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Science has made human life comfortable. With the advancement of age, we have started reaping the benefits of the past inventions and discovered technology, and marching towards an advanced and digitized world. Thereby, we are surrounded by electronic equipment almost everywhere regardless of home or working stations.

I have a desktop computer at my home with the latest configuration. It is the most important and valuable thing for me when I am at home. It helps me in different ways. When I get back home from work, I play songs on the computer. Sometimes I and my wife watch thrilling movies too on the computer. It has become an essential part of my life. I also use the electronic equipment for many other purposes and use the sophisticated applications made for various purposes. Mostly I play different video games on the computer during my holidays and y wife uses it for editing photographs. It is truly useful equipment for me and my family.

But learning to run the applications were not so easy for me as it is today. Now I can perform some extraordinary tasks with the computer. I can edit photos using photo editing software, write anything on the word writing applications like Ms Word, make presentations for my office using PowerPoint, analyze numerous data using data analysis software and more others tasks. I took admission at a training school where I mastered the skills. Now I am also able to edit photos or create images and give them shapes after needs with the editing applications. All I learnt from the training school and took a six-month training there. In the beginning, I made silly mistakes to run the applications but now I am highly skilled in running those and even I do not need to check the keyboard if I am pressing the right key.

I had to buy the computer for my wife in 2014 as she is a wildlife photographer, captures still picture of the animals and needs to edit those before submitting to different agencies. Although she has a small laptop, she is uncomfortable to work with the equipment and thus I had to buy the computer. The computer owns a higher configuration and allows running almost all the heavy, available and complicated applications. It works at an unimaginable speed. Moreover, after having the computer, I have learnt its use which I was ignorant before. By the span of a year, I have turned into an expert.

The computer is greatly helpful for me and my wife as well. Both of us use the electronic equipment to meet our daily needs. Most of the time of the day, my wife uses the machine to edit her captured wildlife images from different parts of the earth. Besides, I make logical and beautiful presentations to be presented before my office while taking any important decisions. Thereby, I am highly beneficial by the applications. Sometimes I am assigned from the office to design some logos or banners over specific events to be printed, I make them at home which has a great role in my career development. Moreover, this is the age of communication and I browse social networking websites using the computer to reach my other family members or friends. I prefer computer rather than cellular phones to browse the internet. The large screen is really enjoying.

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I have several pieces of modern technology and electronic gadgets that I often use and among them I would like to talk about the laptop I have. This is a laptop computer which is manufactured by HP. This laptop has a good configuration and it supports most of the latest software. It came with the Windows 8 operating system and it was bit expensive for me to buy. I bought it a few months ago when I replaced my old Dell laptop with this new one.

I use it for my official purposes as well as personal purposes. I use the internet, communicate with my friends using this laptop. I sometimes prepare some documents, surf internet and play games in it as well. This laptop serves my entertainment also. I watch movies, listen to music and play games in it. In fact, I use this laptop more frequently than any other electronic device I have except the cell phone.

I own laptop for more than 10 years but I bought this current one 3-4 months ago. Since the technology changes and to use the latest software and to get faster performance, we need to upgrade our computers and laptops, I replaced my old laptop with this new one.

As I have already mentioned, I use this laptop to use the internet, play games, create documents, contact my friends, maintain my blogs, watch movies, listen to music and for many other important purposes. This laptop has become an unavoidable technology for me that I use almost every day.

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Lots of household appliances are really useful to have, but today I’m going to tell you about the most useful appliance I have in my home. I’ll tell you what it is, how it works, and how life would be without it, and why it is so important to me.

I didn’t have to think very long about which appliance to choose to talk about for this topic, for me it is easy. I picked the item I just could not live without. What is it? It’s a kettle. How it works? Well, I fill it with water from my tap – and I’m lucky, where I live in Yorkshire we have lovely soft water that boils quickly and tastes great – then I simply replace the kettle on its base, flick a switch and wait for the kettle to boil. There is an element within the kettle that gets hot from the electricity, and that’s what heats the water, I don’t really know how to explain it any more fully… We have a saying in our country ‘a watched kettle never boils’ I think that’s true! The more you impatiently watch a kettle waiting for it to come to the boil the longer it seems to take.

