Task 2. Read the text “Television theories” and do the tasks. Variant 1: 1. According to the text, what might happen to your eyes if you watch television for too long? A) They change color. B) It hurts your eyes. C) It makes your eyes stronger. 2. Why do some people in the UK and the US think children are getting fat? A) They eat too much fast food. B) They watch lots of television and don't go out to play. C) They sleep too much during the day. 3. The “Television makes you intelligent” theory mentions special series like Baby Einstein or Brainy Baby. True–False. 4. The “Television makes you frightened” theory says that people think the world is safer than it really is because of the news and documentaries. True–False. 5. What does the “Television makes you stupid” theory say about people who watch a lot of bad programmes? 6. According to the text, what else besides television can make young people violent, according to some people?

Перевод задания: Прочитайте текст «Теории о телевидении» и выполните задания.

1. It hurts your eyes. (Телевизор вредит глазам.) В тексте сказано, что слишком долгое смотрение телевизора может повредить глаза. Правильный вариант: B.

2. They watch lots of television and don't go out to play. (Они много смотрят телевизор и не выходят играть.) Правильный вариант: B.

3. True. (Верно.) В тексте упоминаются специальные программы Baby Einstein и Brainy Baby.

4. False. (Неверно.) Согласно тексту, люди начинают думать, что мир опаснее, чем на самом деле, а не безопаснее.

5. They become stupid and lazy and don't think for themselves. (Они становятся глупыми и ленивыми и перестают думать самостоятельно.)

6. Modern video games. (Современные видеоигры.)