V. Read the passage, and choose the correct answer A, B, C or D for each question. Television is an important invention of the 20th century. It has been so popular that we can’t imagine what life would be like if there were no television. Television is a major means of communication and entertainment. It brings pictures and sound from around the world into millions of homes. Through television, viewers can see and learn about people, places and things in distant lands. Television widens our knowledge by introducing new ideas which may lead us to new hobbies and recreations. In addition to the news, television provides us with a variety of programs that can satisfy every taste. Most people now seem to like spending their evenings watching television than to go out. 1. All of the following are true EXCEPT ______________ A. Television is an important means of communication. B. Television provides us with a variety of programs. C. Most people don’t like watching TV in the evening. D. Television is a major means of communication and entertainment 2. Which of the following is closest in meaning to the word “ distant” ? A . far B. long C. near D. next to 3.The word “It” in the 3rd line” refers to which of the following ? A. radio B. computer C. television D. book 4.Television widens our knowledge by introducing new ideas which may lead us to ______. A. new school subjects and hobbies B. new school subjects and recreations C. new hobbies and recreations D. new recreations in the future 5. Which of the following is NOT mentioned in the passage . A. Television widens our knowledge B. Television provides us with a variety of programs that can satisfy every taste. C. Most people now seem to like spending their evenings watching television than to go out. D. Watching television is expensive and time-consuming.