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What is Mass Media?

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sources of information and news such as newspapers,magazines, radio and television, that reach and influence large numbers of people;

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new information about something that has happened recently; reports of recent events on TV, radio, newspapers;

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

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is a television or a radio story about a group of imaginary people and their lives, which is broadcast regularly for many years.

What programmes of these are series?

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The press, television and radio (mass media) play an important part in the life of the society. They influence the way people look at the world and make them change their views. Some people say, ”News is not what happens – it is what you see or read in mass media.” In other words, mass media shapes public opinion. (Sometimes it is good, but sometimes terribly bad. It depends.)

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Millions of people in their spare time watch TV and read newspapers and magazines. Television dominates one`s life if the family watches it most of the time. Television informs, educates, and entertains people. It is also a habit-forming drug impossible to resist.

Various TV games, such as quiz shows, and music programmes attract a large audience. During TV quiz programmes the questions are answered by the viewers.

Then there are daily TV serials known as soap operas. Some people find them boring, others consider them to be good entertainment and relaxation.

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There is also a lot of advertising on TV. A lot of commercial firms buy the time to advertise their goods.

Advertising often annoys the general public. A film, a good basketball or football match may be interrupted several times with advertisements for the soap powder or new perfume.

To convince the viewers that a certain product is the best and to persuade him to buy it takes not only a lot of imagination but also a lot of time. The same advertisements are repeated dozens of time every day, which bores the viewers.

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Some people say there is too much violence on television, which has a bad influence on viewers, especially young people. Television often shows scenes of violence.

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But it is hardly fair to say that TV doesn`t try to raise the cultural level of the people or develop their artistic taste. Many of TV programmes are excellent: they are made in good taste and with great professional skill. Television brings into millions of homes not only news and entertainment, but also cultural and educational programmes.

Good or bad, television brings the world into our home and makes us closer to other people.

Besides, it is a good company for people who live alone.

Can you name man ___ was America's first president?

Can you name the country ___ was the birthplace of Mozart?

Can you name the country ___ Mount Everest can be found?

Can you name artist ___ famous painting is called 'The Girl with the Pearl Earring'?

Can you name the city ___ Barack Obama was born?

Can you name the country ___ is well known for the tango dance?

The market _____ I go,sells tasty vegetables

Can you tell me the reason --------you stopped playing handball?