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As the Internet becomes more popular, many older media (媒体) businesses are dying out. But TV seems to be doing OK. In fact, it's doing better than OK. Though the Internet is popular in the world, television continues to draw more and more people all over the world to many of its programs. Hundreds of millions turn to TV to watch World Cup soccer,Olympic Games and Discoveries.

In many places, increasing numbers of people can watch more TV than before. Ten years ago, only 44% of British homes had satellite or cable TV(卫星或有线电视).Today, more than 93% do. More importantly, recent studies show that people are spending more time watching TV. Surprisingly, this is even true of young people between the ages of 8 and 18.Today's television industry has given so many choices. As a result, people can watch more of the things they like 24 hours a day.

The technology behind television has also improved. The big boxes that once filled living rooms are gone. Today's TV screens are thinner and thinner, yet the pictures are better and better. TVs are also moving from living rooms into kitchens and vehicles.

For years, TVs have also been used as video game players. But now they have been used in a few new ways. Many televisions can connect to the Internet and record programs. They also let people watch two programs at the same time. Today the most modern television has been on the way of development.

The Internet is the main challenge (挑战) for television now. But TV industry has shown that television will be important for years to come.

1. Studies show that people are spending more time watching TV than before. ( ) 判断正误(“T”表示正确,“F”表示错误)

2. Many televisions can _______________the Internet and record programs. 完成句子

3. Where are TVs moving from living rooms? 简略回答 _______________________

4. What is the main challenge for television?简略回答__________________________

5. 将文中画线句子译成汉语 ______________________________________________

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What is a hurricane?

You may already know that hurricanes are storms that can cause devastating(毁灭性的)waves,wind,and rain.They happen during“Hurricane Season,”which is from June 1st until November 30th in the Atlantic Ocean and from May 15th until November 30th in the Pacific Ocean.

Categories(类别)of Hurricanes

There are five categories of hurrlcanes, which are based on wind speeds. The categories help people know how much damage(危害)a hurricane may cause because the greater the wind speed,the more dangerous the storm.For example,a Category 5 hurricane has winds over 155 miles per hour,which are strong enough to destroy the buildings along the shorelines completely.

Hurricane Dangers

When a hurricane happens together with heavy rainfall,there can be a devastating flood.The centre of a hurricane is called the eye.While most of a hurricane has dangerously strong winds,the eye is actually(事实上)a calm area in the storm.When the eye of a hurricane passes over land,people might think that it’s over,but before long the wind and rain increase again as the second part of the hurricane moves through.

Hurricane Safety Tips

There is no way to stop a hurricane or make it change direction,so if you ever find yourself in the path of a hurricane,be sure to remember the following safety tips.

·Be sure you have a radio,batteries,fresh drinking water,and enough food.

·Tell neighbours,friends,and family members your emergency plans.Tell them where you’ll go if you need to leave your home.

·If you live near the ocean,leave your home and travel to a safe place.You could stay with a friend or a family member,in a hotel/motel,or in an emergency shelter area.

·Stay inside during the storm.You could be seriously injured(受伤)if you go outside.

Hurricanes

Characteristics

☆Hurricane Season usually1.about 6 months in the Atlantic Ocean

and 6.5 months in the Pacific Ocean.

☆Devastating waves,wind,and rain are usually the2.of hurricanes.

Categories

☆Hurricanes have been3.into five categories by scientists,based on wind speeds.

☆A Category 5 hurricane can destroy all the4.along the shorelines.

5.

☆When a hurricane comes together with heavy rainfall,a terrible 6.may happen.

☆The eye is the7.of a hurricane.Soon after it passes,the wind and rain increase again.

Safety Tips

☆It’s 8.to stop a hurricane or change its direction.

☆Don’t 9.the safety tips if you find yourself in the path of a hurricane.

☆Stay inside during the storm,10.you could be seriously injured.

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