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When Farnsworth was young, he imagined television as a convenient way for distant audiences to enjoy lectures by famous professors, or entertainment by the best symphonies and ballets. When he was older, television became much more popular, but he was very disappointed in the silly programs on TV. He even told his own son, “There’s nothing on it worthwhile, and we’re not going to watch it in this household.”
21. What can we learn about Philo Farnsworth?
A. He had a strong physical advantage.
B. He had strong powers of observation.
C. He had a strong interest in journalism.
D. He had a strong sense of responsibility.
22. The underlined sentence showed Farnsworth was legally recognized as ________.
A. the real founder of RCA
B. the real inventor of the TV
C. the greatest inventor of his time
D. the organizer of the battle with RCA
23. The last paragraph mainly tells us that Farnsworth ________.
A. didn’t like his own invention
B. couldn’t afford to buy a TV set
C. couldn’t listen to famous lectures
D. didn’t like what television became
24. What is the best title for the text?
A. How Did Philo Farnsworth Invent Television?
B. What Caused Philo Farnsworth to Invent Television?
C. Philo Farnsworth: The Unhappy Father of Television.
D. Philo Farnsworth: A well-known Scientist and Inventor.
B
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