Unit 6

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
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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...