Reading Comprehension

Who believes that the mass media have an important role in today's society?

• Only college students

• a small minority of Americans

• influencial members of society

• nearly everyone

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

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Who is responsible for Mass Media Studies being a successful school subject?

• course planners

• the press

• technologists

• students

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CCSS.RI.8.7

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Why is Film Studies a popular course?

• Because students want to enter the movie-making business

• Because it provides variety in students' curricula

• Because students have a keen interest in movies

• Because students are taught in Hollywood studios

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CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

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According to the text what is one of the advantages of doind Media studies?

• it helps students understand the world around them.

• it helps students become more creative.

• it helps students make a career choice

• it helps students become more independent

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

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Why did it take a long time for schools to include Mass Media Studies in the courses offered?

• There was not enough information on movie stars.

• The term "celebrities" had not yet been invented.

• There was fear that it was not a serious subject.

• Too many people were gossiping about education.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

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What does the word Nevertheless in line 4 mean?

• as a result

• however

• finally

• in addition

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CCSS.RI.8.4

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What does the word curricula in line 36 mean?

• classrooms

• facilities

• course of study

• social events

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CCSS.RI.8.4

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