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Unit 8

Vocabulary Reading and Use of English | 1BSU

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1 Complete the gaps in this summary with the verbs in
the box in the correct form. In some cases more than
one answer is possible.

comment discuss say speak talk tell

In Part 3 of the Speaking test the examiner
(1) the two candidates that they
have to (2) to each other for about
two minutes. In the conversation you listened to,
the candidates (3) the comparative
importance of a number of influences on people’s
ideas and behaviour. The first candidate started
by (4) that TV has a huge influence
on people. They went on to (5) on the
influential role played by multinational corporations. 1 Discuss these questions in pairs.
During their conversation the two candidates Which reality TV shows do you watch or have you
(6) for about the same length of time. watched in the past?
Which are the best and worst reality TV shows you have
seen? Give your reasons.
2 Exam candidates sometimes make mistakes 2 Which of the following reality shows would you
when using ‘talking’ verbs. Choose the correct verbs watch?
in these sentences.
t people with new business ideas competing to win
Many people believe that the mass media do not investment money from successful entrepreneurs
always say / tell the truth. t a dance competition featuring celebrities dancing with
When I’m in China, I can understand what people are professional dancers
speaking / saying to me, but I can hardly speak / talk t celebrities’ attempts to survive without luxuries in a
any Chinese myself. jungle environment
This morning’s newspaper doesn’t even say / mention t a cooking competition in which amateur cooks are
the economic crisis. judged by professionals
The spokesperson for the authorities expressed / t teenagers singing in front of judges to win a recording
spoke his thanks for people’s understanding. contract
There’s an article in my newspaper which says / writes t private detectives investigating people suspected of
that people absorb information more quickly from the cheating on their partners
Internet than from printed material.
When asked about the latest rumours, the minister 3 Some people object to reality TV for ethical or moral
refused to comment / say. reasons. Why is this? Discuss these ideas:
After Ben had used Wikipedia he said / told everyone t the way people are chosen for reality TV shows
how great it was. He didn’t mention / tell the fact that it t the way people are treated on the shows
had taken him an hour to find what he wanted. t the way the programmes are edited
If you feel strongly about something, you should t the effects on contestants of being in the media
express / speak your mind. spotlight

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