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“I only watch programmes which last about half an hour, as any longer (1)_______ my eyes.
struggles
stretches
stresses
strains
I use the set for general entertainment though it is also really good for (2)_______ up with current affairs.
coming
keeping
going
holding
The (3)_______ is all right as long as nothing moves in front of the aerial.
response
receiving
receipt
reception
I use rechargeable batteries as (4)_______ ones would cost too much.
real
usual
genuine
ordinary
Paul believes that this sort of TV could be improved if the screen was slightly bigger and it didn’t (5)_______ up batteries so quickly: he can only get half an hour’s viewing before the batteries go flat.
use
finish
end
take
In the last five decades or so, the media and its influence on the societies, has grown (1)_______ with the advance of technology
prominently
sustainably
exponentially
tremendously
Before (2)___________ the influence of mass media on society it is imperative to explain the three basic functions of mass media; they are providing news/information, entertainment and education
discussed
discussing
discuss
having discussed
The first and foremost function of the media in a society is to provide news and information to the masses, that is why the present era is some time termed as the information age (3)__________.
too
also
as well
instead
Some people see ecotourism as a (4) _______. They say that any tourism needs infrastructure - roads, airports and hotels.
contradicts
contradictor
contradicted
contradiction
In present era of (5)__________ , majority of people in the society depends on information and communication to remain connected
global
globalization
globalism
globalize
Super Size Me is a 2004 film by Morgan Spurlock, in which he (1)____ his experiment to eat only McDonald’s fast food three times a day, every day, for thirty days.
documents
document
documentary
documented
He also had to ‘Super Size’, which means (2) ______ a giant portion every time the option was offered to him.
accepting
accept
accepted
to accept
More seriously, around day twenty, he started experiencing heart (3)________ and one of the doctors detected liver problems.
diseases
attacks
vibrations
palpitations
It took Spurlock fifteen months to recover (4)_______ his experiment and return to his original weight, but the film also had a wider impact.
to
from
at
over
Unfortunately, McDonald’s denied the connection between the film and the changes, but it is interesting to note how closely they (5)________ with the release of the film.
coincided
went
appeared
agreed
So (1) _______ posting personal information, pictures or videos designed to hurt or embarrass someone else.
do
does
is
are
Cyberbullying also includes photos, messages or pages that don’t get taken (2) ______, even after the person has been asked to do so.
up
in
down
over
In (3) _______ words, it’s anything that gets posted online and is meant to hurt, harass or upset someone else.
other
specific
different
alternative
People can be tormented nonstop (4) _________ they check their device or computer.
whatever
whichever
however
whenever
Online bullying and harassment can be easier to commit than other acts of bullying because the bully doesn’t have to confront his or her target in (5) _______.
person
advance
purpose
hand
Twitter can be (1) ______ as an online news and social networking site where users say what they are doing, or what they are seeing and hearing, by posting messages
expressed
reported
described
explained
The messages, called “tweets”, cannot exceed 140 characters (2) ______.
long
in length
in long
longer
Only users can post and read tweets, the followers and those who are unregistered cannot read (3) ______.
them
it
him
her
At first, like other social networking site, most people used Twitter to keep (4) _____ touch with their friends and family
on
to
at
in
For example, it was used to recognize protests in Egypt, (5) ______ made Twitter ban at least 360,000 accounts in August 2016 for violating policies
which
what
that
where
Why is traditional media considered the root of mass media?
Because it relates to the minds and hearts of the local population.
Because it is a form of a country’s as well as a region’s traditional arts.
Because both the local people and foreign visitors like puppetry the most.
Because its purpose is art performance and entertainment.
What purpose of traditional media is NOT mentioned?
Education
Entertainment
Information dissemination
Value reformation
What is the easiest way to change a person’s behaviour?
By personal interaction
Through modern entertainment
By public speaking
By information exchange
The phrase “established communication networks” probably refer to ____.
traditional media
development issues
provincial audience
intimate social groups
What is the word "hewn” in Paragraph 1 closest in meaning to?
known
shared
shaped
reflected
What is the main idea of the passage?
The origin of American journalism.
The power of American journalism.
The impact of advanced technology on American journalism.
The development of American journalism
Which phrase is closest in meaning to the word “sponsored” as it is used in paragraph 2?
raised
supported
forced
asked
What does the word “its” in paragraph 2 refer to?
The American press.
the management board in the journal industry.
the First Party System.
the Penny press
According to the passage, what is probably TRUE about technological advancements in the 1840s?
Technological advancements in the 1840s prevented the expansion of the American press.
Technological advancements in the 1840s promoted the expansion of the American press.
Technological advancements in the 1840s created new challenges for the American press.
Technological advancements in the 1840s helped to increase the price of the American press.
It can be inferred from the passage that changes in technology again __________ .
enhanced the competitiveness of journal industry.
reduced the competitiveness of journal industry.
negatively affected journal industry.
positively affected journal industry.
Which best serves as the title for the passage?
Learning about politics from the mass media.
The role of the media in undermining social interaction.
Media strategies that build social capital.
The mass media can be a cause of social exclusion.
The word “agent” in paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to ______.
spy
means
business
origin
According to paragraph 2, what is NOT the work of the information media?
The media gives marketers a voice and a way to communicate with potential consumers.
Many values and cultural information are included in the mass media content.
The manner and extent of media coverage can affect a person’s perception.
The mass media is the vehicle for the government to inform and explain policies.
The word “it” in paragraph 3 refers to _______.
addiction
power
advertising
culture
What is the overall tone of the paragraph 4?
Bitter
Emotional
Speculative
Grandiose
What is the main topic of the passage?
Time to re-evaluate print media.
The question of sustainability.
Failure to ensure print’s legacy.
The power of being niche.
The word “consensus” in paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to ______.
unity
harmony
like-mindedness
agreement
According to paragraph 2, what does the intrinsic shortcoming of the print?
Distribution
Lead time
Dullness
Materials
According to paragraph 3, what is the aspect of the print Stefan Uhl find delight in?
While the circulation of print has diminished, the revenue has not suffered.
The print’s evolution as an innovative and progressive ad medium.
The sustainability and the ethicality of its printed materials through recycling.
The unshakable prestige of the old-fashioned print over articles on random websites
The word “that” in paragraph 4 refers to _______.
executive principle
re-introduction of print
younger generation usage
emergence of new medium
What is the most preferred medium to reach a wider audience now?
Newspapers
Magazines
Public speaking
Electronic communication
Companies can make use of newspapers to ____ their products.
advertise
update knowledge on
get information about
build opinions on
What makes magazines different from newspapers?
They are much thicker than a newspaper.
They aim at a particular group of readers.
They are more colourful and attractive.
They cover wider topics than the latter.
What does the word "niche readership" refer to?
Readability and literacy
Specialized regular readers
Reader leaders
Relationships with readers
According to the passage, compared with newspapers, magazines are __________ .
more interesting
better selling
more colourful
more effective