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18.There is plenty of complaints about how social media-texting in particular-may be harming children's social and intellectual development.But a new study suggests that constant instant messaging (IM'ing) and texting among teens may also provide benefits,particularly for those who are introverted (内向的).
British researchers studied instant messages exchanged by 231 teens,aged 14 to 18.All of the participants were"regular"or"extensive"IM'ers.In the U.S.,two thirds of teens use instant messaging services regularly,with a full third messaging at least once every day.
The researchers analyzed 150 conversations in the study,and reported the results in the journal Computers in Human Behavior.In 100of these chats,the study participant began IM'ing while in a negative emotional state such as sadness,distress or anger.The rest were conversations begun when the participant was feeling good or neutral.After the chat,participants reported about a 20% reduction in their distress-not enough to completely eliminate it,but enough to leave them feeling better than they had before reaching out.
"Our findings suggest that IM'ing between distressed adolescents and their peers may provide emotional relief and consequently contribute to their well-being,"the authors write,noting that prior research has shown that people assigned to talk to a stranger either in real life or online improved their mood in both settings,but even more with IM.And people who talk with their real-life friends online also report feeling closer to them than those who just communicate face-to-face,implying a strengthening of their bond.
Why would digital communication do better than human contact?The reasons are complex,but may have something to do with the fact that users can control expression of sadness and other emotions via IM without revealing emotional elements like tears that some may consider as embarrassing or sources of discomfort.Studies also show that the anonymity (匿名) of writing on a device blankets the users in a sense of safety that may cause people to feel more comfortable in sharing and discussing their deepest and most authentic feelings.Prior research has shown that expressive writing itself can "vent" emotions and provide a sense of relief-and doing so,knowing that your words are reaching a sympathetic friend,may provide even more comfort and potentially be therapeutic.Researchers also found that introverted participants reported more relief from IM conversations when they were distressed than extroverts did.Susan Cain,author of Quiet wrote recently for TIME:Introverts are often brimming over with thoughts and care deeply for their friends,family and colleagues.But even the most socially skilled introverts sometimes long for a free pass from socializing or talking on the phone.This is what the Internet offers:the chance to connect-but in measured doses and from behind a screen.

63.Which of the following statements is TRUE according to the passage?A
A.Teens are more likely to send instant messages when feeling distressed.
B.Instant messaging can help completely remove teens'negative emotions.
C.Chat via instant messaging services makes participants feel good or calm.
D.Constant instant messaging can help teens control their negative emotions.
64.The underlined word"vent"in paragraph 5 most probably meansC.
A.control      B.maintain      C.release       D.conceal
65.What does the digital communication enable users to do?D
A.Find more sympathetic friends.
B.Share and discuss more information.
C.Produce more expressive writings.
D.Avoid embarrassment and discomfort.
66.What can be concluded from the new study by British researchers?B
A.Instant messaging will prevent children's social and intellectual development.
B.Introverted teens may benefit from constant instant messaging.
C.Teens feeling bad often feel closer to real-life friends than to the net friends.
D.American teens aged 14to 18are extensive instant messaging users.

分析 短文主要讲了即时通讯和短信交流的好处.

解答 63.A,细节理解题,根据句子In 100of these chats,the study participant began IM'ing while in a negative emotional state such as sadness,distress or anger.可知,当人们处于悲伤、痛苦或愤怒的情绪时,他们就开始用信息聊天,故答案为A.
64.C,词义猜测题,这一段提到的是用信息聊天比起面对面的交流会更容易使人释放情绪,并且给人一种安慰,因此可以猜测vent的意思为"释放",故答案为C.
65.D,细节理解题,根据句子users can control expression of sadness and other emotions via IM without revealing emotional elements like tears that some may consider as embarrassing or sources of discomfort可知,数字通信能让人们避免尴尬和不自在,故答案为D.
66.B,细节理解题,本题考查英国科学家的新发现.由句子But a new study suggests that constant instant messaging (IM'ing) and texting among teens may also provide benefits,particularly for those who are introverted (内向的).可知,有一项新的研究表明,经常性的即时通讯和短信交流也可能有正面效应,尤其是对于那些内向的青少年而言,故答案为B.

点评 解答任务型阅读理解题,首先对原文材料迅速浏览,掌握全文的主旨大意.因为阅读理解题一般没有标题,所以,速读全文,抓住中心主旨很有必要,在速读的过程中,应尽可能多地捕获信息材料.其次,细读题材,各个击破.掌握全文的大意之后,细细阅读每篇材料后的问题,弄清每题要求后,带着问题,再回到原文中去寻找、捕获有关信息.最后,要善于抓住每段的主题句,阅读时,要有较强的针对性.对于捕获到的信息,要做认真分析,仔细推敲,理解透彻,只有这样,针对题目要求,才能做到稳、准.

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