Write a paragraph about the topic: “Is television a blessing or a curse?”, using the cues given.

IS TELEVISION A BLESSING OR A CURSE?

1. Human beings / gained much specific advancement recently. There / be a series of inventions that / have brought human conveniences / a modern life.

2. Television / set as a good example that certainly influences / our life in communication and entertainment. However, TV also / cause some bad effects of time-consuming / health problems.

3. In the first place, television / help people in the ways of communicating / each other and entertaining their life. Thanks / the appearance TV, people can keep / with up-to-date / the world.

4. What our / be if we do not have a TV at home. Because TV is a cheap / available tool / provide us daily information.

5. Also, watching TV is a valuable kind of entertainment that / help people relax after working hard or suffering / a busy life. Last but not least, TV has changed husband's behavior in connecting / each other.

6. Beside of good advantages of TV, watching TV may cause some disorders in health / working time / well.

7. Some people spend long hours in / of a TV set, they may neglect then work or duty in taking care / their family members. And young people may work less effectively / addicted to watching TV lead to passiveness and laziness.

8. In conclusion, everything / have two sides and TV is optional. It is obvious that TV / benefit our life in making people become friendly and close. I totally agree that TV is a great invention and we / have to be aware / its good points by using it suitably.

Choose the letter A, B, C or D to complete the passage below

Television is one of _________ (6) inventions of human beings. Today we can find television almost everywhere ___________ (7) the world. The first television was invented in 1927 by a 21 years old inventor – Philo Taylor Farnsworth. Watching television __________ (8) both recreational and informative. There are some news programs for adults _________ (9) information. There are also tutorial channels based on specific subjects for the students. ___________ (10), it’s harmful to spend too much time watching television. Some shows are too violent for the children to watch because they may imitate.

Question 10:

A. Because

B. Therefore

C. But

D. However

Choose the letter A, B, C or D to complete the passage below

Television is one of _________ (6) inventions of human beings. Today we can find television almost everywhere ___________ (7) the world. The first television was invented in 1927 by a 21 years old inventor – Philo Taylor Farnsworth. Watching television __________ (8) both recreational and informative. There are some news programs for adults _________ (9) information. There are also tutorial channels based on specific subjects for the students. ___________ (10), it’s harmful to spend too much time watching television. Some shows are too violent for the children to watch because they may imitate.

Question 9:

A. to get

B. getting

C. get

D. to be getting

Choose the letter A, B, C or D to complete the passage below

Television is one of _________ (6) inventions of human beings. Today we can find television almost everywhere ___________ (7) the world. The first television was invented in 1927 by a 21 years old inventor – Philo Taylor Farnsworth. Watching television __________ (8) both recreational and informative. There are some news programs for adults _________ (9) information. There are also tutorial channels based on specific subjects for the students. ___________ (10), it’s harmful to spend too much time watching television. Some shows are too violent for the children to watch because they may imitate.

Question 6:

A. greater

B. the greatest

C. great

D. greater than

Choose the letter A, B, C or D to complete the passage below

Television is one of _________ (6) inventions of human beings. Today we can find television almost everywhere ___________ (7) the world. The first television was invented in 1927 by a 21 years old inventor – Philo Taylor Farnsworth. Watching television __________ (8) both recreational and informative. There are some news programs for adults _________ (9) information. There are also tutorial channels based on specific subjects for the students. ___________ (10), it’s harmful to spend too much time watching television. Some shows are too violent for the children to watch because they may imitate.

Question 8:

A. is

B. are

C. be

D. am

Choose the letter A, B, C or D to complete the passage below

Television is one of _________ (6) inventions of human beings. Today we can find television almost everywhere ___________ (7) the world. The first television was invented in 1927 by a 21 years old inventor – Philo Taylor Farnsworth. Watching television __________ (8) both recreational and informative. There are some news programs for adults _________ (9) information. There are also tutorial channels based on specific subjects for the students. ___________ (10), it’s harmful to spend too much time watching television. Some shows are too violent for the children to watch because they may imitate.

Question 7:

A. of

B. on

C. in

D. at

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too many people using the road
too many vehicles
narrow and bumpy roads
traffic accidents every day
wild animals running across the road
young people riding their bikes dangerously
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 (2) Now write a short paragraph about the festival you attended. Use the notes below. (page 33)
What was the festival?
Where was it held?
When was it held?
Who celebrated it?
How was it held?
Why was it held?
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 (3) Write a short passage about what we should do to save energy. Use the cues below. (page 45)
Use electricity more efficiently
Reduce our electricity bills
Turn off the lights before going to bed
Use low energy light bulbs
Use public transport
Avoid using cars or motorbikes for short trips
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