Unit 4 Making the news阅读理解AThe Internet is redrawing the media landscape and will be for decades to come, but traditional media will not be left out of the picture, argue two University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, journalism professors. Ed Mullins, chairman of the Journalism Department, and Jim Stovall, the founder of Dateline Alabama, the news website of the College of Communication and Information Sciences, agree that the future of the web is still a mystery, but argue that, in the near future, it will serve more as a helpmate to traditional media.“Nobody knows where the web is taking us, but when it comes to journalism, old media will be dominant(most noticeable) players in the new media game.” Mullins believes. “ A report goes that most Americans go to s ites operated by old-line media when looking for news on the web.”Just as national old media dominate the web at that level, local old media run mostly by newspapers and, to a lesser degree, by television stations dominate those markets. Is there a patter n here? Yes, says Mullins and Stovall. “At least in the first decade of the web, newspaper companies dominate web journalism,” Mullins explains. “Why? They specialize in news, and that gives them an advantage. What most readers go to websites for is news and e-mail, a form of person-to-person news, especially in the form of chatting.”The reason for newspapers dominance in web journalism, Stovall points out, is that they put the biggest money in news. “The Birmingham News, for example, with about 175 positi ons, has more journalists on its payroll than all of the state’s broadcast, cable, and web.”1. What role does the Internet play in journalism according to Paragraph 1 ?A. It will someday dominate the media market.B. It is likely to threaten the future of print media.C. It will become a helpful partner of print media.D. It will revolutionize traditional journalism.2. The following prove that old media still dominate web journalism except _________.A. people prefer traditional media when looking for newsB. old media have the most important position in local marketsC. newspaper companies have more control in web journalismD. few people go to websites to get national and local news3. What is the best title for the passage?A. Internet won’t get rid of print mediaB. Internet challenges traditional mediaC. Looking national local news on the webD. Journalism should be dominated by web4. What is the author’s attitude towards the future of traditional media?A. DoubtfulB. WorriedC. ConcernedD. OptimisticBAs Internet users become more dependent on the Internet to store information, are people remember less? If you know your computer will save information, why store it in your own personal memory, your brain? Experts are wondering if the Internet is changing what we remember and how.In a recent study, Professor Betsy Sparrow conducted some experiments. She and her research team wanted to know the Internet is changing memory. In the first experiment, they gave people 40 unimportant facts to type into a computer. The first group of people understood that the computer would save the information. The second group understood that the computer would not save it. Later, the second group remembered the information better. People in the first group knew they could find the information again, so they did not try to remember it.In another experiment, the researchers gave people facts to remember, and told them where to find the information on the Internet. The information was in a specific computer folder (文件夹). Surprisingly, people later remember the folder location (位置) better than the facts. When people use the Internet, they do not remember the information. Rather, they remember how to find it. This is called "transactive memory (交互记忆)".According to Sparrow, we are not becoming people with poor memories as a result of the Internet. Instead, computer users are developing stronger transactive memories; that is, people are learning how to organize huge quantities of information so that they are able to access it at a later date. This doesn't mean we are becoming either more or less intelligent, but there is no doubt that the way we use memory is changing.5.The passage begins with two questions to ______.A. introduce the main topicB. show the author's attitudeC. describe how to use the Internet.D. explain how to store information6.In transactive memory, people ______.A. keep the information in mindB. change the quantity of informationC. organize information like a computerD. remember how to find the information7.What is the effect of the Internet according to Sparrow's research?A. We are using memory differently.B. We are becoming more intelligent.C. We have poorer memories than before.D. We need a better way to access information.CMany people write to newspapers and magazines to express their opinions. Letters to the editor must carry the writer’s full name, address and telephone number,although the information is not necessary for publication. This requirement to provide personal particulars is a clear indication that writers are responsible for what they say. When a writer wants his voice heard, he needs to claim ownership of his voice. Responsibility is the name of the game.