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Reality Television

 Reality television, or simply reality TV, is a modern genre of television programming. It A__________________ presents unscripted (not written in advance), dramatic or humorous situations or events that tend to happen in real life. Such programme can involve celebrities though B_________________ of the public. 

Reality TV has been gradually growing in popularity among the masses for over 60 years. The first show that filmed ordinary people reacting to set ups and pranks started in 1948 and was called «Candid Camera». Some people, however, believe it was the Japanese with their awful shows in the 1980s and 90s C________________ . Others are certain that «Big Brother» was the show that spawned the reality TV age. 

The question is: why are these shows so popular? There are different theories. Some would say that it is D_______________ we like to watch terrible behaviour, be shocked, amazed and amused. It is the same instinct that once inspired the ancient Romans to watch the famous gladiator fights at the Coliseum. Others use the term ‘voyeurism’  — it is an unhealthy curiosity to spy on other people’s lives.

Whatever the real reason, the trend seems to have already passed its peak. A lot of such shows E_________________ or are expected to go in the near future. What would the replacement be? Talents shows — watching competitions in dance, singing and general entertainment! Does it mean that people are changing? It is too early to say. Most agree that these F__________________ .

1. more usually the stars are members
2. due to basic human instinct that
3. is still too early to judge
4. is a type of programme that
5. are simply the cycles of trends
6. seem to have disappeared
7. that brought reality TV to centre stage