Television Questionnaire

1. How many hours a week do you spend watching television?

less than 5 hours 5—10 hours 10—15 hours 15-20 hours more than 20 hours

2. What sort of programmes do you like watching?

3. Are there any sorts of programmes you don't like?

11. Summarize your observations and report them to the group. Work out a suggested weekly viewing guide based on the recommendations of group members. Beside each programme write the reasons for its appeal: humorous, realistic, unusual, exciting, good story, pop music, relaxing, well-acted, etc. Little-known programmes could be described by students familiar with them. 12. Write a newspaper criticism of a TV programme that you have seen of any of the following types: a) a news programme, a current affairs review, etc.; b) a documentary; c) an entertainment programme, show, etc.; d) a children's programme; e) a film shown on TV; f) a sports programme; g) an educational programme or any other.

13. Do library research and prepare an essay on one of the following topics: 1. Television and cinematography. Will one oust the other? 2. Television in the USA: a) news programmes; b) educational programmes; c) children's programmes; d) entertainment programmes.

the news

talk shows

documentaries

plays '-

films

serials

quiz shows

classical music programmes

pop music programmes

children's programmes

variety shows

sports programmes