Make Your Way 8, Schulbuch mit Audio-CD und CD-ROM

0 What opinion of TV reality shows does the author express in the first paragraph? A He only takes an interest when they make news. B He can’t understand why they are so popular. C He has absolutely no interest in watching them at all. D He finds them interesting from an academic point of view. Q1 Why does he believe reality TV shows are worth studying? A Because everyone is talking about them. B Because their popularity offers insight into the human race. C Because they are the future of TV. D Because they are everywhere. Q2 Why is the author so worried about fame? A Because fame has become devalued. B Because fame has become over-important in modern society. C Because our fascination with fame has distorted our moral values. D Because famous people are too concerned with showing off their money. Q3 Which of the following activities does the author not refer to in his list of typical reality show behaviour? A preparing meals. B arguing with other contestants. C taking clothes off. D talking to the camera. Q4 What is the danger for TV reality shows? A People will get bored of them unless they find more exciting formats. B Governments are under pressure to ban them from our screens. C They could lead to murder. D They are becoming very expensive. Q5 According to the author, our culture has become A soft and pleasure seeking. B confessional and exhibitionistic. C bored with sensations. D more and more visual. Q6 What point does the author make about modern life in the real world in the next to last paragraph? A We have become obsessed by violence. B Many people live in fear of a chemical attack. C We have become insensitive to violence. D People are becoming more and more violent. 141 Written Matura: Reading M Nur zu Prüfzwecken – Eigentum des Verlags öbv