Do we need the mass media (Unit 3), (NUSH 8th form)

Завдання ГР 1 (Аудіювання)

Listen to the audio and decide if the statement below are "True" or "False".

• Mass media includes television, radio, newspapers, and the Internet.       [True, False]

• People mostly use mass media only for entertainment.       [True, False] —

• The Internet offers fewer entertainment options than television.       [True, False]

• Students can use mass media to study and improve their skills.       [True, False]

• Social media can be used for educational purposes.       [True, False]

• The text says that mass media makes our lives more difficult.       [True, False]

• Mass media can inform, entertain, and educate people.       [True, False]

Завдання ГР 1 (Читання)

Read the text and then match two halves to create sentences.

Mass media has become an important part of teenagers’ everyday lives. Many young people start their morning by checking the news on their phones or reading updates on social media. It helps them learn what is happening at school, in their city, and in the world.

Television is still popular, especially for watching movies, cartoons, and sports events. However, more and more teenagers prefer online platforms, where they can choose what to watch at any time. Videos, blogs, and short clips are especially popular because they are easy to watch and share.

Radio may seem old-fashioned, but many teens enjoy listening to music or talk shows while doing homework or travelling. Newspapers and magazines are less common among young people, but some still read them for school projects or special topics.

Mass media also influences teenagers’ opinions and interests. It can inspire them to try new hobbies, learn new skills, or join different activities. At the same time, teenagers must be careful and check the information they see online, because not everything is true.

Overall, mass media offers many opportunities to learn, communicate, and have fun, but it is important to use it wisely and think critically.

Завдання ГР 1 (Читання)

Read the text and choose the correct phrase to fill in the gaps.

Many teenagers today enjoy using social media,             [instead of, as well as, without] different messaging apps to communicate with their friends. Some popular apps include WhatsApp and Instagram, which allow users         [to vlog, to read, to post] photos, videos, and stories.

Some teens like            [to blog, to publish, to keep], sharing their thoughts, experiences, or hobbies online. A person who regularly follows a blog or social media page is called a            [follow, subscriber, listeners]. The more subscribers a blogger has, the more popular their content becomes.

In fact, some bloggers even                             [make money out of something, spend money, waste money] they love doing. For example, a company might pay a blogger to show an       [ad, app, movie] in their video or on their page. Because of this, many young people dream of creating their own online             [publication, edition, version] of a show or channel.