READING WW2 Unit 8

For questions 1–7, read the text and decide if the statements about the article are TRUE or FALSE.

Do we still need Radios?

These days, of course, you can get music, video, written information and even radio on the internet. We live in the age of the internet! It’s very strange, but most people still listen to old-fashioned radios. Here are a few reasons why…

The internet offers a huge number of radio stations – about 20,000 from around the world today – and internet radio use is increasing. But it’s going up slowly, especially if you compare it to most other internet activities like social networking. Only 36% of people use it for listening to the radio each week compared to well over 60% who use it for streaming music or watching videos.

One reason is the technology. Internet radios are very expensive compared to normal radios. They also need a very good, strong internet connection to work properly. Who can get that in their car? Or in the place they work? Or in most bedrooms?

Another reason is that listening to the radio helps you if you feel lonely. Many people switch on the radio because it feels like having someone in the room or in the car with you. That can feel even nicer if it’s a local radio station. It feels like the DJ or presenter is with you because he or she is talking about places you know, and things which are happening in your area. 

The article says that…

1 it’s surprising that most people listen to radio on the internet.

For questions 1–7, read the text and decide if the statements about the article are TRUE or FALSE.

Do we still need Radios?

These days, of course, you can get music, video, written information and even radio on the internet. We live in the age of the internet! It’s very strange, but most people still listen to old-fashioned radios. Here are a few reasons why…

The internet offers a huge number of radio stations – about 20,000 from around the world today – and internet radio use is increasing. But it’s going up slowly, especially if you compare it to most other internet activities like social networking. Only 36% of people use it for listening to the radio each week compared to well over 60% who use it for streaming music or watching videos.

One reason is the technology. Internet radios are very expensive compared to normal radios. They also need a very good, strong internet connection to work properly. Who can get that in their car? Or in the place they work? Or in most bedrooms?

Another reason is that listening to the radio helps you if you feel lonely. Many people switch on the radio because it feels like having someone in the room or in the car with you. That can feel even nicer if it’s a local radio station. It feels like the DJ or presenter is with you because he or she is talking about places you know, and things which are happening in your area. 

2 there are more than 20,000 radio stations in the world.

For questions 1–7, read the text and decide if the statements about the article are TRUE or FALSE.

Do we still need Radios?

These days, of course, you can get music, video, written information and even radio on the internet. We live in the age of the internet! It’s very strange, but most people still listen to old-fashioned radios. Here are a few reasons why…

The internet offers a huge number of radio stations – about 20,000 from around the world today – and internet radio use is increasing. But it’s going up slowly, especially if you compare it to most other internet activities like social networking. Only 36% of people use it for listening to the radio each week compared to well over 60% who use it for streaming music or watching videos.

One reason is the technology. Internet radios are very expensive compared to normal radios. They also need a very good, strong internet connection to work properly. Who can get that in their car? Or in the place they work? Or in most bedrooms?

Another reason is that listening to the radio helps you if you feel lonely. Many people switch on the radio because it feels like having someone in the room or in the car with you. That can feel even nicer if it’s a local radio station. It feels like the DJ or presenter is with you because he or she is talking about places you know, and things which are happening in your area. 

3 internet radio use is not increasing very fast.

For questions 1–7, read the text and decide if the statements about the article are TRUE or FALSE.

Do we still need Radios?

These days, of course, you can get music, video, written information and even radio on the internet. We live in the age of the internet! It’s very strange, but most people still listen to old-fashioned radios. Here are a few reasons why…

The internet offers a huge number of radio stations – about 20,000 from around the world today – and internet radio use is increasing. But it’s going up slowly, especially if you compare it to most other internet activities like social networking. Only 36% of people use it for listening to the radio each week compared to well over 60% who use it for streaming music or watching videos.

One reason is the technology. Internet radios are very expensive compared to normal radios. They also need a very good, strong internet connection to work properly. Who can get that in their car? Or in the place they work? Or in most bedrooms?

Another reason is that listening to the radio helps you if you feel lonely. Many people switch on the radio because it feels like having someone in the room or in the car with you. That can feel even nicer if it’s a local radio station. It feels like the DJ or presenter is with you because he or she is talking about places you know, and things which are happening in your area. 

4 more people stream music on the internet than listen to the radio.

For questions 1–7, read the text and decide if the statements about the article are TRUE or FALSE.

Do we still need Radios?

These days, of course, you can get music, video, written information and even radio on the internet. We live in the age of the internet! It’s very strange, but most people still listen to old-fashioned radios. Here are a few reasons why…

The internet offers a huge number of radio stations – about 20,000 from around the world today – and internet radio use is increasing. But it’s going up slowly, especially if you compare it to most other internet activities like social networking. Only 36% of people use it for listening to the radio each week compared to well over 60% who use it for streaming music or watching videos.

One reason is the technology. Internet radios are very expensive compared to normal radios. They also need a very good, strong internet connection to work properly. Who can get that in their car? Or in the place they work? Or in most bedrooms?

Another reason is that listening to the radio helps you if you feel lonely. Many people switch on the radio because it feels like having someone in the room or in the car with you. That can feel even nicer if it’s a local radio station. It feels like the DJ or presenter is with you because he or she is talking about places you know, and things which are happening in your area. 

5 internet radios are quite cheap these days.

For questions 1–7, read the text and decide if the statements about the article are TRUE or FALSE.

Do we still need Radios?

These days, of course, you can get music, video, written information and even radio on the internet. We live in the age of the internet! It’s very strange, but most people still listen to old-fashioned radios. Here are a few reasons why…

The internet offers a huge number of radio stations – about 20,000 from around the world today – and internet radio use is increasing. But it’s going up slowly, especially if you compare it to most other internet activities like social networking. Only 36% of people use it for listening to the radio each week compared to well over 60% who use it for streaming music or watching videos.

One reason is the technology. Internet radios are very expensive compared to normal radios. They also need a very good, strong internet connection to work properly. Who can get that in their car? Or in the place they work? Or in most bedrooms?

Another reason is that listening to the radio helps you if you feel lonely. Many people switch on the radio because it feels like having someone in the room or in the car with you. That can feel even nicer if it’s a local radio station. It feels like the DJ or presenter is with you because he or she is talking about places you know, and things which are happening in your area. 

6 it’s easy to use an internet radio in the car.

For questions 1–7, read the text and decide if the statements about the article are TRUE or FALSE.

Do we still need Radios?

These days, of course, you can get music, video, written information and even radio on the internet. We live in the age of the internet! It’s very strange, but most people still listen to old-fashioned radios. Here are a few reasons why…

The internet offers a huge number of radio stations – about 20,000 from around the world today – and internet radio use is increasing. But it’s going up slowly, especially if you compare it to most other internet activities like social networking. Only 36% of people use it for listening to the radio each week compared to well over 60% who use it for streaming music or watching videos.

One reason is the technology. Internet radios are very expensive compared to normal radios. They also need a very good, strong internet connection to work properly. Who can get that in their car? Or in the place they work? Or in most bedrooms?

Another reason is that listening to the radio helps you if you feel lonely. Many people switch on the radio because it feels like having someone in the room or in the car with you. That can feel even nicer if it’s a local radio station. It feels like the DJ or presenter is with you because he or she is talking about places you know, and things which are happening in your area. 

7 people like the radio because it’s like having a friend with you.