Read the text again and choose the right answer.

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TELEVISION: PAST AND PRESENT

Nothing illustrates the meaning of the word progress’ more than the way television has developed over the last 90 years. In less than a century, the system for transmitting visual images and sound has gone from beirg non-existent to becoming nn important mass media-toe world over.
The first televised moving images were made during the 1920s by Scottish engineer John Logie Baird. But it was after the corona: on of Queen Elizabeth II on 2 June 1953 that television really took of in the JK. Over 20 million viewers followed the event, which was broadcast around the world in 44 languages, Few could afford to have a TV set in those days, so those who had the money to buy one invited their neighbours – which sometimes meant the whole street – to watch the ceremony on their small black and white screen.
Since then, many more historic moments have been witnessed on TV. I he first moon landing on 20 July 1969 was watched by around 14% of the total world population. Although it was the middle of the night in some parts of the world, an estimated 530 million watched in amazement as Neil Armstrong took his first step, More recently, numerous people around the globe saw Barack Obama’s ‘Yes, we can’ speech on 4 November 2008 when he became the first black American President, Sporting events and royal weddings have also had extremely high ratlngs lately. Nearly a billion people all over the world watched the opening ceremony of the 2012 London Olympics on 27 July of that year, and nearly two billion are reported to have seen Prince William marry Kate Middleton on 29 April 2011,
Of course these days, the transmission of moments occasions is not limited to television. Today, streaming allows viewers to watch internet videos and webcasts of live events in real time. On 14 October 2012, Felix Baumgartners record-breking skydive from the stratosphere was seen live by viewers all over the world on their computers, tablets, and smartphones. The event was streamed as it happened by more than 140 digital companies, as well as being transmitted in 50 countries by 40 television networks.
Technology has been advancing at an inredible rate since the 1920s. In the UK today, there are 480 different television channels, Every year, 27,000 hours of content is produced. Although Logie Baird also developed high-definition and 3D pictures in thg 1940s, this is surely something that even the father of television could not have imagined.

Question:

The writer thinks TV is a great example of progress…

Read the text again and choose the right answer.

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TELEVISION: PAST AND PRESENT

Nothing illustrates the meaning of the word progress’ more than the way television has developed over the last 90 years. In less than a century, the system for transmitting visual images and sound has gone from beirg non-existent to becoming nn important mass media-toe world over.
The first televised moving images were made during the 1920s by Scottish engineer John Logie Baird. But it was after the corona: on of Queen Elizabeth II on 2 June 1953 that television really took of in the JK. Over 20 million viewers followed the event, which was broadcast around the world in 44 languages, Few could afford to have a TV set in those days, so those who had the money to buy one invited their neighbours – which sometimes meant the whole street – to watch the ceremony on their small black and white screen.
Since then, many more historic moments have been witnessed on TV. I he first moon landing on 20 July 1969 was watched by around 14% of the total world population. Although it was the middle of the night in some parts of the world, an estimated 530 million watched in amazement as Neil Armstrong took his first step, More recently, numerous people around the globe saw Barack Obama’s ‘Yes, we can’ speech on 4 November 2008 when he became the first black American President, Sporting events and royal weddings have also had extremely high ratlngs lately. Nearly a billion people all over the world watched the opening ceremony of the 2012 London Olympics on 27 July of that year, and nearly two billion are reported to have seen Prince William marry Kate Middleton on 29 April 2011,
Of course these days, the transmission of moments occasions is not limited to television. Today, streaming allows viewers to watch internet videos and webcasts of live events in real time. On 14 October 2012, Felix Baumgartners record-breking skydive from the stratosphere was seen live by viewers all over the world on their computers, tablets, and smartphones. The event was streamed as it happened by more than 140 digital companies, as well as being transmitted in 50 countries by 40 television networks.
Technology has been advancing at an inredible rate since the 1920s. In the UK today, there are 480 different television channels, Every year, 27,000 hours of content is produced. Although Logie Baird also developed high-definition and 3D pictures in thg 1940s, this is surely something that even the father of television could not have imagined.

Question:

Before the Queen’s coronation…

Read the text again and choose the right answer.

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TELEVISION: PAST AND PRESENT

