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Multilevel · Part 3 · CEFR Mock Test 09

Mass Media: Reading answers

Answers to questions 15–20 (6 in all), each with why it is right.

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Mass Media I Europe can boast to be the primary source of mass media. It was Johannes Gutenberg who for the first time printed a book in a printing press in 1453. Gradually, after the Second World War, radio, television, and video were introduced. The audio-visual facilities became very popular as they provided information and entertainment. The Internet has become the latest and most popular type of mass media. Here, information is generated through numerous websites and search engines. It also gives information on various topics similar to other types of mass media. II Mass media increase an overall awareness of the masses. They enhance the general knowledge by providing us with…

Answers 15–20

  1. 15

    Paragraph I

    B: Origin of Mass Media Matching headings

  2. 16

    Paragraph II

    D: Positive Effects Matching headings

  3. 17

    Paragraph III

    C: Negative Effects Matching headings

  4. 18

    Paragraph IV

    A: New Strategies Matching headings

  5. 19

    Paragraph V

    H: Payments in Media Matching headings

  6. 20

    Paragraph VI

    E: Media Bias Matching headings

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