研一英语教学课件：Lesson 1 .pptx

Lesson 1: tv in americaThe History of TV in AmericaAlthough the television was invented in the 1920s, it was not until the 1950s that it became a regular part of most American homes.The Spread of TV in AmericaIn 1947, there were about 6000 TV sets in use in the entire United States.By 1955, about half of homes in the US had one!a few thousandmany millionsTV and PoliticsOne area of American culture that TV changed is politics.In 1960, John F Kennedy and Richard Nixon faced each other in the first ever televised presidential debate in America.1960 US Presidential DebateDuring the debate, Kennedy looked handsome, calm and comfortable.Nixon, on the other hand, had been in poor health during the weeks before the debate, and he looked sick and overweight. 1960 US Presidential DebateAlmost 70 million people watched the debate, and some people believe it influenced the final election result.Kennedy won 49.7% of the vote, and Nixon won 49.5%.TV and Politics TodayTelevised debates are still an important part of American politics, especially during presidential elections.Another Important Moment in American TV HistoryHundreds of millions of people – in America and around the rest of the world – watched as astronaut Neil Armstrong became the first person to walk on the moon in 1969.“One small step for man, one giant leap for mankind.”TV in America TodayOf course, the most common reason Americans watch TV today is probably just to be entertained.About 114 million people watched the Super Bowl (American football) in 2015.More than 50 million people watched the last episode of Friends.TV in America TodayBy the late 1990s, almost all American homes owned at least one television.Some studies have shown that the average American watches as many as five hours of television every day, across all platforms![Source: /life-style/average-american-watches-5-hours-tv-day-article-1.1711954/life-style/average-american-watches-5-hours-tv-day-article-1.1711954].There are many different platforms