Lesson 7: THE MASS MEDIA

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comedy
comedy /ˈkɑːmədi/
(noun) a play, film or TV show that is intended to be funny, usually with a happy ending; plays, films and TV shows of this type
Example: Mr. Bean is a British comedy television series.


Internet
Internet /ˈɪntərnet/
(noun) an international computer network connecting other networks and computers that allows people to share information around the world
Example: It is popular to use the internet nowadays.


feature
feature /ˈfiːtʃər/
(noun) something important, interesting or typical of a place or thing
Example: The software has no particular distinguishing features.


mass media
mass media /mæs ˈmiːdiə/
(noun)
Example: Mass media has a great effect on human life.


cartoon
cartoon /kɑːrˈtuːn/
(noun) a humorous drawing in a newspaper or magazine, especially one about politics or events in the news
Example: I like watching cartoons.


weather forecast
weather forecast /ˈweðər fɔːrkæst/
(noun) a description, for example on the radio or television, of what the weather will be like tomorrow or for the next few days
Example: Farmers usually watch the weather forecast to prepare for farming work.


documentary
documentary /ˌdɑːkjuˈmentri/
(noun) a film or a radio or television programme giving facts about something
Example: It is a documentary about real events including real crimes.


aurally
aurally /ˈɔːrəli/
(adverb) in a way that is connected with hearing and listening
Example: We receive information aurally when we listen to the radio.


orally
orally /ˈɔːrəli/
(adverb) by speaking rather than writing
Example: This subject will be checked orally.


passive
passive /ˈpæsɪv/
(adjective) accepting what happens or what people do without trying to change anything or oppose them
Example: He is always passive in relationship.


quiz show
quiz show /ˈkwɪz ʃəʊ/
(noun) a radio or TV show in which people answer a series of questions and compete to win prizes
Example: I like watching quiz shows on TV such as Who Wants To Be A Millionaire?


visually
visually /ˈvɪʒuəli/
(adverb) in a way that is connected with seeing or sight
Example: Children can learn visually very well.


wildlife
wildlife /ˈwaɪldlaɪf/
(noun) animals, birds, insects, etc. that are wild and live in a natural environment
Example: It's a famous documentary on Peruvian wildlife.