A. Read through the text and blacken in the correct option.

Reality Television Reality television is a genre of television programming which, it is claimed, presents unscripted dramatic or humorous situations, documents actual events, and features ordinary people rather than professional actors. It could be described as a form of artificial or "heightened" documentary. Although the genre has existed in some form or another since the early years of television, the current explosion of popularity dates from around 2000.Reality television covers a wide range of television programming formats, from game or quiz shows which resemble the frantic, often demeaning programmes produced in Japan in the 1980s and 1990s (a modern example is Gaki no tsukai), to surveillance- or voyeurism- focused productions such as Big Brother.Critics say that the term "reality television" is somewhat of a misnomer and that such shows frequently portray a modified and highly influenced form of reality, with participants put in exotic locations or abnormal situations, sometimes coached to act in certain ways by off-screen handlers, and with events on screen manipulated through editing and other post-production techniques.Part of reality television's appeal is due to its ability to place ordinary people in extraordinary situations. For example, on the ABC show, The Bachelor, an eligible male dates a dozen women simultaneously, travelling on extraordinary dates to scenic locales. Reality television also has the potential to turn its participants into national celebrities, outwardly in talent and performance programs such as Pop Idol, though frequently Survivor and Big Brother participants also reach some degree of celebrity.Some commentators have said that the name "reality television" is an inaccurate description for several styles of program included in the genre. In competition-based programs such as Big Brother and Survivor, and other special-living-environment shows like The Real World, the producers design the format of the show and control the day-to-day activities and the environment, creating a completely fabricated world in which the competition plays out. Producers specifically select the participants, and they use carefully designed scenarios, challenges, events, and settings to encourage particular behaviours and conflicts. Mark Burnett, creator of Survivor and other reality shows, has agreed with this assessment, and avoids the word "reality" to describe his shows; he has said, "I tell good stories. It really is not reality TV. It really is unscripted drama." 1 - In the first line, the writer says 'it is claimed' because O they agree with the statement. O everyone agrees with the statement. O no one agrees with the statement.

O they want to distance themselves from the statement. 2 - Reality television has O always been this popular. O has been popular since well before 2000. O has only been popular since 2000. O has been popular since approximately 2000. 3 Japan O is the only place to produce demeaning TV shows. O has produced demeaning TV shows copied elsewhere. O produced Big Brother. O invented surveillance focused productions. 4 - People have criticised reality television because O it is demeaning. O it uses exotic locations. O the name is inaccurate. O it shows reality. 5 - Reality TV appeals to some because O it shows eligible males dating women. O it uses exotic locations. O it shows average people in exceptional circumstances. O it can turn ordinary people into celebrities. 6 - Pop Idol O turns all its participants into celebrities. O is more likely to turn its participants into celebrities than Big Brother. O is less likely to turn its participants into celebrities than Big Brother. O is a dating show. 7 - The term 'reality television' is inaccurate O for all programs. O just for Big Brother and Survivor. O for talent and performance programs. O for special-living-environment programs. 8 - Producers choose the participants... O on the ground of talent. O only for special-living-environment shows. O to create conflict among other things. O to make a fabricated world. 9 - Paul Burnett

O O O O

was a participant on Survivor. is a critic of reality TV. thinks the term 'reality television' is inaccurate. writes the script for Survivor.

10 - Shows like Survivor O are definitely reality TV. O are scripted. O have good narratives. O are theatre. Televisin de la realidad

