The good side of television - Review 6

C2 Proficiency · Word Formation · Close-up C2 Workbook, National Geographic Learning

For questions 1–8, read the text below. Use the word given in capitals at the end of some of the lines to form a word that fits in the gap in the same line.

ASSUME

STEREOTYPE

MANNER

SENSITIVE

INVADE

NOTORIOUS

DIVERSE

DISCREET

The basic (1) ___ that television is a bad influence on society might need a rethink. Studies show that audiences today are, in general, intolerant of any behaviour on television that might seem (2) ___ , and thus unfair to a certain group of people. If a television show were to ascribe (3) ___ or attitudes to a character which portrayed them in a negative light based on their skin colour, origin or socio-economic status, the (4) ___ of this would create a storm on social media. This, in fact, is a positive development, as it shows that television, while being funnelled into our living rooms either (5) ___ , has done a lot to instil strong values in its viewers. Furthermore, any actors who make racist comments gain (6) ___ almost instantly. In thinking back to the shows that have been produced over the years, there are many examples of producers making (7) ___ a cornerstone of programming. Naturally, there are still features of television programming that warrant parental (8) ___ due to the impact they could have on young viewers. Overall though, it is fair to say that some aspects of television can be a powerful and positive force in our lives.

The good side of television

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