6Unit 7

UNIT 7 : TELEVISION

PRONOUNCIATION

/θ/ /ð/

thank then

1. Âm /θ/

“th” được phát âm là /θ/:

1.1. Khi nó đứng đầu, giữa hay cuối từ

Examples Transcription Meaning

think /θɪŋk/ nghĩ, suy nghĩ

thing /θɪŋ/ đồ vật

1.2. Khi “th” được thêm vào một tính từ để chuyển thành danh từ

Examples Transcription Meaning
bề rộng
width /wɪtθ/ độ sâu

depth /depθ/

1.3. Khi “th” chỉ số thứ tự

Examples Transcription Meaning

fourth /fɔːθ/θ/ số thứ 4
fifth /fɪfθ/ số thứ 5
2. Âm /ð/

“th” được phát âm là /ð/

Examples Transcription Meaning
they /ðeɪ/ họ
father /ˈfɑːθ/ðə(r)/ bố, cha

Task 1. Put the words into the correct columns.

thief teeth leather thing mouth
they father this health smooth
than thirsty there other through
three cloth thigh those either
month three breath width strength
another author together with breathe

/θ/ /ð/
………………………………… ……………………………………
……………………………........... ……………………………………

Task 2. Circle the word that has the underlined part pronounced differently

1. A. thin B. than C. they D. there
2. A. birthday
3. A. another B. earth C. worth D. there
4. A. thank
5. A. they B. death C. brother D. though

6. A. worth
7. A. Thursday B. mother C. thunder D. throat
8. A. Thursday
9. A. thought B. three C. thirst D. thread
10. A. weather
B. thick C. though D. wrath

B. than C. there D. those

B. thanks C. these D. birthday

B. without C. theater D. tooth

B. wealthy C. clothing D. bathing

. TELEVISION

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VOCABULARY

New words Transcription Meaning
adventure /ədˈventʃər/ sự phiêu lưu
animal programme /ˈỉnɪməl ˈprəʊɡrỉm/ chương trình động vật
announce /əˈnaʊns/ thông báo
audience /ˈɔːθ/diəns/ khán giả
boring /ˈbɔːθ/rɪŋ/ tẻ nhạt
broadcast /ˈbrɔːθ/dkɑːθ/st/ phát thanh
cartoon /kɑːθ/ˈtuːθ/n/ hoạt hình
channel /ˈtʃænəl/ kênh

character /ˈkærəktə(r) nhân vật
clever /ˈklevər/ khéo léo
clip /klɪp/ đoạn vi-đê-ô
clumsy /ˈklʌmzi/ vụng về
comedian /kəˈmiːθ/diən/ nghệ sĩ hài kịch
comedy /ˈkɒmədi hài kịch
cool /kuːθ/l/ mát mẻ
cute /kjuːθ/t/ đáng yêu
discover /dɪˈskʌvə(r)/ khám phá
documentary /dɒkjuˈmentri/ phim tài liệu
educate /ˈedjukeɪt/ giáo dục
educational /edjuˈkeɪʃənl/ thuộc về giáo dục
entertain /entəˈteɪn/ chiêu đãi, giải trí
entertaining /entəˈteɪnɪŋ/ có tính giải trí
event /ɪˈvent/ sự kiện
exhibition /eksɪˈbɪʃn/ sự triễn lãm
fact /fækt/ thực tế, sự thực
fair /feə(r)/ công bằng
game show /geɪm ʃəʊ/ trị chơi truyền hình
human /ˈhjuːθ/mən/ con người
instructor /ɪnˈstrʌktər/ người hướng dẫn
live /laɪv/ sống động
local /ˈləʊkl/ thuộc về địa phương
main /meɪn/ chính, quan trọng
manner /ˈmænər/ cách cư xử, cách ứng xử
MC /em ˈsiːθ// người dẫn chương trình
monthly /ˈmʌnθli/ hàng tháng
national /ˈnæʃnəl/ thuộc về quốc gia
national television /ˈnæʃnəl ˈtelɪvɪʒəln/ đài truyền hình quốc gia
news programme /njuːθ/z ˈprəʊɡræm/ chương trình thời sự