La televisin 'real es un gnero de programacin televisiva que, segn se afirma, presenta situaciones dramticas o humorsticas sin guin, documenta eventos reales, y presenta la gente comn en vez de actores profesionales. Se podra describir como una forma de documental artificial o "elevado". Aunque el gnero ha existido en alguna forma u otra desde los primeros aos de la televisin, la actual explosin de popularidad data de alrededor de 2000. La televisin de realidad cubre una amplia gama de formatos de programacin de televisin, desde programas o concurso que se asemejan , a los frenticos, a menudo, degradantes programas producidos en Japn en los aos 1980 y 1990 (un ejemplo moderno es Gaki no tsukai), a los centrados en la vigilancia o voyeurismo- , como Gran Hermano. Los crticos dicen que el trmino "televisin real" es algo de un nombre poco apropiado y que estos programas con frecuencia presentan una forma de realidad modificada y altamente influenciada, con los participantes ubicados lugares exticos o situaciones anormales, a veces entrenados para actuar de cierta manera por los agentes de fuera de la pantalla, y con eventos en la pantalla manipulados a travs de la edicin y otros tcnicas de post-produccin. Parte del atractivo de la televisin de realidad se debe a su capacidad para ubicar a las personas normales en situaciones extraordinarias. Por ejemplo, en el programa de ABC, The Bachelor, un hombre elegible tiene citas con una docena de mujeres al mismo tiempo, viaja en citas extraordinarias a lugares pintorescos. La televisin 'real tambin tiene el potencial de convertir a sus participantes en celebridades nacionales, hacia el exterior en programas de talento y rendimiento, como Pop Idol, aunque con frecuencia los participantes de Survivor y Big Brother lleguen tambin a un cierto grado de celebridad. Algunos comentaristas han dicho que el nombre de "reality show" es una descripcin inexacta de varios estilos de los programas incluidos en el gnero. En los programas basados en competencia, tales como Gran Hermano y Survivor, y otros espectculos con un medio ambiente de vida especial como El Mundo Real, los productores disean el formato del programa y controlan las actividades del da a da y el medio ambiente, creando un mundo completamente fabricado en el que la competencia tiene lugar. Los productores especficamente seleccionan a

los participantes, y utilizan escenarios diseados cuidadosamente, desafos, eventos y la configuracin para fomentar comportamientos particulares y los conflictos. Mark Burnett, creador de Survivor y otros espectculos realidad, est de acuerdo con esta evaluacin, y evita la palabra "realidad" para describir sus espectculos, el ha dicho, "Cuento buenas historias. Realmente no es la TV realidad. Realmente es drama sin guin. "

written in bold and italics. (In English) REALITY TELEVISION KEY: 1. D 2. D 3. B 4. C 5. C 6. B 7. D 8. C 9. C 10. C

Greece
Still current at: 26 July 2012 Updated: 23 July 2012

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This advice has been reviewed and reissued with an amendment to the Health section (West Nile virus). The overall level of the advice has not changed; there are no travel restrictions in place in this travel advice for Greece. (see travel advice legal disclaimer)

Travel advice for this country

Travel Summary Safety and security Local laws and customs Entry requirements Health Natural disasters General

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Visitors should expect regular strikes. These are sometimes called at short notice and can cause disruption to public transport in and out of Greece (including air travel and ports). See Safety and Security - Local Travel - Major Pre-Planned Strikes and Demonstrations for more information, and refer to local media reports for updates.

Demonstrations regularly take place around Syntagma Square in central Athens. Demonstrations have also taken place in a limited number of other towns and cities. You should avoid demonstrations and protests and observe instructions and advice given by local security authorities. Violent incidents have occurred at and in the margins of such protests. Tear gas can be used. See Safety and Security - Local Travel - Major PrePlanned Strikes and Demonstrations and Safety and Security - Political Situation.

There is a general threat from terrorism. Attacks could be indiscriminate, including in places frequented by expatriates and foreign travellers.

Calling 999 from a UK mobile in Greece will automatically transfer you to the Greek emergency services.

Around 2.335 million British nationals visit Greece every year (Source: Civil Aviation Authority). Most visits are trouble-free but you should maintain at least the same level of personal security awareness as you would in the UK. See General - Consular Assistance Statistics. If you need to contact the emergency services in Greece call 112.

Maintain high standards of public behaviour in Greece. The Greek police will not accept rowdy or indecent behaviour, especially where excessive alcohol consumption is involved. Greek courts impose heavy fines or prison sentences on people who behave indecently.

