In our society, we must communicate with other people. A great deal of communicating is performed on a person-to-person (1) by the simple means of speech. If we travel in buses, stand in football match (2) , we are likely to have conversations (3) we give information or opinions, and sometimes have our views (4) by other members of society.
Face-to-face contact is (5) the only form of communication, and during the last two hundred years the (6) of mass communication has become one of the dominating factors of contemporary society. Two things, (7) others, have caused the enormous growth of the communication industry. Firstly, inventiveness has (8) advances in printing, photography and so on. Secondly, speed has revolutionized the (9) and reception of communications so that local news often (10) a back seat to national news.
No longer is the possession of information (11) to a privileged minority. Forty years ago people used to (12) to the cinema, but now far more people sit at home and turn on the TV to watch a program that (13) into millions of houses. Communication is no longer merely concerned (14) the transmission of information. The modern communications industry influences the way people live in society and broadens their horizons by allowing (15) to information, education and entertainment. The printing, broadcasting and advertising industries are all (16) with informing, educating and entertaining. (17) a great deal of the material communicated by the mass media is very valuable to the individual and to the society (18) which he is a part, the vast modern network of communications is (19) to abuse. However, the mass media are with us for better, for worse, and there is no turning (20) .

Read the following text. Choose the best word(s) for each numbered blank and mark A, B, C, and D on ANSWER SHEET 1.5（）

A:by some means B:by any means C:by no means D:by all means

(By no means) (it is) true that (all English people) know their (own) language.

A:By on means B:it is C:all English D:own

With regular means of learning, the learners have to study ______.

A:at school B:on their own C:at all hours of the day D:by means of reading and writing

In the following essay, each blank has four choices. Choose the best answer and write down on the answer sheet.
In recent years, there has been a dramatic increase in the range of media used to (71) information. Initially, communication was limited to simple forms of (72) such as voice and paper. This century, however, has witnessed the introduction of a greater variety of media types such as the telephone and visual forms of media. In the latter part of the century, this trend has accelerated and there is now a wide range of media types available to convey information. These advances provide a great opportunity for new developments in a range of areas such as education and commerce. However, there are also a number of problems associated with the growth of (73) in society. In particular, there is a great danger of creating information (74) . This problem can be seen, for example, in business where executives are required to make decisions based on an ever increasing variety and volume of information. (75) problems are also occurring in areas such as government, health care and education.

（71）是（）

A:speak B:convey C:tell D:spread

In the following essay, each blank has four choices. Choose the best answer and write down on the answer sheet.
In recent years, there has been a dramatic increase in the range of media used to  （）  information. Initially, communication was limited to simple forms of  （）  such as voice and paper. This century, however, has witnessed the introduction of a greater variety of media types such as the telephone and visual forms of media. In the latter part of the century, this trend has accelerated and there is now a wide range of media types available to convey information. These advances provide a great opportunity for new developments in a range of areas such as education and commerce. However, there are also a number of problems associated with the growth of  （）  in society. In particular, there is a great danger of creating information  （） . This problem can be seen, for example, in business where executives are required to make decisions based on an ever increasing variety and volume of information.  （）  problems are also occurring in areas such as government, health care and education.

In recent years, there has been a dramatic increase in the range of media used to （） information.

A:speak B:convey C:tell D:spread

In second paragraph,the word “approach” means.

A:means of entering B:ways of coming near to C:manner of doing something D:speaking to someone for the first time

In second paragraph,the word “approach” means.

A:means of entering B:ways of coming near to C:manner of doing something D:speaking to someone for the first time

In second paragraph,the word “approach” means.

A:means of entering B:ways of coming near to C:manner of doing something D:speaking to someone for the first time