F4 UNIT 6 - VOCAB & LISTENING : TV PROGRAMMES

UNIT 6 - VOCAB & LISTENING : TV PROGRAMMES

​Vocabulary

​take part in - to be involved in something

​take place at/in

- to happen

have what it takes

- to have the qualities, ability etc. to become something

​take something the wrong way - to be offended by a remark that was not intended to be offensive

​take it for granted

- to believe something is true without even thinking about it

can't take it anymore

- to no longer put up with something

​take time off - to stop work for a short time to do something else. eg. to relax

​take one's mind off things

- to make somebody forget about something unpleasant for a short time

take it easy

- to relax

take your time

- to use as much time as you need without hurrying

​take control of something

- to be in charge of something/ to be responsible for something

​take somebody/ something seriously

- to think that somebody / something is important and deserve your attention;

Multiple Choice

The TV awards ceremony will take ________ at a theatre in London.

• way

• time

• place

• part

Multiple Choice

Ten singers will take ________ in Sunday's final of the talent contest.

• way

• time

• place

• part

Multiple Choice

There are so many commercials between programmes ! 

I ______________________

• take it for granted.

• can't take it anymore.

• take it the wrong way.

• take it easy.

Multiple Choice

Kids nowadays haven't known a world without the internet and they usually______________________.

• take it for granted.

• take their time.

• take it the wrong way.

• take it easy.

Multiple Choice

I can't take this documentary _________ because the presenter used to be a comedian.

• easily

• anymore

• seriously

• for granted

Multiple Choice

This soap opera might be a bit boring but it helps me ___________________.

• take time off.

• take it seriously.

• take it for granted

• take my mind off things.

​LISTENING DISCUSSION

• ​Where do you usually learn about what's on TV?

• ​In your opinion, where do you find the most reliable reviews?

​

​LISTENING INSTRUCTIONS

​You will hear radio presenters talking about TV programmes.

​The radio programmes is in 3 parts.

​Listen and answer the questions for each part.

​Choose a, b or c.

PART 1​

​LISTEN TO PART 1

Multiple Choice

1. Why was it a surprise to see Ken Andrews in last night's episode of Albion Street?

• a. Everyone thought he was dead.

• b. It seemed like he'd moved away.

• c. He hadn't been on the programme for a long time.

Multiple Choice

2. What will Veronica Daniels do in the future?

• a. star in a film

• b. present her own programme

• c. star in different soap opera

PART 2

​LISTEN TO PART 2

Multiple Choice

3. What kind of performer was the winner of last year's The Talent Show?

• a. a dancer

• b. a singer

• c. an acrobat

Multiple Choice

4. How can you vote for tonight's winner?

• a. by phone

• b. by SMS

• c. both of the above

PART 3

​LISTEN TO PART 3

Multiple Choice

5. What is the topic of Natural World this week?

• a. Insects

• b. life in the jungle

• c. marine life

Multiple Choice

6. What is not true about Family Matters?

• a. A new series is being made.

• b. It's a sitcom that's not so funny.

• c. The last episode of this series is on tonight.