Unit 7: the mass media Period 40 : writing. memorable (adj), ['memərəbl] global (adj) ['gloubəl] increase (v), ['inkri:s] popularity (n), [,p pju'lærəti]ɔ violent (adj), ['vaiələnt] interfere (v) [,intə'fiə] New words Unit 7: the mass media Period 40 : writing. advantages of television disadvantages of television • Television helps us to learn more about the world and to know and see many new things. •Television can make things memorable because it presents information in an effective way. • It entertains us. Watching it is an enjoyable way to relax • It increases the popularity of sports and games. •It makes us aware of our global responsibilities. • Television can make us passive. We don't have to think so our brains become lazy. •It encourages us to buy things that we don't need. • It takes time away from activities such as reading and games. • Some television programmes may • Television interferes with family life and communication 1. Task 1. Read about the advantages and disadvantages of television below. Unit 7: the mass media Period 40 : writing. Advantages Disadvantages Radio - Provide latest information and entertainment- It is convenient because you can listen to it almost everywhere.- It makes people happy and makes our life easier and enjoyable. - It broadens people’s knowledge. - It provides information orally. - It can be boring because we can’t watch films or music shows. Newspapers - Provide latest information and entertainment.- It is convenient because you can read it almost everywhere.- It is cheap. - It is less updated than other mass media.- The text and pictures are not moving so it is not as exciting as other mass media. The Internet - It is the rich source of information.- We can play games, listen to music…- It is a very good way to study. - It may bring bad effects on the children as it contains “unhealthy” websites. Unit 7: the mass media Period 40 : writing. Task 3. Write a paragraph about the advantages and disadvantages of one of the mass media discussed in Task 2 In our modern society, the internet play an important role in our daily life. It bring us many advantages and disadvantages . It is the rich source of information. We can play games, listen to music It is a very good way … to study . It may bring bad effects on the children as it contains “unhealthy” websites . Homework Learn by heart the new words and write again the advantages and disadvantages of one of the mass media . Unit 7: the mass media Period 40 : writing. memorable (adj), ['memərəbl]. pju'lærəti]ɔ violent (adj), ['vaiələnt] interfere (v) [,intə'fiə] New words Unit 7: the mass media Period 40 : writing. advantages of television disadvantages