Sports channel is for people who are ______in sports.

 Television first appeared some fifty years ago in the 1950s. Since then, it has been one of the most popular sources of entertainment for both the old and the young. Television offers cartoons for children, world news, music and many other programs. If someone is interested in sports, for example, he can just choose the right sports channel. There he can enjoy a broadcast of an international football match while it is actually happening. Television is also a very useful way for companies to advertise their products. It is not too hard for us to see why there is a TV set in almost every home today. And, engineers are developing interactive TV which allows communication between viewers and producers.

When did TV first appear?

My sister Sandy (1) _____ love films. She always watches them. Her favourite film is "PrettyWoman". I never watch love films. I think they are very (2) ______.

I like detective films best. They are exciting because there's (3) _____ actions. I never watch TV in the morning.

Mum likes music programmes. The pop group she likes best is the Jonas Brothers. I like them too. I sometimes watch "Hits of the Week” (4) ______ her.

My brother Tommy only watches the news. He says it's very interesting. He doesn't like the other programmes. My second brother, Ken, loves westerns. He thinks Native Americans, cowboys and horses (5) ________ wonderful.

My sister Sandy (1) _________ love films.

And, engineers are developing interactive TV which allows communication (5) _______ viewers and producers.

What are the disadvantages of watching TV too much?

If someone is interested in sports, for example, he can just choose the right sports (4)______. There he can enjoy a broadcast of an international football match while it is actually happening.

How often do people watch TV?

TV has been one of the most _____ sources of entertainment for both the old and the young.