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。____________________________________________________________________

 

The Blacks are American tourists. They visit in Beijing now. This is their first visit to China. They are going to stay in China for three months. They want to visit some big cities and villages. They hope to learn some Chinese, too.
Mr. Black is a taxi driver. He likes to drive in Beijing. Mrs. Black is a school teacher. She is visiting a city school today and a village school tomorrow. Their daughter is a middle school student. She is going to meet some Chinese students.
They are taking a lot of pictures in China. When they return to America, they are going to show the pictures to their friends. They want the American people to know more about China.
【小题1】The Blacks are from          .

A．China

B．England

C．Canada

D．the USA

【小题2】The Blacks are staying in          now.

A．England

B．Beijing

C．Shanghai

D．New York

【小题3】 Mr. Black is         .

A．a teacher

B．a doctor

C．a taxi driver

D．a worker

【小题4】There are          people in Mr. Black’s family.

A．two

B．three

C．four

D．five

【小题5】Why are they going to show the pictures to their friends when they go back to America?

A．Because the pictures are very beautiful.

B．Because they like China.

C．Because they want the American people to know more about China.

D．Because they want the American people to come to China.

The cartoon series , Tom and Jerry, is a very popular program. What do you think of it ? Come on and try our question.
NAME: Paul Smith
AGE: 12
SCHOOL: primary school.

Questions and Comments	(very satisfied ) 1	(satisfied) 2	Not satisfied) 3
1. Do you like the stories in it ?	P
Comments: The stories are great ! Tom and Jerry are both lovely guys. I have fun watching it.
2. Do you enjoy the pictures in it	P
Comments: How cute the pictures are ! I really want to know who draws them. I hope one day I can learn from him how to draw cartoons.
3. Are you happy with the music in it ?	P
Comments: Every time I hear the music in it, I’ll be excited! I always follow the songs in it.
4. Are you satisfied with the show time ?		P
Comments: The show time is OK. If it is a little later, that’ll be better, because I’m having the painting class at 6:00 pm. Sometimes I miss the beginning of the program. What a pity!

【小题1】Paul Smith is _______.

A．the chart designer	B．one of the characters
C．a primary school student	D．a primary school teacher

【小题2】We can guess from the chart that Paul may be interested in _______.

A．drawing

B．dancing

C．sports

D．writing

【小题3】According to the chart, Paul Smith is not very satisfied with _______.

A．the stories

B．pictures

C．music

D．the show time

The Blacks are American tourists. They visits now in Beijing. This is their first visit to China. They are going to stay in China for three months. They want to visit some big cities and villages. They hope to learn some Chinese, too.

Mr Black is a taxi driver. He likes to drive in Beijing. Mrs Black is a school teacher. She is visiting a city school today and a village school tomorrow. Their daughter is a middle school student. She is going to meet some Chinese students.

They are taking a lot of pictures in China. When they return to America, they are going to show the pictures to their friends. They want the American people to know more about China.

1.The Blacks are from________.

A. China      B. England      C. Canada      D. the USA

2.The Blacks are staying in________ now.

A. England      B. Beijing      C. Shanghai     D. New York

3.Mr Black is________.

A. a teacher     B. a doctor    C. a taxi driver    D. a worker

4.There are______people in Mr Black's family.

A. two      B. three      C. four      D. five

5.Why are they going to show the pictures to their friends when they go back to America?

A. Because the pictures are very beautiful.

B. Because they like China.

C. Because they want the American people to know more about China.

D. Because they want the American people to come to China.

 

Jan：I have new photos of my family, but they' re not very good. This is my sister…
Mark：Where is she?  Is she at the library?
Jan：No, she' s in the living room. She s doing her homework. And that s my brother.
Mark：Is he doing his homework, too? What's he eating?
Jan：He' s watching a scary movie on TV and eating french fries.
This is a picture of my aunt and my mother.
Mark：Is that -your mother in the pool?
Jan：No, that's my aunt. My mother can't swim. And this is my mother and my aunt at the shop. They really like shopping and eating at the shop. Mark: Interesting photos.
1. The pictures are ______.
A. good   B. interesting  C. scary
2. Jan' s sister is doing her homework ______.
A. at the library  B. at the pool  C. in the living room
3. Jan' s brother isn' t ______.
A. doing his homework  B. watching TV    C. eating french fries
4. Jan' s ______ can' t swim.
A. sister  B. mother  C. aunt
5. Jan' s mother and aunt like ______ at the shop.
A. eating french fries  B. shopping    C. swimming