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Dear Mike,
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Yours,
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2 . Smartphones allow us to do some great things.
TikTok is an app used for making music videos that can be shared with others. It provides some parts of popular songs. People can use the songs as background music in their videos.
Users can communicate with each other by leaving comments (评论) or giving “likes” on a video.
The app doesn’t just help make its users more popular.
TikTok is a form of social media (媒体). It is fun for anyone who likes to be creative or enjoys the creativity of others.
| A．Its users are certainly creative. |
| B．We can hardly live without technology. |
| C．Users with popular videos can become famous within the app. |
| D．It presents the world’s knowledge that matters in everyday life. |
| E．Others record themselves playing games or doing something very exciting. |
| F．Some musicians’ songs used in the app have also enjoyed great popularity. |
| G．We can play games, search for information online, take photos and watch videos. |
3 . Social media can lead to mental exhaustion (疲惫). And when mentally exhausted, you are more likely to be influenced by a high number of likes on posts - even to the point of clicking on ads for products you don’t need.
As a professor of advertising, I have studied social media behaviors for years. In late 2022, my colleague Eric Haley and I conducted three online studies on Americans aged 18-65 to test how people under various mental loads respond to ads differently.
The control group in each study were given no introductory task- we just had them look at an ad. A second group had to memorize a nine-digit number and then look at the ad. The third group looked through the Internet for 30 seconds and then looked at the ad. Participants randomly saw an ad with a few hundred likes or tens of thousands of likes. After viewing the ad, each participant rated how willing they would be to buy the product, and how much mental effort it took to think about the information.
The group that used the Internet first were the most likely to want to buy the featured product when there were lots of likes or comments, and they also reported using the most mental effort to assess the ad. Researchers refer to this mentally exhausted state as “cognitive (认知的) overload”. Using social media puts them in this state because they are constantly evaluating different types of texts, photos and video posts from so many different people. All of this evaluating leaves them feeling frazzled.
Imagine asking your roommate if they want to get pizza. Under normal conditions, the roommate might consider several factors such as cost, hunger, timing or their schedule. Now imagine asking your roommate the same question while they are on the phone with a sick relative. They no longer have the mental energy to logically consider whether pizza for dinner is a good idea. They might just yell “Yeah, sure!” while running inside to clean their shoes.
By understanding how social media influences them, consumers can be more thoughtful in regulating their use and hopefully will not buy yet another water bottle they don’t need.
1. How did the author conduct the studies?| A．By questionnaire. | B．By interview. | C．Through the Internet. | D．Through observation. |
| A．Excited. | B．Depressed. | C．Annoyed. | D．Tired. |
| A．To further explain cognitive overload. |
| B．To stress the importance of relationships. |
| C．To strongly call on people to eat healthily. |
| D．To remind people not to rely on mobile phones. |
Nowadays, we have already reached a period
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5 . In this new digital era, farmers are finding ways to evolve with the times while still holding fast to their traditions.
In the quiet and excluded parts of rural China, Xiang Qing, a man born in 1990, leads a life quite unlike the bustling (熙熙攘攘的) urban existence that defines modernity. His home is Guzhang county, Xiangxi Tujia and Miao autonomous prefecture, which is located deep in western Hunan province. Xiang Qing and his 23-year-old nephew, Xiang Hong, jointly operate a video channel called “Shan Bai”. Through their videos, they showcase handicrafts and rural life in China, captivating (迷住) many young urban viewers.
“Life here unfolds at its own pace. We cultivate crops and vegetables and occasionally purchase meat at the market,” Xiang Qing said. “I’ve come across numerous comments from people who watch our videos while lying in bed at night after a busy day of work, finding them truly relaxing and comforting. I think it’s fantastic, and it’s in line with our initial intentions.”
Five years ago, Xiang Qing resigned from his job as a customer service representative in Shanghai and returned to his hometown in Guzhang county, embarking on (开始) a new journey as a video blogger. “Back in 2012, when I was a college student, film-making aroused my passion, and it has continued to be a profound and enduring interest,” he said.
Following in his uncle’s footsteps, Xiang Hong made the same life-altering decision. Having graduated from college last year, he also returned to his hometown in April from Changde, a city in Hunan, and ventured into the world of video production alongside his uncle.
Now their video channel Shan Bai has attracted more than 59.8 million followers. Xiang Qing conceptualizes, films, and edits the videos himself. Xiang Hong serves as the video presenter. Long Lingling, Xiang Qing’s wife, manages the day-to-day operations of the video account, and other family members also contribute to the video production process in different ways.
1. Why do Xiang Qing and Xiang Hong take video bloggers as their career?| A．To pursue personal fame and wealth. |
| B．To financially support their whole family. |
| C．To continue their passion for film-making. |
| D．To promote the lifestyle in their hometown. |
| A．Xiang Qing inspires Xiang Hong in career-making. |
| B．They quit their first job and altered to video making. |
| C．They reached a decision of returning to hometown together. |
| D．They engage in each step of the video production process. |
| A．Devoted and creative. | B．Diligent and optimistic. |
| C．Modest and responsible. | D．Ambitious and demanding. |
| A．A personal diary. | B．A news interview. |
| C．A travel brochure. | D．A fashion magazine. |
Li Ziqi is one of China’s most successful online video makers. She
With 58 million fans worldwide, the Chinese internet celebrity is famous for her videos
Li Ziqi grew up with her grandparents in a rural part of Sichuan province in southwestern China. She moved in with them after her stepmother mistreated her. When she was 14, she went to the city in search of work, but she decided
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10 . Some China Podcasts (播客) to Listen to
Whether you’re an old-timer or a newcomer to China, there’s always more to learn about this awesome country. To help in your never-ending thirst for knowledge, we’ve rounded up some most entertaining China-focused podcasts that hit on everything from history to business.
Tech Buzz China by Pandaily
Tech Buzz China by Pandaily is a technology podcast about China’s innovations. Its co-hosted by Rui Ma and Ying Lu, who are both seasoned China-watchers with years of experience working in the technology space in the country. They share and discuss the most important tech news from China every week.
The China History Podcast
Started in 2010, Laszlo Montgomery presents topics that cover 5, 000 years of Chinese history and culture. The show has a lot of unknown and interesting history lessons that help provide more color as to why China is the way it is. Topics like the history of Tang poetry, or the Hokkien people are analyzed and explored.
China Untold
The China Untold podcast is a program that aims to introduce listeners to lesser-known stories from the Middle Kingdom. From urban tales and extinct religions to China’s role in the exploration of space, this podcast hosted by Matt Bossons, is your essential guide to the unusual and wonderful aspects of the world’s most highly populated nation.
The Wasai Show
The Wasai Show is hosted by Ne to Trevino from Mexico and Alice He who is a local Chinese. In each episode, stories are collected from listeners about a topic and shared in a funny way by both comedians. The first half of the show is presented in English, followed by a Chinese section.
1. Who are the podcasts intended for?| A．Foreigners in China. | B．Chinese historians. |
| C．Technology enthusiasts. | D．Podcast hosts in China. |
| A．Tech Buzz China by Pan daily | B．The China History Podcast |
| C．China Untold | D．The Wasai Show |
| A．It is a talk show about local Chinese life. |
| B．It has a single host discussing various topics. |
| C．It features two hosts sharing stories from listeners. |
| D．It includes interviews with experts on Chinese culture. |