The principle of a kettle is very simple, and it’s something that is easy to take for granted, but life without a kettle for me is unthinkable. I can think of three main reasons and all are important to me!

Firstly, I have to start my day with a cup of strong tea, I can’t do anything or speak to anyone until I’ve had that first cuppa of the day. I like Yorkshire tea, made in a pot and served with unsweetened soya milk which I always put in first. I like the pot to stand for a bit before I pour, and the tea has to be made with water that has literally just boiled or it really doesn’t taste the same. I also ideally like to have my tea in my favourite mug – never a cup. So without a kettle, I just couldn’t face my day!

The second reason is because in my country, if anyone ever visits your house, whether that is a friend or a tradesperson come to do a job for you, the first thing you do to be polite and welcoming is offer a drink of either tea or coffee. Without a kettle to hand that little ritual would be impossible, it would feel so wrong.

Thirdly, and possibly most importantly of all, there is nothing as bonding as sitting down with a hot cup of tea with a friend and talking to put the world to rights. Biscuits welcome too, but tea will suffice. It is my firm belief that no problem is so great it cannot be resolved with – or at least diminished by — a shared pot of tea. If you think I am placing too much importance on a kettle you are wrong! I don’t have to imagine life without a kettle, as unfortunately, I have experienced it. One day I went to put my kettle on and it immediately fused, it wouldn’t work! Even though it was early in the morning it was unthinkable to go to my job without having had my cup of tea first. Before I did anything else, I hauled some trousers and a top on over my pyjamas and headed to a 24 hour supermarket so I could buy a cheap kettle, return home and have my cup of tea as usual before my shower and dressing for work. That might sound extreme, but for me, it was the only sensible practical option. When we have an occasional power cut in the UK, it’s horrendous. I can manage without electric light or hot water, but no kettle? That’s really challenging!

A kettle is a much overlooked household appliance, but in my experience, it is the most important one. Tea starts the day, shows hospitality, and I my culture is the one sure fire way to make everything better. A sit-down and a cup of tea (or coffee) with a close friend is one of the best stress busters in the world, and without a kettle, it would be much much harder to deliver on demand!

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IELTS Speaking Test # 87 [band score 8/9 level sample]

[The examiner asks the candidate about him/herself, his/her home, work or studies and other familiar topics.]

Television:

Q. How often do you watch television? [Why/Why not?]
A. I don’t really watch television that often unless I want to know about some specific news or incidents, mainly because I have to stay occupied with my office works and other things most of the times, which are more important to me and my family than watching the television. Since I like to spend time with my family by having conversations with them or doing some fun stuff together, I do not get much time to watch television.

Q. Which television channel do you usually watch? [Why?]
A. I like to watch mostly educational channels, whenever I get a chance, such as “Discovery” and “National Geographic” primarily because they seem to provide some authentic and interesting information on the subjects and things, such as space science, that arouse my curiosity.

Q. Do you enjoy the advertisements on television? [Why/Why not?]
A. No, I don’t really enjoy watching advertisements on television mainly because they seem to create some kind of “illusion” in the minds of their viewers about the products in order to “force” the viewers to buy them. Besides, I don’t enjoy the advertisements because they also seem to be the “waste of time” and distraction from my attention to an interesting programme.

Q. Do you think most programmes on television are good? [Why/Why not?]
A. No, I don’t really think that most programs on television are good mainly because they are used as some kind of “propaganda” most of the times in order to “brainwash” their viewers. Needless to say, these kinds of programmes create more division among people than uniting them for a common good cause. However, there are obviously really interesting, educative and entertaining programmes that we love to watch.

[The topic for your talk will be written on a card which the examiner will hand you. Read it carefully and then make some brief notes.]

Describe a friend of your family you remember from your childhood.

and explain why you remember this person.

[You will have to talk about the topic for one to two minutes. You have one minute to think about what you’re going to say. You can make some notes to help you if you wish.]

