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WATCH AND LISTEN

1. Watch the video about reality TV and complete the notes.


Reality TV
No scripts and the casts are usually composed of unknown people instead of actors
2007–8: 77% of audience share in U.S. for top ten US shows
Reality game shows
Compete for a life-changing prize, e.g. large cash prize.
Positives
Showcase skill & become famous
financial reward.
Fulfill professional goal
Negatives
Many contestants suffer depression afterwards
Some need psychological care
No links to outside world ; not enough sleep > contestants are isolated, exhausted , and
stress
Public reaction sometimes very negative

2. Identify the arguments on positive / negative impacts of Reality TV

Positive impact Negative impact

Points Chance to showcase skill and Suffer depression afterward


become famous Some need psychological care

Example American Idol, survival


program

Reason/Evidence Financial reward Show producer want them to cry,


have fight, humiliating experience to
attract more audience and sponsor.
Summary Showcase skill, become Suffer depression
famous Being attacked by public
Have price

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