newspaper /ˈnjuːθ/zpeɪpər/ báo
newsreader /ˈnjuːθ/zriːθ/dər/ người đọc bản tin

outdoor activity /ˈaʊtdɔːθ/r ækˈtɪvɪti / hoạt động ngoài trời
partner /ˈpɑːθ/tnər/ đối tác, bạn
penguin /ˈpeŋɡwɪn/ chim cánh cụt
popular /ˈpɒpjʊlər/ phổ biến
programme /ˈprəʊɡræm/ chương trình
remote control /rɪˈməʊt kənˈtrəʊl/ cái điểu khiến
reporter /rɪˈpɔːθ/tə(r)/ phóng viên
schedule /ˈʃedjuːθ/l/ lịch trình
sport programme /spɔːθ/t ˈprəʊɡræm/ chương trình thể thao
viewer /ˈvjuːθ/ər/ người xem
volume button /ˈvɒljuːθ/m ˈbʌtən / nút âm lượng
người đưa tin thời tiết
weather girl /ˈweðə ɡɜːθ/l/ (nữ)
người đưa tin thời tiết
weatherman /ˈweðəmæn/ (nam)
xe rùa
wheelbarrow /ˈwiːθ/lbærəʊ/

Task 1. Look at the pictures and complete the blanks the television programmes.

game show cartoon sports documentary
comedy education music science
animals
news weather forecast film

1. ______________ 2. ______________ 3. ______________ 4. ______________

5. ______________ 6. ______________ 7. ______________ 8. ______________

9. ______________ 10. ______________ 11. ______________ 12. ______________

Task 2. Look at the picture and fill in who/ what they are

viewer newsreader sport program cartoon
remote control newspaper weatherman MC

1. _____________ 2. ____________ 3. ____________ 4. ____________

Task 3. Read t5h.e_d_e_f_in_i_t_io_n_s__a_nd c6o.m_p_l_e_te__t_h_e_b_l_a_n_ks w7i.t_h_g_i_v_e_n_w__o_r_d_s_. 8. _____________

entertain channel comedian viewer newspaper

schedule weatherman cartoon remote control broadcast

1. A band of radio waves used for broadcasting television or radio

programmes. __________________

2. A film/movie made by photographing a series of gradually changing

drawings or models, so that they look as if they are moving.

__________________

3. A set of large printed sheets of paper containing news, articles,

advertisements, etc. and published every day or every week.

__________________

4. A list of the television and radio programmes that are on a particular

channel and the times that they start.

__________________

5. An entertainer who makes people laugh by telling jokes or funny stories.

6. To send out programmes on television or radio.

__________________

7. To interest and amuse somebody in order to please them.

__________________

8. A person watching television.

__________________

9. A man on radio or television whose job is describing the weather and
telling people what it is going to be like.

__________________
10. A device that allows you to operate a television, etc. from a distance.

_________________

Task 4. Complete the sentences with suitable adjectives from the box.

boring funny popular clumsy
educational national entertaining cute

1. This is a very ___________ television programme. Millions of people watch
it every week.
2. It was a really ___________ film. It made us laugh all the time!
3. Donald Duck is so ___________! I really love him.
4. VTV is the ___________ television broadcaster of Vietnam.
5. Channels like Discovery offer ___________ programmes that can increase
our knowledge.
6. That’s the third glass you’ve broken this week - you’re so ___________!
7. This programme is ___________ - shall I turn over to BBC?
8. I found the talk show both informative and __________

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GRAMMAR

A. WH - QUESTIONS
1. WHO hoặc WHAT: câu hỏi chủ ngữ
- Đây là câu hỏi khi muốn biết chủ ngữ hay chủ thể của hành động.

Who verb + ...
What

Vídụ:
Who is the favourite VTV newsreader this year?