Friendship:

Q. What do you think makes someone a good friend to a whole family?
A. Becoming a friend to a singular individual is relatively easy, but becoming a good friend to the whole family of that individual is rather difficult as it involves understanding each and every member of that family differently. Anyway, one can be a good friend to a whole family if he/she is passionate about standing by them and helping them during the time of their needs, such as sickness and stress, no matter how difficult they may be. Besides, he/she has to be really respectful to the beliefs and views of that family, no matter how different they are from his/her own views and opinions if he/she wants to become a good friend of them.

Q. Do you think we meet different kinds of friends at different stages of our lives? In what ways are these types of friend different?
A. Yes, I do think that we tend to meet different kinds of friends with different kinds of personalities and traits at different stages of our lives. For example, when we are children, our friends are usually ‘care-free” with no particular roles and responsibilities to worry about in general. When we become young adults and ready to begin our careers, we meet friends who are more serious about their lives and career than any other things in life. Then, as we grow older and become parents, we tend to become more friendly with those people who are usually family-oriented and serious about raising their children. We change with our age and our expectations from our friends may vary as we grow and it is quite natural that we meet different types of friends in different stages of our life.

Q. How easy is it to make friends with people from a different age group?
A. In my opinion, it is not really easy to make friends with people from a different age group as it involves keeping up with different kinds of personalities and priorities most of the time, if not always. For example, a mature and family person in his mid 40’s will find it really difficult to keep up with the more upbeat and “adventurous” personalities of a young adult, in his mid 20’s, who is living his “dream life”. So, again, it would require a lot of compromising and understanding if anyone wants to befriend somebody from different age categories.

Influence of friends:

Q. Do you think it is possible to be friends with someone if you never meet them in person? Is this real friendship?
A. It all depends on how someone defines “real friendship”. But, in my humble opinion, it is not really possible to become a real friend with someone if I never meet him or her in person. Of course, it helps just to talk to someone in order to find out if we share the same interests, but without the opportunity to actually carry forward the friendship in real-life situations, I don’t really see how a ‘meaningful friendship’ is born and grow over time.

Q. What kind of influence can friends have on our lives?
A. Friends can have a tremendous influence on our lives by shaping our views and opinions of this world and the things around us more often than not. In fact, sometimes, things like what we eat, what movies we watch, what type of music we listen to, how we like to dress, or what kinds of lifestyles we choose to live are determined one way or another by our friends. Therefore, it is absolutely important that we choose our friends carefully as they not only help us build our lives, but also destroy them.

Q. How important would you say it is to have friends from different cultures?
A. I would say that it is very important to have friends from different cultures and backgrounds as they would help us open our eyes and minds to many of the diversities of our world. And, the more respect and appreciation we have for people of different cultures and backgrounds, the easier will it become for us to free this world from prejudice, hatred and animosities that have only divided us more and more for centuries.

IELTS Speaking Sample Answer # Television

Television! Who does not know about it? No matter how busy you have got with your lives, there was a time you watched television, enjoyed those cartoons and had fights with your siblings for the remote. Let us have a look at some of the questions related to television and their possible answers.

Do you watch television a lot?

Well, I used to watch but now I have altogether stopped watching it.

Oh! I love watching television. It is something that helps me break off stress after a tiring day.

What do you usually watch on television?

I really don’t watch television, but when I used to, I loved watching romantic serials and the history channel.

I love watching travel shows and discovery channel. Also, I like watching the old cartoon series. For some reasons, I think they were the best we could ever have.

How many hours of television do you really watch?

Per day, I would say I watch around an hour of television. This includes either watching a entire one episode of bbc travel or may be listening to some songs.

What are the most popular shows in your country?

Well, my country is divided in two parts for television. The elder generation and the younger ones.But then there are some enjoyed by all. Like Comedy nights with kapil, ballika vadhu, Code red.

What kind of shows do you like to watch?

I like watching serials with some historical content in it, like ashoka samrat or the history channel. Also, I love watching Mtv and channel V shows. One of my favorite being girls on top.

What are some advantages of television?

Television is a good time killer, I believe. It keeps people entertained and joined together. So, there are friends made who like the same show and then they talk about it, discuss the story line. It keeps people imagination opened up. Also, it is good way to be informed about the daily happenings of the world.