“People today prefer living together to putting their signatures on a marriage certificate because they refuse to accept responsibility for the relationship,” said social worker Ken Yip, “and this is what is causing a lot of family problems.” When we sign a paper, for example, a business contract or a bank document, the signature is a seal of consent, an agreement to take the matter seriously. Most governments and many organizations will not process written complaints if they do not bear the writer’s signature. The absence of a signature, they explain, tells us that the writer cannot be too serious and therefore does not deserve a reply. There are people who wish to remain anonymous(匿名的) for various reasons. Multi-billionaire Mr. King donates generously to charity several times a year. He gives simply because he wants to help but not for the publicity his donations may bring, and he doesn’t want his good deeds to make news. In other cases, people insist on anonymity because they are afraid of the consequences of revealing their identity. Crime witnesses may be willing to assist the police, but most are unwilling to give their names when reporting a crime.Name or no name? The answer is very personal and lies in how much we want to get involved. We all have a name. It is a matter of responsibility to use it when we make a statement, a claim or an accusation. We all want to honor our own name, and it is only by stamping our expression of an opinion with our name that we honor what we say.8. What does the writer mean by saying “Responsibility is the name of the game”? A．Writers should be responsible for their names.B．Writers need to provide their personal information in the game.C．Names are required to indicate writers’ responsibility for what they say. D．Publications must bear the writer’s full name, address and phone number.9. The second paragraph suggests that a paper without a signature may______.A．not get a reply B．be accepted all the timeC．become a family problem D．help to end a relationship10. Some people don’t want their names known because they are_______. A．ready for involvement B．hesitant to make a donationC．afraid of an accusation D．unwilling to draw public attention11. The passage is mainly about_____.A．honor and writers B．signature and responsibilityC．identity and signature D．anonymity and signatureDForget Cyclists, Pedestrians are Real DangerWe are having a debate about this topic. Here are some letters from our readers.■Yes, many cyclists behave dangerously. Many drivers are disrespectful of cyclists. But pedestrians are probably the worse offenders.People of all ages happily walk along the pavement with eyes and hands glued to the mobile phone, quite unaware of what is going on around them. They may even do the same thing while crossing a road at a pedestrian crossing or elsewhere. The rest of us have to evade (避让) them or just stand still to wait for the unavoidable collision.The real problem is that some pedestrians seem to be, at least for the moment, in worlds of their own that are, to them, much more important than the welfare of others.——Michael Horan■I love the letter from Bob Brooks about cyclists (Viewpoints, May 29). I am afraid they seem to think they own the roads.I was walking across Altrincham Road one morning when a cyclist went round me and on being asked what he was doing he shouted at me.The government built a cycle lane on the road but it is hardly used.The police do nothing. What a laugh they are!The cyclists should all have to be made to use the cycle lanes and wear helmets, fluorescent (发荧光的) jacket and lights at night and in the morning they should pay some sort of tax and be fined for not wearing them.——Carol Harvey■Cyclists jump on and off pavements (which are meant for pedestrians), r ide at speed along the pavements, and think they have a special right to go through traffic lights when they are on red.I was almost knocked down recently by a cyclist riding on the pavement when there was a cycle lane right next to him.Other road users, including horse riders, manage to obey the rules so why not cyclists?It's about time they had to be registered and insured, so when they do hit a pedestrian or a vehicle, or cause an accident, at least they can be treated and there might be an opportunity to claim.——JMLWrite to Viewpoints of the newspaper.12. Michael Horan wrote the letter mainly to show that _______.A. drivers should be polite to cyclistsB. road accidents can actually be avoidedC. some pedestrians are a threat to road safetyD. walking while using phones hurts one's eyes13. Carol Harvey suggests that cyclists should _______.A. be provided with enough roadsB. be asked to ride on their own lanesC. be made to pay less tax for cyclingD. be fined for laughing at policemen14. The underlined word "they" in the third letter refers to ______.A. accidentsB. vehiclesC. pedestriansD. cyclists15. The three letters present viewpoints on _______.A. real source of road dangerB. ways to improve road facilitiesC. measures to punish road offencesD. increased awareness of road rules七选五How to Make FriendsFriendship is a very important human relationship and everyone needs good friends. Good friendship has many benefits. It offers companionship, improves self-worth and promotes good health. There are times in our lives such as when we have recently moved into a new town, or changed our jobs or schools. Such changes often leaves us without a friend . 16 . But for many of us the process is difficult and requires courage. Below are some helpful suggestions on how to make and keep friends.1. Associate with others.The first step to make friends is associating with other people. You can go to public places to meet new people. Besides, you will need to make yourself known by becoming an active member of such places.2.Start a conversationStarting a conversation is the second most important step in making new friends. 