VII. Answer the questions

1. In your opinion, is television one of the most important means of communication? Can you prove it?

2. Do you know where the name “television” comes from?

3. When was the first TV set constructed in our country? What was its name?

4. TV is a great force, isn’t it? What are the advantages of watching TV? Does TV give you wonderful possibilities for education? Does TV enrich your intellect? Does TV help you to relax after a long day?

5. Some people are against TV, aren’t they? Why? What are the disadvantages of watching TV? In your opinion, is TV a waste of time?

6. Do you watch TV for hours every day?

7. What is your favorite program?

8. How much time a day do you spend watching TV?

9. Can you compare the role of books, radio and TV in our life?

10. Can you imagine your life without TV? Why/ Why not?

 

Unit 8. History of TELEVISION

Active Vocabulary

the cathode ray tube              электроннолучевая трубка

as the average                        в среднем

to supply television images     обеспечивать изображение

to transmit pictures               передавать картинку

to acquire information           получать информацию

closed-circuit connections      закрытая схема соединения

small colored dots                     маленькие цветные точки

to divide into                         разделить на

the overall sequence              общая последовательность

an electron gun                      электронная пушка

to utilize features                   использовать функции

to deflect the electron beams     отклонить электронные лучи

a glass envelope                    стеклянный конверт

to bump into                         врезаться в

 

I. Read and translate the text