Tiếng Anh 9 (Sách cũ).

UNIT 5 - THE MEDIA (VOCABULARY + READING)
I. Fill the gaps with a suitable word from the box.
article download programs published surfing
access virus address websites channels
l. Is the daily paper ........................ every day?
2. Do you get ........................ to the Internet?
3. What are your favorite ........................?
4. I usually ........................ good programs from the Internet onto my own computer.
5. How many ........................ are there on cable TV at present? - About seventy.
6. What are your favorite ........................ on TV? - Drama series and game shows.
7. How much time do you spend ........................ the web a day?
8. I`ve lost a lot of data. I wonder if my computer has a ........................
9. Did you see the ........................ on the dangers of drugs in today`s paper?
10. What`s your e-mail ........................? - [email protected].
II. Complete the sentences with the correct form of the words in brackets.
1. Global communication was changed by the (invent)........................ of the Internet.
2. The paper is both (inform)........................ and (entertain).........................
3. What makes this magazine so (popularize).........................?
4. The program is fully (interact).........................
5. Every year the contest attracts many millions (view)......................... of worldwide.
6. We apologize for the (convenient)......................... caused to the passengers.
7. Using the Internet in everyday life can be (cost)......................... and time (consume).........................
8. The scrawny little kitten looked so (pity)......................... out in the rain.
9. Have you had any (respond)......................... to the advertisement yet?
10. The Internet is a very useful means of (communicate).........................
III. Complete the passage with the words in the box.
far away outer means entertainment
events speech viewers pictures
Television is one of man`s most important (1).................. of communication. It brings (2).................. and sounds from around the world into millions of homes. A person with a television set can sit in his house and watch the President make a (3).................. or visit a foreign country. Through television, home viewers can see and learn about (4).................... people, places, and things in lands. Television even takes its (5).................. out of this world. It brings them coverage of American`s astronauts as the astronauts explore (6).................. space. In addition, television provides many more (7).................. programmes than any other kind. The programmes include action-packed dramas, light comedies, sporting (8).................. and motion pictures.
IV. Put in the right prepositions.
1. Was there anything good ......................... TV last night?
2. Remote controls are used to interact ......................... TV.
3. I prefer sports programs ......................... others, but there are no sports programs ......................... Saturday afternoon.
4. The information is posted ......................... Jimhello ......................... 10 December 2002.
5. It`s not easy to get access ......................... the Internet the countryside.
6. Did you see the film ......................... 10 p.m ......................... HBO channel last night.
7. There was a report ......................... The Independent ....................... this new law.
8. You can e-mail me ......................... [email protected].
9. This website is useful ......................... people who are interested ......................... wild life.
10. There was nothing interesting ........................ , so I turned the TV .........................
V. Read the passage then decide whether the following statements are true (T) or false (F).
It is estimated that about 200 million people who use the Internet computer network around the world. Most people use the Internet to get information or for entertainment. A new study, however, says that almost 6% of internet users are using it so often that it is seriously harming their lives. The study says these people may find it difficult to stop using the Internet because they have become addicted. Someone who is addicted finds it extremely difficult to stop an activity. According to Mr. Greenfield, a psychologist, 30% internet users say that they use the internet to escape from problems or emotions. The study also shows that having discussions with strangers in internet areas called `chat room` is one of the most addictive activities.
1. It`s estimated about 200 million people get access to the Internet every year.
2. Most people like to go on the Internet for information or entertainment.
3. Using the Internet so often can do more harm than good.
4. Someone who is addicted to the Internet spends just a little time going on it.
5. Some people use the Internet to get away from their unpleasant situations.