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Celebrities Too many talent shows on TV in China? The Voice of China, Chinese Idol and Happy Boys are just a few of the many talent shows on television today. However, this may soon change with the announcement of restrictive regulations by the Chinese State Administration of Press, Publication, Radio, Film and Television (SAPPRFT). According to SAPPRFT, there are too many such talent shows on television, which are similar in concept as well as content. So SAPPRFT announced that it would implement regulations on the nation’s singing competition shows to “avoid monotony among programmes, provide more options to the audience and satisfy diverse demands.” Moreover, it points out that all television programmes must “avoid extravagance, luxury, sensationalism and flashy programming.” a) There are supporters of and opponents to this idea. First, have a look at the keywords below and fill in the word which best fits each gap. 1 opportunities ratings standards thrive uncover unpopular administrative audience’s broadcasting choice copycat excellent improve + ? – 1. competition • audience ratings • large number of copycat programmes    2. provide • once unknown singers • follow their dreams    3. measures • help • coordinate • times of these singing shows    4. producers must realise • not everyone • interested in • larger    5. excessive production • waste of resources • waste of time    6. good TV shows • preserved • ones • gradually be eliminated    7. singing contest programmes • • many talented singers    8. stay within law and social moral • tolerance should be given    9. weekends • always • given to talent shows • highest audience    10. authorities • unable • order all TV channels • produce programmes    11. many TV programmes • manage to • despite regulation and control    12. best way out • not interference • market rules    13. competition • TV channels • motivated to • better programmes    b) Now tick the plus sign (+) to mark an opinion as positive, the question mark (?) to mark it as neutral and the minus sign (–) to mark it as negative towards SAPPRFT’s plans. c) Now write two statements: one in favour of the regulations, and one opposing it. Use the ideas presented above and techniques to connect ideas and to contrast opposing views. 34 Celebrities 7 Nur zu Prüfzwecken – Eigentum des Verlags öbv