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16.Americans get some of their news and entertainment from public television and radio.These public media receive money to operate from private citizens,organizations and government.Many of their programs are educational.But most of the American media are run by businesses for profit.These privately owned media have changed greatly in recent years.Newspapers,magazines and traditional broadcast television organizations have lost some of their popularity.At the same time,online,cable and satellite media have increased in numbers and strength.So have media that serve racial groups and those communicating in foreign languages.In general,more media than ever now provide Americans with news and entertainment.At the same time,fewer owners control them.Huge companies have many holdings(股份).In some areas,one company controls much of the media.One dramatic change in American media is the increased success of cable television.It comes into most homes over wires.It does not use the public airwaves to present programs,as broadcast television does.Like broadcast television,most cable television programs perform advertisements.This is true although people must pay to see cable television in their homes.Thirty years ago,few people had cable.Today,about sixty-eight percent of American homes have cable television.Television by satellite also is gaining popularity.
Over the years,traditional broadcast organizations have tried to appeal to as many watchers as possible.Many cable companies,however,present programs for one special group of viewers.For example,there are cable stations for people who like books,cooking,travel,golf or comedy.
28.Which of the following is true about American public media?D
A.They depend on the government.
B.They are controlled by the government
C.They are free
D.They can earn money.
29.Which of the following properly shows the change in these privately owned media?B
A.Newspapers are getting more popular.
B.Satellite media is getting more popular.
C.Traditional media also serve racial groups.
D.Some media make their programs in foreign languages
30.From the second paragraph,we learn thatD.
A.cable TV is free
B.more media are out of control
C.American media is dramatic
D.broadcast TV and cable TV programs include sales messages
31.What would be the best title for the text?B
A.American news and entertainment
B.media in the United States
C.Public television and radio media
D.Cable programs in the United States.
分析 本文是一篇社会文化类阅读,属于说明文,主要讲述了近些年私营传媒发生了很大改变,报纸、杂志和传统广播电视受欢迎程度逐渐下滑,而网络、有线电视和卫星电视的受众逐渐增加.
解答 28.D.细节理解题.根据"But most of the American media are run by businesses for profit"可知大部分美国传媒是为了营利,故选D.
29.B.推理判断题.根据"These privately owned media have changed greatly in recent years.以及后文online,cable and satellite media have increased in numbers and strength"可知卫星电视越来越受欢迎,故选B.
30.D.推理判断题.根据"Like broadcast television,most cable television programs perform advertiseme Nts"可知广播电视和有线电视都有广告,故选D.
31.B.主旨大意题.阅读全文,根据文章内容可知,本文主要讲述了近些年私营传媒发生了很大改变,报纸、杂志和传统广播电视受欢迎程度逐渐下滑,而网络、有线电视和卫星电视的受众逐渐增加.故选B.
点评 本文是一篇社会文化类阅读,题目涉及多道细节理解题,推理判断题,主旨大意题.做题时学生应仔细阅读原文,把握文章主要内容,联系文章上下文内容并结合所给选项含义,从中选出正确答案,一定要做到有理有据,切忌胡乱猜测.
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