Items 56-60
When asked about the future of TV and of video on the internet, people reveal
profound differences in attitudes based on age groups, We asked people ages 12-64
if they agreed with two statements about the future of TV and competition with the
computer for entertainment time. When asked whether they agreed that “the
computer increasingly competes with the TV for my entertainment time,” 29% of
people said they agreed or strongly agreed with the statement. Males overall
agreed at a slightly higher rate than females, and, importantly when looking at
future trends, the younger generation of 18-to-24-year-olds was considerably more
focused on the computer as competition for the TV; 36% agreed vs. 29% for the
total population. Only 25% of 35-to 44-year-olds said the computer competes with
the TV for entertainment. When we asked consumers if the internet represents
“the future” of video viewing, the group that agreed most strongly was the 18-to-24
group with 28% of men agreeing and 20% of women. Clearly, the 18-to-24
population is leading the way in adopting new paradigms for entertainment.
56. Which of the following would be the best title for the text?
1. On Digital Communications
2. The Challenges of Digital Entertainment
3. The Increasing Popularity of TV
4. The Computer VS. TV for Entertainment Time
57. According to the passage, all of the following are false, EXCEPT __________.
1. Males slightly favored TV more than the computer.
2. The middle aged like the computer as much as TV.
3. Teenagers admitted that the internet could compete with TV.
4. Adult consumers preferred watching video on the internet to the TV.
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58. What can the word “paradigms” be described as?
1. models
2. problems
3. organizers
4. celebrities
59. What is the writer’s purpose?
1. To disseminate the entertainment news
2. To alarm people of the widespread use of computer
3. To query people if the computer can catch up with the TV
4. To inform people about the future trends in entertainment
60. Where would you expect to read this text?
1. editorial
2. commentary
3. gossip column
4. digital technology news__