3. Read the text. Choose from (A G) the one which best fits each space. There is one
choice you do not need to use.
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and
Sciences was established in May 1927 1)... to
promote the art of movie making. In the first
year, the Academy had 36 members, with
Douglas Fairbanks 2) The first Academy
Awards, now better known 3)..., were
presented at a private dinner in the Hollywood
Roosevelt Hotel, with less than 250 persons
attending. Today, the Academy has over 6 000
honorary members. The Oscar Awards are
viewed by more 4)... on television. The first
television broadcast of the Oscars took place in
1953 -5)..., telecast throughout the US and
Canada. Telecasting in colour began in 1966,
and since 1969, the Oscars have been
telecasto)
A as the Oscars
B like it was earlier
C as a non-profit corporation
D than a billion people
E throughout the world
F as president
G on black-and-white TV