6.0 - UNIT REVIEW, "Censorship," Pages 199-235 (Blue)

What is the main job of the FCC?

• to strictly enforce laws against inappropriate material

• to make new laws about what is appropriate to put on TV and the radio

• to respond to complaints about inappropriate material on TV and the radio

• to watch all TV shows to make sure nothing inappropriate is shown

Which of the following statements summarizes and captures the main idea?

• There are absolute standards of appropriate behavior that never change.

• Things that were considered inappropriate in the 1950s were no longer considered inappropriate in the 1960s.

• I Love Lucy changed standards of appropriate behavior by discussing pregnancy.

• Standards of appropriate behavior can change over time.

Which of the following statements summarizes and captures the main idea of the paragraph above?

• Freedom of speech is an important right that protects people from any kind of censorship.

• Freedom of speech is an important right, but there are some limits to what you can say and when.

• Freedom of speech is strictly regulated by the courts to make sure that people can say anything at any time.

• Freedom of speech is strictly regulated by the courts to make sure that people can’t say anything at any time.

Read the following paragraph and excerpt from the passage, then choose the correct answer. Many people object to censorship. They believe in the right to freedom of speech. But does freedom of speech give you the right to say anything you want at any time? Courts have ruled that you cannot say things that put other people in danger. For example, if you yell “fire” in a crowded theater where there is no real fire, you might cause harm as people run for the exits. There is usually nothing inappropriate about the word “fire.” Nevertheless, the results would be dangerous in a place with a lot of people. There are some limits on freedom of speech. Public safety is one measure of what is appropriate. Excerpt from “Censorship” The first fine issued by the FCC for violation of the standards was in 1970. Until then, stations set their own standards. Coarse language and inappropriate content had been excluded from radio and television shows. Belly buttons were not specifically prohibited. It was not against any law to say the word pregnant. Television stations placed those limits on themselves. These two paragraphs show that _______.

• the FCC controls all forms of censorship and decides what is appropriate for everyone

• censorship excludes yelling “fire” on TV, radio, and in theaters

• censorship concerns are not just about TV and radio, but extend to other areas of life as well

• the courts decide what can go on TV and radio

People should have the right to say anything at any time. It doesn’t matter whether someone else thinks his speech is inappropriate. We should not allow any kind of censorship. Which word shows that this is an opinion?

• matter

• speech

• should

• inappropriate

On cable and satellite networks, crude language and behavior are not always __________ from the programs.

• appropriate

• permitted

• excluded

• regulated

Do you prefer to watch the original __________ of a show, or the one with the inappropriate content removed?

• coarse

• specific

• interest

• version

The meaning of the word coarse in this sentence is __________. First, we used coarse sandpaper to sand the splinters from the wood, and then we used fine sandpaper to make the wood even smoother.

• rough

• gentle

• small

• wide

In which of the following sentences is the word permit used as a noun?

• We permit language that was considered inappropriate in the 1950s.

• My sister got a permit to learn how to drive a car.

• Our school doesn’t permit students to run in the hallways.

• Please permit me to help you across the street!

Are there specific laws that tell stations what is appropriate, or okay? What is an antonym of specific?

• precise

• general

• cheap

• short