CHOOSE THE ITEM ( A, B, C OR D ) THAT BEST ANSWERS THE QUESTION ABOUT THE PASSAGE IN AMERICA THERE IS NO NATIONAL TELEVISION AS THERE IS IN SOME COUNTRIES

Exercise 7 : Choose the item ( A, B, C or D ) that best answers the question about the passage

In America there is no national television as there is in some countries. All the stations are run

commercially. Advertisers sponsor game shows, they interrupted the shows every few minutes to

advertise the things they are selling. Television is criticized for its crime shows; actually there are many

other special shows of real value.

There are also educational television stations which are trying out new types of high quality

programs. They give courses in foreign languages and in literature, which viewers can follow and even

take examinations later.Some schools have a regular class on TV, such as science, several hours a week.

1.In America ………..

A. there is no national television. B. there is a lot of national television.

C. there is only one TV station. D. there are no TV viewers.

2. Which of the following statements is true ?

A. Every school in America has classes on TV every week.

B. Some schools state that TV is not useful in education.

C. Some schools give students the lesson on TV.

D. Some schools give foreign language courses on TV.

3. Which of the following statemnets is NOT correct ?

A. There are many special shows on real value on TV.

B. There are educational programs on TV.

C. There is advertising on TV.

D. There is a lot of violence on TV.

4. Why are the shows interrupted every few minutes ?

A. To take a break. B. To advertise.

C. To sell things. D. To help viewers relax.

5. In America, who sponsors game shows ?

A. Educationists B. Viewers C. Sales managers D. Advertisers.