Nothing illustrates the meaning of the word progress’ more than the way television has developed over the last 90 years. In less than a century, the system for transmitting visual images and sound has gone from beirg non-existent to becoming nn important mass media-toe world over.
The first televised moving images were made during the 1920s by Scottish engineer John Logie Baird. But it was after the corona: on of Queen Elizabeth II on 2 June 1953 that television really took of in the JK. Over 20 million viewers followed the event, which was broadcast around the world in 44 languages, Few could afford to have a TV set in those days, so those who had the money to buy one invited their neighbours – which sometimes meant the whole street – to watch the ceremony on their small black and white screen.
Since then, many more historic moments have been witnessed on TV. I he first moon landing on 20 July 1969 was watched by around 14% of the total world population. Although it was the middle of the night in some parts of the world, an estimated 530 million watched in amazement as Neil Armstrong took his first step, More recently, numerous people around the globe saw Barack Obama’s ‘Yes, we can’ speech on 4 November 2008 when he became the first black American President, Sporting events and royal weddings have also had extremely high ratlngs lately. Nearly a billion people all over the world watched the opening ceremony of the 2012 London Olympics on 27 July of that year, and nearly two billion are reported to have seen Prince William marry Kate Middleton on 29 April 2011,
Of course these days, the transmission of moments occasions is not limited to television. Today, streaming allows viewers to watch internet videos and webcasts of live events in real time. On 14 October 2012, Felix Baumgartners record-breking skydive from the stratosphere was seen live by viewers all over the world on their computers, tablets, and smartphones. The event was streamed as it happened by more than 140 digital companies, as well as being transmitted in 50 countries by 40 television networks.
Technology has been advancing at an inredible rate since the 1920s. In the UK today, there are 480 different television channels, Every year, 27,000 hours of content is produced. Although Logie Baird also developed high-definition and 3D pictures in thg 1940s, this is surely something that even the father of television could not have imagined.

Question:

The most popular programme on TV in the last 60 years was…

Read the text again and choose the right answer.

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TELEVISION: PAST AND PRESENT

Nothing illustrates the meaning of the word progress’ more than the way television has developed over the last 90 years. In less than a century, the system for transmitting visual images and sound has gone from beirg non-existent to becoming nn important mass media-toe world over.
The first televised moving images were made during the 1920s by Scottish engineer John Logie Baird. But it was after the corona: on of Queen Elizabeth II on 2 June 1953 that television really took of in the JK. Over 20 million viewers followed the event, which was broadcast around the world in 44 languages, Few could afford to have a TV set in those days, so those who had the money to buy one invited their neighbours – which sometimes meant the whole street – to watch the ceremony on their small black and white screen.
Since then, many more historic moments have been witnessed on TV. I he first moon landing on 20 July 1969 was watched by around 14% of the total world population. Although it was the middle of the night in some parts of the world, an estimated 530 million watched in amazement as Neil Armstrong took his first step, More recently, numerous people around the globe saw Barack Obama’s ‘Yes, we can’ speech on 4 November 2008 when he became the first black American President, Sporting events and royal weddings have also had extremely high ratlngs lately. Nearly a billion people all over the world watched the opening ceremony of the 2012 London Olympics on 27 July of that year, and nearly two billion are reported to have seen Prince William marry Kate Middleton on 29 April 2011,
Of course these days, the transmission of moments occasions is not limited to television. Today, streaming allows viewers to watch internet videos and webcasts of live events in real time. On 14 October 2012, Felix Baumgartners record-breking skydive from the stratosphere was seen live by viewers all over the world on their computers, tablets, and smartphones. The event was streamed as it happened by more than 140 digital companies, as well as being transmitted in 50 countries by 40 television networks.
Technology has been advancing at an inredible rate since the 1920s. In the UK today, there are 480 different television channels, Every year, 27,000 hours of content is produced. Although Logie Baird also developed high-definition and 3D pictures in thg 1940s, this is surely something that even the father of television could not have imagined.

Question:

More people were able to watch Felix Baumgartner’s skydive because…

Read the text again and choose the right answer.

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TELEVISION: PAST AND PRESENT

Nothing illustrates the meaning of the word progress’ more than the way television has developed over the last 90 years. In less than a century, the system for transmitting visual images and sound has gone from beirg non-existent to becoming nn important mass media-toe world over.
The first televised moving images were made during the 1920s by Scottish engineer John Logie Baird. But it was after the corona: on of Queen Elizabeth II on 2 June 1953 that television really took of in the JK. Over 20 million viewers followed the event, which was broadcast around the world in 44 languages, Few could afford to have a TV set in those days, so those who had the money to buy one invited their neighbours – which sometimes meant the whole street – to watch the ceremony on their small black and white screen.
Since then, many more historic moments have been witnessed on TV. I he first moon landing on 20 July 1969 was watched by around 14% of the total world population. Although it was the middle of the night in some parts of the world, an estimated 530 million watched in amazement as Neil Armstrong took his first step, More recently, numerous people around the globe saw Barack Obama’s ‘Yes, we can’ speech on 4 November 2008 when he became the first black American President, Sporting events and royal weddings have also had extremely high ratlngs lately. Nearly a billion people all over the world watched the opening ceremony of the 2012 London Olympics on 27 July of that year, and nearly two billion are reported to have seen Prince William marry Kate Middleton on 29 April 2011,
Of course these days, the transmission of moments occasions is not limited to television. Today, streaming allows viewers to watch internet videos and webcasts of live events in real time. On 14 October 2012, Felix Baumgartners record-breking skydive from the stratosphere was seen live by viewers all over the world on their computers, tablets, and smartphones. The event was streamed as it happened by more than 140 digital companies, as well as being transmitted in 50 countries by 40 television networks.
Technology has been advancing at an inredible rate since the 1920s. In the UK today, there are 480 different television channels, Every year, 27,000 hours of content is produced. Although Logie Baird also developed high-definition and 3D pictures in thg 1940s, this is surely something that even the father of television could not have imagined.

