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1、 2022年职称英语考试综合类概括大意练习8There are few homes in Britain today that do not have either a radio or television set. Both of them have become an essential part of our life, keeping us informed of the news of the day, instructing us in many field of interest, and entertaining us with singing, dancing and ac
2、ting.Marconi, the Italian inventor who gave us the radio, probably didn t realize what effects his great invention would have on the world in the years to come. Radio has, perhaps, had as much influence on the world as any other communications device. Events of universal interest can be reported to
3、the entire globe a few seconds after they happen. Explorers in remote areas, ships at sea, even astronauts circling the earth are able to keep in touch with civilization by means of radio.Television is another major instrument of communication, permitting us to see as well as to hear the performer.
4、Since its appearance, TV has had a tremendous effect on the daily life of people everywhere.Improvements of all kinds are constantly being made in television so that reception will be as close to perfect as possible. Perhaps the most recent advancement of significance has been “Telstar”。 The special
5、ly-equipped space capsule, orbiting the globe, make it possible for the entire world to be closer than ever before. Now a family in Manchester can watch on TV a football match in France , a ski tournament in Norway, or a parade in Japan as these events are actually happening.练习:1. Paragraph 1_.2. Pa
6、ragraph 2_.3. Paragraph 4_.A) The popularity radio and TV in BritainB) The invention of the radioC) The latest development of TVD) The importance of the radio4. In today s world radio and TV have become _.5. People make constant efforts to improve _.6. A telstar is a satellite that _.7. With the help of the telsar, events can be reported to listeners and viewers and almost _.A) at the same time as they occurB) a basic necessity of lifeC) sends out signals all the timeD) travels around the globeE) the reception of their TV setsKeys: A D C B E D A