the news or talk shows
some great jokes
game shows
soap operas
tonui. What are you watching? Lin Hui: Hey, Sally. I’m watching a really funny sitcom. Sally: Oh, I don’t like sitcoms. What can you expect to learn from them? I like to watch the news or talk shows.
A: Do you plan to watch the news tonight?B: Yes. I like watching the news. I watch it every night.A: Why?B: Because I hope to find out what’s going on around the world.
What do you want to watch?
What do you think of talk shows?
They’re OK. I don’t mind them.
Then let’s watch a talk show.
What do you want to watch?
What do you think of sports shows?
Lin Hui: Watching sitcoms is a great way to relax! You can learn some great jokes, too.
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Sally: Well, I like shows that are more educational. I think even game shows are better than sitcoms. You can try to guess the answers to the questions. Lin Hui: Then what do you think of soap operas? Sally: Oh, umm, well, I know you can’t expect to learn much from soap operas, but I have to say I love watching them! I plan to watch Days of Our Past tonight.