 18. Media and Entertainment
Reading I
Hachi: A Dog's Tale
A. Find the words from the text for the meanings given below.
a. Unwavering - never changing or becoming weaker
b. Devotion - great love, care and support for somebody/something
c. Commuter - a person who travels some distance to work on a regular basis
d. Vendor- Â a person or Company that sells goods or services
e. Adaptation - the act of changing something make it suitable for a new situation
f. Reinforce - to strengthen with some added piece, support, or material
g. Passionate - having or showing strong feelings
h. Cinematic- connecting with film and how they are made
i. Secular - not having any connection with religion
B. State whether the following statements are true or false.
a. Laura Busch is one of the characters in the movie. (False)
b. The dog is the symbol of love. devotion and loyalty. (True)
c. The story Of the movie is based on a real incident. (True)
d. Portraying the traditional values of marriage is one of the weaknesses of the movie. (False)
e. Strong bonding between the dog and his master makes everyone emotional. (True)
f. This film is different from Other family films. (True)
C. Answer these questions.
a. What is the name of the dog in the movie?
Answer: The name of the dog in the movie is Hachi.
b. Who directed the movie?
Answer: The movie was directed by Lasse Hallstrom.
c. How was the relationship between the dog and his master?
Answer: The relationship between the dog and his master, Parker, was described as one of unwavering loyalty and devotion.
d. Why was the statue of the dog made?
Answer: The statue of the dog was made in honor of Hachi's faithfulness and loyalty.
e. Write any two weaknesses of the film.
Answer: Two weaknesses of the film are:
- Some viewers may find the depiction of affection between Parker and his wife bothersome.
- Some viewers may perceive the use of the number "8" around Hachi's neck as a misuse or misrepresentation.
f. What things in the movie touch the heart of the audience?
Answer: The bond of friendship and loyalty between the dog and his master, as well as the dog's unwavering devotion, touch the hearts of the audience.
D. If you had a chance to ask the screenwriter of the movie a question, what would you ask? Discuss.
Answer:
1. What drew you to the true story of Hachiko and inspired you to adapt it into a screenplay?
2. How did you approach capturing the essence of Hachi's unwavering loyalty and devotion on screen?
3. Can you tell us about the process of bringing the relationship between Parker and Hachi to life? What challenges did you face in portraying their bond?
4. The film highlights the values of marriage and traditional family. How did you aim to portray the strength and love in Parker and Cate's relationship?
5. What was the significance of using black and white shots to depict Hachi's perspective of the world? How did you decide on this creative choice?
Grammar
A. Put the words in the proper order to make questions.
a. plane/on/feel / did/how/ you/ the How did you feel on the plane?
b. are/ the kids / doing what What are the kids doing?
c. phone/me/didn't/ you / why Why didn't you phone me?
d. did/ what / beach on / he / the / find What did he find on the beach?
e. for/do/parents have / your/what/ breakfast What do your parents have for breakfast?
f. what/will/like/tha/weather/tomorrow/be What will the weather be like tomorrow?
g. a/nice / they/time/ have / did Did they have a nice time?
h. hotel /
your /
the /
beach
Was your hotel near the beach?
was /
near /
i. visited / ever / Italy / Rita / has Has Rita ever visited Italy?
j. you / fishing/gone/ever / have Have you ever gone fishing?
B. Write the questions you would ask in each of the situations below.
a. You want to suggest going to a movie.
Answer: Would you like to go to a movie?
b. You want to know where Simran lives.
Answer: Do you know where Simran lives?
c. You are inviting a friend to come to your home.Â
Answer: Would you like to come to my home?
d. You are asking for permission to take a seat on a bus.Â
Answer: May I take this seat on the bus?
e. You are looking for your pet dog. You are asking your. Have you seen my pet dog? or Do you know where my pet dog is?
f. You are asking Bharat about the number Of books he has got.
Answer: How many books do you have, Bharat?
g. You are asking your friend if her father cooks everyday or once week.
Answer: Does your father cook every day or once a week?
h. You are asking your teacher about the weather tomorrow.
Answer: What is the weather forecast for tomorrow, teacher?
C. Complete the conversation below with suitable questions.
Pristine: Where do you live?
Mr. Waiba: I live in Dhadingbensi.
Mr. Waiba: How old are you.
Pristine: I am sixteen.
Pristine: Did you go to school?.
Mr. Waiba: Yes, I went to school.
Waiba: What are your interests or hobbies?
Pristine: My interests? I don't have any really.
Mr. Waiba: What is the name of your school?
Pristine: It's Neelakantha Secondary School.
Pristine: Is there anything you dislike about your school?
Mr. Waiba: Nothing. I like everything about my school.
Interesting Social Media Stories
Reading II
A. Match the words with their meanings.
a. lip-syncing - iii. to silently mouth the words along with a song or some other recording.
b. platform - iv. a website that serves as a base from which a service is provided
c. pandemic - i. the worldwide spread of a now disease
d. overwhelm - ii. to have a strong emotional effect on somebody
e. somersaulting - vii. turning over completely in the air
f. accumulate - vi. to get more and more over a period of time
g. voicemail - viii. a phone message recorded by someone when you do not answer their call
h. sanctuary - v. a place where birds or animals can live and be protected
B. Complete the sentences below with the correct information from the text.
a. The text is about the positive results brought by social media.
b. Nathan Apodaca was gifted a truck of his favourite drink because he was drinking Ocean Spray cranberry juice.
c. Charlie's birthday became more special than expected because of a post on Facebook.
d. If there were no social media, people would have no idea about somersaulting of the two school children.
e. Matt Nason's Twitter page 'We Rate Dogs' raises fund for the help of dogs.
f. The social media platform Twitter was used for the rescue of the hawk.
