If there is one thing I’m sure about,it is that in a hundred years from now we will still be reading newspapers.It is not that newspapers are a necessity.Even now some people get most of their news from television or radio.Many buy a paper only on Saturday or Sunday.But for most people reading a newspaper has become a habit passed down from generation to generation.
The nature of what is news may change.What basically makes news is what affects our lives—the big political stories,the coverage of the wars,earthquakes and other disasters will continue much the same.I think there will be more coverage of scientific research,though.It’s already happening in areas that many directly affect our lives,like genetic (基因的) engineering.In the future,I think there will be more coverage of scientific explanations of why we feel as we do—as we develop a better understanding of how the brain operates and what our feelings really are.
It’s quite possible that in the next century newspapers will be transmitted (传送) electronically from Fleet Street and printed out in our own home.In fact,I’m pretty sure that how it will happen in the future.You will probably be able to choose from a menu,making up your own newspapers by picking out the things you want to read—sports and international news,etc.
I think people have got it wrong when they talk about competition between the different media (媒体).They actually feed off each other.Some people once foresaw that television would kill off newspapers,but that hasn’t happened.What is read on the printed page lasts longer than pictures on a screen or sound lost in the air.And as for the Internet,it’s never really pleasant to read something just on a screen.
1. What will probably be in the newspaper made by yourself?| A．Sports and international news. |
| B．A menu of important news. |
| C．The most important news. |
| D．What you are interested in. |
| A．newspapers will win the competition among different media |
| B．newspapers will stay with us together with other media |
| C．television will take the place of newspapers |
| D．the writer believes some media will die out |
| A．depend on | B．compete with |
| C．fight with | D．kill off |
| A．The Best Way to Get News |
| B．The Changes of Media |
| C．Make Your Own Newspapers |
| D．The Future of Newspapers |
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【推荐1】The news industry has had a rough decade. Print readership is steadily declining, newspapers are closing, and journalists with decades of experience are being laid off. In response, major newspapers have made significant changes. They’re attempting to combat declining reader interest by shortening stories, creating clickbait (诱饵性标题), and most especially, using social media to their advantage.
With the rise of social media sites, many people have claimed that we are entering a new age in which news must be delivered in 140 characters or fewer. People’s ability to focus on long-form content and engage in deep reading has also been declining due to the endless distractions and excessive information in today’s world. This change in reading habits has led to a preference for short, easily-understood news pieces that can be quickly consumed. To interest a more specific and generally younger readership, newspapers have revised content, prioritizing articles that are visually appealing instead of having depth.
But, in reality, there is still a demand for in-depth reporting. In this era of misinformation and clickbait, readers are seeking reliable sources of news that provide context, analysis, and accountability. Depth reporting explores the fundamental causes, involves multiple perspectives, and uncovers the hidden truths that shape our world, helping readers get a more comprehensive understanding of complicated matters.
While social media have changed the way we consume news, the quality of news remains essential for public. It’s crucial for the news industry to achieve a balance between catering to changing reader preferences while also maintaining the integrity (完整性) of news. This means providing both quick updates and in-depth analysis, and using social media to promote their content, but not at the expense of accuracy or integrity. By doing so, news organizations can ensure that they remain relevant and trusted sources of information in a rapidly changing media environment.
1. What problem does traditional news industry face?| A．The decline of readership. | B．The lack of long-form stories. |
| C．The spread of unreliable information. | D．The shortage of experienced journalists. |
| A．People’s need for in-depth reporting is decreasing. |
| B．Social media has played a key role in promoting hidden facts. |
| C．Clickbait greatly increases readers’ interests in exploring truths. |
| D．In-depth reporting can improve readers’ comprehension of complex issues. |
| A．providing quick updates and focusing on popular topics |
| B．stating matters in multiple perspectives and shortening articles |
| C．satisfying readers’ preferences and ensuring the quality of news |
| D．widening news sources and maintaining the accuracy of contents |
| A．An advertisement. | B．A daily newspaper. |
| C．A diary entry. | D．A story book. |
【推荐2】The news plays an important role in our lives, which has been emphasized even further during the past year. If you find yourself beginning to feel negative impacts from the news, now is the time to start putting protective steps into place.
