module #2 (TV)

Television, also called TV, is one of our most important 
means of communication. It brings moving pictures and 
sounds from around the world into millions of homes. 
The name "Television" comes from Greek word meaning 
"far", and a Latin word meaning "to see", so the word "television" means "to see far". 
Commercial TV stations broadcast mostly entertainment 
programs because they must attract larger numbers of viewers 
in order to sell advertising time at high prices. These 
programs include light dramas called situation comedies; 
ac- tion-packed dramas about life of detectives, police officers, 
lawyers and doctors; shows featuring comedians, dancers 
and singers; movies; quiz shows; soap operas; cartoons
Public television focuses mainly on education and culture. 
There are programs on wide range of subjects — from physics 
and literature to cooking and yoga. Public TV also broadcasts 
plays, ballets, symphonies as well as programs about art and 
history. Public TV attracts less viewer than commercial TV. 
I like to watch TV. Sometimes there are interesting programs. I like to watch any intellectual games, for example “hay aspet”. There are interesting questions about antic history of Armenia. I like to watch any concerts too, for example the ceremony of giving Oscar or Eurovision.