The phrase the global village refers to the modern world where all countries depend on each other and seem to be closer together because of modern communication and transport systems.
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Exercise 3
Focus on FCE: Reading Part2 p. 43 N3
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could be sent over long distances.’ ‘However, wires were needed
to connect people who wanted to communicate.’
2 F: ‘Although images were sent, they were very basic.’ ‘In order to develop, television needed to be electronic …’
3 G: ‘… his brain played with the idea of television.’ ‘Gradually, an Idea formed in his mind.’
4 E: ‘He drew diagrams on the blackboard explaining how it would work.’ ‘Over the next few weeks, they developed the ideas together …’
5 B: ‘… he was looking out for the chance to raise money to develop his world-changing invention.’ ‘It finally came when he got a job with two rich investors …’
6 A: ‘Television became a part of everyday life, as it still is.’ ‘Billions of us every day around the world stay up to date with the news headlines.’
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Word Box
Aim: to introduce new vocabulary
Read the definitions;
Remember the importance of deciding before you complete the
definitions whether you need to look for a noun; adjective or verb in the article.
Are there any other words in the article which you don’t know the meaning of?
begin with, a call is received at the news centre.Then,
one of our reporters is sent to get more information. Anybody who knows anything about the story is interviewed and the interviews are recorded by the cameraman.The facts are also checked with official sources. Back at the studio, the story is edited ready for the next news bulletin.The news is broadcast on the hour, 24 hours a day.’