TV shows
Kathy: If I were to recommend a favorite TV program, it would be “Have I Got News For You”. It’s a topical news quiz and I recommend it because it’s funny and informative.
Kathy: Comedians and special guests are asked questions about the news.
Kathy: I like it because I get to learn about what’s going on in the world, and also because they can have some very witty panelists on who sometimes challenge the mainstream media and always make me laugh.
Vocabulary:
recommend – to suggest or advise something as a good or suitable choice, “I always recommend that my friends try the local sushi restaurant when they visit the city.”
favorite – preferred above all others of the same kind, “Blue has always been my favorite color since I was a little kid.”
topical – relating to current events or subjects of immediate interest, “The late-night show features jokes about topical political events that happened earlier that day.”
informative – providing useful or interesting information, “The documentary about deep-sea creatures was incredibly informative and well-researched.”
Comedians – people whose job is to make people laugh by telling jokes or performing comedy, “The comedy club hosts a variety of talented comedians every Saturday night.”
special guests – prominent or famous individuals invited to appear or participate in a specific event or show, “The talk show host announced that several special guests from the new movie would appear on tomorrow’s episode.”
what’s going on – an idiom referring to current happenings, events, or situations, “I read the newspaper every morning just to stay updated on what’s going on in global politics.”
witty – showing or characterized by quick and inventive verbal humor, “Her witty response during the interview made the entire panel laugh.”
panelists – members of a group chosen to judge a competition, conduct a public discussion, or participate in a quiz show, “The panelists on the game show had a difficult time choosing the final winner.”
challenge – to dispute, question, or oppose the truth or validity of something, “The lawyer decided to challenge the evidence presented by the witness during the trial.”
mainstream media – traditional, widespread forms of public communication (such as major newspapers and television networks) that influence a large number of people, “Many independent journalists use social platforms because they feel the mainstream media ignores local community stories.”