A. Radio and TV programmes
The news is on TV at 6 o’clock every night. [important things that happen]
Do you watch soaps / soap operas? Home and Away is my favourite. [Soaps are stories about people’s
lives. They are often on TV every day.]
I like nature programmes best. [programmes about animals, birds, etc.]
I watched a documentary last night about drugs and crime. [programme looking at a social problem
or question]
In talk shows, people talk about themselves or discuss topics with an interviewer.
The children watch cartoons on Saturday mornings. (For example, Disney films with animals that
talk. See Unit 24: Cinema.)
My brother likes watching reality TV [programmes that film real people living their lives, not actors].
I always watch sports programmes.
B. Newspapers and magazines
In most countries there are morning (news)papers and evening (news)papers.
Every month, I buy a magazine.
My mother buys women’s magazines.
I like news magazines like Newsweek and Time.
In most magazines and newspapers there are lots of adverts / advertisements [something that tries to persuade people to buy something].
Other types of magazines: sports magazines / computer magazines / teenage magazines. (See Unit 25: Free time at home.)
C. People and the media
There was an interview with the US President on TV last night.
The reporters are outside the film star’s house.
[people who go out and get the news stories where they happen]
My sister is a journalist; she writes for The Oxford Times newspaper. [person who writes articles]
D. Expressions
You can read newspapers or watch TV online.
What’s your favourite TV programme?
What’s on TV tonight?
Is it OK if I change the channel?
Common mistakes
The news is on now. [NOT The news are on now.]
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