Television is one of man’s most important (1)_____ of communication. It brings pictures and sounds from around the world into millions of homes. Through television, home viewers can see and learn (2)_____ people, places and things in faraway lands. TV even takes its viewers out of this world. It brings them coverage of America’s astronauts as the astronauts explore (3)_______ space. In addition to all these things, television brings its viewers a steady stream of programmes that are (4)______ to entertain. In fact, TV provides many (5)_____ entertainment programs than any other kind. The programmes include dramas, comedies, sports, and (6)______ pictures. 1. a. ways b. means c. ranges d. shows 2. a. at b. in c. for d. about 3. a. deep b. large c. outer d. open 4. a. happened b. designed c. composed d. guided 5. a. more b. even c. most d. hardly 6. a. lovely b. clear c. motion d. full