Question:

If John Logie Baird were alive today, he would be surprised by…

Complete the text with the words in the list.

choose the descriptions to the types of programmes below.

1. When a ‘cool’ couple moves in next door, Homer tries to be just like them, but Marge and Bart have problems fitting in._________

choose the descriptions to the types of programmes below.

2. Coverage of stage two of the prestigious cycling race.___________

choose the descriptions to the types of programmes below.

3. Daily round-up of highlights, revealing how the housemates are getting on.____________

choose the descriptions to the types of programmes below.

4. Today, Jamie prepares more quick meals, including an interesting pork recipe.____________

choose the descriptions to the types of programmes below.

5. On a journey taking him from Luxor to Istanbul, Neil Oliver explores the story behind the last Pharaoh of Egypt.________

choose the descriptions to the types of programmes below.

6. Another episode in the life of the aristocratic Crawley family and their servants in the post-Edwardian era.________

choose the descriptions to the types of programmes below.

7. Two more contestants compete against each other to see who will go through to the next round.__________

choose the descriptions to the types of programmes below.

8. Tonight’s guests are former Bond girl Britt Ekland and politician John Prescott.___________

Listen and complete the sentences.

Right or wrong ? Correct the mistakes in the highlighted sentences.

Right or wrong ? Correct the mistakes in the highlighted sentences.

Right or wrong ? Correct the mistakes in the highlighted sentences.

Right or wrong ? Correct the mistakes in the highlighted sentences.

Right or wrong ? Correct the mistakes in the highlighted sentences.

Right or wrong ? Correct the mistakes in the highlighted sentences.

Right or wrong ? Correct the mistakes in the highlighted sentences.

Right or wrong ? Correct the mistakes in the highlighted sentences.

choose the correct answer.

1. Have you heard the news? The President has just resigned /just resigned!

Complete the sentences with one of the highlighted words or phrases.

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It’s fairly normal for young children to cheat when they’re playing board games. As they grow older, they realize that the fun is actually in taking part in the game, not necessarily in winning it. By the time they reach their teens, they have usually learnt not to cheat. Sadly, this was not the case of a player in a national board game championship held annually in the USA. The player wanted to win so much that he resorted to cheating.
The board game was Scrabble. This is a word game that was created in 1938 by an American architect called Alfred Mosher Butts. In the game, players have to make words from individual letters on small squares called ‘tiles, and then put the words on a board. Two of the most useful tiles in the game are the blanks, which are tiles without any letters on them. A blank isn’t worth any points, but a player can use it to replace any letter of the alphabet.
The cheat in this particular tournament was a 15-year-old boy from Orlando, in the USA. He had surprised organizers in the early stages of the competition by beating some of the best players, despite the fact that he had never played in competitions before. This made some of the other players suspicious , including the man who caught him, 43-year-old Arthur Moore. Moore had already played the boy the day before, and Moore had won the match, although the boy had had both of the blank tiles. In Scrabble, before a new game starts the players put the tiles from the previous game back into a small bag. This time, Moore had a good look at the tiles on the table before he and his opponent put them in the bag to start the game. He was not surprised to see that the two blanks were together on the table in front of the boy. As the two players were putting the tiles into the bag, Moore discretely watched the boy’s left hand. He saw the boy pick up the two blanks, and put his hand under the table. This was the signal for Moore to call one of the organizers and accuse the boy of cheating.
When the boy was taken away for questioning, he admitted taking the two blanks during the game and hiding them under the table. As a result of his cheating, the tournament director disqualified him and banned him from playing in the competition again.

choose the correct answer.

2. I went to sleep on the sofa last night and haven’t turned off / didn’t turn off the TV.

choose the correct answer.

3. Don’t tell me what happens –I haven’t watched / I didn’t watch the last episode yet.

choose the correct answer.

4. That programme is on / has been on since I was a child.

choose the correct answer.

5. I don’t need to see the film because I’ve already read / I already read the book.

choose the correct answer.

6. The children have had the TV on all day / for all day.

choose the correct answer.

7. They’ve only known each other for a month / since a month and they’re getting married.

Complete the second sentence so that it means the same as the first. Use the word in brackets.

Complete the second sentence so that it means the same as the first. Use the word in brackets.

Complete the second sentence so that it means the same as the first. Use the word in brackets.

Complete the second sentence so that it means the same as the first. Use the word in brackets.

Complete the second sentence so that it means the same as the first. Use the word in brackets.

Complete the second sentence so that it means the same as the first. Use the word in brackets.

Complete the second sentence so that it means the same as the first. Use the word in brackets.

Listen to five speakers comparing their use of television and the internet. Answer the questions.

Listen again and match speakers 1—5 to sentences A—F. There is one extra sentence that you do not need to use.