Put the verbs in brackets into the correct form (gerund or to-infinitive) and read the text. Письмово цифра-буква
The first thing you need 1… (do) is to decide what kind of programme you are going
to offer. Have you always wanted to be a DJ and just play music?
If so, what kind of music? And will others want 2 … (hear) the music you want
(play)? After all, it’s more fulfilling to know that someone actually wants to listen to your
show, so remember: you can get as eclectic as you want but, if you create a programme
that’s hard 3 … (listen to), you’ll be the only one 4 … (hear) the broadcast.
Although you don’t have to compromise on subject matter, consider the audience you
want 5 … (attract). Maybe it’s not music but rather information which you want 6. …
(provide).
You may be interested in 7 … (do) a talk show on a particular subject. If so, great!
8 … (choose) something you’re truly interested in will make it a more rewarding experience
for you and if you’re an expert in a subject, you’ll build a following and come to be known
as a great and knowledgeable host.
Or, maybe you would rather do an interview-type programme with guests.
Programmes like this are easy to listen to and always interesting to create because your
subject matter varies and you never quite know what a guest is going to say. But, above all:
be yourself. Let your personality shine through and build on it. Finally, it will be more
rewarding when you begin to attract listenership. No matter what your subject matter or
music can be, if you create a listenable programme, you’ll find an appreciative audience.
Give some serious thought to the kind of radio programme you want 9. … (share) with the
world.