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Reality TV Shows: Harmless or Bad Influence

Total questions: 25

Worksheet time: 25mins

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Class
Date
1.

If someone who is con reality tv says that reality tv has corrupted our society, they are saying that reality tv has...

a)

ruined it

b)

angered it

c)

cleaned it

d)

purified it

2.

The author's of both texts would agree that...

a)

all reality tv has a negative influence

b)

all reality tv has a positive influence

c)

some reality tv shows have a negative influence

d)

reality tv shows are cheaper to make or produce

3.

The fact that 10% of British teenagers said that they would give up their education to be on reality tv, supports the claim that reality tv...

a)

can educate

b)

rewards bad behavior

c)

has a negative influence

d)

can inspire

4.

The fact that a star of the Jersey Shore was paid more to speak to college students than an award winning author, supports the claim that reality tv...

a)

inspires

b)

educates

c)

rewards bad behavior

d)

is a distraction

5.

The author of "Stop Rewarding Bad Behavior on Reality TV" mostly focuses on the...

a)

Inspiration of reality tv

b)

CONs of reality tv

c)

Both the PROs and CONs

d)

PROs of reality tv

6.

The point of view of the "Stop Rewarding Bad Behavior on Reality TV" author is...

a)

all reality tv has a negative influence

b)

most reality tv has a negative influence

c)

most reality tv has a positive influence

d)

all reality tv has the ability to inspire

7.

What is the primary concern of critics regarding reality TV shows?

a)

They are too expensive to produce

b)

They promote negative behavior

c)

They are not entertaining

d)

They are too educational

8.

Which of the following words best describes the impact of reality TV on society, according to critics?

a)

Beneficial

b)

Corrupting

c)

Neutral

d)

Inspiring

9.

In the context of reality TV, what does the term 'voyeurism' refer to?

a)

Participating in a show

b)

Watching others' private lives

c)

Creating a show

d)

Judging a show

10.

What is a common argument in favor of reality TV shows?

a)

They are scripted

b)

They are educational

c)

They are a form of escapism

d)

They are harmful

11.

Which sentence uses the word 'influence' correctly in the context of reality TV?

a)

Reality TV has no influence on viewers.

b)

The influence of reality TV is always positive.

c)

Reality TV can influence viewers' behavior.

d)

Influence is not related to reality TV.

12.

What literary device is often used in reality TV to create drama?

a)

Metaphor

b)

Irony

c)

Foreshadowing

d)

Hyperbole

13.

Which of the following is a synonym for 'criticize' as used in discussions about reality TV?

a)

Praise

b)

Condemn

c)

Ignore

d)

Support

14.

What is the tone of an article that argues against reality TV shows?

a)

Supportive

b)

Critical

c)

Neutral

d)

Indifferent

15.

Which of the following best describes a 'reality TV star'?

a)

A fictional character

b)

A news reporter

c)

A participant in a reality show

d)

A movie actor

16.

What is the main purpose of a reality TV show?

a)

To educate viewers

b)

To entertain viewers

c)

To inform viewers

d)

To confuse viewers

17.

Which of the following statements is an opinion about reality TV?

a)

Reality TV shows are broadcast on television.

b)

Reality TV shows are a form of entertainment.

c)

Reality TV shows have a negative impact on society.

d)

Reality TV shows feature real people.

18.

What is the effect of reality TV on young viewers, according to critics?

a)

It inspires them to study more.

b)

It encourages them to emulate bad behavior.

c)

It makes them more creative.

d)

It has no effect.

19.

Which of the following is an example of a reality TV show?

a)

A cooking competition

b)

A scripted drama

c)

A news broadcast

d)

A documentary

20.

What is the meaning of 'unscripted' in the context of reality TV?

a)

Planned and rehearsed

b)

Improvised and natural

c)

Written and directed

d)

Edited and produced

21.

How do reality TV shows typically portray conflict?

a)

By avoiding it

b)

By exaggerating it

c)

By resolving it peacefully

d)

By ignoring it

22.

What is a 'confessional' in reality TV terminology?

a)

A scripted scene

b)

A private interview with a participant

c)

A group discussion

d)

A live audience interaction

23.

Which of the following best describes the editing style of reality TV?

a)

Linear and straightforward

b)

Complex and confusing

c)

Dramatic and sensational

d)

Calm and soothing

24.

What is the role of a 'producer' in a reality TV show?

a)

To act in the show

b)

To fund the show

c)

To oversee the show's creation

d)

To watch the show

25.

Which of the following is a potential positive effect of reality TV?

a)

It always promotes bad behavior

b)

It can inspire creativity

c)

It never educates viewers

d)

It is always harmful