Make Your Way 6, Schulbuch mit Audio-CD und CD-ROM

Working with words How much do you know about “The Simpsons”? Complete the sentences with the words below (two of which you won’t use), and then decide if they are true or false. Check your answers with your teacher. 2 true false 1 Regular ______________ members include Dan Castellaneta, Nancy Cartwright and Matt Groening. 2 The show doesn’t use ______________ laughter. 3 Some of the famous _____________ stars include U2, Red Hot Chilli Peppers, Paul McCartney and Lucy Liu. 4 You can ______________ on any episodes you’ve ________________ on DVD. 5 The show has already enjoyed more than 20 successful __________________ . 6 Unlike most sitcoms, “The Simpsons” isn’t filmed in front of a ________________ – it is filmed on _________________ . missed cast guest Homeric catch up awards seasons canned location studio audience We asked three teenagers to tell us about their favourite sitcoms. Listen to what they said and write M (alcolm), F (riends) or S (abrina) next to the sentences below. 3 2/10 1 It makes me feel better about my own family. 2 I don’t really like one of the characters. 3 The early seasons were better than the later ones. 4 It looks at real life and then exaggerates it. 5 I wish it didn’t have canned laughter. 6 The lead actress is great. 7 It’s well-written. 8 It relies too much on guest stars. 167 4 Compact unit 4: Sitcoms Nur zu Prüfzwecken – Eigentum des Verlags öbv