[C+] Netflix Reaches Almost All Countries in the World

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subscriber

[ suhb-'skrahy-ber ]

noun

-someone who pays to receive a newspaper or magazine regularly or to use a phone line or internet service

The magazine has gained a large number of subscribers due to its insightful articles and engaging content.

announcement

[ uh-'nouns-muhnt ]

adjective

- something that someone says officially, giving information about something

The company's announcement of the new product launch sparked excitement among investors and customers.

potential

[ puh-'ten-shuhl ]

verb

- to change food in your stomach into substances that your body can use

After eating dinner, it takes some time for the stomach to digest the food properly.

rice kernel

noun phrase

- refers to the individual grain or seed of rice

It's important to rinse rice kernels thoroughly to remove excess starch before adding them to the pot.

pump out

phrasal verb

- to remove water or other liquid from something using a pump

- The farmer used a pump to efficiently pump out excess water from the flooded fields.

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2024-TRE-Netflix Reaches Almost All Countries in the World

COMPREHENSION CHECK 🧠 A. Directions: Identify if the statements are TRUE of FALSE. If the statement is FALSE, provide the correct answer.

COMPREHENSION CHECK

Netflix has produced several award-winning TV shows in the past years.
Netflix expanded into more than 113 countries around the world.
According to American law, Netflix is allowed to conduct business in North Korea, Crimea or Syria.
Netflix has produced several award-winning TV shows in the recent year, including House of Cards, Daredevil and Narcos.
India, Russia, Saudi Arabia, and Nepal were among the major countries that received Netflix's services in the new year.

B. Direction: Answer the following questions based on the article.

What are the two languages that Netflix has also added to its service?
Why is it that not all Netflix content will be available in all countries?
How mant subscribers pay a small fee to watch TV shows and movies when they want and where they want?
What is the only major country that Netflix has not yet made its services available?
How did Netflix start the company in 2007?

C. Direction: Match the words in column A with their synonyms in column B.

A	B
1. expanded	a. approval
2. permission	b. customer
3. subscriber	c. some
4. potential	d. extended
5. several	e. capacity