The author begins the passage by discussing “24” in order to ____.               
A.prove that TV has become much more violent
B.show how TV has become more complex
C.explain why many TV shows nowadays are controversial
D.argue against ỈIS graphic violence and portrayal of terrorists

 The word “each” in paragraph I refers to ____.       .
A.story lines       
B.characters          
C.episodes      
D.personalities

Which is the best place for the following sentence?             “It is not only hour-long dramas that make us smarter."
A.[l] 
B.[2] 
C.[3]
D.[4]

What is the topic of the passage?
A.The decline of TV today       
B.Benefits of TV today
C.TV and culture      
D.Why “24” became a hit

The paragraph following the passage world most probably be _____.
A. a discussion of why Dove’s work was orphaned
B.a discussion of the European art scene
C.a discussion of the differences between the works of Dove and Kandinsky
D.a discussion of Dove’s best paintings

Excessive amounts of lead in the air can decrease a child’s intelligence.
A.boom
B.diminish 
C.abate
D.swamp

The jute, a relative of the basswood trees, flourishes in warm humid climates.
A.amplifies
B.swells
C. thrives
D.prolongs

Originally developed for Southern California, the Richter Scale was expanded for worldwide use.
A.prolonged 
B.enlarged
C.minuscule
D.swamped

The flowering pebble is a plant that looks like a stone and grows in arid areas.
A.deserted
B.damp
C.dry 
D.barren

Prior to World War I, 20 percent of American homes had electricity.
A.Before
B.During 
C.After  
D.Despite