What are some of the disadvantages of television?

Television, if seen more than necessary can make yo dumb. Because it is sort of hearing activity when you are not using more of your senses on reacting and the mind is not working. You are just watching whatever is going on. This can make the mind dull. Also, it affects your life, when people get stuck to it. Most people procrastinate on their work and exams because of it and I think that leads to lot of trouble.

What did you last watch on television?

I think the last time I saw television was some months ago. I don’t know. These days with so much happening on internet, television too an extent has got a little outdated.

I think yesterday was the last time I watched television. I was actually watching a show on the mysore history and it was quite fascinating to see it.

Why do you think certain TV shows are so popular?

I think the only reason that TV shows become so popular is because they are able to connect with the nerve of the individual. So, like I love watching girls on top because it is story of three girls trying to make big in a big city. This is a story of so many girls. So, they surely watch it and make the show popular.

Do you like to watch TV? – How often do you do it?

I am not really fond of television as such. So, you can find me seeing television very rarely. Like may be sometime in two months or when there is a cricket match. I like watching matches on television because the entire family comes together to watch it.

Do you think children are addicted to TV these days?

Too an extent yes they are. But, I believe that with internet coming out and the play stations and other video games coming into market, television has surely got a little side. But, then when we are talking of those very little kids like below 12, I think certainly yes, they are addicted to television.

Has television changed your life in any way?

I believe that watching television has benefited me in some way, as well as bringing me some detrimental consequences. Watching television program enabled me to broaden my vision because I came to know so much more about the world, but later on I got addicted to it. So, I had to wear glasses from a very early age.

Do you think television has changed in the past few decades?

Yes, as the techniques have advanced in these years, the TV has also developed a lot. They have become thinner and clearer. Also, you can do internet, connect them with whatever device you have and do so much more. Earlier the screen was made with plasma panel making TV size way too big, but with LED and LCD coming in, there has been lot of improvement on size.

Урок «How much TV do you watch? Television: for and against».

«Сколько времени ты смотришь телевизор? Телевидение: за и против»

Цель урока: систематизация полученных знаний, отработка умений и навыков, полученных на уроке и в пройденной теме, использование лексических единиц и оборотов, разговорных клише в устноязычном высказывании.

1.Образовательная: Закрепление материала по теме «Телевидение», активизация словарного запаса по теме, развитие навыка монологической речи. Совершенствование навыков чтения и говорения. Развитие умения извлекать информацию из предложенного материала.

2.Воспитательная: Воспитание умения критически мыслить и давать самостоятельную оценку. Формирование представления о современном телевидении, его влиянии на подростков и на общество в целом. Воспитывать терпимое отношение к мнению других людей, умение работать в группах; учить вести дискуссию.

3.Развивающая: Развитие умения пользоваться возможностями медиасредств, развитие коммуникативных способностей учащихся.

4.Обучающие: Формирование приемов умственной деятельности, развитие умения мыслить логически.

Оснащение учебного занятия: комьютер, проектор, доска, раздаточный материал по новой теме (карточки с текстом).

Продолжительность урока: 40 минут.

Good morning, dear friends

I’m glad to see you again! Sit down, please. How are you today?

Today we have a lot of guests. I hope you will work very well.

I hope you are fine. Many people have forgotten what the world was like before TV. But today it has become an integral part of our lives. No medium can compare with TV as a means of information, entertainment and education. TV now plays such an important role in so many people’s lives that it is essential for us to try to decide whether it is bad or good.

So our today’s topic is “How much TV do you watch? Television: for and against”

Answer the questions: (презентация)

1. How often do you watch TV?

2. When do you usually watch TV?

3. Which of the following possible aims of television do you think is the most important? • to instruct • to inform • to entertain

4. What TV Channels are popular in Russia, in the UK, the USA?

5. What are your favourite TV channels?

6. What TV programmes do you like best?

7. What TV programmes don’t you like?

8. Do you watch serious programmes?

9. What are the most popular television programmes in our country?

Good of you. Thank you. Now we are going to continue our work.

