Television is now playing a very important role 31 our life. But television, like many 32 things, has both advantages and disadvantages. Do the 33__ outweigh(比……更重要)the latter?
In the first place, television is not only a convenient source of entertainment, but also 34 comparatively cheap one. For a family of four, for example, it is more convenient as well as 35 (cheap) to sit comfortably at home, with almost unlimited entertainment available, than to go out in search of amusement elsewhere. __ 36 they have to do is to press a button, and they can see plays, films, operas, and shows of every kind, not to mention the latest 37 (excite) football match. Some people, 38 , maintain that this is precisely 39 the danger lies. The television viewer makes no choice and exercises no judgment. He is completely passive and has everything 40 (present) to him without any effort on his part.
31. in 32. other 33. former 34. a 35. cheaper
36. All / What 37. exciting 38. however 39. where 40. presented
The Internet is an amazing information resource. Students, teachers, and researchers use it as __31_ investigative tool. Journalists use it to find information for stories. Doctors use it to learn more about unfamiliar diseases and the 32_ (late) medical development. Ordinary people use it for shopping, banking, bill-paying, and communicating with family and friends. People all over the world use it to connect with individuals from _33 countries and cultures. However, __34____there are many positive developments __35__ (associate) with the Internet, there are also certain fears and concerns. __36___ concern relates to a lack of control over__37__ appears on the Internet. With television and radio there are editors to check the accuracy or appropriateness of the content of programs, and with television there are 38 (restrict) on what kinds of programs can __39__ (broadcast) and at what times of the day. With the Internet, parents cannot check a published guide to determine what is suitable __40____ their children to see
31. an 32. latest 33.other/different 34. while 35.associated
36. One 37. what 38. restrictions 39. be broadcast(ed) 40.for
Lake Titicaca, a famous lake in South America, is located on the border between
Bolivia and Peru. But the lives of the ancient people who once lived around the lake and __31__ culture was thought to be highly advanced, have long remained a secret. Recently __32__, scientists taking part in an exploration project at the lake have found __33__ they believe to be a 1000-year-old temple __34__ the water. Divers from the study group have discovered __35__ building scientists think is the remains of a temple built by the people who once lived beside the lake. The project leaders hope to begin raising important materials from the site later this week __36__ bad weather forces a change in their plans. 'The scientists have not yet had the opportunity to study the materials carefully,' said project director, John Aubi. 'But some __37__ (put) forward the idea that the remains date from this period because of their __38__ (similar) to those found elsewhere.' The research team has so far this year made more than 200 dives into water 30 metres deep. During these dives, __39__ have been recording the ancient remains on film. There will be a meeting, __40__ (start) later this year to review the film.
31.whose 32. however 33.what 34. under/beneath/in 35.a
36. unless 37. have put/ are putting 38. similarity/similarities 39. they 40. starting
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