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7S.14 You are watching TV with a friend. What could you say in each of the situations below?
Look at the example first.
Example: You want to watch a programme on TV. Could you
1 You can’t hear the programme very well. Could you

2 You want to watch a different programme. Could you .... Votre
3 Now it’s too loud for you. Could you ....
4 You don’t want to watch any more. Could you ....

75.2 Here is part of an evening from three British TV channels. Can you find at least one example
of: a documentary, a quiz show, a game show, a drama series, and a current affairs
programme? There is also one example of a comedy series and two soap operas. Can you
guess which programmes they might be?

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Noel Edmonds. hosts the quiz in Four new contestants compete for Presented by Jon Snow and Cathy
which teams have their television a place in the. November final. Smith. Including Weather
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7.30 Watchdog 7.55 The Siot
7.30 Coronation Street
Anne: Robinson presents the The daily soapbox offering viewers
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stories that affect consumers. in the chance to air their opinions.
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8.00. EastEnders 8.00 Bruce’s Price is Right Something
Kathy tries to:come to terms with Game show testing knowledge: of A four-part series in which Pete
Ted’s revelations. Michelle the price. of consumer goods. McCarthy explores the strange
receives a letter that could Director Bill Morton; Producer Howard universe of alternative beliefs.
change her life. Huntridge.. Stereo Subtitled ......... 2968
For.cast see Tuesday 8.30 Baby It’s You
Stereo Subtitled 8.30 World in Action
Continuing the six-part series
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which uses natural history filming
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cameras, Worid.in Action .reveais
techniques to observe the first
The Deep. There’s. something
what is really going on in Britain’s
two years of a baby’s life.
fishy going:on when Bill. and Ben
overcrowded. schools and asks
are asked to look after their
who is to blame. 9.00 Cutting Edge
neighbour’s house.
The Trouble with Money
9.00 New series
Strange though it
9.00 Nine 0’Clock News
Cracker seems to some, not
With Peter Sissons.
Brotherly Love (part 1). everyone enjoys winning the
Subtitled
In the first of this three- lottery. This documentary
Regional News
part thriller, a prostitute is explores the joys and pitfalls of
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found raped and murdered, getting rich quick.
opening old: wounds at the
station. See today’s choices.
75.3 Answer these questions about TV in your own country.
CNNNAWNEHE In total, how much TV do you watch every week?
How many ‘terrestrial ‘channels are there?
Do you watch satellite TV and/or cable TV?
What are your favourite programmes on TV at the moment?
What night are they on?
Do you enjoy watching the commercials?
Do you often watch football matches live on TV? If not, do you watch the highlights?
Do you need a TV licence in your country? If so, how much is it?
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