Types of TV Programmes

Can you unscramble these jumbled words for types of TV shows?

Rewrite the words to complete the gaps.

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TV Shows – Word Search

This challenging word search puzzle will help you learn English words for different types of television shows.

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Can you guess the correct type of TV show?

Pre Test.

Look at the images your teacher is about to show and label each with what you think is the type of TV show. Eg sports, reality etc

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End Test

Look at the images again that your teacher will show you and label the types of TV show again

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Types of TV Programmas

SportsProgrammes featuring sports or sporting events. Examples Match of the day, Premier league, UFC etc

SitcomAn amusing TV series about fictional characters. Also known as Situational Comedy. Examples Mr Bean, Friends, Big Bang Theory

DocumentaryA TV Programme that documents real life events. Examples Discovery Channel, National Geographic

SoapAlso known as a soap opera. A fictional drama about people’s daily lives. Examples `Ther gab khao lae lak khongrao, rabaodungdao. malaisamchai.

CartoonA programme that features animated characters. Examples Ben Ten, The Simpsons, Family Guy

Travel or HolidayA show that features holiday destinations. Examples The Holiday show

Kids/Children’sTV Programmes produced for children. Examples The Teletubbies, Postman Pat, Whinnie the Pooh

DramaA fictional TV story, featuring actors. Examples CSI, 24, Lost

MakeoverA show that helps people change their image or lifestyle. Examples Extreme Makeover, Gok’s fashion fix

NewsA show that reports world events as they unfold. Examples BBC World News, CNN, Al-Jazeera

CookeryA programme hosted by famous chefs, who teach people how to cook. Examples Master Chef, F Word, Jamie Oliver.

Reality TVA “ Fly on the Wall” show, featuring real people. Examples Big Brother, X Factor, American Idol, Thailand’s Got talent.

Talk Show or Chat ShowProgrammes hosted by a TV personality, (or host) featuring guests who talk about their lives. Examples Friday Night with Jonathan Ross, Oprah Winfrey Show.

ShoppingPhone-in TV shows (often on shopping channels), where people can either buy featured items or bid for them. Examples QVC, Bid up TV

Game showA TV programme featuring competitive games or quizzes. Example Who wants to be a millionaire, The weakest link

Music A TV show featuring live or recorded music. Examples MTV, Top of the Pops

Gardening showA programme about gardening, often hosted by a well-known TV personality. Example Gardeners world

Animal or wildlifeA programme about wild animals or pets, often hosted by a well-known person. Examples Animal Rescue, The Really Wild Show, Meerkat Manor.

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The first word has been done for you

Nouns

(things)

Verbs

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Adjectives

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Adverbs of Frequency

Using Adverbs of Frequency

We can use an adverb of frequency to describe how often we watch a TV programme.

Examples: I always watch the news

He never watches documentaries

They sometimes watch cartoons

Worksheet

Describe the types of TV programmes and movies you like to watch.

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You can add an Adjective to the programmes you like and dislike

Examples: I like comedies because they are funny

I don’t like horror because it’s scary

Describing TV Programmes/Movies

Using Adjectives please describe why you watch two different types of TV programs or movie and why u don’t watch two types of TV programmes or movie. Use the examples given as a guide.

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2.We can also use Adverbs of frequency to describe why watch and how often we watch a TV program.

Example : I always watch Mr Bean because it is funny.

I never watch Mr Bean because it is silly.

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Types of Movie

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