17 You can always start the conversation. Being able to make small talk is a very useful skill in relating with other people.3. 18Choosing friends with common interests is important in building friendship as these interests would always bring you and your friend together, Hanging out will always be a pleasant experience.4.Let it grow.It is a good thing to stay in touch. However, try not to press your new friend with calls, messages or visits as this would likely wear him or her out and finally you may lose your friend. __ 19 . The best friendships are the ones that grow naturally.5.Enjoy your friendshipThe best way to enjoy your friendship is to allow your friends to be themselves. 20 Try not to change them from who they are to what you want them to be. Become the kind of friend you will want your friend to be to you.A. Be cheerful.B. Do things together.C. Do not wait to be spoken to.D. Try not to find fault with your friends.E. Making new friends comes easy for some people.F. For a friendship to develop you need to stay in touch.G. So you will need to give your friend time to react to you.第二部分英语知识运用完型填空Every day，the news of the world reaches people by over 300 million copies of daily papers，over 400 million radio sets，and over 150 million television sets. Additional news is 21 by motion（动作） pictures，in theatres and cinemas all over the world. As more people learn what the important events of the day are，22 still only care for the events of their own household. Nearly four hundred years ago the English writer John Donne said，“No man is an island.”This 23 is more appropriate（恰当的）today than it was 24 Donne lived. In short，wherever he lives，a man 25 to some society；and we are becoming more and more aware（清楚的） that happens in one particular society affects，somehow，the life ofNewspapers have been published in the 27 world for about four hundred years.Most of the newspapers 28 today are read in Europe and North America. However, 29 they may be read in all parts of the world，30 to the new inventions that are changing the techniques of newspaper 31Electronics and automation（自动化） have made it 32 to produce pictures and textsfar more quickly than before. Photographic（照相的） copying doesn't 33 to use type（铅字） and printing machines. And fewer specialists（专家），34 typesetters，35 method. Therefore，thepublishing of newspapers and magazines can 36 more money. Besides，photocopies can be sent over great 37 channels and satellitessuch as Telstar. Thus（因此），38 can be brought to the public more quicklyMachines that prepare printed texts for photocopies are being used a great deal today. Film， 39 light and small，can be sent rapidly to other places and used to print copies of the text 40 they are needed. Film pictures can also be projected （投影）21.A. taken B. shown C.seen D. known22.A. fewer B. higher C.lower D.23.A. study B. argument C.knowledgeD.24.A. that B. while C.when D. the25.A. moves B. goes C.belongs D.26.A. it B. whatever C.somethingD.27.A. common B. modern C.ordinaryD.28.A. bought B. printed C.found D.29.A. fast B. suddenly C.immediately D.30.A. has B. brings C.thanks D.31.A. delivering B. making C.sellingD. publishing32.A. clear B. possible C.bright D.33.A. want B. need C.like D.34.A. including B. besides C.such as D.35.A. advanced B. easy C.unusual D.36.A. make B. earn C.save D.37.A. places B. distances C. cities D. villages38.A. pictures B. newspapers C.letters D. words39.A. becoming B. feeling C.turning D.40.A. where B. there C.which D. because of第二节语法填空Last Monday，I was informed that our head teacher asked me to go to his office.I was 41 （delight） to go there. There were some other 42 (gift) classmates there. He assessed the progress we____43_____(make) and pointed out ourshortcomings. He stressed that our chief task was 44 (accomplish) our studying assignment 45 the deadline. And meanwhile，he said he was eager to see an 46 (admire) achievement we would make for we had unusual intelligence. He demanded that we should pay more attention to the process of studying and assist each other in study. He asked us to study our lessons ahead of time and acquire the skills of study. And good marks depended on working hard. At last，he said he believed in us and in no case should we fail 47 (deliberate).After hearing 48 he said，I felt guilty. We all approved of his remarks and promised to concentrate our attention 49 our study so as to be admitted to a famous university. Now I have been aware thatin order to have 50 good future after graduation I must polish my eyes and make a thorough change to avoid the dilemma before my parents.短文改错As is known, that it is interesting to teach children to swim while they are still babies. Most large town in Florida and California have already run particularly lessons for babies. The idea has quickly spread to Europe which, in several countries, special courses were now offered to children who are from 7 to 24 months old. The first step is to have child get rid of the fear with water. Next, he is teaching to float in water. Once he can do that naturally and can swim with fear, the child can master the technique and push him forward through water.Unit 4参考答案阅读理解A篇 1-4 CDAD B篇 5-7 ADA C篇 8-11 CADB D篇 12-15 CBDA七选五 16-20 ECBGD完型填空 21-25 BADCC 26-30 BBBDC 31-35 DBBCA 36-40 CBADA语法填空 41. delighted 42. gifted 43. had made 44. to accomplish 45. before 46. admirable 47. deliberately 48. what 49. on 50. 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