(Ai là phát thanh viên đài VTV được yêu thích năm nay?)
Who is making television programmes? (Ai tạo ra chương trình truyền

hình?)
2. WHOM hoặc WHAT: câu hỏi tân ngữ

Đây là câu hỏi khi muốn biết tân ngữ hay đối tượng tác động của hành động.

Whom Trợ động từ: do/ does/ did/ ... S + V + ...
What

Ví dụ:
- What kind of TV programme do you like most?
(Chương trình tivi nào mà bạn thích nhất?)

- Whom did she meet yesterday?(Hôm qua, cô ấy đã gặp ai?)

3. WHEN, WHERE, HOW và WHY: câu hỏi bổ ngữ

Đây là câu hỏi khi muốn biết nơi chốn, thời gian, lý do, cách thức của hành
động.

When Trợ động từ: do/ does/ did/ ... S + V + ...
Where
How
Why

Ví dụ:
- How long does this film last?(Bộ phim kéo dài bao lâu?)
- Why do children like cartoons programme?

(Tại sao trẻ con lại thích chương trình hoạt hình?)
- Where is the studio of Viet Nam television?
(Trường quay của Đài truyền hình Việt Nam ở đâu?)

II. CONJUNCTIONS
- Các liên từ cơ bản

Liên từ Nghĩa Ví dụ
and và
or hoặc I like watching news and game show.
but nhưng
Hurry up, or you will be late.
because bởi vì
althoug mặc dù My father likes horror films but my mother doesn't like
h them
so nên
My sister likes sitcom because it is very interesting.

Although he likes football, he doesn't often watch football
programmes.

I'm listening to music, so I can't hear what you are saying.

Task 1. WH- questions

I. Fill in the blank with What, Where, When, Why, Who, How, How far.
1. ________is your family name? - It’s Nguyen.
2. ________old are you? - I’m thirteen.
3. ________do you live? - On Nguyen Trai Street.
4. ________do you live with? - My parents.

5. ________is it from your house to school? - About three kilometers.
6. ________do you go to school? - By bus.
7. ________do you go to school? - At half past six.
8. ________are you late? - Because I miss the bus.

II. Complete the sentences with the correct question words.
1. ___________ do you watch TV? - Every night.
2. ___________ hours a day do you watch TV? - Three hours.
3. ___________ do you usually watch TV? - In the evening.
4. ___________ of TV programmes do you like to watch? - Sports, Music, and
Cartoon.
5. ___________ is your favourite TV programme? - Cartoon.
6. ___________ do you watch TV? - Because it’s entertaining and educational.
7. ___________ is your favourite cartoon character? - Mickey Mouse.
8. ___________ can you find out the times and channels of TV programmes? –
In TV schedule.
9. ___________ does the film last? - About an hour and a half.
10. ___________ time do you spend watching TV? - One or two hours a day

Task 2. Conjuntions.

I. Use but, and, so, because, although to complete sentences.

1. Children love cartoons they make them feel happy.

2. the newsreader speaks really fast, my father can hear everything.

3. The animal programme is late ____________I can’t wait for it.

4. Some game shows are popular, I never watch them?

5. My sister is a weatherwoman, _________my father is a newsreader

6. I stayed at home I was ill.

7. My brother loves mountain-climbing very much I am not.

8. My dose friend I have the same hobby.

9. I went to school on time it rained very hard this morning.

10. I lost my money I couldn't buy anything.

II. Join each pair of sentences, using the word in brackets.

1. Nathan missed the bus. He was late for school. (because)
_________________________________________________

2. Keep the food covered. The flies will contaminate it. (or)
_________________________________________________

3. Julie has a guitar. She plays it very well. (and)
_________________________________________________

4. I need to study hard. I can get a good score on the test. (so)
_________________________________________________

5. He seemed a friendly person. I didn’t like him. (although)

_________________________________________________

6. The food looks delicious. It tastes horrible. (but)

_________________________________________________
7. Mason fell. The floor was wet. (because)

_________________________________________________
8. Anna took a part-time job. She needed some money. (so)

Task 3. Verb form.

