4. Travelling Study the English

Complete these notes
1. The original soap operas were____ .
2. They were called soaps because ____ .
3. The text suggests that soaps are popular because:
* they are about __, not ideas.
* they give us ___ .
* they allow us ___ .
4. People who believe soaps are real may be ___ .


Do you think soaps are harmful? Why? Why not?


Guess the meaning of these words and expressions as used in the text

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  sleep like a log =… - key=…
  
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  cliff-hanger=… - cast=…
  
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  make no distinction=… - get in touch=…
  

3. Read the text and use the following words and expressions to fill in each of the blanks. Use each word or expression once only.

A lthough provided that

First of all unless
However what is more
In conclusion furthermore
In my opinion
Television
The general opinion about television is that it is terrifically exciting, immensely powerful, and potentially very dangerous.
Undoubtedly television has advantages.____________(1), it has the power to educate. It is a window on the world and children can learn a lot from watching it.
________(2), it is a cheap form of entertainment which gives pleasure to millions of people, especially those who live alone.
________ (3), some people argue that television is so powerful that the disadvantages outweigh the advantages;________(4) it can turn children into professors, it can also turn them into criminals, and there is increasing concern about the effect of violence on television when even wars are brought into our living room.______(5), some people argue that television has had a terrible effect on family life. People no longer talk to each other, and families spend hours in front of 'the box' instead of going out together or simply having a conversation.
Opponents of television suggest that__________(6) we do something about reducing the amount of television, young people today will all grow up to be telly addicts.________(7), the power of television for good and evil is exaggerated. It does not bring the world closer to me. It pushes it further away. In fact, as soon as a subject appears on television, it loses its importance. I no longer care about problems, I just view them._______(8), I think television is just another form of entertainment and, __________(9) you have other interests, it is neither harmful nor addictive