1. Programmes that is broadcast several times a day which tells you about all the important events.

2. Film stories for children made by photographing a series of drawings.

3. TV stories about a group of people and their lives which is broadcast regularly for many years.

4. Situation comedies, a popular form of humorous TV having a number of standard characters who appear in different stories every week.

5. Programmes that gives you facts and information about a serious subject such as history, science or social problems.

6. Programmes showing animals, birds etc. in their natural surrounding (environment).

7. Programmes deal with systematic training and instruction of different subjects. With the help of these programmes one can get knowledge.

8. Programmes on which members of the audience are asked questions; in case of correct answer they receive prizes.

wild life programmes

5. Выполнение задания Fill the missing word in: ( презентация )

a) adults b) understanding c) cruel d) criminal e) influence f) afraid g) violent h) dangerous i) watching j) hours

The 1 _____of television on people’s behavior is great. Most young children watch TV for many 2 _____every week. They watch it long before they have any real 3 _____of what they are 4______. They watch programmes that are meant for 5 _____. They stay up late and watch films containing violence. There is a lot of evidence to show that they are often harmed by seeing such things. There is now more crime and violence in our society than ever before. Everyone is 6 ______to go out at night. These are 7 ______times we live in. This is also the time when more and more people are watching 8 ______films on television. For example, a child may see cruelty in a film. The child learns from the film how to be 9______. Many young people become too excited by violent films and when the film is over they go out and commit 10 _____acts.

The 1 e influence of television on people’s behavior is great. Most young children watch TV for many 2 j hours every week. They watch it long before they have any real 3 b understanding of what they are 4 i watching. They watch programmes that are meant for 5 a adults. They stay up late and watch films containing violence. There is a lot of evidence to show that they are often harmed by seeing such things. There is now more crime and violence in our society than ever before. Everyone is 6 f afraid to go out at night. These are 7 h dangerous times we live in. This is also the time when more and more people are watching 8 g violent films on television. For example, a child may see cruelty in a film. The child learns from the film how to be 9 c cruel. Many young people become too excited by violent films and when the film is over they go out and commit 10 d criminal acts.

6. Минута релаксации ( Снятие умственного напряжения)

— С lose your eyes. Think of something good you are going to do on weekends. Open your eyes, tell your partner I’m happy to see you. Are you ready to go on our work?

Now it’s time to listen to your report about your TV habits. Are you ready? Come up to the front, please. (Индивидуальное задание для учащегося, составление диаграмм о телевизионных пристрастиях обучающихся 9А класса на базе упражнения 3 на странице 66 учебника).

Good of you. Thank you. Now we are going to continue our work.

So, let’s look at the table. You have the papers with the table and some sentences about television. The task is to complete the table. ( презентация )

1. Apart from their entertainment value, they provide useful topics for conversations.

2. Television may be the cause of many conflicts in the family.

3. The TV viewers need do nothing: they make no choices, they’re completely passive and don’t even use their legs.

4. TV informs about current events and the latest developments in science and politics.

5. Television is the best means of communication.

6. Television can often present information to us in a more effective way than books can.

7. It encourages us to buy things that we don’t need.

8. It helps to advertise the popularity of sports and arts.

9. For millions of people around the world, television is a source of companionship and helps them to cope with everyday life.

10. Television may do harm to our health.

11. It entertains us. It helps to relax.

12. Little by little television cuts us off from the real world.

13. It makes us aware of our global responsibilities.

14. It takes time away from activities such as reading, conversation, sports and games.

15. It gives a false picture of society. People who watch a lot of television are more afraid of crime.

16.Television makes people violent. Children who watch violent television programs are more likely to be violent themselves.

So, let’s summarize everything we’ve learned today.

And now can you tell me what television is: one of the greatest achievements of the 21- st century or “one-eyed monster”. Forget about being shy. ( презентация )

1 Giving opinions

I’d just like to say.

2 Polite disagreements

Maybe, but I am not sure.…

I’m afraid I’m not of the same opinion…

I’m sorry, but I can’t agree with you.

