Учебно-методическое пособие по английскому языку для студентов первого курса

And now some words in conclusion.
Television nowadays, its role and responsibility are being widely discussed as it has really become one of the most important mass media. I am sure that television is doing a lot of good because it is invaluable for the information it provides; it has vast educational opportunities; it makes people argue and discuss, think more; it is one of the mighty means of forming people’s character, ideology and outlook. Thus it is clear that television is one of the most valuable achievements.
But it occupies all our spare time. We rush home to be in time for this or that programme. The violence on TV creates violence in real life, television is bad for people’s health, it is like a drug, it “kills” conversation. But is it solely the television which is at fault? Of course, television is a hard test of our wisdom: either we can use it or it can use us. And I think that you use and will use television for your best benefit and enrichment.
Television
The first television broadcast was made on April 20, 1939 by Radio of America (RCA). Since 1939, it has become one of the most important facts of modern life. Television is very much a part of the modern world. Its effects are felt all over the world.
Television is a reflection of the modern world, say some people. It shows contemporary society. It affects customs and culture, others say. Television is bad for culture because it keeps culture from growing, say still others.
Good or bad, television is difficult to avoid. Its pictures enter homes, stores, airports, and factories. It is here to stay!
I. Найдите информацию, содержащуюся в тексте. (верно, неверно)
has wide influence.____
is a modern day fact.____
can influence culture.____
Television is easy to avoid .____
reflects the sun and moon.____
is found in homes.____
can’t last long.____
II. Вставьте пропущенные существительные, пользуясь текстом.
1.Radio ____ America
2.one of the most important____
3.a part of the modern ____
4.Television is a ____of the modern world.
5.It shows contemporary ____.
6.it keeps ____from growing
III.Определите содержание первого абзаца.
1. Television affects radio.
2.Television is the same as movies.
3. Television is important in the modern world.
IV.Определите содержание второго абзаца.
1. Television influences culture.
2. Society and television are bad.
3.Cultures grow out of television.
V.Закончите предложения.
1.The effects of television are____.
a. reflections b.commercial c.facts
2.RCA made the ____commercial television broadcast.
a.longest b.first c.second
3. Television is not found in____
a.rivers b.factories c.airports
4.It is difficult to____television.
a.watch b.hear c.avoid