TikTok, also known as Douyin, is a short-video social app. It began to run online in September 2016. By using this app, anyone can create short videos for about 15 to 60 seconds to share with others quickly and for free. That’s why more and more people fall in love with it.
It is known for its viral videos. For example, a video can be watched by millions of people in a short time. But for Gen Zers, those born between 1995 and 2010, the app is becoming a search engine (搜索引擎)too. Nearly 40% of Gen Zers members use TikTok for many online searches, including recipes to cook, films to watch, hotels to stay at and nearby activities to try.
The main factor that makes TikTok a favourite among Gen Zers is its speed and the added convenience. When search engines like Google take long paragraphs to explain something, TikTok does the same thing in a few seconds through a short video. Besides, Gen Zers can’t focus(专注)for a long time. So, they want to get the information really quickly.
While Google is the world’s leading search engine, people in Western countries are turning to Amazon to look for products and Instagram to follow the popular things. As the online world continues growing, there will be more ways to find information.
16. What does the underlined phrase “
viral videos” mean in paragraph 2?
A.Videos caused by virus. | B.Widely known videos. |
C.Videos about virus. | D.Well-made videos. |
17. What do Gen Zers usually search on TikTok?
A.Recipes. | B.Films. | C.Hotels. | D.All of the above |
18. What makes TikTok popular among Gen Zers?
A.Gen Zers can have long attention on one thing. | B.Gen Zers can get the information quickly on TikTok. |
C.Gen Zers love making short videos. | D.Gen Zers don’t know other search engines like Google. |
19. Which of the following is TRUE?
A.TikTok is the only way to find information. |
B.People need to pay to make short videos on TikTok. |
C.There are more and more ways to find information. |
D.Amazon and Instagram are better than Google as a search engine. |
20. Where can you probably read this passage?
A.In a storybook. | B.In an advertisement. | C.In a newspaper. | D.In an instruction. |