To sum up then, most of you consider that television have advantages and disadvantages. I am sure that television is doing a lot of good because it is invaluable for the information it provides; it has educational opportunities; it makes people argue and discuss, think more; it is one of the mighty means of forming people’s character and outlook.

But it occupies all our spare time. We rush home to be in time for this or that programme. The violence on TV creates violence in real life, television is bad for people’s health, and it is like a drug. And I think that you use and will use television for your best benefit and enrichment.

9. Домашнее задание и выставление оценок.

Look at the screen and put down your home task, please. I need you to write the composition “Television in my life”, according to the plan:

1. Introduction. State the problem.2. Arguments for.

3. Arguments against.

No less than 10 sentences.

I would really like to know, did you enjoy the lesson or not?

11. Подведение итогов урока . I think you worked very well. I get you only good and excellent marks. Thank you for the lesson. Bye!

Конспект открытого урока английского языка в 9 «А» классе «How much TV do you watch? Television: for and against».

Муниципальное бюджетное общеобразовательное учреждение

Некрасовская средняя общеобразовательная школа

«How much TV do you watch?

Television: for and against».

Учитель: Мошкова Наталия

Конспект открытого урока английского языка в 9 «А» классе

«How much TV do you watch? Television: for and against».

«Сколько времени ты смотришь телевизор? Телевидение: за и против»

Цель урока: систематизация полученных знаний, отработка умений и навыков, полученных на уроке и в пройденной теме, использование лексических единиц и оборотов, разговорных клише в устноязычном высказывании.

1.Образовательная: Закрепление материала по теме «Телевидение», активизация словарного запаса по теме, развитие навыка монологической речи. Совершенствование навыков чтения и говорения. Развитие умения извлекать информацию из предложенного материала.

2.Воспитательная: Воспитание умения критически мыслить и давать самостоятельную оценку. Формирование представления о современном телевидении, его влиянии на подростков и на общество в целом. Воспитывать терпимое отношение к мнению других людей, умение работать в группах; учить вести дискуссию.

3.Развивающая: Развитие умения пользоваться возможностями медиасредств, развитие коммуникативных способностей учащихся.

4.Обучающие: Формирование приемов умственной деятельности, развитие умения мыслить логически.

Оснащение учебного занятия: комьютер, проектор, доска, раздаточный материал по новой теме (карточки с текстом).

Продолжительность урока: 40 минут.

Good morning, dear friends

I’m glad to see you again! Sit down, please. How are you today?

Today we have a lot of guests. I hope you will work very well.

I hope you are fine. Many people have forgotten what the world was like before TV. But today it has become an integral part of our lives. No medium can compare with TV as a means of information, entertainment and education. TV now plays such an important role in so many people’s lives that it is essential for us to try to decide whether it is bad or good.

So our today’s topic is “How much TV do you watch? Television: for and against”

Answer the questions: (презентация)

1. How often do you watch TV?

2. When do you usually watch TV?

3. Which of the following possible aims of television do you think is the most important? • to instruct • to inform • to entertain

4. What TV Channels are popular in Russia, in the UK, the USA?

5. What are your favourite TV channels?

6. What TV programmes do you like best?

7. What TV programmes don’t you like?

8. Do you watch serious programmes?

9. What are the most popular television programmes in our country?

Good of you. Thank you. Now we are going to continue our work.

1. Programmes that is broadcast several times a day which tells you about all the important events.

2. Film stories for children made by photographing a series of drawings.

3. TV stories about a group of people and their lives which is broadcast regularly for many years.

4. Situation comedies, a popular form of humorous TV having a number of standard characters who appear in different stories every week.

5. Programmes that gives you facts and information about a serious subject such as history, science or social problems.

6. Programmes showing animals, birds etc. in their natural surrounding (environment).

7. Programmes deal with systematic training and instruction of different subjects. With the help of these programmes one can get knowledge.

