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Books deal with different topics, both fact and fiction. They have a lasting value. After
introduction of ebooks, the scope of books has further expanded. Now, reading books
are also popular.

communication : a method of sending information.
India Post : the Department of Post trades in this name.
internet : a worldwide network of computers.

email : a mail sent on the internet.
live : broadcasting a programme as when it takes place.
periodical : a publication that is published at a certain interval.
documentary : a film based on some topic.
fact : based on reality.

fiction : based on imagination.
ebook : an electronic book that can be read on an electronic device like computer.

Facts

• Communication is man’s basic need.
• The two types of means of communication are means of private communication and means of mass
communication.

• Letters and telephone are means of private communication.
• The mobile phone has proved to be a wonder machine.
• Radio, television, newspaper and film are means of mass communication.

• The DoP serves through the India Post to send letters and parcels.
• Science and technology have brought a revolutionary change in communication.
• There are several ways to send our messages instantly.

XERCISE

A. Tick (3) the right option :
1. Science and technology have provided us means to send our messages very ____________ .

(a) quickly (b) slowly (c) late
2. The Department of Post functions as ____________ .
(a) Indian Post (b) India Post (c) India’s Post
3. The telephone was invented by ____________ .
(a) Marconi (b) John Logie Baird (c) Alexander Graham Bell
4. The internet can be used to ____________ .

(a) share information (b) send or receive data (c) both of these

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