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When the TV viewer turns on his set, what sort of programs does he have to choose from? You might think there would be more programs devoted to entertainment than to anything else, but that’s not the case. In most countries, fewer than 20% of broadcasting hours are devoted to entertainment. U.S. figures are high----34.8% , and the unloving Canadians are even higher with 44%. Except Canada and Italy, all countries give more broadcasting time to education than to either information (news , documentaries and so on) or entertainment programs. Of course, few educational broadcasts take place during peak viewing times. In Japan though , more than 60%of broadcasting time is taken up with education of one kind of anther----just another example of the businesslike Japanese philosophy. In the U.K., the figure is 56.4% . the Italians have fewer educational programs than anyone else. They don’t go in for entertainment either. Only about ten percent of viewing time is devoted to dramas and serials, quiz shows, music, sports etc. You will find more news information programs on Italian TV than anything else. That’s understandable in a country experiencing social and political changes. Italians rely on TV to tell them what’s going on---and events are happening almost too fast to follow. The percentage of time the U.S. devoted to news and documentary programs is much smaller. After education, most TV time is given to entertainment. Many of these programs are shown around the world.

1.Based on this passage, the greatest percentage of TV broadcasting hours to educational is in __.

2.More news information programs are broadcast on Italian TV than anywhere else because the Italians ___.

3. So far as the broadcasting hours devoted to entertainment , which of the following is true?

4.In the United States, ____.

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Viewers continue to watch TV ______ they complain about the quality of the programming.

A．even though     B．as if    C．as long as  D．unless

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35．He fell into the couch and turned on the TV. Unaware of there_________a snake lying near his feet.

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What does the woman want the man to do?

A. Eat a slice of pizza.

B. Lie down.

C. Turn on the TV.

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He was on the point of setting off for Shanghai ____ his girl friend called him.

A. when　　 B. while　　 C. as　　 D. before

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What are the speakers discussing?

A. When to watch TV. B. What program to watch. C. Whether to see a film.

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The Voice of China is such a popular program with viewers ________has produced many a music-lover.

A. who            B. that             C. where           D. as

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The Voice of China is such a popular program with viewers ________ has produced many a music-lover.

A. who      B. that     C. where     D. as

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Bill’s aim is to inform the viewers that cigarette advertisements on TV are illegal, _______?

A. isn’t it         B. is it              C. aren’t they          D. are they

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Turning on the TV, a wonderful scene comes to your eyes---- a group of men, tall, strong and handsome. and women , young, beautiful and attractive, too. Together they eat in the finest restaurant, traveling everywhere around the world by luxurious planes and pleasure ships. They are models.

Do you envy them? What sort of life are model leading? Is it a wonderful life for a young lady or a young man?

A few models are well-known actors or actresses who can make a big money only by showing themselves off in commercials. But the majority of them are just curious to see what it is like. They’d like to be models just because they are attracted by what they imagine— models earn a lot of money and lead a glorious life. This is true for those who are very successful. However, most models find it difficult to get work. Very few can earn enough to live on, and for all models their expenses are high.Their agents claim about 20% of the earnings, and no model will get very far without a clever agent. Besides, they have to buy good clothing. They also have to pay to travel to interviews and reach the places where the work is to be done.

Interviews for a model job are known as cattle-markets in the modelling world, and not without a good reason. A top model can choose his or her work, demand and receive high fee and has his or her expenses paid. But for most models, the situation is quite different. An agent or employer inspects each model much as a farmer inspects cattle at a market. Intelligence, qualifications and personal characteristics count for little against good looks and the tight figure. For all except the very few lucky ones, the life of a model is a continual search for work, trying to sell herself or himself in the face of fierce competition and, sometimes, not particularly moral standard on the part of some employers.

Immigration officials at airport look suspiciously at a girl whose passport shows her occupation as “Model”, and these are men and women of considerable experience of the world. If comes no surprise to find that some models prefer to put “Secretary” or “Businessman” as their jobs in their passports.

Modelling is a changeable world with great rewards for a tiny minority but not for the majority.

1.For models, their good looks and tight figures are_____ , compared with their qualifications and intelligence.

A． more important                       B． less needed

C．less essential                   D．more looked down upon

2.Which of the following can lead you to believe according to the passage?

A．A model’s travelling expenses are usually paid by his employer.

B．To be a model ,good looks are the most important qualification.

C．Most models have a fairly easy way of life with high pay.

D．A model can hardly be successful without a good agent.

3.Models often put “Secretary” or“Businessmen” instead of“Model” in their passports because

________.

A．they want to avoid being stopped to sign their names by fans

B．a person with the occupation of a model is easily attacked by black societies.

C．models are sometimes looked down upon

D．secretaries and businessmen are free of Customs duty

4.What may be the author’s attitude toward modelling?

A．It is a worthwhile life for a young lady or a young man.

B． He is in favour of young people to try modelling.

C． Before being crazy about a model job ,young people should be aware of the difficulties.

D．It is a field in which everyone has a great chance to succeed.

5.The underlined word “suspiciously” can most probably be replaced by ________

A．doubtfully     B．excitedly      C．proudly        D．sadly

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