I.Read the passage then answer the questions:
Television is one of man's most important means of communication in millions of homes . Through television , home viewers can see and learn about people, places and things in far away lands. Television provides more entertainments than any other kinds. The programs include dramas , comedies, sporting events and movies I like contests best . In some contests, TV viewers can join in and answer questions through telephone or by mail
questions:
1. What can home viewers see and learn through television ?
2. Are there lots of kinds of entertaiments on TV ?
3. What does the writer like best ?
4. What can TV viewers can do in some contests?

V. Choose the correct answers to complete the passage.

      Television is one of man’s most important (1)_____ of communication. It brings pictures and sounds from around the world into millions of homes. Through television, home viewers can see and learn (2)_____ people, places and things in faraway lands. TV even takes its viewers out of this world. It brings them coverage of America’s astronauts as the astronauts explore (3)_______ space. In addition to all these things, television brings its viewers a steady stream of programmes that are (4)______ to entertain. In fact, TV providesmany (5)_____ entertainment programs than any other kind. The programmes include dramas, comedies, sports, and (6)______ pictures.

1.   a. ways                        b. means                      c. ranges                      d. shows

2.   a. at                             b. in                             c. for                           d. about

3.   a. deep                         b. large                        c. outer                        d. open

4.   a. happened                 b. designed                  c. composed                d. guided

5.   a. more                        b. even                        c. most                        d. hardly

6.   a. lovely                      b. clear                        c. motion                     d. full

Choose the correct answers to complete the passage.

Television is one of man’s most important (1)_____ of communication. It brings pictures and sounds from around the world into millions of homes. Through television, home viewers can see and learn (2)_____ people, places and things in faraway lands. TV even takes its viewers out of this world. It brings them coverage of America’s astronauts as the astronauts explore (3)_______ space. In addition to all these things, television brings its viewers a steady stream of programmes that are (4)______ to entertain. In fact, TV providesmany (5)_____ entertainment programs than any other kind. The programmes include dramas, comedies, sports, and (6)______ pictures.

1. a. ways b. means c. ranges d. shows

2. a. at b. in c. for d. about

3. a. deep b. large c. outer d. open

4. a. happened b. designed c. composed d. guided

5. a. more b. even c. most d. hardly

6. a. lovely b. clear c. motion d. full

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Read the passage below and choose one correct answer for each question.

Television is an important invention of the 20^th century. It has been so popular that we can't imagine what life would be like if there were no television. Television is a major means of communication and entertainment. It brings pictures and sound from around the world into millions of homes. Through television, viewers can see and learn about people, places and things in distant lands. Television widens our knowledge by introducing new ideas which may lead us to new hobbies and recreations. In addition to the news, television provides us with a variety of programs that can satisfy every taste. Most people now seem to like spending their evenings watching television than to go out.

 What can the viewers see and learn through TV?

A. people, places and things in other areas. 

B. animals in forests 

C. other planets 

D. foreign people

Read the passage below and choose one correct answer for each question.

Television is an important invention of the 20^th century. It has been so popular that we can't imagine what life would be like if there were no television. Television is a major means of communication and entertainment. It brings pictures and sound from around the world into millions of homes. Through television, viewers can see and learn about people, places and things in distant lands. Television widens our knowledge by introducing new ideas which may lead us to new hobbies and recreations. In addition to the news, television provides us with a variety of programs that can satisfy every taste. Most people now seem to like spending their evenings watching television than to go out.

 Television is a major means of ________.  

A. travel 

B. entertainment 

C. communication and entertainment 

D. education

Read the passage below and choose one correct answer for each question.

Television is an important invention of the 20^th century. It has been so popular that we can't imagine what life would be like if there were no television. Television is a major means of communication and entertainment. It brings pictures and sound from around the world into millions of homes. Through television, viewers can see and learn about people, places and things in distant lands. Television widens our knowledge by introducing new ideas which may lead us to new hobbies and recreations. In addition to the news, television provides us with a variety of programs that can satisfy every taste. Most people now seem to like spending their evenings watching television than to go out.

 When do most people like spend on watching TV at home rather than go out?  

A. morning 

B. evening 

C. weekend 

D. afternoon

Read the passage below and choose one correct answer for each question.

Television is an important invention of the 20^th century. It has been so popular that we can't imagine what life would be like if there were no television. Television is a major means of communication and entertainment. It brings pictures and sound from around the world into millions of homes. Through television, viewers can see and learn about people, places and things in distant lands. Television widens our knowledge by introducing new ideas which may lead us to new hobbies and recreations. In addition to the news, television provides us with a variety of programs that can satisfy every taste. Most people now seem to like spending their evenings watching television than to go out.

When was television invented?

A. 20th century 

B. 21st century 

C. last decade 

D. few years ago

Read the passage, and decide whether the sentences are true (T) or false (F).

Television is an important invention of the 20th century. It has been so popular that we can't imagine what life would be like if there were no television. Television is a major means of communication and entertainment. It brings pictures and sound from around the world into millions of homes. Through television, viewers can see and learn about people, places and things in distant lands. Television widens our knowledge by introducing new ideas which may lead us to new hobbies and recreations. In addition to the news, television provides us with a variety of programs that can satisfy every taste. Most people now seem to like spending their evenings watching television than to go out.

Television is an important means of communication.

A. True

B. False