1 Today, telecommunications technology affects livesto a greater degree than ever before. Communication hasevolved over many years from the earliest attempts at verbal4 communication to the use of sophisticated technology toenhance the ability to communicate effectively with others.Every time a telephone call is made, a television program is7 watched, or a personal computer is used, benefits oftelecommunication technologies are being received. The concept of telecommunications is defined as the10 transmission of information from one location to another byelectronic means. Life is changing constantly and has beenchanging faster due to the rapid advancements in13 telecommunication. Because of continuing attempts to findbetter and more efficient ways to communicate, the processof communication has steadily improved. Many of these16 improvements were made without the use of electronictechnology. Internet: <http://www.goldenessays.com/free_essays/4/technology/telecommunications-advances.shtml> (with adaptations). According to the text above, judge the following items. At present, telecommunications technology has greater influence on people’s lives than ever before.