You should take out comprehensive travel and medical insurance before travelling. See General - Insurance.

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Safety and Security - Terrorism There is a general threat from terrorism. Attacks could be indiscriminate, including in places frequented by expatriates and foreign travellers. High profile British interests in Greece should remain vigilant and regularly review their security measures. Attacks have involved the use of explosive devices against Greek institutions, commercial interests and diplomatic targets. Some attacks have included the use of automatic weapons against police personnel and their facilities. Commercial and media establishments have also

been targeted, and up-market shopping areas are seen as legitimate targets.

On 9 September 2011 a small explosive device was activated outside a retail store in a northern suburb of Athens. There were no injuries. On 30 December 2010, an explosion took place at the Administrative Court of First Instance in the inner-city district of Ambelokipi. Between 1 and 4 November 2010, parcel bombs were addressed to a number of foreign Embassies in Athens.

See our Terrorism abroad page. Safety and Security - Crime Most visits to Greece are trouble-free, but be aware that incidents of theft of wallets, handbags etc are common on the metro and crowded tourist places; leave valuables in safe custody at your hotel or apartment. Personal attacks, including sexual assaults and rape, are generally infrequent in Greece. However, this is not the case in some holiday resorts frequented by large numbers of youth tourists. In 2009 Greece was one of the countries with the highest number of cases reported to our Consular staff of British nationals who were the victim of a serious sexual offence. In some of these cases those alleged to have carried out these offences were also British nationals. In many cases excessive consumption of alcohol by either the victim or the offender preceded the incident. See our Rape and sexual assault abroad page. You are therefore advised to maintain at least the same level of personal security awareness as in the UK. Be aware that alcohol and drugs can lead to you being less alert, less in control and less aware of your environment. If you are going to drink, know your limit. Remember that drinks served in bars overseas are often stronger than those in the UK. We advise lone visitors, in particular, never to accept lifts from strangers or passing acquaintances at any time. See our Victims of crime abroad page. Safety and Security - Local Travel Generally there are no local travel restrictions, but you should be aware that certain areas near the Greek borders are militarily sensitive. Although these areas can be visited without any problems, do not take photographs or make notes near military or official installations. In addition, travellers should seek permission before photographing individuals.

Safety and Security - Local Travel - Major Pre-Planned Strikes and Demonstrations Demonstrations take place regularly around Syntagma Square in central Athens; the police have recently used tear gas to disperse demonstrators in the square. British nationals are advised to avoid large crowds and demonstrations and keep an eye on local media reporting. Road closures can be expected in Athens and are often not announced in advance. Safety and Security - Local Travel - Road Travel In 2010 there were 1,281 road deaths in Greece (source: DfT). This equates to 11.3 road deaths per 100,000 of population, compared to the UK average of 3.1 road deaths per 100,000 of population in 2010. When hiring a car, moped, quad bike, boat, jet ski or other vehicle, check that it is road or sea worthy and that you have appropriate insurance cover and safety equipment (for more advice see travel insurance). Greek law requires you to wear a crash helmet on a scooter, moped or motorcycle. Quad bike riders also require a full-face helmet (or non-full-face helmet plus goggles) under Greek law. You may be arrested if you do not. Failure to wear a crash helmet might invalidate your travel insurance if you are involved in an accident. If you intend to hire a moped you require a valid driving licence with at least category A1 - 'light motorcycle'. Category P, which is valid in the UK for driving mopeds up to 50cc, is not valid in Greece. When hiring a vehicle, hire companies will often demand your passport as a form of security. Do not hand over your passport under any circumstance. Check any waiver which will come into effect if the vehicle is damaged. Road insurance and a motorcycle licence are also mandatory. See our Driving abroad page. Safety and Security - Local Travel - Air travel The revised EU-wide security measures that came into effect for all passengers departing from UK airports in November 2006 are also being implemented in Greece. For more details about this see Airline security.

