T he concept of radio first came about in 1887.

However it

was not really perfected until 1922 when the first radio

broadcast occurred in Pittsburgh. Listening to the radio

instantly became popular. As a result of the success, many

other radio stations opened up. But it was in the 1940s that the use of radio

truly skyrocketed*. Radio became the “lifeline” for many people because it was

a cheap way to stay involved and aware of what was going on around them. It

was informative and entertaining due to its music and news programs. The

American government became very interested in the major appeal the radio

network* held, so, they began to use the radio for propaganda.

However, not everything was good news in the 1940s. Due to the Second

World War, in Germany the production of radios was

very restrictive. Any radios that received

signals of radio stations other than those

put by the German government were by

all means prohibited. A radio that did not

meet the requirements of the state was

forbidden. The government was very strict in

what radios were allowed on people’s houses. The government determined the

radio programs. In those days the freedom of speech was very limited even to

radio hosts.
*skyrocketed- if something rockets, it rises extremely quickly.

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*network – a large system consisting of many similar parts that are connected together to allow

movement or communication the parts and a control centre.

Find the meanings to the following words:

improved (1st paragraph) _____________

programme (1st paragraph) ____________

economical (1st paragraph) ____________

manufacture (2nd paragraph) ______________

forbidden (2nd paragraph) ______________

Say if the following sentences are True or False. Support your answers from

the text.

1. First radio principle was born in 1889. _______

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2. Listening radio wasn’t popular in America. ______

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3. Radio has been important for its instructive programs. _____

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4. During the 2nd World War, the use of radios was controlled by Germany
government. _____
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Answer the following questions.

1. Where and when appeared the first real conception of radio?
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2. Why was radio so important to many people?

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 3. How did the American government decide to use the radio?
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4. What happened in Germany during the period of the 2nd World War?
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5. Do you like to listen to radio? Why? Why not?

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Put these statements in the negative and interrogative form.

1. Radio stations became very popular in the 40s.

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2. Radio has an important role on people’s life.

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3. Radio has expanded its success since the 40s.
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Rewrite the sentences in passive voice.

1. He opens the car. ________________________________________________

2. Peter invited Susan for dinner.

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3. Somebody left the window open.

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4. People speak English all over the world.

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5. She took a secretarial course last year.

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6. He smokes a big cigar.

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7. Michelle repairs cars every day.

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8. They didn’t help Susan.

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9. Peter builds a house in the country.

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10. Someone broke my car window yesterday.

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11. I saw a beautiful bird yesterday.

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Complete with the If clauses:

1. Peter won’t go with you if you _____________ (not/ ask)

2. What ____________ (happen) if he doesn’t accept?

3. If I _________ (to be) a millionaire I would buy a private jet.

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 4. I have enough money I __________ (go) by bus.

5. I ____________ (help) you with the cleaning if you help me with the

project.

6. If Mary ___________ (ask) me I’ll give her a lift.

7. If he ____________ (have) the money, he will buy a lovely house.

8. If he had the money he __________ (buy) a fast car.

9. She __________ (not/ be) happy if she lived in the country.

10. She ___________ (not/ to be) happy if you lie to her.

11. It’s not a very good hotel. I ____________ (not/ go) there if I were you.

12. My family will visit the zoo if the weather __________ (to be) nice

tomorrow.

13. My family would visit the zoo if the weather __________ (to be) nice.

Complete with the jumbled words:

watching videos pay society media

Does Hollywood observe__________ and merely recreate it on film? Or does

the __________ lead society and, over time, change it?

Over 6 hours a day are spent by the average American family___________

movies, television or _________. But blaming the media for all the society’s

problems is very simplistic. Parents must ______ attention to what their

children watch.