Question 3: Read the passage and choose the best answer. (1,0 p)
The television set is an indispensable household item today. It now takes up its familiar place as the local point in the living room. It has even ventured into bedrooms. The television set is one of the best ways to get the latest news and to watch films.
The television set was not fully electronic when it was first invented. Its screen actually has a small motor and a small lamp. When the motor and the lamp were turned on, they worked together to give out a reddish orange picture. The picture was blurry and it was only about the size of a business card.
It was in 1953 in Europe when many people first started owning a television set. They bought a television set for the sole purpose of watching the coronation of Queen Elizabeth II in London. Only a few thousand people were allowed into Westminster Abbey. However, live coverage allowed millions of people around the world to watch the coronation.
Another significant event was the moon landing in 1969. Again, millions of people around the world watched as Neil Armstrong walked on the moon and planted an American flag where to serve as a reminder of the accomplishment of the crew. This time the event was broadcast in color. The program was much more realistic than previous ones.
1. Many people need a television set today as it________________.
A. allows them to watch the coronation of Queen Elizabeth Taylor.
B. enables them to find out what is happening around the world.
C. is an electronic item.
D. lets them see things in color.
2. Television sets in the past_______________.
A. were not so clear. C. ran on electricity.
B. were very bulky. D. showed pictures that were fall-colored.
3. Why do you think the sale of television sets rocketed in Europe in 1953?
A. Television sets became more affordable
B. People wanted to watch the moon landing.
C. People wanted to watch the crowning of the queen.
D. People wanted to watch live coverage of event around the world.
4. People around the world watched Neil Armstrong ___________in 1969.
A. travel to the moon C. put a flag on the moon
B. sit on the moon D. take the American flag away from the moon
5. From the passage, as the television sets improved,_______________.
A. The colors of the screen became lighter than before.
B. More realistic programs were shown
C. People could watch events earlier than before.
D. An event watched on television looked more like the actual event that was happening.
1. Many people need a television set today as it________________.
A. allows them to watch the coronation of Queen Elizabeth Taylor.
B. enables them to find out what is happening around the world.
C. is an electronic item.
D. lets them see things in color.
2. Television sets in the past_______________.
A. were not so clear. C. ran on electricity.
B. were very bulky. D. showed pictures that were fall-colored.
3. Why do you think the sale of television sets rocketed in Europe in 1953?
A. Television sets became more affordable
B. People wanted to watch the moon landing.
C. People wanted to watch the crowning of the queen.
D. People wanted to watch live coverage of event around the world.
4. People around the world watched Neil Armstrong ___________in 1969.
A. travel to the moon C. put a flag on the moon
B. sit on the moon D. take the American flag away from the moon
5. From the passage, as the television sets improved,_______________.
A. The colors of the screen became lighter than before.
B. More realistic programs were shown
C. People could watch events earlier than before.
D. An event watched on television looked more like the actual event that was happening.
1. Many people need a television set today as it________________.
A. allows them to watch the coronation of Queen Elizabeth Taylor.
B. enables them to find out what is happening around the world.
C. is an electronic item.
D. lets them see things in color.
2. Television sets in the past_______________.
A. were not so clear. C. ran on electricity.
B. were very bulky. D. showed pictures that were fall-colored.
3. Why do you think the sale of television sets rocketed in Europe in 1953?
A. Television sets became more affordable
B. People wanted to watch the moon landing.
C. People wanted to watch the crowning of the queen.
D. People wanted to watch live coverage of event around the world.
4. People around the world watched Neil Armstrong ___________in 1969.
A. travel to the moon C. put a flag on the moon
B. sit on the moon D. take the American flag away from the moon
5. From the passage, as the television sets improved,_______________.
A. The colors of the screen became lighter than before.
B. More realistic programs were shown
C. People could watch events earlier than before.
D. An event watched on television looked more like the actual event that was happening.