Control consumption.
Take ownership over your emotions.
Seek support. Contact support groups or health care professionals. It’s important to recognize the value of positive social support and to recognize that seeking help is a positive and strong step. These contacts can also help you find other helpful resources.
What works for one person may not be the best approach for another. Everyone is an individual.
| A．Focus on the positive. |
| B．Take time to find what works for you. |
| C．Always remember that you are not alone. |
| D．Never blame yourself for negative emotions. |
| E．It’s also important to invest time in self-care. |
| F．This includes taking some time out from the media. |
| G．Staying informed and educated is particularly important. |
【推荐3】Newspapers in Great Britain vary greatly in their ways of carrying the news. There are serious papers for those who want to know about important happenings everywhere, both at home and abroad. There are popular newspapers for those who prefer entertainment to information.
The London newspaper that is best known outside Great Britain is probably the Times. It began in 1785, and has a high reputation for believable news and serious opinions on the news. It calls itself an independent paper, which means that it does not give its support to a particular political party. Its leading articles give the opinions of the editors, not those of the owners of the paper.
Letters to the editor are printed in the newspaper. These parts of the Times are always interesting. Most of the letters are serious subjects. But from time to time there will be long letters on the subject which is not at all serious, perhaps on a new fashion of dress, or the bad manners of the young people, compared with manners of thirty years ago.
1. If you want to get pleasure, please buy yourself _________.| A．a serious newspaper | B．foreign newspaper |
| C．any independent paper | D．a popular newspaper |
| A．19 | B．85 | C．236 | D．229 |
| A．it supports no political parties |
| B．it is not controlled by the British Government |
| C．it gives special support to all the political parties. |
| D．the editor’s opinions are not examined by the owners of the paper |
| A．improve | B．compete with each other |
| C．are different | D．keep in touch with each other |
【推荐1】It's generally believed that people act the way they do because of their personalities and attitudes .They recycle their garbage because the care about the environment .They pay $5 for a caramel brulée latte because they like expensive coffee drinks.
It's undeniable that behavior comes from our inner dispositions (性情), but in many instances we also draw inferences about who we are, as suggested by the social psychologist Daryl Bem , by observing our own behavior .We can be strangers to ourselves .If we knew our own minds, why would we need to guess what our preferences are from our behavior? If our minds were an open book, we would know exactly how much we care about the environment or like lattes .Actually , we often need to look to our behavior to figure out who we are.
Moreover, we don't just use our behavior to learn about our particular types of character—we infer characters that weren't there before .Our behavior is often shaped by little pressures around us, which we fail to recognize .Maybe we recycle because our wives and neighbors would disapprove if we didn't .Maybe we buy lattes in order to impress the people around us .We should not mistakenly believe that we always behave as a result of some inner disposition.
Whatever pressures there can be or inferences one can make, people become what they do, though it may not be in compliance (符合) with their true desires .Therefore , we should all bear in mind Kurt Vonnegut's advice: “We are what we pretend to be, so we must be careful about what we pretend to be.”
1. According to the passage, personalities and attitudes are commonly believed to___.| A．determine one's behavior |
| B．reflect one's taste |
| C．influence one's surroundings |
| D．result from one's habits |
| A．The return of a wallet can indicate one's honesty. |
| B．A kind person will offer his seat to the old. |
| C．One recycles plastics to protect the environment. |
| D．One buys latte out of true love of coffee. |
| A．We fail to realize our inner dispositions. |
| B．We can be influenced by outside pressures. |
| C．Our behavior is the result of our true desires. |
| D．Our characters can shape our social relationships. |
| A．Personalities and attitudes. |
| B．Preferences and habits. |
| C．Behavior and personalities. |
| D．Attitudes and preferences. |
【推荐2】"I like your smile, but dislike you put your shoes on my face". A charming way of saying "Keep off the grass". But could you figure it out? Or this: "Wash Clothing Store" for laundry.
