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Unit 10. Television and social media.

Unit 10. See. Reading.

Four friends are discussing about reality shows on TV.

Read and listen to the conversation and do the following exercises.

In my opinion, reality shows on TV are unnecessary and not entertaining.

I don't think so. I believe that they are a good way of entertainment.

I agree with you. They also provide opportunities to discover talented people,

like singers, actors or chefs.

Absolutely. Many people get a job after they appear on TV.

Excuse me for interrupting, but from my perspective, reality shows are an easy way

to become famous.

That's right. Moreover, many talented singers or actors work hard to become successful

and they become famous as a result of their hard work. This isn't fair.

May I add something to that?

The people on these shows experience many interesting things

and they meet a lot of people, so they become very experienced in a short time.

I agree. I think that they are very entertaining and add a variety to reality TV world,

so you can choose according to your interest.

For example, some people prefer watching programs about cooking or traveling

while other people are more interested in singing competitions or fashion shows.

I'm afraid I disagree with you. Most of the shows follow the same format,

so they are boring.

I couldn't agree more. Also, sometimes the people on these shows do very difficult

and dangerous things.

Right. I think TV shows use and exploit people to make money. I don't like it.

Okay. We don't agree with each other. Let's turn the TV off and go out for a walk.