Safety and Security - Political Situation Greece Country Profile

Greece is a stable democracy, however, public protests are a standard feature of Greek political life. Take precautions for your personal safety and avoid public gatherings and demonstrations, which have the potential to turn violent and are often quelled with tear gas.

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Greek people are renowned for their hospitality. The Greek police are used to dealing with large numbers of foreign tourists, especially on the islands and do so in a low-key way. Indecent behaviour, including mooning, is not tolerated. The police have made it clear that they will not hesitate to arrest those who do it. Be aware that the courts impose heavy fines or prison sentences on people who behave

Reality Television
Reality television is a genre of television programming which, it is claimed, presents unscripted dramatic or humorous situations, documents actual events, and features ordinary people rather than professional actors. It could be described as a form of artificial or "heightened" documentary. Although the genre has existed in some form or another since the early years of television, the current explosion of popularity dates from around 2000. Reality television covers a wide range of television programming formats, from game or quiz shows which resemble the frantic, often demeaning programmes produced in Japan in the 1980s and 1990s (a modern example is Gaki no tsukai), to surveillance- or voyeurism- focused productions such as Big Brother.

Critics say that the term "reality television" is somewhat of a misnomer and that such shows frequently portray a modified and highly influenced form of reality, with participants put in exotic locations or abnormal situations, sometimes coached to act in certain ways by off-screen handlers, and with events on screen manipulated through editing and other post-production techniques. Part of reality television's appeal is due to its ability to place ordinary people in extraordinary situations. For example, on the ABC show, The Bachelor, an eligible male dates a dozen women simultaneously, travelling on extraordinary dates to scenic locales. Reality television also has the potential to turn its participants into national celebrities, outwardly in talent and performance programs such as Pop Idol, though frequently Survivor and Big Brother participants also reach some degree of celebrity. Some commentators have said that the name "reality television" is an inaccurate description for several styles of program included in the genre. In competition-based programs such as Big Brother and Survivor, and other special-living-environment shows like The Real World, the producers design the format of the show and control the day-to-day activities and the environment, creating a completely fabricated world in which the competition plays out. Producers specifically select the participants, and use carefully designed scenarios, challenges, events, and settings to encourage particular behaviours and conflicts. Mark Burnett, creator of Survivor and other reality shows, has agreed with this assessment, and avoids the word "reality" to describe his shows; he has said, "I tell good stories. It really is not reality TV. It really is unscripted drama."

Questions
Q1 - In the first line, the writer says 'it is claimed' because they agree with the statement. everyone agrees with the statement. no one agrees with the statement. they want to distance themselves from the statement. Q2 - Reality television has always been this popular. has been popular since well before 2000. has only been popular since 2000. has been popular since approximately 2000. Q3 - Japan is the only place to produce demeaning TV shows. has produced demeaning TV shows copied elsewhere.

produced Big Brother. invented surveillance focused productions. Q4 - People have criticised reality television because it is demeaning. it uses exotic locations. the name is inaccurate. it shows reality. Q5 - Reality TV appeals to some because it shows eligible males dating women. it uses exotic locations. it shows average people in exceptional circumstances. it can turn ordinary people into celebrities. Q6 - Pop Idol turns all its participants into celebrities. is more likely to turn its particiapants into celebrities than Big Brother. is less likely to turn its particiapants into celebrities than Big Brother. is a dating show. Q7 - The term 'reality television' is inaccurate for all programs. just for Big Brother and Survivor. for talent and performance programs. for special-living-environment programs. Q8 - Producers choose the participants on the ground of talent. only for special-living-environment shows. to create conflict among other things. to make a fabricated world. Q9 - Paul Burnett was a participant on Survivor. is a critic of reality TV. thinks the term 'reality television' is inaccurate. writes the script for Survivor. Q10 - Shows like Survivor are definitely reality TV. are scripted.

have good narratives. are theatre.