Mass media The mass media play an important part in our lives. Newspapers, radio and especially TV inform us of what is going on in this world and give us wonderful possibilities…

Mass media The mass media play an important part in our lives. Newspapers, radio and especially TV inform us of what is going on in this world and give us wonderful possibilities for education and entertainment. They also influence the way we see the world and shape our views. Of course, not all newspapers and TV programmes report the events objectively, but serious journalists and TV reporters try to be fair and provide us with reliable information. It is true that the world today is full of dramatic events and most news seems to be bad news. But people aren't interested in ordinary events. That is why there are so many programmes and articles about natural disasters, plane crashes, wars, murders and robberies. Good news doesn't usually make headlines. Bad news does. Some people say that journalists are given too much freedom. They often intrude on people's private lives. They follow celebrities and print sensational stories about them which are untrue or half-true. They take photos of them in their most intimate moments. The question is - should this be allowed? The main source of news for millions of people is television. People like TV news because they can see everything with their own eyes. And that's an important advantage. Seeing, as we know, is believing. Besides, it's much more difficult for politicians to lie in front of the cameras than on the pages of newspapers. Still, many people prefer the radio. It's good to listen to in the car, or in the open air, or when you do something about the house. Newspapers don't react to events as quickly as TV, but they usually provide us with extra detail, comment and background information. The Internet has recently become another important source of information. Its main advantage is that news appears on the screen as soon as things happen in real life and you don't have to wait for news time on TV. 1) Выпишите из текста следующие предложения: Это правда, что в мире сегодня происходит много драматических событий и льшинство новостей плохие. Хорошие новости редко занимают заголовки. Люди любят новости по телевидению, потому что можно все увидеть своими глазами. Все же многие предпочитают радио. Интернет недавно стал другим важным источником информирования. 2) True or false? 1. It is impossible to live in the world without mass media. 2. Nowadays TV Mass media influence the way we see the world. 3. Dramatic events are often discussed on TV and in newspapers. 4. Good news also appear in mass media. 5. Journalists often speak about the facts, which people shouldn't know. 6. Television in not the main source of information. 7. The Internet is the quickest way to learn the information. 3) Ответьте на вопросы, старайтесь аргументировать свое мнение, где это возможно: What are the main sources of information? Make your own top-list of them. Why is television still the main source of information? What news do we usually get on TV? Why do people dislike journalists? When do we use the radio?