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【题目】Here are some of the most influential print journalists in history.

John Peter Zenger

This man published the New York Weekly Journal in the 1700s. He wrote honestly about the British government, and in 1735 he was arrested (逮捕). He was found not guilty, since what he wrote was based on truth. His case helped influence the American Revolution.

Benjamin Franklin

We know that Benjamin Franklin had a lot of interests. But many people don’t realize that the inventor and founding father was also a journalist. His The Pennsylvania Gazette began in the 1730s, and Franklin used it to help get his ideas out and influence the public leading up to the American Revolution.

William Randolph Hearst

Hearst was well known as one of the biggest publishers and journalists of his time. He started with The San Francisco Examiner, and went from there. Hearst was one of the starters of “yellow journalism”, which started a new field of journalism that used eye-catching headlines to draw the attention of readers.

Helen Thomas

This woman is the first lady of print journalism. Helen Thomas has been a White House reporter since 1961. She is known for her bold (大胆的) questions, and for her ability to get to the heart of the matter. Thomas gained new influence and fame when George W. Bush was President for her sharp questions and comments.

【1】Why was John Peter Zenger not guilty?

A. He didn’t lie at all.

B. The police got the wrong guy.

C. He took part in the American Revolution.

D. His achievements were greater than his faults.

【2】Which role of Franklin may surprise you most?

A. A father. B. A leader.

C. An inventor. D. A journalist.

【3】What’s the biggest feature of “yellow journalism”?

A. It was created by Hearst. B. Its newspapers were in yellow.

C. It used little tricks to attract readers. D. It came from The San Francisco Examiner.

【4】Who has the most contact with the White House?

A. John Peter Zenger. B. Helen Thomas.

C. Benjamin Franklin. D. William Randolph Hearst.

【答案】

【1】A

【2】D

【3】C

【4】B

【解析】

本文是说明文。文章介绍了一些历史上最具影响力的印刷记者。

【1】细节理解题。根据第二段的--- since what he wrote was based on truth.可知，因为他所写的都是基于事实的，所以他被无罪释放。故选A。

【2】细节理解题。根据第三段的But many people don’t realize that the inventor and founding father was also a journalist.可知，很多人并不太了解富兰克林原来还是一位记者。故选D。

【3】推理判断题。根据第四段的--- that used eye-catching headlines to draw the attention of readers.可知，黄色新闻是指用一些小伎俩来吸引读者的新闻报道，比如吸人眼球的大标题等。故选C。

【4】细节理解题。根据最后一段的Helen Thomas has been a White House reporter since 1961.可知，Helen Thomas.与白宫有最多的接触。故选B。

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