Mass Media
List at least 3 functions of media
to provide with information
to entertain
to educate
to tell and expose the truth
to keep a check on government and a big business
WHAT CAN YOU FIND ON TV? List at least 5 types of programs:
news and weather forecast
musical programmes
talk shows
documetaries
films and series
soap operas
quiz shows
WHAT CAN YOU DO IN THE INTERNET ? List at least 5 things:
search for information
browse the web
join the discussions
on line shopping
book your holiday
use e-banking
chat
be in touch with friends from the other side of the world
work from home
download music and films
List at least 3 types of media
press
newspapers
magazines
radio
TV
internet
What kind of programs can you listen to on a radio? List at least 3:
it offers information, music, interviews, reports (traffic, weather, sport…
What are the advantages of the internet? (at least 2)
to get information
for free
at any time
from more sources
What can you find in newspapers? At least 5 items:
news – world news and national news
news in political, economic and cultural life
reviews – music/ film/ concert reviews
weather forecast
interviews
sport section
editorials
advertisements
WHAT CAN YOU FIND ON THE INTERNET ? List 2 things:
online newspapers, magazines, radio stations, TV channels
websites for specialised topics
blogs - stories, opinions, views
What are the disadvantages of the internet? (at least 3)
it may not be reliable
sometimes not up-to-date
not good for eyes
can be dangerous
people can get addict
Quality newspapers with more serious news are called:
broadsheets
List at least 4 features typical for tabloids:
smaller in size
large headlines
shorter texts
more gossip and scandal
subjective information
many coloured pictures
Can you list at least 5 social media?
Facebook, Twitter, WhatsApp, Messenger, Instagram, Snapchat
What is the name of at least 1 British tabloid?
THE DAILY MIRROR
THE SUN
THE PEOPLE
Give the name of at least 1 British broadsheet:
THE TIMES
THE DAILY TELEGRAPH
THE GUARDIAN
THE INDEPENDENT
What do people do on social media? (list 3)
people share personal information, photos, videos