Английский язык, Книга для чтения, 8 класс, Афанасьева О.В., 2010

TELEVISION.
A working model of a television had been developed by 1925, and by 1939 regular broadcasts were planned to begin. The Introduction of television to home audiences was delayed by World War II, but soon after the war ended a great television boom began.

Television offered the news, movies, musical variety shows, and soap operas. From the movies, television borrowed old ones. Old movies were the least expensive way to fill time, and they ran late at night, early in the morning and at other off-hours.

Most important, television “borrowed” radio listeners and moviegoers. At first, it seemed that radio and cinemas might disappear. For example, in the USA many movie theatres closed, and radio stations were near bankruptcy. Soon, however, both “old” mediums learned to survive by attracting special audiences. Radio turned to music — helped by the new and improved method of transmission called FM. And film makers were free to appeal to adult audiences.

Meanwhile, television developed new strength of its own. It learned to broadcast sports events with great skill, even showing important games over and over again through video recording. Television news became the most important news medium.

Contents
Foreword
Section One. Reading Fiction
Text 1. Bruce (a story of mystery)
Tasks to Text 1
Text 2. The Immortal Bard (a sci-fi story told with a touch of irony)
Tasks to Text 2
Text 3. Cinderella, Inc. (a very probable story)
Tasks to Text 3
Text 4. The Spy (a science-fiction story)
Tasks to Text 4
Text 5. Too Many Eggs (another story of mystery)
Tasks to Text 5
Text 6. The Brogue (a classical story)
Tasks to Text 6
Section Two. Preparing for the Exam
Unit 1. Choosing a Career: The World of Jobs
Unit 2. Education: The World of Learning
Unit 3. Shopping: The World of Money
Unit 4. Fascination and Challenge: The World of Science and Technology
Unit 5. Going to Places: The World of Travelling
Unit 6. Newspapers and Television: The World of Mass Media
Keys to Section Two
English-Russian Vocabulary.

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