单选题
The BBC was the first authority in the world to
provide a public television service, which began in 1936. During the war
transmissions ceased, but were resumed in 1964. Viewers are now able to watch
television for many hours a day, if they have time and inclination (爱好).
Moreover, viewers now have four channels at their disposal (配置). In 1955
the Independent Broadcasting Authority opened a television service and in 1982 a
second independent service came into operation. The BBC provides two channels.
The viewing hours have also been extended with the introduction of breakfast
television by both the BBC and the Independent Broadcasting Authority.
Advertisers buy time for advertising (广告) on the Independent Television, but the
amount of time devoted to advertising is small; it is strictly limited by the
special Act that allowed commercial television. Viewers of any of the programs
can watch plays, 'live' transmissions of important events, sports and athletics,
interviews with famous people, musical performances and many other items. Films
are often televised, and many of them are made specially for television. The
cinema industry is jealous (嫉妒的) of television, and understandably keeps new
films for showing in cinemas; nevertheless, TV occasionally screens a new one.
Television has attracted many people away from the cinema and, in recent years,
many cinemas have had to close. A frequent criticism of TV programs is that they
too often feature violence and gunplay. On the other hand, it must be said that
many serious and instructive matters are presented.
单选题
Which of the following expresses the main idea of the article?