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1、 公共英语等级考试(PETS-3)全真模拟题一5Television has changed the lifestyle of people in every industrialized country in the world. In the United States, where sociologists have studied the effects, some interesting observations have been made.Television, although not essential, has become an important part of mos
2、t people s lives. It alters people s ways of seeing the world; in many ways, it supports arid sustains (维持) modern life.Television has become a baby-sitter, an introducer of conversations, the major transmitter of culture, a keeper of tradition. Yet when what can be seen on TV in one day is critical
3、ly analyzed, it becomes evident that television is not a teacher but a sustainer; the poor quality of programming does not elevate (提高 ) people into greater understanding, but rather maintains and encourages the life as it exists.The primary reason for the lack of quality in American television is r
4、elated to both the history of TV programming development and the economics of TV. Television in America began with the radio. Radio companies and their sponsors first experimented with television. Therefore, the close relationship which the advertisers had with radio programs became the system for A
5、merican TV. Sponsors not only paid money for time within programs, but many actually produced the programs. Thus, in American society, television is primarily concerned with reflecting and attracting society rather than experimenting with new ideas. Advertisers want to attract the largest viewing au
6、dience possible. To do so requires that the programs be entertaining rather than educational, attractive rather than challenging.Television in America today remains, to a large extent, with the same organization and standards as it had thirty years ago. The hope for further development and true achi
7、evement toward improving society will require a change in the entire system.51. According to the author American television is poor in quality because _.A advertisers are interested in experimenting with new ideasB it is still at an early stage of development, compared with the radioC the programs h
8、ave to be developed in the interests of the sponsors for economic reasonsD it is controlled by radio companies52. The second paragraph is mainly about_.A TV as the sustainer of American lifeB TV as the major transmitter of cultureC the educational effect of TV on societyD the strong influence and th
9、e poor quality of American TV53. In the author s view American TV should _.A be critical but entertainingB be creative and educationalC change with the development of societyD attract as many viewers as possible54. The author believes that television in the United States has become important to most people because _.A it promotes family unityB it helps them develop their speaking abilityC it attracts their life in many waysD it challenges society55. The author s attitude towards American television is _.A criticalB praisingC doubtfulD sympathetic
