4 Read the text again and mark the sentences as T (true) or F (false). Correct the false statements.

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What is the BBC? The BBC was founded in 1922, almost 100 years ago, and it is the oldest national broadcaster in the world. Since then it has become a trusted news source for people everywhere and a symbol of national identity for British people. Broadcasting on radio, television and online, it is also the largest broadcaster in the world. Nowadays, BBC programmes are shown all over the world.

Unifying the nation The first BBC broadcasts were on the radio, but after World War II it started broadcasting on television. At the time, many people didn't think that television would ever become popular! But in 1953, thousands of families hurried to buy television sets to watch the live broadcast of the coronation of Queen Elizabeth II. This event unified the whole nation and made the BBC an even stronger part of the British national identity.

BBC programmes The BBC is well-known for its news reports and its current affairs programming, which help people keep up with what is happening both in the UK and abroad. However, the BBC is not just about the news. It also produces an exciting range of dramas, sitcoms and game shows as well as hundreds of educational documentaries, where viewers can learn about topics such as nature, music, sports and science.

4 Read the text again and mark the sentences as T (true) or F (false). Correct the false statements. 1 BBC broadcasts all over the world. .......... 2 Everyone knew from the beginning that television would be really popular. .......... 3 The BBC only produces current affair programmes. ..........

5 Why is the BBC a 'symbol of national identity for British people'?

Phrasal verbs (keep) • keep up with = move at the same speed/ cope with changes • keep on = continue • keep away = prevent access to, hold back • keep off = stay away, prevent from stepping/ climbing on sth

6 Read the box, then complete the sentences. 1 It is very important to keep children .................... from unsafe websites. 2 My sister keeps .................... watching the same film again and again. 3 With so many new forms of entertainment; it's hard to keep .................... all of them. 4 Everyone must keep .................... the stage during performances.