Technicum Si-Tarek of Relizane

Term 01 Test 02.

Read the following text carefully, then do the exercises below.

There are few homes today that do not have either aradio or a television. Both of them have become an essential part of our daily life, keeping us informed of the news of the day, instructing us in many fields of interest, and entertaining us with acting.
Marconi, the Italian inventor of the radio probably didn't realize what effects his great invention would have on the world. Radio has had much influence on the world as any other communication devices, Events can be reported to the entire world a few seconds after they happen. Explorers in remote places, ships at sea even astronauts cycling round the earth are able to keep in touch with civilization by means of radio.
Television is another instrument of communication permitting us to see as well as to hear the performer. Since its appearance, TV has had tremendous effects on the daily life of people. Everywhere many programs are now televised in color. Perhaps the most recent advancement has been the "telstar" this space capsule makes it possible for the entire world to be closer than ever before. Now, a family in Chicago can watch an auto-race in Japan, a ski tournament in Australia, or a football match in England.

What or who do the underlined words refer to in the text. (2 pts)

Find in the text words or expressions that are opposite in meaning to the following. (2 pts)

Answer the following questions according to the text. (3 pts)

Are there a lot of houses where we can find no radio or TV today?
Why has radio had more influence on people than any other means of communication?
In what way is TV different from radio?

Complete the second sentences so that they mean the same as the first ones. (3 pts)

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