Complete each gap using a word from the box. You can use each option ONLY ONCE.
action films – cartoons – cookery shows – documentaries – fantasy films – game shows – horror films – rom-coms – sitcoms – wildlife shows
I have always been a fan of television. As a kid, I used to spend Saturday mornings watching on our TV in the living room. I think they’re what inspired me to pursue a career in animation. I was also mad about animals, so I watched whenever I could. This was not always easy, however, as my sister preferred funny and , where people participated in quizzes to win money. As she was older and stronger than me, she usually got her way.
Now that I am an adult, I watch a lot of , especially those focusing on historical events. My wife, on the other hand, enjoys , as she is always on the lookout for new recipes. Sadly, the dishes she prepares never end up looking the way they did on television.
When we first got together, we used to go to the cinema quite often. However, while she enjoyed romantic with predictable happy endings, I preferred which she found far too scary.
Things were just as bad after we got married and were able to watch films on the television at home. When I started watching , she told me they were too violent, and when I suggested watching with the kids, she told me they were too unrealistic.
Thankfully, we now have our own personal laptops to watch films and television on. And while she’s downstairs watching celebrity chefs make chocolate souffles, I happily lock myself in my study and enjoy World War 2 documentaries.