Tune In

unit 4

Tune in

VOCABULARY

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

living room

bedroom

Listening

#TEAMDaisy

#TEAMCHRIS

TV

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Listening

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PRACTICE

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LANGUAGE CENTER

Relax / Calm down

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

Relaxing

Chill out / Chillax

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

Kick back

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

Loosen up

“Loosen up. Don't be so nervous.“

Take it easy

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

Let your hair down

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

Put your feet up

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

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LANGUAGE CENTER

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Be in the driver's seat

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

Call the shots

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

Having Control

Be the boss

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

Be the top dog

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

Run the show

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

Wear the pants (in a relationship)

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

LANGUAGE CENTER

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Disliking something

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

Let's practice!

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

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Let's play...

a boardgame

Discuss

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

the many effects of tv

Watching TV...

DISADVANTAGES

ADVANTAGES

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.

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.

***INFLUENCES PEOPLE***

Practice!

DEBATE

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