Read the sentence. Is the information in bold defining (essential) or non-defining (extra)?

Select the correct column. Hint

Non-
Defining
defining
1 I can't stand magazines that are full of ads.
Fashion magazines, which are really mostly about shopping,
2
usually have the most ads.
The celebrities who are always in the gossip magazines don't
3
really interest me.
Good theater actors, who never get as famous as movie actors,
4
deserve more attention.
I really enjoy reading about celebrities and the charity work they
5
do.
When I buy music magazines, I'll usually buy the ones which
6
have a free CD.
7 The magazine I like the most is about art and culture.
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Defining and non-defining relative clauses

Defining relative clauses define, identify, or give essential information about a noun.

There are shows that/which pay for plastic surgery.

We love to read about the people (who/that) celebrities date and the clothes (that) they wear.

Non-defining relative clauses give extra information about a noun. They do not begin with that. Notice
the use of commas.

Celebrity magazines, which outnumber news magazines, are everywhere.

Its natural to talk about celebrities, who we see as successful people.

A which clause can add information or a comment to the clause before it.

This obsession is normal, which is reassuring.

Celebrities come into our homes, which almost makes them family.
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Unscramble the words and punctuation to complete the sentence. Hint

The TV show that

all
best
like
of
I
is about a group of students.

My best friend
watches
who
,
TV constantly
,
has a TV in every room.

The online magazine

read
the
I
most
that
is about current events.

I watch TV every night to relax

before
I
need to do
bed.
,
 I
go
which
to

Some people are obsessed with celebrity gossip

ridiculous.
which
I
,
is
think

1. The TV show that I like best of all is about a group of students.

2. My best friend , who watches TV constantly, has a TV in every room.
3. The online magazine that I read the most is about current events.
4. I watch TV every night to relax , which I need to do before I go to bed.
5. Some people are obsessed with celebrity gossip , which I think is ridiculous.

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Is there a with TV? Some researchers believe that watching TV has a huge
on children. Some experts claim that they have found a between watching TV and
learning problems in children. However, people don't have the same about educational

TV shows. It's my feeling that we should look at their on children, too. While it's likely
that some educational shows are good for children, what's disturbing is that there has been a large
in advertising for fast food and other junk food during these programs. I believe these
commercials contribute to unhealthy eating habits. So before I make a decision about TV for my
kids, I need to know more. What I'm saying is, we need more on this subject.

problem increase link concern influence impact research-

Some researchers believe that watching TV has a huge impact on children. Some experts claim
that they have found a link between watching TV and learning problems in children. However,
people don't have the same concern about educational TV shows. It's my feeling that we should
look at their influence on children, too. While it's likely that some educational shows are good for
children, what's disturbing is that there has been a large increase in advertising for fast food and
other junk food during these programs. I believe these commercials contribute to unhealthy eating
habits. So before I make a decision about TV for my kids, I need to know more. What I'm saying is,
we need more research on this subject.

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Help

Unit 2
Lesson B The impact of TV
2
Grammar: Linking ideas

Read the sentence. Then write the missing form of be + that or that to complete the
sentences. Hint
TV and the Internet have changed children's reading habits. Some experts agree
TV and the Internet have changed children's reading habits.
Some experts agree that TV and the Internet have changed children's reading habits.
2 Many children prefer watching TV to reading. What's clear many children
prefer watching TV to reading.
What's clear is that many children prefer watching TV to reading.
3 Reading improves children's vocabulary development. One problem with spending less
time reading reading improves children's vocabulary development.
One problem with spending less time reading is that reading improves children's
vocabulary development.
4 Most books and magazines will only be online in the future. It's likely most
books and magazines will only be online in the future.
It's likely that most books and magazines will only be online in the future.
5 Publishers may stop printing books altogether. What's interesting publishers
may stop printing books altogether.
What's interesting is that publishers may stop printing books altogether.
6 Going digital is inevitable. Many people believe going digital is inevitable.
Many people believe that going digital is inevitable.

