The BBC reading

What was the primary reason people listened to the BBC behind the Iron Curtain during the Cold War?

• To get news not covered by their state radio stations

• To listen to music and drama

• To learn English

• To enjoy children's programmes

When was the British Broadcasting Company established?

• 1922

• 1926

• 1936

• 1946

What significant change occurred to the BBC in 1926?

• It changed its name to the British Broadcasting Corporation

• It started the world's first television service

• It began broadcasting news after 7pm

• It was controlled by the government

Which event marked the first live broadcast of a football match by the BBC?

• The 1938 Cup Final

• The 1937 Wimbledon tennis

• The 1946 Victory Parade

• The 1939 Mickey Mouse cartoon

Why did BBC TV stop broadcasting on September 1st, 1939?

• The Second World War began

• Technical difficulties

• Government censorship

• Lack of audience

What is the BBC known for in international competitions?

• Winning more prizes than other broadcasters

• Having the most television channels

• Being the oldest broadcaster

• Broadcasting in the most languages

What is the BBC's status in terms of programme production in Europe?

• Europe's biggest and most successful exporter of audio-visual material

• The smallest broadcaster in Europe

• The most government-controlled broadcaster

• The newest broadcaster in Europe