I. Write the correct form or tense of the verbs in brackets.

1. You should________ (do) your homework, instead of _________ (watch)
TV before dinner.

2. She turned on the radio because she wanted _________ (listen) to some
music.

3. ____________ (you/ watch) the news on TV last night?

4. What ____________ (you/ do) tonight, Hung?

5. Which programme ____________ (Linda/ like) best?

6. A new series of wildlife programmes ____________ (be) on at 9 o’clock
Monday evenings.

7. My father never ____________ (watch) romantic films on television.

8. I only let my kids ____________ (watch) television at the weekends.

II. Give the correct form of the verbs.

1. How many languages Hoa (speak) ? - Well, two languages.

2. She always (borrow) my bike.

3. My English class (start) at 7.15.

4. Look! Somebody (climb) up the tree.

5. You (like) music?

6. He must (get up) early.

7. Nam (not do) his homework now.

8. My mum is going to (be) here tomorrow.

9. How often you (take) a shower? - I take a shower every day.

10.They (be) staying at home now.

Task 4. Give the correct form of the word given to complete the sentences.

1. For the more _______________tourists, there are trips into the (ADVENTURE)

mountains with a local guide. (EDUCATE)
2. . She completed her formal ______________ in 1995 (ENTERTAIN)
3. She is an experienced English teacher. I always find her talks so

(FUN)
informative and ______________. (LOCAL)
4. I was really embarrassed, but then I saw the___________ side of it. (NATION)
5. _______, they organize youth clubs and support for the unemployed.
6. The government announced plans to ________ the public transport

system. (MUSIC)
7. He is a very famous ______. (EXCITE)
9. There was a really ____ football match on TV last night. (EDUCATE)
10. The _____ population will develop a country.

SPEAKING

Task 1. Match the questions and answer. Then practice.

1. What do you think of game a. 2 or 3 hours every evening.

shows? b. Romance.
2. Do you ever watch wildlife
c. Yes. It’s a great way to improve
programmes? your English.
3. How much time do you spend
d. I don’t really like them because
watching TV? they are really boring
4. What is your favourite TV
e. At eight thirty Saturday evening
programme?
5. Who is the writer of Harry f. It’s J.K. Rowling.

Potter? g. I like Sports programme most

6. What kind of film do you like h. Yes, I do. I am very interested in

best? animals.
7. When is the show on?
8. Do you watch TV programmes in

English?

Task 2. Reorder the sentences to make a conversation.

1. Well, no, and you?
2. Is there a new cartoon?
3. Sure. I want to see your new bike too.
4. Yes, I hear that “Frozen” of Walt Disney has been on. Shall we see it?
5. Well, so what film do you like?
6. Hello!
7. OK. See you then.
8. OK. What time will it be on?
9. Well, I don’t like horror films very much as I have found it hard to sleep
these days.
10. 9 p.m. Let’s meet at the gate of the theater at about 8:30. Or shall I pick
you up?
11. It’s Joey. Hey, do you have any plans for tonight?
12. Let’s catch a movie. There is a new horror movie at ABC theater.

UNIT 7 TELEVISION

LISTENING

Task 1. Match the pictures with the names of the programmes.

1. ______________ 2. ______________ 3. ______________ 4. ______________

5. ______________ 6. ______________ 7. ______________ 8. ______________

Task 2. Listen and complete the statements. (Track 13)

1. The speaker watches ____________ on Saturday morning.
2. During the week, the speaker watches TV after completing all of the
____________.
3. The speaker watches movies and ____________ at night.
4. If the speaker is too busy, he /she will try to watch at least one of his favourite

____________.
5. Besides watching TV, he/she also makes ____________ in the free time.
6. In additional to relaxation, watching TV bring him a large __________ of the

world.
Task 3. Listen again and decide if the statements below are true (T) or false (F).

