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1. GRAMMARA. In pairs, answer these questions.

1) Which sentences have the same meaning?a) I like to listen to the radio.b) I want to listen to the radio.c) I’d like to listen to the radio.d) I like listening to the radio.

2) Which sentence(s) above refer to specific wishes now or in the future?

3) Which sentence(s) refer to general likes?

B. Complete the sentence with a form of like or would like and the verb in parentheses.

1) I’m very thirsty. I’d like to have (have) a drink of water.2) I’m a mathematician. I ________________ (do) math.3) She’s very musical. She __________________ (listen) to music.4) Susie ____________________ (see) the new James Bond movie.5) _________________ (listen) to the radio in the mornings?6) There’s a new DVD Frank ____________________ (borrow).

2. VOCABULARY: MEDIAA. Write the words from the box with the correct verb.

A novel - TV - a DVD - the radio - music - a biography - a magazine - a movie - the news

B. Add more words to each category.

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3. WRITING SKILLSA. Complete the sentences with a verb ending to make sentences that are true for you.

1) I love watching _____________.2) I don’t really like to listen _____________.3) I enjoy _____________.4) I’d like _____________.5) I prefer _____________ to _____________.6. I like _____________.

B. In pairs, read your sentences aloud and compare your ideas.

C. Write a summary of your attitudes to media.

4. VOCABULARY: RADIO AND TV SHOWSA. Match the different kinds of radio or TV shows with a definition to make a sentence.

B. In pairs, think of an example of each type of show.“The beautiful and the Damned” is a soap opera.

C. In pairs, talk about these questions.a) What other kinds of radio or TV shows are there?b) How many channels are there in your country?c) What kinds of shows do you like to watch/listen to?d) Do you like TV advertisements? What is your favorite one at the moment?

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5. GRAMMAR: TOO MUCH, TOO MANY, NOT ENOUGHA. Look at these extract from the audio script. Underline the phrases that talk about an excess or a lack of something.

1) There are too many quiz shows.2) For me, there aren’t enough educational shows.3) There’s probably too much news for me.

B. Use the examples to complete the table.

C. Complete the sentences with too much, too many, or enough.

1. This movie theater is very crowded. There are too many people and there aren’t____________ seats.2. I can’t come to the movie. I don’t have ___________ money.3. That movie is boring. There isn’t ___________ action.4. This soap opera is very confusing. There are ___________ characters.5. This magazine is not very good. There is ___________ advertising.

6. WRITING SKILLSA. Write a short paragraph with your opinions about TV in your country.

B. Read your paragraph aloud. Do most of the students have similar ideas?

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