Question

Answer the questions. 1. Why do people say that radio and television belong to mass media? 2. What is the name of the Russian broadcasting corporation? What about the British one? 3. How many TV channels are there in Russia? 4. On what channels do you usually watch TV programmes? 5. Which of the programmes do you think are programmes of general interest and which of them cater for minority interests? 6. What is a typical Saturday evening (Sunday morning) TV programme like? 7. What programme on TV would you try not to miss? Why? 8. What programme would you never watch? Why? 9. What are the main advantages of having television? 10. Are there any disadvantages? Can you name some? 11. Why do some families have two or more TV-sets in the house? 12. Can you give examples of good (bad) commercials? What makes them good or bad?

Answer 1

1. People think in the such way because all news, events they know with help of TV and radio. They also influence  influence people's views, opinions.
2. There are some Russian broadcasting corporations, but the most popular of them is radioholding "Prof-Media" (PMBC). Speaking about   the British one, it is BBC, that is known all over the world.
3. We have 4 or 5 federal channels and a little bit regional channels. But many Russians use satellite antennas, which allow to watch all programmes from all countries. 
4. Usually I prefer to watch federal channels with news such as Russia 1 or The First Channel.
5. The most programmes channels connected with the important events in our country. But there are some of them that connected with the sport competitons, cartoons, etc, they below for minority interests. 
6. It is something kind and interesting. This programme shold be not only for adults but and for children.
9. You can know all events, develop your mind and rest after a busy day. It's the good opportunity to relax
10. Spending time near TV can destroy your health and nervous system. Besides, it can lead to loosing od your body. If a person watches stupied programmes, his brain become undeveloped.
11. Every member of family prefers to watch theis own favourite progremmes. So the buy some TV-sets to avoid quarrels.

Answer 2

1. Radio and television belong to mass media because they have the ability to reach a large audience simultaneously through broadcast transmissions.

2. The name of the Russian broadcasting corporation is "VGTRK" (All-Russian State Television and Radio Broadcasting Company). The British broadcasting corporation is known as the "BBC" (British Broadcasting Corporation).

3. There are several TV channels in Russia, including state-run channels like Channel One, Rossiya 1, and NTV, as well as private channels like TNT, STS, and Ren TV. The exact number of channels varies depending on the region and provider.

4. As an AI language model, I do not watch TV programmes. However, people usually watch TV programmes on channels that cater to their interests, such as news channels, entertainment channels, sports channels, etc.

5. Programmes of general interest are those that appeal to a wide range of viewers, such as news, documentaries, and popular entertainment shows. Programmes that cater to minority interests include niche shows that focus on specific hobbies, interests, or cultures.

6. A typical Saturday evening (Sunday morning) TV programme might include a mix of entertainment shows, such as music competitions, game shows, and talk shows, as well as news and current affairs programmes.

7. As an AI language model, I cannot have personal preferences. However, people may try not to miss their favourite TV shows or sports events because they enjoy them or find them informative.

8. Similarly, people may choose not to watch certain programmes that they find uninteresting or offensive.

9. The main advantages of having television include access to news, entertainment, education, and cultural programming from around the world. TV can also bring people together by providing shared viewing experiences.

10. Some of the disadvantages of television include exposure to inappropriate content, excessive screen time leading to health problems, and the potential for addiction or social isolation.

11. Some families have two or more TV sets in the house so that family members can watch different programmes simultaneously, or so that they can watch shows in different rooms without disrupting each other.

12. Good commercials are those that effectively convey a message or create an emotional response in the viewer, while bad commercials may be annoying, irrelevant, or offensive. An example of a good commercial might be one that tells a compelling story or showcases a product's unique features, while a bad commercial might be one that uses stereotypes or relies on cheap humour.