As the Internet becomes more popular, many older media (媒体) businesses are dying out. But TV seems to be doing OK. In fact, it's doing better than OK. Though the Internet is popular in the world, television continues to draw more and more people all over the world to many of its programs. Hundreds of millions turn to TV to watch World Cup soccer，Olympic Games and Discoveries.

In many places, increasing numbers of people can watch more TV than before. Ten years ago, only 44% of British homes had satellite or cable TV(卫星或有线电视).Today, more than 93% do. More importantly, recent studies show that people are spending more time watching TV. Surprisingly, this is even true of young people between the ages of 8 and 18.Today's television industry has given so many choices. As a result, people can watch more of the things they like 24 hours a day.

The technology behind television has also improved. The big boxes that once filled living rooms are gone. Today's TV screens are thinner and thinner, yet the pictures are better and better. TVs are also moving from living rooms into kitchens and vehicles.

For years, TVs have also been used as video game players. But now they have been used in a few new ways. Many televisions can connect to the Internet and record programs. They also let people watch two programs at the same time. Today the most modern television has been on the way of development.

The Internet is the main challenge (挑战) for television now. But TV industry has shown that television will be important for years to come.

1.判断正误（“T”表示正确，“F”表示错误） Studies show that people are spending more time watching TV than before.

2.完成句子Many televisions can _______________________ the Internet and record programs.

3.简略回答问题Where are TVs moving from living rooms?

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4.简略回答问题What is the main challenge for television？

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5.将文中画线句子译成汉语。____________________________________________________________________

As the Internet becomes more popular, many older media (媒体) businesses are dying out. But TV seems to be doing OK. In fact, it's doing better than OK. Though the Internet is popular in the world, television continues to draw more and more people all over the world to many of its programs. Hundreds of millions turn to TV to watch World Cup soccer，Olympic Games and Discoveries.
In many places, increasing numbers of people can watch more TV than before. Ten years ago, only 44% of British homes had satellite or cable TV(卫星或有线电视).Today, more than 93% do. More importantly, recent studies show that people are spending more time watching TV. Surprisingly, this is even true of young people between the ages of 8 and 18.Today's television industry has given so many choices. As a result, people can watch more of the things they like 24 hours a day.
The technology behind television has also improved. The big boxes that once filled living rooms are gone. Today's TV screens are thinner and thinner, yet the pictures are better and better. TVs are also moving from living rooms into kitchens and vehicles.
For years, TVs have also been used as video game players. But now they have been used in a few new ways. Many televisions can connect to the Internet and record programs. They also let people watch two programs at the same time. Today the most modern television has been on the way of development.
The Internet is the main challenge (挑战) for television now. But TV industry has shown that television will be important for years to come.
【小题1】判断正误（“T”表示正确，“F”表示错误） Studies show that people are spending more time watching TV than before.
【小题2】完成句子Many televisions can _______________________ the Internet and record programs.
【小题3】简略回答问题Where are TVs moving from living rooms?
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【小题4】简略回答问题What is the main challenge for television？
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【小题5】将文中画线句子译成汉语。____________________________________________________________________

　　Tom and Terri are very happy. Everyone is happy in Mrs Jone's class. Today's the day for their class trip. Where are they going ? They're going to the airport.

　　All the boys and girls are in line. They're waiting for the school bus. Some mothers and fathers are waiting too. They're going on the trip. They're going to help Mrs Jones.

　　Here comes the bus. Everyone gets on. Mrs Jones counts the boys and girls.

　　" Everyone is here, " she says.

　　" We can leave now, " she tells the bus driver.

　　The bus starts and off they go. They leave the city. Soon they are on a big highway.

　　There are many cars, trucks ,and buses on the highway. There's a lot of traffic.

　　Someone yells, " I see the airport. There it is."

　　The bus stops in front of the airport. Everyone gets off. They get in line and go into the airport. The boys and girls see a lot of people. The people are going to many places.

　　" Look ! Look! I see a big plane. It's coming down from the sky. It's landing," says Terri.

　　" I see a plane, too. Look over there. It's going up in the sky. It's taking off, "says her friend, Betty.

　　Then Mrs Jones puts up her hand, "Boys and girls," she says, " I have a big surprise. We are going to see the inside of an airplane."

　　The boys and girls go on the plane. It's a very big plane.

　　" Can a big plane like this fly in the sky ?" asks Tom.

　　" Oh, yes," says Mrs Jones. "Look at the big wings. The air gets under the wings. The air lifts the plane up. A big plane can fly just like a little bird."

　　And now there's another surprise. Here comes the pilot. The boys and girls talk to the pilot.

　　The pilot says," Boys and girls, when you get off the plane, stand by the window. Watch. I can make this big plane go up in the sky."

　　The boys and girls watch. The plane is ready to take off. It roars and roars. Up it goes ! Up into the sky ! The boys and girls wave. They wave to the plane. They wave to the pilot up in the sky.

　　" Tom, " says Terri. " I know what I want to be . I want to be a pilot. I want to make a plane go up into the sky. "

判断下列句子是否符合短文内容，符合的用“T”表示，不符合的用“F”表示。

　　1. Tom and Terri are very happy.

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　　2. They're taking a plane trip.

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　　3. It is the day for a class trip.

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　　4. Today they're going to the airport.

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　　5. The airport is in the city.

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　　6. The boys and girls talk to the pilot.

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　　7. Tom wants to be a pilot.

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