Question

1.Basic vocabulary
Use these words in the sentences below.
channel,video, aerial,screen,widescreen ,dish,DVD recorder,subscription,remote control,portable TV,cable,pay-per-view.
1.Although television was invented in 1924,television sets really only became widely available in the 1950's.When you see one of those early sets,the first thing you notice is how small the....... is
2.One of the most recent developments is the........which allows you to see films in a way which conventional sets didn't
3.A...............is usually a small one which you can move from room to room or even take with you in your caravan.
4......... developed using various different formats including VHS and PAL.With the advent of digital television,it won't be long before most people replace their old system with a state-of-the -art...............
5.You can't buy a television or video today without a ...............You never need to move from your sofa
6.If you've got........television ,you no longer need an....on your roof ,but if you want satelite television,then you need a..........
7.You have to pay a monthly.......charge if you've got cable or satellite.
8. .................is when you pay a one-off charge to watch a particular programme.
9.Every cable package comes with at least one shopping..........,

Answer 1

1. screen

2.widescreen

3. portable TV

4. (The)video; DVD recorder

5. remote control

6.cable ; aerial ; dish

7. subscription

8.pay-per-view

9.channel