1. The speaker watches sports programs at weekend.
__________

2. On weekdays, the speaker will not watch TV if he/ she is too busy with the
school work.
__________

3. The speaker loves making paper houses and goes shopping.
__________

4. If the speaker has free time, he/she will spend more of them on TV than on
anything else.
__________

5. There are neither movies nor situational comedies on at night.
__________

READING

Task 1. Read and answer the questions.

Television enables us to see things in distant places. It is indeed one of the most
wonderful things that man has ever invented.

Television not only entertains people but also teaches people a variety of
important things. Through this wonderful invention we learn about people and events
thousands of miles away. Pictures taken in all parts of the world are also shown on
television for entertainment as well as for instruction. Short films based on popular
stories are often shown which entertain millions of people all over the world.

In some countries television is used to teach pupils and students many useful
lessons. Students who cannot go to school because of transport or other problems
are taught all their lessons at home through television.
As television appeals to the eye instead of the ear, people enjoy watching more than
listening to the radio. Listening requires knowledge of many things, but what we see
with our eyes explains that itself.

For all these reasons, there is no doubt that television will continue to be popular
for a long time.

1. What is television considered as?
_________________________________________________________.

2. What do we learn through television?
_________________________________________________________.
4. What do people prefer, watching or listening?
_________________________________________________________.
5. How can students obtain knowledge if they cannot go to school?
_________________________________________________________.
6. What is the difference between listening and watching?
_________________________________________________________.

Task 2. Choose a suitable word in the box to complete the passage below.

competitions interesting programmes
comedy television world

6.

Nowadays, (1) ........................ has become the most
popular media of human. There are so many
(2) ........................ for children such as cartoon series,
(3) ........................ and music. By sitting at home,
watching TV, you can get a whole look all over the
(4) ........................ . Through TV, children can see
many (5) ........................ people and places. They can
also see many events and (6) ........................ in the
world without travelling anywhere.

Task 3. Choose the correct answer .

Television first came some sixty years ago in the 1950s. Nowadays, it is

one of the most (1) sources of entertainment for both the old

and the young. Television brings (2) for children, world news,

music and many other (3) . If someone likes sports, he can just

choose the right sports, (4) . It is not difficult for us to see

why (5) is a TV set in almost every home today.

1. A. cheap B. expensive C. popular D. exciting

2. A. news B. cartoons C. sports D. plays

3. A. sets B. reports C. channels D. programmes

4. A. athletes B. channel C. time D. studio

5. A.it B. this C. that D. there

The speaker obtains lots of knowledge of the open world through watching TV.

WRITING

Task 1. Arrange the words to make sentences.

1. on/ What/ tonight/ television/ is?

_________________________________________________

2. favourite/ MC/ your / who/ is/ television?
_________________________________________________

3. Tina/ time/ television/ does/ how much/ spend/ watching?

_________________________________________________
4. they/ like/ do/ why/ cartoons/ to watch?

_________________________________________________
5. best/ television/ like/ what/ do/ you/ programme?

_________________________________________________
6. start/ the/ game show/ what time/ does?

_________________________________________________
7. Liz/ go to/ how often/ does/ the cinema?

_________________________________________________
8. you/ watch/ do/ television/ usually/ when?

_________________________________________________
Task 2. Write 6 sentences about your favourite TV program.

- What is the TV program? .....................................................................................
..................................................................................................................................
- Which channel is it on? ........................................................................................
..................................................................................................................................
- What time is it on? ...............................................................................................

..................................................................................................................................
- What is it about? ...................................................................................................
..................................................................................................................................
- Why do you like it? ..............................................................................................
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