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Television has become such a central part of today's
culture that people looking for new homes prioritize where
they will put their TV when choosing the next house for
their family. While it has received 1._______ reaction due
to decreasing activity levels among kids who prefer to stay
indoors and watch their favorite shows, television is
actually a highly valuable asset to today's culture. From
news channels to educational programs, many of the shows
that air on today's televisions are packed with information
that enriches viewers. But people today have a great deal
and more control over their television habits than those
watching just a decade ago, thanks to the Internet. Below
are a few ways in which the Internet has changed how
today's culture consumes television entertainment.

Netflix has in terms of the general public's consumption 1. A. much 7. According to the paragraph which is
of television shows, changed the game entirely. An online B. a lot of FALSE?
platform that offers instant streaming and mail-based C. several
delivery of DVD, Netflix allows people to watch what they D. a little A. Netflix achieved the attention of
want, when they want. While it started largely as a movie- Internet users.
based platform, the 2. _______ of its television show B. Netflix started its career first by
2. A. popularity
collections has grown immensely. Today, a great deal of the showing sit-coms.
B. headline C. You can watch Netflix not only
options on Netflix's instant streaming menu is TV shows. C. navigation on computers but also the
While many of them are new, with the latest season being D. technology others.
added just weeks after the finale airs, many are older. D. There is no scheduled time for
Shows like Firefly, which has a strong cult following 3. A. bringing the episodes on Netflix.
despite being canceled after just one season, were once rare B. to bring
finds on TV, but are now available to the general C. is bringing 8. According to the author’s opinion
population through this Internet-based platform. D. to brought what is the MAIN IDEA?

Netflix has been extremely successful in bringing A. How Netflix become successful
4. A. In contrast
television shows to the World Wide Web. So much so that, B. HowInternet-TVs have
B. However
to keep up and compete, many networks have decided 3. developed
C. Because C. How to get over TV addiction
_____ out their shows online before they can get to Netflix. D. Also D. How Netflix affects people
For instance, NBC posts new episodes of many of its most
popular shows online just after they premiere on air. With 5. COMPLETE the paragraph; 9. According to the paragraph WHY
fewer commercials and the ability to watch at one's leisure people prefer Netflix?
without having to wait for the entire season to be wrapped A. The traditional TVs will
up, this has become a very popular option for television disappear. A. For its being online and
fans who don't want to wait until their favorite shows are up B. they won’t have the media portable.
on Netflix. In fact, this option received enough demand for power. B. For its being funny and
companies like Hulu and Amazon to complete in this space. effective.
C. there are some dangers
C. For its being free and harmless.
affecting our private lives.
4. ______ watching TV at your convenience is one of D. For its being attractive and
D. the future of Internet-based gripping.
the biggest advantages of Internet. You are no longer entertainment is certainly
required to watch your favorite sitcom on TV's scheduled bright. 10. According to the paragraph explain
time but can watch it at any point of time and anywhere the ADVANTAGES AND
(since you can view them on your phone as well). Not just 6. According to the paragraph DISADVANTAGES of using
that, you can pause, rewind, fast-forward, record, and which is TRUE? Netflix.
restart any show. Another boon that comes with Internet
television is the fact that you can skip the commercials! A. Netflix is an online platform
Who would have thought 20 years before that watching TV allows adults to watch TV.
sans commercials was possible? B. Netflix users can only select
one area such as education
or news
The web has changed the world in many ways, and on a
C. Netflix lets you not to watch 11. Bonus : If you would change the
daily basis one of its largest impacts is how today's
commercials. TITLE, how would you name it?
consumers access TV. With new offerings being D. Netflix forces you to watch
continually developed by both television networks and one episode before the next.
companies like Netflix, 5. _______________________ .