain as a necessary part – i…………..

• the sheet of flat or curved glass that forms a window of a motor vehicle, esp the front window – w……………..

• a small combined radio transmitter and receiver – w……………

• a meeting at which detailed information or instructions are given – b…………..

• a number of suitable applicants for a job, post, etc., from which the successful candidate will be selected – s……..l………

• a plan of procedure, informing about the work to be done and the time for it – s………….

Task 3. Make up collocations:

portable	sequences
human	official
government	crew
film	trafficking
camera	fee
walkie	camera
royalty	talkie
release	recorder
view	rates
digital	point
daily	affairs
current	forms

Task 4. Look at the TV programmes (the ‘ signifies pronunciation stress). Which words describe TV programmes? Which words describe people on TV?

• a ‘comedy

• a ‘drama series

• a pres'enter

• a ‘newsreader

• a docu’mentary

• a game show

• a chat show

• a soap opera

• a ‘commentator

Task 5. Use the words in exercise one to complete the sentences below:

a) Did you see the first episode of the new ________________ on TV last night? The actors were very good, and the story was very interesting but very sad.

b) Jill Newman is a __________________ on breakfast television. She introduces the programme and talks to guests. Before that, she was a ____________________ on News at Ten.

c) Did you watch the __________________ about the history of India?

d) It’s on at seven o’clock four times a week. It’s my favourite ______________________. I know the people in the programme. They are like friends.

e) It’s a fantastic ___________________. If you answer ten questions correctly, you can win a million pounds.

f) Did you see Tom Cruise on TV last night? He was interviewed by Jonathan Pross on his new ___________________.

g) I think Jon Botson is a great ____________________. He gets very excited when he describes somebody scoring a goal in a football match.

h) It was a very funny __________________. I laughed and laughed.

Task 6. Complete the sentences. Two words are right, one is wrong. Which word is wrong?

a) Could you turn/switch/get the television on, please?

b) Did you watch/look at/see the news last night?

c) He switched the TV on/in/off.

d) He used the remote control to change the station/channel/television.

e) What’s on telly/tele/TV tonight?

f) Could you record/make/video the football for me? I’m out this evening, but I want to watch it when I get in.

Task 7. Read the TV guide. Match the type of programmes below to the programmes in the guide.

• sports programme

• documentary

• soap opera

• comedy

• game show

• chat show