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9.The rise of the Internet has been one of the most transformative developments in human history,comparable in impact to the invention of the printing press and the telegraph.Over two billion people worldwide now have access to vastly more information than ever before,and can communicate with each other instantly,often using Web-connected mobile devices they carry everywhere.But the Internet's tremendous impacts has only just begun.
"Mass adoption of the Internet is driving one of the most exciting social,cultural,and political transformations in history,and unlike earlier periods of change,this time the effects are fully global,"Schmidt and Cohen write in their new book The New Digital Age.
Perhaps the most profound changes will come when the five billion people worldwide who currently lack Internet access get online.The authors do an excellent job of examining the implications of the Internet revolution for individuals,governments,and institutions like the news media.But if the book has one major shortcoming,it's that authors don't spend enough time applying a critical eye to the role of Internet businesses in these changes.
In their book,the authors provide the most authoritative volume to date that describes-and more importantly predicts-how the Internet will shape our lives in the coming decades.They paint a picture of a world in which individuals,companies,institutions,and governments must deal with two realities,one physical,and one virtual.
At the core of the book is the idea that"technology is neutral,but people aren't."By using this concept as a starting point,the authors aim to move beyond the now familiar optimist vs.pessimist point of view that has characterized many recent debates about whether the rise of the Internet will ultimately be good or bad for society.In an interview with TIME earlier this week,Cohen said although he and his co-author are optimistic about many aspects of the Internet,they're also realistic about the risks and dangers that lie ahead when the next five billion people come online,particularly with respect to personal privacy and state supervision.
25.How do Schmidt and Cohen describe the effects of the Internet?B
A.They are immeasurable.
B.They are worldwide.
C.They are unpredictable.
D.They are profound.
26.In what respect is the book The New Digital Age considered inadequate?C
A.It fails to recognize the impact of the Internet technology.
B.It fails to look into the social implications of the Internet.
C.It lacks an objective evaluation of the role of Internet businesses.
D.It does not address the technical aspects of Internet communication.
27.What will the future be like when everybody gets online?A
A.People will be dealing with two different realities.
B.People will have equal access to information.
C.People don't have to travel to see the world.
D.People don't have to communicate face to face.
28.What does the passage say about the authors of The New Digital Age?D
A.They leave many questions unanswered concerning the Internet.
B.They are optimistic about the future of the Internet revolution.
C.They have explored the unknown territories of the virtual world.
D.They don't take sides in analyzing the effects of the Internet.

分析 本文讲述了网络的崛起,它改变了人们的生活,使生活变的更加快捷.还介绍了一本书《新数字时代》,来描述了一下未来的网络世界--人们会生活在两种现实中.

解答 25.B 细节理解题.根据第二段Mass adoption of the Internet is driving one of the most exciting social,cultural,and political transformations in history,and unlike earlier periods of change,this time the effects are fully global,"Schmidt and Cohen write in their new book The New Digital Age.可知,两个人都认为网络的影响是全世界的,故答案为B.
26.C 细节理解题.根据But if the book has one major shortcoming,it's that authors don't spend enough time applying a critical eye to the role of Internet businesses in these sweeping changes.可知书的不足之处是作者没有时间以一种批判的眼光来看待电子商务所扮演的角色.故选C.
27.A 细节理解题.根据They paint a picture of a world in which individuals,companies,institutions,and governments must deal with two realities,one physical,and one virtual.可知未来的人们生活在两种现实中.故选A.
28.D 推理判断题.根据By using this concept as a starting point,the authors aim to move beyond the now familiar optimist vs.pessimist dichotomy (对立观点)that has characterized many recent debates about whether the rise of the Internet will ultimately be good or bad for society.可知近期对于网络的兴起对社会来说最终是利还是弊的争论,大多是持乐观或悲观的对立观点,而本书的作者很好的绕开了这些对立的观点.根据In an interview with Time earlier this week,Cohen said that although he and his co-author are certainly optimistic about many aspects of the Internet,they're also realistic about the risks and dangers that lie ahead when the next five billion people come online,particularly with respect to personal privacy and state surveillance(监视).可知最后一句中,介绍作者不仅提到了网络的好处,也提到了网络存在的风险和危险.所以答案应该指出作者是持一种中立态度的.故选D.

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