Describe a radio program you find interesting
You should say:
– What this program is
– When and where you listen to this program
– What the contents of this program are
-And explain why you like this program
MODEL ANSWER
(What this program is)
I’m going to describe an interesting and informative radio program that I have listened to for more than five years. It is Bloomberg Radio, a service of Bloomberg L.P, which provides global business news programming 24 hours a day. Bloomberg Radio is broadcast on radio stations around the United States, and directly operates four radio stations.
(When and where you listen to this program)
As an English language learner, I want to improve my linguistic proficiency through acquiring knowledge in the field of economy and politics in America. Therefore, I searched for several entrusted American radio programs, which help me focus on my study rather than following TV channels. I listened to Bloomberg Radio during my study time, mostly at home and on the bus to school.
(What the contents of this program are)
Throughout the day, Bloomberg Radio delivers in-depth coverage of the financial markets coupled with insightful interviews with influential newsmakers, analysts, and company executives. On off hours, local stations may preempt with local sports play-by-play coverage such as college basketball, tennis and other sports coverage. Empowered by more than 2700 journalists and analysts in more than 120 countries, Bloomberg Radio’s resources are unparalleled.
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(And explain why you like this program)
Without a doubt, this program has benefited my academic English substantially. My vocabulary reservoir has been enriched over time thanks to my consistent subscription to this radio program. Most importantly, I have accumulated valuable economic knowledge through the radio’s detailed, comprehensive analysis. I am particularly impressed by its slogan: “Because the financial markets never sleep, Bloomberg follows them around the globe.”
Vocabulary:
1. informative [adj]: providing a lot of useful information
Eg: This is an interesting and highly informative book.
2. proficiency [n]: great skill, ability, and experience
Eg: Candidates must be able to demonstrate a high level of proficiency in both languages.
3. entrusted [adj]: reliable
Eg: He has been entrusted to undertake the task.
4. in-depth [adj]: done carefully and in great detail
Eg: The in-depth report she handed in pleased her teacher.
5. preempt [v]: if a broadcast is preempted, it is replaced by another, usually more important broadcast
Eg: One station preempted its Friday night schedule to televise the high school playoffs.
6. unparalleled [adj]: having no equal; better or greater than any other
Eg: They enjoyed success on a scale unparalleled by any previous rock band.
7. substantially [adv]: to a large degree
Eg: The new rules will substantially change how we do things.
8. reservoir [n]: a reservoir is also a large supply of something that could be used if needed
Eg: There’s a tremendous reservoir of goodwill out there.
9. consistent [adj]: always behaving or happening in a similar, especially positive way
Eg: Her work is sometimes good, but the problem is she’s not consistent.
10. comprehensive [adj]: complete and including everything that is necessary
Eg: We offer you a comprehensive training in all aspects of the business.