Television is one of man’s most important (25) _____ of communication. It brings (26) ____ and sounds from around the world into millions of homes. A person with a television (27) ____ can sit in his house and watch the President (28) _____ a speech or visit a foreign country. He can see a war being fought and watch statesmen try to bring about peace. (29) ______ television, home viewers can see and learn about 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 outer space. In addition to all these things, television brings its viewers a steady stream of programs that are designed to entertain. In fact, TV provides many more entertainment programs than any other kind. The programs include action-packed dramas, light comedies, sporting (30) ____, and motion pictures.
25. A. procedure B. manner C. means D. technology
26. A. pictures B. photos C. images D. painting
27. A. desk B. bench C. chair D. set
28. A. make B. say C. read D. compose
29. A. By B. Because of C. Through D. In
30. A. happenings B. events C. occurrences D. meeting