They are both typical Chinglish, a combination of English vocabulary and Chinese grammar. Expressions such as "people mountain people sea", means extremely crowded, and "give you some color to see see", meaning a punishment, are widely known and recognized.
Chinglish has been attracting global attention in recent years as China grows rapidly in status on the world stage, attracting both fans and detractors (诽谤者).
The Beijing Speaks Foreign Languages Programme and English First China Company, a language trainer known as EF Education, jointly launched a campaign to root out poor grammar and misused vocabulary in downtown Beijing. They argue Chinglish is an embarrassment that we should let it die out at all costs.
"It is meaningful to allow the capital to show its most beautiful historical and cultural heritage to the world." said Michael Lu, vice-president of EF Education. He believed signs were very important in public services. "The signs in some old buildings confused foreign visitors."
Chinglish, although the target of much criticism, has also won supporters who regard it as an interesting way for foreigners to learn how Chinese people think and express themselves.
"Many Chinglish logos carry Chinese elements and they will enrich the English language," 32-year-old Oliver Radtke said. He had even published a book "Chinglish: Found in Translation," on the subject, 50,000 copies of which have been sold since it was published in 2007.
Some Chinese university experts also side with Chinglish. "English has absorbed elements from other languages such as French and Spanish in its growth, and the emergence (出现) of Chinglish again shows the language's liveliness and inclusiveness (包容性), said Shi Anbin, an associate professor of Tsinghua University.
1. Why does the author mention the examples in Paragraph 1 and Paragraph 2?| A．To show the stupid mistakes in Chinglish. |
| B．To introduce the debated topic about Chinglish. |
| C．To tell the readers that Chinglish is widely known and recognized. |
| D．To share the typical Chinglish expressions with the readers. |
| A．Chinese people misunderstood the meaning of the new words. |
| B．Chinese people based their English on the native English speakers. |
| C．Chinese people combined English vocabulary with Chinese grammar. |
| D．Chinese people make wide use of English vocabulary with bad spelling. |
| A．shows the Chinese culture | B．shows how Chinese people think |
| C．does damage to the English language | D．should be sold to all over the world |
| A．Doubtful. | B．Indifferent. | C．Negative. | D．Positive. |
【推荐3】I grew up in a Midwestern town where the popular wisdom was to only talk about what was pleasant and to keep secrets， if necessary， to make that happen.
This meant staying mum when someone offended you， rarely expressing unpleasant feelings and smiling slightly more than is necessary. It also meant zero room for airing any sort of dirty laundry，especially not the kinds of personal secrets that keep people up.
Many of us like to believe that hiding unpleasant truths might make them eventually go away. Instead， keeping secrets— especially heavy ones— can spin an even more complicated web of loneliness and deception（欺骗） . So why do we do it？
The truth can hurt. But in many situations， it’ s better to get it out and let the recovery start， rather than allowing it to be more harmful.
The burden of holding in the truth doesn’ t just disappear. It hides in the back of your mind and can cause disorder to your life and health.
“ If the situations in your daily life are regular reminders of the secret， and you find it stressful to keep it， then yes， it can have emotional（感情上的） and physical consequences， ” says Dr. Dean McKay.
“ Some people also find keeping secrets stressful out of a general concern they will ‘ slip’ ， and this frequent thought of the secret can in itself be stressful. ”
This difficulty is especially worse if you feel trapped by the secret， or if it brings up other unpleasant feelings like guilt， shame or anxiety.
If you do decide that your secrets took your joy away and would be better off being let out into the world， and if that secret doesn’ t put other people in physical danger， there are healthy ways to share it.
1. What is considered wise for most people in the Midwestern town？| A．Expressing feelings freely. | B．Keeping unpleasant truths secret. |
| C．Answering violence with violence. | D．Sharing private matters with friends. |
| A．To hide your feelings. | B．To tell a white lie. |
| C．To make no response. | D．To expose the truth. |
| A．They are bad for your health. | B．They are hardly accepted by people. |
| C．They bring up more positive feelings. | D．They help prevent disorder in your life. |
| A．Reasons for holding secrets. | B．Ways to share secrets. |
| C．Doubts about breaking secrets. | D．Tips on keeping secrets. |
