воскресенье, 28 февраля 2010 г.

Entertainment (discussion questions)

That's Entertainment!

What is entertainment? Please define the word, and give examples.

What is your favorite movie? How about your favorite TV show? Why?
Which movie has had either the greatest impact on your life or has impressed you the most? Why do you think so?
What genre of movies and TV shows do you tend to watch the most? How about the least? Please explain.
Describe the plot and characters of your favorite movie or TV show.
Could you live without ever seeing another movie again? Why/not?
Could you live without a TV? Why/not?
If you could act alongside your favorite actor or actress in a movie, would you want to? Why/not?
If you could have had a role in your favorite movie, would you have wanted a small part or a big part? Why?
You've been given the amazing opportunity to create a new TV show. What will it be about? Who will act in it? Please explain.
If you were stranded on a desert island and could choose one video to watch again and again, what would you choose? Please explain your decision.
Can you think of any TV shows or movies that are sheer torture to watch? Which ones?
The TV has been called the "idiot box" and the "boob tube." Why do you think so? Is it a fair idiom?
Should TV be primarily used for entertainment or for education? Why do you think so?
What are the advantages and disadvantages of watching TV? Why do you think so?
What will entertainment be like in the future?
Do you wish that you watched TV less often? Why/not?
Have TV shows and movies made people stupid? Why do you think so?

Do you think the TV and film industry has some responsibility to produce educational programs and movies? Why/not?

What do you usually do on the weekends? What did you do last weekend? Do you have plans for this weekend?

What kind of music do you like? Is there any kind of music that you can't stand?

What types of music do people listen to in your country? Is there any type of music that you can only hear in your country? How popular is live music in your country? When was the last time you went to a concert or live show?

How many different movie genres can you name? Which is your favorite? Least favorite? What's the last movie you saw? When did you see it? What was it about? Did you like it?

Which American movies have been popular in your country?

How often do you visit museums? When was the last time you went to a museum?

What do you do for entertainment when you're on vacation that you don't usually do? Do you like to gamble? 

When was the last time you went to a play? What about an opera, a symphony, or a ballet?

How much do you like to dance? When was the last time you went dancing? Did you enjoy yourself?

How often do you eat in a restaurant? What's the best restaurant you've ever been to? What's the best cheap restaurant you've ever been to? Do you have a favorite bar or cafe? Why do you like it?

Reality TV

Have you ever watched a reality TV program? If yes, what was it? How was it?
Would you want to be on reality TV? Why/not?
Do you know anyone who has ever been on reality TV? If yes, who? How about someone who wanted to be on a program?
If you could win $1,000,000, would you want to be on reality TV? Would your answer change if the program were dangerous? How about if the program were embarrassing?
Are reality TV programs popular in your country? Why/not?
What do you think of reality TV? Please explain.
What is the best reality TV program you have ever watched? Why was it so good?
What is the worst reality TV program you have ever watched? Why was it so bad?
How often do you watch reality TV programs?
Why do you think reality TV is so popular these days?
Do you agree or disagree? Reality TV is just a passing fad. Why/not?
Do you agree or disagree? Reality TV programs aren't real, but are actually carefully scripted and edited. Why/not?
Do you agree or disagree? There should be fewer ridiculous programs and more serious programs on TV. In other words, there should be fewer reality TV programs and more documentaries!
Would you ever watch re-runs of a reality TV program? Why/not?
Do you have any ideas for a new reality TV program? If yes, what would the show be about?
Do you think the news is a form of reality TV program? If yes, why? If no, then why are the two different? Please explain.
What is your impression of the people who watch reality TV?
What kind of people would want to be on a reality program? Why do you think so?
What kind of reality program would you like to be on? Why?
What would it take for you to go a reality TV program? Please explain.

Music, Movies, and More


Would you like to become a famous rock star, Hollywood actor/actress, or TV star? Why/not?
Would you like to become a famous writer, poet, or classical musician? Why/not?
Do you think the classics are better than modern books, movies, or music? Why/not?
Do you prefer to go the cinema or to watch movies at home? Why?
Have you ever been to the opera? If yes, how was it? If no, would you want to go?
What kind of music do you like? Why?
What kind of movies do you like? Why?
What was the best/worst movie you saw this year? Why was it so good/bad?
Which would you like to do? Rank the following, from best to worst:
1) see a movie
2) go to a rock concert
3) go to a concert for classical music
4) attend a poetry reading
5) see a play
Let's continue with the previous question. How would your answers change for the following:
1) it's a first date
2) you're with friends
3) you're with family
You're going to a desert island for one year, and you can bring five CDs with you. What CDs do you bring? Why?
Do you like to read about celebrities?
Do celebrities have better, more interesting lives than average people? Why/not?
If you became a famous actor/actress, would you make commercials for more money? Would you star in a movie you didn't like? Why/not?
Do celebrities make too much money? Please explain.
Recommend one movie, one TV show, one CD, and one book to your classmates. Why did you choose these?
Who is your favorite writer? Why do you like him/her so much?
Who is your favorite actor/actress? Why do you like him/her so much?
Who is your favorite musician or band? Why do you like him/her/them so much?
You have the chance to ask your favorite celebrity two questions. What are they?

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