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Unit 4: The mass media

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Vocabulary

1. Match the words/phrases in the box with the definitions. 

(Khớp các từ / cụm từ trong hộp với các định nghĩa.)

a. the mass media

  a-3 

1. unable to stop doing something because you like it very much

b. addicted

 b-1

2. the use of websites and applications to connect with people who share similar interests

c. efficient

 c-5

3. the main means of communication reaching people on a large scale, such as television, radio, movies, newspapers, etc.

d. social networking

 d-2

4. a type of real-time online chat

e. cyber bullying

 e-6

5. doing something well with no waste of time, money, or energy

f. instant messaging

 f-4

6. the use of electronic communication to hurt, threaten or embarrass someone

2. Complete the sentences with the words/phrases in 1. 

(Hoàn thành câu với các từ / cụm từ trong 1.)

  1. Most people rely heavily on ____the mass media ____ as their main source of information.
  2. Millions of teenagers around the world are to _____addicted____ computer and video games.
  3. Teenagers can become addicted to ____social networking____ if they can't control the time they spend online.
  4. Online advertising is more ____efficient____ than TV ads because of the huge number of Internet users.
  5. Young people like____instant messaging_____ because of its speed, convenience and privacy.
  6. Many Internet users delete their social accounts because of ____cyberbullying____

Pronunciation

Revision: The pronunciation of the verb ending -ed

1. Listen and repeat. Pay attention to the ending -ed of the verbs. 

(Lắng nghe và lặp lại. Hãy chú ý đến kết thúc -ed của động từ.)

Click tại đây để nghe:

reduced used copied
received
distributed welcomed
developed influenced           invented
introduced           provided downloaded

2. Listen and repeat the sentences. Notice the verbs ending -ed. 

(Nghe và lặp lại các câu. Chú ý các động từ kết thúc bằng -ed)

Click tại đây để nghe: 

  1. The library reduced the number of print newspapers and magazines that they used to subscribe to.
  2. The graph compares the amount of informati received over a ten-year period.
  3. Have you downloaded the files related to our s media project, which I emailed you yesterday?
  4. Paper was invented before the printing machine
  5. New electronic devices have been developed cater to users' ever-changing needs.
  6. Social networking has influenced young people's way of life.

Grammar

Prepositions after certain verbs

1. Match each verb with an appropriate prepoposition 

(Khớp mỗi động từ với một giới từ thích hợp)

Đáp án:

  • search for: tìm kiếm 
  • listen to: nghe
  • think of: nghĩ về
  • carry out: tiến hành, carry on: tiếp tục
  • rely on: lệ thuộc vào, phụ thuộc vào

2. Make sentences with the verbs in 1. 

(Đặt câu với động từ trong 1.)

The past perfect vs. the past simple

1. Put the verbs in brackets in the correct tenses. Make changes if necessary. 

(Đặt động từ trong ngoặc ở các thì đúng. Thực hiện thay đổi nếu cần thiết.)

  1. Alexander Graham Bell (invent)____had invented____ the telephone when Thomas Edison (complete) ____completed____his second model of the phonograph in 1887.
  2. National Geographic, one of the most influential magazines, (appear)___appeared___ in 1899, which (help)___helped___ to increase readers' cultural awareness and understanding through high-quality photo essays.
  3. The lung cancer mortality rate (rise) ____had risen___six-fold in males when mass media (start) ____started___covering the health risks of smoking.
  4. Linda only (understand)___understood____ the film after she (read) ___had read___ the book.
  5. A:___Had (ever)___ you ever (appear)___appeared___ on TV before you (take part)___took part___  in this reality show?
    B: Yes, I (have)____had____ .
  6. I can't believe I (get) ___got___ the position of a TV announcer. I (submit) ___submitted___ my application two months ago, but I did not think I had a chance getting it. When I (show)___showed___  up at the interview, there were at least fifteen people who (arrive) ___had arrived___ before me.
  7. All job applicants (finish, already) ___had already finished___ their interviews and (leave)___left___ when I (arrive) ___arrived___ 

 

2. Complete the following sentences, using either the past simple or past perfect, and your own ideas. 

(Hoàn thành các câu sau đây, sử dụng thì quá khứ đơn hoặc quá khứ hoàn thành, và những ý tưởng của riêng bạn.)

Gợi ý đáp án:

  1. ... had used the library's computer to get access to the Internet.
  2. ... rang his doorbell.
  3. ... started sending me their greetings/ had already posted their greetings for my birthday.
  4. ... they began drawing their charts.
  5. ... the teacher changed the topic.
  6. ... he wrote a brief description of the data.