The mass media

The mass media play an important part in our lives. Newspapers, radio and especially TV inform us of what is going on in this world and give us wonderful possibilities for education and entertainment. They also influence the way we see the world and shape our views.

Newspapers

Some people think that the only way to be in the known of everything is to read newspapers and magazines.
Newspapers are packed with the latest news, information, fashion and facts. They cater to a variety of political views, interests and levels of education.
There are two main types of newspapers in Great Britain: the “popular” papers and the “quality” papers.
The popular papers are less in size, with many pictures, big headlines and short articles. They are easy to read. They are such papers as “Daily Express”, “Daily Mirror”, “Daily Star”, “The Sun” and others.
The “quality” papers are for more serious readership. These papers are bigger in size, with larger articles and more detailed information. The “quality” papers are – “The Times”, “Daily Telegraph”, “Financial Times” etc.

Internet

The Internet has recently become another important source of information. It is a computer system that allows millions of people around the world to receive and exchange information about almost everything. The main use of the Internet is to find information about almost everything – for your schoolwork of job, or just to find out more about your hobbies, sport or current events. All the latest information is available to you in your home, at any hour of the day and night.

Television

Millions of people watch TV and read newspapers and magazines in their spare time. Television informs, educates and entertains people. There is also a lot of advertising on TV. A lot of commercial firms buy the time to advertise their goods and services. Many TV programs are excellent: they are made in good taste and with great professional skill. TV is very close friend of many people