The future of TV - Unit 8

C1 Advanced · Word Formation · Complete Advanced, Cambridge University Press

For questions 1–8, read the text below. Use the word given in capitals at the end of some of the lines to form a word that fits in the gap in the same line. There is an example at the beginning.

RICH

COMBINE

PERSUADE

NOVEL

FORESEE

PERCEIVE

SUBJECT

COMPLEX

You might remember when Sensurround was (0) ___ in cinemas up and down the land. Its aim was to (1) ___ audiences’ experiences of watching films, by providing them with sounds and sensations to match what was on screen. And recent research might soon lead to us experiencing similar entertainment at home – on our TVs. Researchers are studying the effects of using various (2) ___ of smells and tastes. During programmes, viewers would be able to use scent sprays and drinks to simulate the tastes of on-screen dishes, for example – something which could be very (3) ___ in getting viewers to participate in the shows themselves. However, the appeal may prove to be a short-lived (4) ___ , and it is also possible that certain (5) ___ issues could arise. One problem might be that different tastes and smells, and people’s (6) ___ of them can be extremely (7) ___ . So what suggests a delicious dish to one person may suggest something totally inedible to another. Another issue may be the sheer (8) ___ of the equipment required – not necessarily what people want when relaxing in front of the TV.

The future of TV

FASHION

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