Read and fill in the gap: (1)_____ today has a lot of influence on our society. As well as entertainment, television (2)____ us helpful information and education. Comedy shows keep us (3) _____, news programme give us information about things (4)_____ around the world, and documentaries help us to learn. However, although TV has many (5)____ , we also need to make sure we don’t watch TV too much. People can spend a lot of time in front of the TV, and it (6)____ their health, especially for children. Watching TV for (7)____ hours can harm children's eyes and brains, and it can also make them lose their interest (8)___ studying. 1. A. Radio B. Computer C. Television 2. A. give B. gives C. giving 3. A. entertain B. entertainment C. entertained 4. A. happen B. happening C. happened 5. A. benefit B. disadvantages C. benefits 6. A. improves B. damages C. gains 7. A. short B. few C. long 8. A. on B. at C. in