Television and the Media Quiz

1. Turn on the TV! There is live ...... of the cricket match between England and Australia.

  • coverage
  • report
  • review

 

2. "Those were today's headlines. And now it's Angela McCarthy with her weather ...... ".

  • forecast
  • broadcast
  • presentation

 

3. I can't stand that stupid comedy. Can you switch to another ...... , please?

  • host
  • channel
  • transmission

 

4. A ...... is some kind of TV drama in parts based on inter-human relationships.

  • documentary
  • soap opera
  • sit-com

 

5. We're just getting some ...... news, that a tidal wave has destroyed much of the city of Atlanta.

  • sensation
  • arriving
  • breaking

 

6. I like the new ...... introducing and reviewing progammes on our local TV.

  • actor
  • guide
  • presenter

 

7. 'The Weakest Link' is a very popular ...... based on general knowledge, broadcast daily on BBC television.

  • quiz
  • exam
  • test

 

8. The time of day when most people are watching television is known as ...... .

  • prime time
  • popular time
  • best time

 

9. Many TV viewers were shocked when late-night presenter John Smith's face started puffing up horribly while ........ .

  • filmed
  • on (the) air
  • acting

 

10. "Welcome to another live TV debate. Our ...... is as usual Simon Bainbridge, and his guests today are some of Poland's most prominent politicians".

  • announcer
  • host
  • actor