Eulices / Costa Rica 
What types of TV shows do you like and dislike?
Hi, my name is Eullices, and I'm from Costa Rica. My question is, what types of TV shows do you like and dislike?
I like science documentaries and crime shows a lot even when they are police dramas because those are the kind of shows that are always showing you something interesting, and you can learn a lot from documentaries, especially if they are scientific. And I do not like dramas when they are just dramas. When they are police dramas or historical or political dramas, they tend to be very interesting. But when they are just about people and relationships, and they spend a lot of time in mellow dramatic scenes or crying a lot, that is not something that regularly holds my interest. So those are the kind of shows that I don't regularly see. But when they are interesting mixes, I give them a shot.
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documentaries
Meaning: Non-fiction films or TV programs that give facts about real events, people, or topics.
Examples:
- I watched a documentary about space travel.
- Nature documentaries show animals in the wild.
political dramas
Meaning: TV shows or movies about politics, government, and political events.
Examples:
- The new political drama is set in the White House.
- She enjoys political dramas about historical events.
tend to
Meaning: Usually do something; often behave in a certain way.
Examples:
- People tend to eat more in the winter.
- Children tend to copy their parents.
melodramatic scene
Meaning: Overly emotional or exaggerated scenes in a show or movie.
Examples:
- The movie had too many melodramatic scenes.
- He doesn’t like melodramatic scenes with lots of crying.
holds my interest
Meaning: Keeps me interested; makes me want to continue watching or listening.
Examples:
- This book really holds my interest from start to finish.
- The show didn’t hold my interest, so I stopped watching.
mixes
Meaning: Combinations of different things or styles.
Examples:
- This drink is a mix of juice and soda.
- The show is a mix of comedy and action.
give them a shot
Meaning: Try something to see if you like it.
Examples:
- I don’t usually eat sushi, but I’ll give it a shot.
- She decided to give the new TV show a shot.
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