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Bài Listening
Questions
Section 1: Complete the Notes
Listen to the recording and complete the notes below. Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS for each answer.
The History of Television
- The invention of television is attributed to several inventors, but one of the most notable is John Logie Baird, a Scottish engineer.
- Baird demonstrated the first working television system on January 26, _______________.
- Baird’s system used a mechanical disk and a series of lenses to create an image. This was known as the _______________.
- In 1928, Baird achieved another milestone by transmitting the first _______________.
- Despite his early success, Baird’s mechanical system was soon replaced by an _______________ system.
- The first major broadcast event in television history was the coronation of King George VI in 1937, which was broadcast by the _______________.
- During the 1940s and 1950s, television technology advanced rapidly, with the introduction of color broadcasts and the development of _______________.
- The 1960s saw television become a major part of popular culture, with significant events like the moon landing in 1969 being broadcast to a _______________ audience.
- The introduction of cable television in the 1970s expanded viewing options and allowed for the rise of _______________ networks.
- In recent years, the rise of _______________ services has changed the way people watch television, allowing for on-demand viewing.
Section 2: Multiple Choice
Listen to the recording and choose the correct answer for each question.
- What was the key feature of Baird’s early television system?
- A. It used electronic components.
- B. It was the first to transmit color images.
- C. It utilized a mechanical disk.
- D. It was the first system to use cable technology.
- Which event marked the first significant use of television as a broadcast medium?
- A. The moon landing in 1969.
- B. The coronation of King George VI.
- C. The introduction of color broadcasts.
- D. The first transmission of a television signal.
- How did television change in the 1970s?
- A. Introduction of mechanical systems.
- B. Introduction of electronic systems.
- C. Development of satellite technology.
- D. Introduction of cable television.
- What impact has streaming services had on television viewing habits?
- A. Increased use of mechanical systems.
- B. Decline in cable television subscriptions.
- C. Increase in live broadcast viewership.
- D. Decrease in demand for electronic systems.
Section 3: Sentence Completion
Listen to the recording and complete the sentences with NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS.
- John Logie Baird is often credited as the inventor of the first _______________ television system.
- Baird’s system was quickly replaced by electronic systems, which were more _______________.
- The first color television broadcast was an important development in the _______________ of television.
- The introduction of cable television allowed for more channels and specialized _______________.
- The shift to streaming services has enabled viewers to watch content _______________.
Section 4: Short Answer Questions
Listen to the recording and answer the questions in NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS.
- Who demonstrated the first working television system?
- What significant event was broadcast in 1937?
- When did the first color broadcasts start?
- What technological advancement expanded viewing options in the 1970s?
- How has the rise of streaming services changed television viewing?
Answers
Section 1: Complete the Notes
- 1926
- mechanical scan
- color image
- electronic
- BBC
- electronic systems
- global
- specialized
- streaming
Section 2: Multiple Choice
- C. It utilized a mechanical disk.
- B. The coronation of King George VI.
- D. Introduction of cable television.
- B. Decline in cable television subscriptions.
Section 3: Sentence Completion
- working television
- efficient and reliable
- development
- networks
- on-demand
Section 4: Short Answer Questions
- John Logie Baird
- The coronation of King George VI
- 1940s and 1950s
- Cable television
- on-demand viewing
Audio Script
The invention of television is credited to several inventors, but one of the most notable is John Logie Baird, a Scottish engineer who demonstrated the first working television system on January 26, 1926. Baird’s system used a mechanical disk and a series of lenses to create an image, a process known as the mechanical scan. In 1928, Baird achieved another milestone by transmitting the first color television image.
Despite his early success, Baird’s mechanical system was soon replaced by an electronic system, which was more efficient and reliable. The first major broadcast event in television history was the coronation of King George VI in 1937, which was broadcast by the BBC.
During the 1940s and 1950s, television technology advanced rapidly. This period saw the introduction of color broadcasts and the development of electronic systems that greatly improved picture quality and reliability. The 1960s saw television become a major part of popular culture, with significant events like the moon landing in 1969 being broadcast to a global audience.
The introduction of cable television in the 1970s expanded viewing options and allowed for the rise of specialized networks. In recent years, the rise of streaming services has changed the way people watch television, allowing for on-demand viewing and a greater variety of content.
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