In recent years, there has been a dramatic increase in the range of media used to(71)information. Initially, communication was limited to simple forms of(72)such as voice and paper. This century, however, has witnessed the introduction of a greater variety of media types such as the telephone and visual forms of media. In the latter part of the century, this trend has accelerated and there is now a wide range of media types available to convey information. These advances provide a great opportunity for new developments in a range of areas such as education and commerce. However, there are also a number of problems associated with the growth of(73)in society. In particular, there is a great danger of creating information(74). This problem can be seen, for example, in business where executives are required to make decisions based on an ever increasing variety and volume of information.(75)problems are also occurring in areas such as government, health care and education.

A. speak
B. convey
C. tell
D. spread