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Unscramble the words to complete the sentence. Hint

It's not surprising

have
TV and the Internet
that
changed
study habits.
children's

Many people feel

is
better
that
much
TV.
 than watching
reading
for children

What's clear
is
only be
will soon
available online.
that
many books, magazines, and newspapers

It's possible
in the future, children
all of their reading
that
do
will
and learning online.

One problem with the Internet

for students and office workers.
is that
very distracting
it is

It's true
but for adults
that
is a distraction,
always a bad thing.
TV
that isn't
1. It's not surprising that TV and the Internet have changed children's study habits.
2. Many people feel that reading is much better for children than watching TV.
3. What's clear is that many books, magazines, and newspapers will soon only be
available online.
 4. It's possible that in the future, children will do all of their reading and learning
online.
5. One problem with the Internet is that it is very distracting for students and office
workers.
6. It's true that TV is a distraction, but for adults that isn't always a bad thing.

A Video ads are all over the place. It's so annoying. B ? They're in
your personal email. (It really gets me.)
A Video ads are all over the place. It's so annoying.
B You know what really gets me? They're in your personal email. (It really gets me.)
2 A Check this out - do you know about this video site? It's awesome. B Yeah, it's great.
And ? I'm totally addicted to it. (It's ridiculous.)
A Check this out - do you know about this video site? It's awesome.
B Yeah, it's great. And you know what's ridiculous? I'm totally addicted to it. (It's
ridiculous.)
3 A My friend's constantly posting videos and pictures of me without asking. B
? When you start looking for a job, employers can see those pictures and videos. (I'd be
concerned about this.)
A My friend's constantly posting videos and pictures of me without asking.
B You know what I'd be concerned about? When you start looking for a job, employers
can see those pictures and videos. (I'd be concerned about this.)

Video ads are all over the place. It's so annoying.

B You know what really gets me? They're in your personal email. (It really gets me.)

Check this out - do you know about this video site? It's awesome.
B Yeah, it's great. And you know what's ridiculous? I'm totally addicted to it. (It's
ridiculous.)

My friend's constantly posting videos and pictures of me without asking.

B You know what I'd be concerned about? When you start looking for a job, employers
can see those pictures and videos. (I'd be concerned about this.)
 Should video websites warn teenagers about dangerous behavior?
Video websites should warn teenagers about dangerous behavior for several reasons. First,
teenagers tend to take more risks because their brains are at a particular stage of development.
Second, with the rise in Internet video sites, teenagers can see people doing all kinds of dangerous
activities, and some feel pressure to copy what they see. Third, some children are taking great
risks and filming these activities so they can share the videos with their friends. Finally, the
Internet makes sharing the videos easy teens who want to impress their friends simply have to
upload a clip to their profile page.

Drag and drop the sentences to put the essay in the correct order. Hint

I don't agree that video websites should have warnings for teenagers.
Lastly, the reasons for dangerous behavior are not always clear.
Second, it is not the Internet's responsibility if someone does something dangerous.
First, many teenagers are very responsible.
Third, parents should be responsible for their children's behavior

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1. I don't agree that video websites should have warnings for teenagers. First,
many teenagers are very responsible.
2. Second, it is not the Internet's responsibility if someone does something
dangerous.
3. Third, parents should be responsible for their children's behavior.
4. Finally, the reasons for dangerous behavior are not always clear.
Student's response
If video websites warn young people about the dangerous behavior?
I think people who watch violent content, video games qye warn watch TV or play
with aggressive content you become an intolerant person.
But not mdios but only those websites that people visit is best to create awareness
that violence begets more vioencias a ejmplo are children, they imitate everything
they see and practice it with your friends at school etc.
It is best not to see and visit content to show aggressive behavior.

1. Mike says that everyone with children should get rid of their TVs, which I think is
quite surprising.
 2. Michiko believes that kids can learn a lot from TV shows, which some research
suggests is true.
3. Angelo thinks that there's not really a problem with TV, which is totally untrue in
my opinion.