Mass media

Task1

Read and translate the text

The most popular sources of entertainment and information are the press, radio and TV. The press plays an important part in the life of society. Millions of Americans in their free time read newspapers. In the USA daily newspapers are published in 34 different languages. The daily newspapers are of two kinds: quality and popular. A quality paper is a serious newspaper which publishes articles and commentaries about politics. A popular paper contains many photographs; its articles are often sensational and mostly deal with private life of famous people.

The radio does not interfere in your activity. You can listen to the radio while doing some work about the house, reading a book or driving a car. On the radio you can hear music, plays, news and different discussions. A peculiar feature of the American radio is soap opera. It is a sentimental dramatic serial that describes domestic problems. Soap opera is usually broadcast every day. There are a lot of games on the radio. Radio has also cultural and educational programs. Many programs consist of classical music.

Television is a "chewing gum for ears and eyes". There are many serials on TV in the USA. They appeared in the 1950s. TV games attract a large audience. During TV quiz programs viewers answer different questions. There are many educational programs on television. Educational TV films and programs are shown in schools and colleges as a part of the curriculum.

Task2

Complete the sentences with the words from the text

1. The most popular sources of entertainment and information are... .

2. A quality paper is a serious newspaper which publishes ....

3. You can listen to the radio while doing... .

4. On the radio you can hear ....

5. A peculiar feature of the American radio is ... .

6. Radio has also ....

7. There are many serials on ... .

8. Educational TV films and programs are shown in ... .

9. TV games... a large ... .

10. Many programs ... of... music.