C. Answer these questions.
a. What did Nathan Apodaca record in his video?
Answer: Nathan Apodaca recorded himself skating, drinking Ocean Spray cranberry juice, and lip-syncing to the song 'Dreams' by Fleetwood Mac.
b. Was a truck of Ocean Spray a much-deserved reward for Nathan Apodaca? Why?
Answer: Yes, a truck of Ocean Spray was considered a much-deserved reward for Nathan Apodaca because his video featuring Ocean Spray cranberry juice went viral, attracting over 40 million views. Ocean Spray saw the video and decided to deliver a truck full of Nathan's favorite drink to him as a gesture of appreciation.
c. How did social media help Charlie celebrate her birthday?
Answer: Social media helped Charlie celebrate her birthday by generating a significant response to a post made by her aunt on Facebook. The post requested that people make Charlie's birthday a day to remember. As a result, the post was shared on social media platforms, and Charlie received 173 cards and 15 parcels from total strangers, making her birthday extra special.
d. What was $700 spent on? How did Matt collect the money?
Answer: The $700 was spent on providing a wheelchair for a 12-year-old Golden Retriever who needed assistance. Matt Nason, the creator of the 'We Rate Dogs' Twitter page, shared the GoFundMe page of the dog in need, asking his followers for help. The campaign raised over $700 in just a few hours, allowing the dog to receive the wheelchair.
e. How was the hawk in New York rescued?
Answer: The hawk in New York was rescued with the help of social media. Madeleine Weatherhead, who found the injured hawk, posted a photograph of it on Twitter and asked her followers to help. Shortly after her post, Special Operations Officers Maxwell Outsen and Joseph Bellomo arrived on the scene, carefully captured the hawk, and took it to an animal sanctuary where it made a full recovery and had a safe place to stay.
D. Share an interesting social media story that you have read or heard.
Answer: In 2022, a heartwarming story unfolded on Facebook when a young woman named Emily posted a desperate plea for help. She had lost her job and was struggling to make ends meet, unable to provide birthday presents for her daughter, Lily.
The post quickly gained attention and touched the hearts of many Facebook users. People from all around the world began offering assistance and support.
Some sent monetary donations, while others sent gifts and birthday cards for Lily.
The story spread like wildfire on Facebook, with people sharing the post and encouraging others to lend a helping hand. Within days, Emily and Lily received an outpouring of love and generosity from strangers.
Not only did they receive enough funds to ensure Lily had a memorable birthday, but they also received offers for job opportunities and support to help Emily get back on her feet.
Grammar II
B. Complete the sentences below with the correct form of verbs in brackets.
a. I don't let my children play video games. (play)
b. The police made him pay for the damage he caused. (pay)
c. Rob is having his house painted next weekend. (paint)
d. Julia got her boy friend to buy her a ring. (buy)
e. Sam gets me to deliver the grocery every weekend. (deliver)
f. Please, try not make her cry (cry)
g. This quiz can make you understand causative verbs better. (understand)
h. Laura never has people tell her what to do. (tell)
i. My friend got me help her with her CV. (help)
j. I had a plumber fixed the plumbing this morning. (fix)
k. I had my hair trimmed once a month. (trim)
I. After the party, I was made to wash all the dishes. (wash)
C. Imagine you were in a holiday camp last year. What were you made or let to do there? Write a few sentences using 'have', 'get' and 'make', etc.
Answer: During my holiday camp last year, I was made to participate in team-building activities that helped strengthen our bond as campers. We were given the opportunity to have outdoor adventures like hiking and canoeing, which allowed us to appreciate nature's beauty. The camp counselors had us get involved in arts and crafts workshops, where we could express our creativity and make unique crafts to take home. Additionally, we get ourselves to be encouraged to make new friends by engaging in group games and social activities. Overall, the holiday camp provided us with a well-rounded experience by making us step out of our comfort zones, getting us closer to nature, and fostering connections with others.
Writing II
Many people believe that social networking sites such as Facebook and TikTok have negative impacts on both individuals and society while others believe that they have connected people globally. What do you think? Write an essay expressing your on theÂ
impacts of social media.
Impacts of Social Media
Social media has become a big part of our lives, changing how we talk to each other, share things, and learn about the world. Platforms like Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok have made a big impact. But it's important to know that social media has both good and not-so-good effects. Social media helps us connect with people from all over the world, even if they are far away. We can make new friends, share experiences, and learn about different cultures. It's like having a virtual community where we can find support and feel like we belong.
Social media lets us know what's happening in the world in real-time. We can stay updated on news, events, and important topics. We can even be our own reporters by sharing information and stories with others. It's a chance for us to express our thoughts and make a difference.
Platforms like Instagram and TikTok allow us to show our skills and talents to a big audience. We can create our own videos, art, or music and share them with others. This can help us become famous and even make money. It's a way for us to be entrepreneurs and reach out to people who appreciate what we do.
Social media can sometimes make us feel bad about ourselves. People often show only the best parts of their lives, which can make us compare ourselves and feel like we're not good enough. It's important to take breaks from social media and remember that what we see is not always the whole truth.
Another concern is that not everything we see on social media is true. Sometimes people spread false information or make things up. We need to be careful
and check if something is real or fake before believing and sharing it. It's good to question and think critically.
To sum up, social media has changed the way we connect, learn, and express ourselves. It's an exciting and powerful tool, but we also need to be mindful of its effects. We should use social media to make friends, share knowledge, and be creative.
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