1. Listen. What is the survey about? Write down any words that helped you decide.

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2. Listen again. How does each person answer the questions in the survey? Complete the survey.

a

Television: people’s preferences

Age: 26                Sex: Male

Q1: How many hours a day do you watch television?

2 – 4 hours  4 – 6 hours

more than 6 hours

Q2: What kind of programmes do you prefer to watch?

news      soap operas

documentaries      game shows

sitcoms      sport

Q3: Do you watch other kinds of programmes?

No

Yes (say what) ………………………………………………

b

Television: people’s preferences

Age: 19                Sex: Female

Q1: How many hours a day do you watch television?

2 – 4 hours  4 – 6 hours

more than 6 hours

Q2: What kind of programmes do you prefer to watch?

news      soap operas

documentaries      game shows

sitcoms      sport

Q3: Do you watch other kinds of programmes?

No

Yes (say what) ………………………………………………

c

Television: people’s preferences

Age: ………….       Sex: …………….

Q1: How many hours a day do you watch television?

2 – 4 hours  4 – 6 hours

more than 6 hours

Q2: What kind of programmes do you prefer to watch?

news      soap operas

documentaries      game shows

sitcoms      sport

Q3: Do you watch other kinds of programmes?

No

Yes (say what) ………………………………………………

3. Listen again. How did each person answer the following questions?

What kind of programme do you prefer to watch?

Man: …………………………………….

Woman: ……………………………….

4. Listen again and circle the correct answer.

a   Why does the man say he will answer the questions, ‘if it’s quick’?

      1   Because he’s in a hurry.

      2   Because he doesn’t watch much TV.

b   Why does he like documentaries?

      1   Because they’re relaxing.

      2   Because they teach you things.

c   Why does he say ‘Definitely not!’ when asked whether he watches soap operas?

      1   He really doesn’t like them.

      2   He prefers the news.

d   Why is the woman able to watch so much TV?

      1   She doesn’t want to miss an episode of her favourite soaps.

      2   She isn’t too busy.

e   What kind of programmes does she watch?

      1   Soaps.

      2   All kinds.

 Why doesn’t she ever miss an episode of EastEnders?

      1   Because she hasn’t got much to do.

      2   Because it’s her favourite.

g   Why doesn’t she watch documentaries often?

      1   Because they aren’t on very often.

      2   Because she prefers to watch programmes that are more fun.

Answers

1

It’s a survey about television programmes / viewing habits.

2

Q1: man: 2/3 hours a day, woman: more than 6 hours

Q2: man: documentaries, woman: soaps

Q3: man: the news, woman: documentaries

3

Man: for information ([documentaries] are interesting and you always learn something new).

Woman: for fun (For me television is for fun. When I get home I just want to relax and have a laugh.)

4

a 1   b 2   c 1   d 2   e 2   f 2   g 2

Audioscripts

a

INTERVIEWER:   Excuse me. We’re doing a survey about television. Can you answer a few questions?

MAN:   Sure, if it’s quick.

INTERVIEWER:   Oh, thanks. How many hours a day do you watch television?

MAN:   Oh, I don’t know, mmm, about two or three hours a day, I suppose. Depends what’s on.

INTERVIEWER:   What kind of programme do you prefer to watch?

MAN:   Well, my favourite programmes are documentaries.

INTERVIEWER:   Oh, why is that?

MAN:   Because they’re interesting and you always learn something new.

INTERVIEWER:   Do you watch other kinds of programmes? Like soap operas for example?

MAN:   Soap operas?! Definitely not! I’d rather not watch television at all. Sometimes I watch the news, though.

b

INTERVIEWER:   So, how many hours a day do you watch television?

YOUNG WOMAN:   Oh, I watch a lot of television. Six hours, maybe more! I have a lot of time.

INTERVIEWER:   What kind of programme is your favourite?

YOUNG WOMAN:   I watch a bit of everything but my favourite programmes are the soaps, especially EastEnders. I never miss an episode!

INTERVIEWER:   Why?

YOUNG WOMAN:   Why do I watch soaps? Well, they’re fun and sometimes they’re very exciting!

INTERVIEWER:   D’you, do you watch other kinds of programmes? Like documentaries, for example?

YOUNG WOMAN:   Yes, I sometimes watch documentaries, but not often. For me television is for fun. When I get home I just want to relax and have a laugh.

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