Expressing news and views

Pius: My name is Pius Mbere, I am your host for today. Welcome to the Children's Forum. Our guest is Asu, who is a Standard Six pupil from Mbela Primary School. Thank you Asu for joining us. Asu: Thank you so much for receiving us. Pius: Tell us a bit about yourself. Asu: My name is Asu Tembo. I'm thirteen years old. I like playing football. I am also a member of a drama club at our school. Pius: What position do you play in football? Asu: I am a goalkeeper for the school team. Pius: How long have you been a goalkeeper? Asu: I've been a goalkeeper for three years. Pius: Wow! But where did you learn to speak so well? Asu: As I said earlier, I have been a member of the school drama club for three years. We learn how to speak confidently. This has helped me become what I am today. Pius: One last question: What do you want to be when you complete school? Asu: Well, since I was in Standard Three, I've thought of becoming a television presenter. Pius: Well, Asu, it has been a pleasure talking to you. Thank you for being our guest today.

1. What is the name of the radio programme?
2. How old is Asu?
3. What position does Asu play in football?
4. Where did Asu learn to speak so well?
5. Who does Asu want to be when he completes school?
6. How can you learn to speak with confidence?

My name is Tupe. I have been a pupil at Mbela Primary School for six years. Since my early childhood, I have had opportunities to visit many places. However, our visit to the radio station is one of the most memorable ones. This is an important place where we get news and entertainment. Early January this year, my fellow Class Six pupils and I had a chance to go to the Amani Radio Station. We wrote a letter to request visiting this radio station one month earlier. On the day of the visit, we arrived at the radio station at 8:30 a.m. It was in a big, beautiful, neat, and attractive building. It had a large reception hall. For the first time, I saw the announcer's room where the news is read. It was soundproof. I also saw the recording room. Many pupils from different schools came to participate in the discussion on the topic "The Rights of a Child." This programme was broadcast in the presence of an invited audience. Our school was represented in the main panel by a boy called Asu. Pupils from other schools gave their views first. Then it was Asu's turn to say something. He said, "We, as children, are human beings too. So, our rights are as important as anyone else's rights. The difference is that we are not as experienced or knowledgeable as adults. We have the right to choose what we want to study. We need freedom of speech, freedom to move from one place to another, and other rights. However, many adults complain that children lack the ability to make wise decisions. This may be true, but there's one thing I would like to ask from our parents and guardians. Please, do us a favour and ensure that our ability to make wise decisions is well developed." Everybody stood up and clapped for Asu for about two minutes. He was the best speaker and was given a trophy and an English textbook. He was also shown on TV in the 8 o'clock news. It was the best day for all of us. The whole school was proud of Asu.

1. What is the name of Tupe's school?
2. What was the name of the radio station that they visited?
3. How did the radio station building look like?
4. What happens in the announcer's room?
5. What was the topic of discussion?
6. Who represented Tupe's school?
7. What rights do children have?
8. Why did everyone clap for Asu?
9. What do we get from listening to the radio?
10. Do you think children cannot make wise decisions? Why?

1. I have been waiting for you …… 4 o'clock.
2. Mpumi has been waiting …… 20 minutes only.
3. Atu and Patu have been learning English …… six years.
4. I have not gone on holiday …… last June.
5. My sister has been saving her money …… many years.
6. I have not eaten anything …… morning.
7. We have been watching TV …… hours.
8. My parents have been married …… a long time.
9. Our teacher has been sick …… last month.
10. She has not phoned him …… a week.

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(1) ……… is the transmission of programmes or information by radio or television. The programmes are meant to (2) …….. as well as educate people. Radio and television also create (3) …….. events for viewers. (4) ………is also meant to inform people about the day to day matters. Radio and television generate income by (5) ……… for different companies and individuals.