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Television is one of man’s (1) ________ important means of communication. It brings pictures and sounds from around (2) _________ world into millions of homes. A person with a television set can sit in his house and watch the President compose a speech or visit a foreign country. He can (3) ________ a war being fought and watch statesmen try to bring about peace. Through television, home viewers can see and learn about people, places and things in faraway lands. TV even takes its viewers out (4) _______ this world. It brings them coverage of America’s astronauts as the astronauts explore outer space.

In addition to all these things, television brings its viewers a steady stream of programs that are designed to entertain. In fact, TV provides many more (5) ________ programs than any other kind. The programs include action-packed dramas, light comedies, sporting events, and motion pictures.