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Foydali Speaking actual tests(Feb-May)
particular way, and to not think about any possible problems or difficulties Commercial (noun) An advertisement in audio or video form. Dedicate someone or something to someone or something (phrase) to spend your time and effort doing something Come across (phrasal verb) to meet someone or find something by chance Be blown away (phrasal verb) to impress someone very much or make them very excited Last but not least (phrase) used when you mention the final person or thing in a list, in order to say that they are equally important Provoke (verb) To make someone feel a particular emotion or strong emotions Moving (adj) making you feel emotional Exaggerate (verb) to describe something in a way that makes it seem better,more important etc than it really is QUESTIONS FOR PART 3 21.1. What are the different kinds of advertising? I think that there are several ways of promoting a product, of which the most dominant type is broadcast advertising, where the products are publicized through TV commercials, radio or the Internet. Another common type of advertising is print advertising, which relies on distributed posters and flyers or advertisement columns in newspapers or magazines to boost a product’s popularity. There is also outdoor advertising - advertising at outdoor events like concerts or trade shows. Unfortunately, surrogate advertising exists as well, which markets banned products like alcohol or tobacco in the disguise of another product. 21.2. What kind of advertising is most common in your country? I’m not too sure about this, but I think it’s fair to say broadcast advertising and print advertising are the two most popular means of promoting products in my country. Commercials are aired at a high frequency, especially in the evening, when the number of viewers is considerably higher compared to that in the morning. It’s also common to see flyers being given away and banners hung on almost every corner of the street. 21.3. What are the ways in which advertisements catch the attention of viewers? Well, I guess it depends on the types of advertisement. With TV commercials, it’s essential to have a catchy theme tune or a slogan used to identify the product, so that viewers can easily recognize it. McDonald’s, for example, use ‘I’m Lovin’ It’. It also helps to have a celebrity who features in the commercial or endorses the product, this would make the product appealing to a larger number of viewers. Print advertisements, however, usually draw people’s attention with their vibrant colors and unique graphic designs. The better the posters are, the more interest the product might attract. 21.4. Do big companies prefer to advertise on TV or in some other ways? (Why?) In my opinion, broadcast advertising is still the most popular way for big organizations to promote their goods and services. TV has long been the most prevalent means of media communication, so getting a product advertised on TV equals making it known to a larger number of people. It would be even better to secure a slot during prime time, from about 8pm to 10pm, when virtually everyone is sitting in front of their television. Still, it’s worth mentioning that online advertisements such as pop-ups are on the rise, as more and more people are spending time surfing the web. 21.5. What are the good and bad points of advertisements? I suppose advertisements play an important role in introducing consumers to a wider variety of goods. With commercials, buyers are exposed to more options, including models, functions and prices before choosing the one product that is to their taste. On the other hand, a well-produced advertisement might not ensure a product of the same quality. It’s not unusual to witness cases where people complain about the huge difference between what was advertised and what the product is really like. Besides, commercials can trigger the desire to purchase new goods, regardless of their impracticability, resulting in the waste of both time and money. 21.6. Is advertising on the internet very influential? To be honest, I doubt the effectiveness of internet advertising. Although pop-ups are growing in popularity, most people find them rather bothersome and close them the moment they appear on the screen, instead of spending time reading them. Besides, under the impression that everything on the internet should not be trusted, people usually dismiss online advertisements as unreliable. 21.7. Are any kinds advertising in your country considered illegal? I’m not too knowledgeable about the issue, but I guess anything that fails to obey the terms of advertisement laws is considered illegal. One of the most commonly seen outdoor advertisements are billboards, which are basically huge posters that are erected on main streets or on top of buildings. This is a completely legal way of advertising, if the owners are granted a valid permit and take the boards down according to the contract. However, many owners violate the law by missing the deadline to remove them or erect them without permission. 21.8. Do you trust advertisements? (Why?/Why not?) Quite frankly, I rarely place my trust in advertisements. They seem untruthful to me since almost everything is exaggerated and most of the time, the products themselves don’t live up to consumers’ expectations. They claim to be the best but very often there are some kind of faults. However, I do refer to advertisements when I’m looking for a product or a service, in order to broaden my range of choices. Still, only after a long time studying the product and reading reviews will I make up my mind to purchase one. 21.9. How do you feel about false advertising? Like most people, I feel outraged by misleading advertisements. Untruthful commercials can lead to many problems, and some can be disastrous. Cosmetics advertisements, for example, if they do not cover all necessary aspects like origin, components and potential allergic reactions on some types of skins, may cause complexion diseases. The same goes for medicinal products. False advertising betrays the trust of consumers and diminishes the reputation of the company itself. By creating widespread distrust, the advertising industry as a whole is damaged by false advertising. VOCABULARY Download 1.86 Mb. Do'stlaringiz bilan baham: |
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