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Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 31 to 35.

Television has changed the lifestyle of people in every industrialized country in the world. In the United States, where sociologists have studied the effects, some interesting observations have been made. TV, although not essential, has become a(n) (31) ______ part of most people’s lives. It has become a baby- sitter, an initiator of conversations, a major transmitter of culture, and a keeper of traditions. Yet when what can be seen on TV in one day is critically analyzed, it becomes evident that TV is not a teacher but a sustainer. The poor quality of programs does not elevate people into greater (32) ______, but rather maintains and encourages the status quo. The (33) ______reason for the lack of quality in American TV is related to both the history of TV development and the economics of TV. TV in American began with the radio. Radio companies and their sponsors first experimented with TV. Therefore, the close relationship, which the advertisers had with radio programs, become the system for American TV. Sponsors not only pay money for time within programs, but many actually produced the programs. Thus, (34) ______  from the capitalistic, profit- oriented sector of American society, TV is primarily concerned with reflecting and attracting society (35) _______ than innovating and experimenting with new ideas. Advertisers want to attract the largest viewing audience possible; to do so requires that the programs be entertaining rather than challenging. TV in America today remains, to a large extent, with the same organization and standards as it had thirty years ago. The hope for some evolution and true achievement toward improving society will require a change in the entire system

Điền vào ô số 35

A. more

B. rather

Đáp án chính xác

C. less

D. better

Trả lời:

verified Giải bởi Vietjack

Đáp án B

More: nhiều hơn

Rather than = instead of: thay vì

Less: ít hơn

Better: tốt hơn

(35) ______  than innovating and experimenting with new ideas. Advertisers want to attract the largest viewing audience possible; to do so requires that the programs be entertaining rather than challenging. TV in America today remains, to a large extent, with the same organization and standards as it had thirty years ago. The hope for some evolution and true achievement toward improving society will require a change in the entire system.

[ thay vì sáng tạo và trải nghiệm những ý tưởng mới. Các nhà quảng cáo muốn thu hút khán giả xem nhiều nhất có thể; vì vậy yêu câu rằng các chương trình mang tính chất giải trí thay vì là thách thức. TV ở Mỹ ngày nay vẫn như thế, ở quy mô lớn, với cùng tổ chức và tiêu chuẩn như nó đã có cách đây 30 năm. Hi vọng cho một cuộc cách mạng và thành tựu thực sự hướng đến cải tiến xã hội sẽ yêu cầu sự thay đổi toàn bộ hệ thống.]

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