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, 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

II. Choose the correct answer.

1. Although the new library service has been very successful, its future is ................  certain. (at any rate, by no means, by all means, by any chance)

2. Sally has an .............  command of the Chinese language. (extreme, litter, outstanding, intensive)

3. The transport minister ...............  recent statistics to support the case for a reduction in the speed limit. (named, quoted, summoned, claimed)

4. The strike was.............. owing to a last-minute agreement with the management. (called off, broken up, set back, put down)

5. ................  the people who come to this club are in their twenties and thirties. (By and large, Altogether, To a degree, Virtually)

6. ................ what most people say about him, he has a very good sense of humour. (Opposite to, Against, Contrary to, Opposing)

7. You haven’t heard all the facts so don’t ................ to conclusions. (dash, fly, spring, jump)

8. Jane put her mistake ....................  to lake of concentration. (up, over, through, down)

9. Politicians should never lose .................  of the needs of the people they represent. (view, sight, regard, prospect)

10. Several passengers received minor injuries when the train unexpectedly came to a ............

.... (delay, stand, brake, half)

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 can't satisfy all our tastes.

A. True

B. False

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 provides us with a variety of programs.

A. True

B. False

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 provides us with a variety of programs, so that it can _______. 

A. entertain people 

B. be suitable for only children 

C. give large amount of knowledge 

D. satisfy every taste

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.

Most people don't like watching TV in the evening.

A. True

B. False

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.

 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