8. Programmes on which members of the audience are asked questions; in case of correct answer they receive prizes.

wild life programmes

5. Выполнение задания Fill the missing word in: ( презентация )

a) adults b) understanding c) cruel d) criminal e) influence f) afraid g) violent h) dangerous i) watching j) hours

The 1 _____of television on people’s behavior is great. Most young children watch TV for many 2 _____every week. They watch it long before they have any real 3 _____of what they are 4______. They watch programmes that are meant for 5 _____. They stay up late and watch films containing violence. There is a lot of evidence to show that they are often harmed by seeing such things. There is now more crime and violence in our society than ever before. Everyone is 6 ______to go out at night. These are 7 ______times we live in. This is also the time when more and more people are watching 8 ______films on television. For example, a child may see cruelty in a film. The child learns from the film how to be 9______. Many young people become too excited by violent films and when the film is over they go out and commit 10 _____acts.

The 1 e influence of television on people’s behavior is great. Most young children watch TV for many 2 j hours every week. They watch it long before they have any real 3 b understanding of what they are 4 i watching. They watch programmes that are meant for 5 a adults. They stay up late and watch films containing violence. There is a lot of evidence to show that they are often harmed by seeing such things. There is now more crime and violence in our society than ever before. Everyone is 6 f afraid to go out at night. These are 7 h dangerous times we live in. This is also the time when more and more people are watching 8 g violent films on television. For example, a child may see cruelty in a film. The child learns from the film how to be 9 c cruel. Many young people become too excited by violent films and when the film is over they go out and commit 10 d criminal acts.

6. Минута релаксации ( Снятие умственного напряжения)

— С lose your eyes. Think of something good you are going to do on weekends. Open your eyes, tell your partner I’m happy to see you. Are you ready to go on our work?

Now it’s time to listen to your report about your TV habits. Are you ready? Come up to the front, please. (Индивидуальное задание для учащегося, составление диаграмм о телевизионных пристрастиях обучающихся 9А класса на базе упражнения 3 на странице 66 учебника).

Good of you. Thank you. Now we are going to continue our work.

So, let’s look at the table. You have the papers with the table and some sentences about television. The task is to complete the table. ( презентация )

1. Apart from their entertainment value, they provide useful topics for conversations.

2. Television may be the cause of many conflicts in the family.

3. The TV viewers need do nothing: they make no choices, they’re completely passive and don’t even use their legs.

4. TV informs about current events and the latest developments in science and politics.

5. Television is the best means of communication.

6. Television can often present information to us in a more effective way than books can.

7. It encourages us to buy things that we don’t need.

8. It helps to advertise the popularity of sports and arts.

9. For millions of people around the world, television is a source of companionship and helps them to cope with everyday life.

10. Television may do harm to our health.

11. It entertains us. It helps to relax.

12. Little by little television cuts us off from the real world.

13. It makes us aware of our global responsibilities.

14. It takes time away from activities such as reading, conversation, sports and games.

15. It gives a false picture of society. People who watch a lot of television are more afraid of crime.

16.Television makes people violent. Children who watch violent television programs are more likely to be violent themselves.

So, let’s summarize everything we’ve learned today.

And now can you tell me what television is: one of the greatest achievements of the 21- st century or “one-eyed monster”. Forget about being shy. ( презентация )

1 Giving opinions

I’d just like to say.

2 Polite disagreements

Maybe, but I am not sure.…

I’m afraid I’m not of the same opinion…

I’m sorry, but I can’t agree with you.

To sum up then, most of you consider that television have advantages and disadvantages. I am sure that television is doing a lot of good because it is invaluable for the information it provides; it has educational opportunities; it makes people argue and discuss, think more; it is one of the mighty means of forming people’s character and outlook.

But it occupies all our spare time. We rush home to be in time for this or that programme. The violence on TV creates violence in real life, television is bad for people’s health, and it is like a drug. And I think that you use and will use television for your best benefit and enrichment.

9. Домашнее задание и выставление оценок.

Look at the screen and put down your home task, please. I need you to write the composition “Television in my life”, according to the plan:

1. Introduction. State the problem.

2. Arguments for.

3. Arguments against.

No less than 10 sentences.

I would really like to know, did you enjoy the lesson or not?

I think you worked very well. I get you only good and excellent marks. Thank you for the lesson. Bye!