Linda: The TV series we saw yesterday was wonderful. I like it so much! David: _
Linda: The TV series we saw yesterday was wonderful. I like it so much!
David: ______. It's very entertaining. I feel like watching it again.
Linda: The TV series we saw yesterday was wonderful. I like it so much!
David: ______. It's very entertaining. I feel like watching it again.
Early experimental researchers compared the play of children who had seen aggressive behavior. on television with the play of a control group of children who had watched nonviolent programs.Concern was intensified by findings that indicated a higher level of aggressive play in the violent-television group.Other researchers attempted to determine whether violent programs simply stimulated higher energy levels in children or actually caused them to learn violent and antisocial behavior.The results of different studies conflicted.Some researchers claimed that televised violence actually had a positive cathartic effect, allowing some viewers to release heightening tensions; these findings, however, were not confirmed in further studies.Other scholars pointed out that both prosocial and antisocial behavior. can be learned from television.
Social scientists find it especially difficult to assess accurately the subtle, cumulative effects of viewing a broad variety of television programs throughout childhood.Distinguishing the possible effects of television from other influences at home and at school is also difficult.Current research suggests that moderately higher levels of anti-social behavior. can be traced to television viewing, but further study needs to be done to confirm it.
Because of the long-standing tradition in the U.S.of freedom of speech and of the press, the government would probably not attempt to directly limit or censor the appearance of violence of television.Among the networks and producers, pressure from concerned citizens continues to be balanced by the increasing popularity of high-energy action-adventure programs.
1.What is the passage mainly about?
A.Violence in television programs.
B.Levels of violence in action-adventure series and cartoons.
C.Educational programs for children.
D.Researches on television programs.
2.Those researchers who believe violence on TV has a positive effect on viewers think that ().
A.it teaches people not to use violence to resolve conflicts
B.it stimulates higher energy levels in children
C.it helps let out people's undesirable emotions
D.it helps people to fight various social evils before them
3.A “prosocial” behavior. is one ().
A.that is against the social norm
B.that meets the expectation of the society
C.that a child shows in communication with people
D.that can often be shaped by TV programs
4.Which of the following statements is TRUE according to the passage?
A.Television viewing leads naturally to antisocial behavior.
B.Violence on television does not help shape violent behavior. in children.
C.The effect of violent TV programs on children needs further study.
D.Both prosocial and antisocial behaviors can be learned from violent programs.
5.The last sentence of the passage implies ().
A.the government will have to ban violence on TV under public pressure
B.violence in television programs will continue to appear in the future
C.producers and concerned citizens can work together to clean up TV programs
D.without violence, action-adventure programs would be more popular
It is doubtful that there was a more successful comedy team in the 20th century(1)the Three Stooges. Larry, Moe, and Curly became famous for their many short movies(2)extraordinary comedy. In their movies, they found many ways of(3)funny actions. They attracted large audience and received a lot of(4). However, their movies also(5)criticism. Some people who didn't like the Three Stooges(6)they were too violent. In a TV interview Moe and Larry were roused to(7)themselves. Their coarse brand, they said, shouldn't be taken(8). It was just "cartoon violence".
The Stooges got their name and their start in an act(9)Ted Healy and His Stooges. This act began(10)the way for their exceedingly successful career.(11), the team was composed of Larry, Moe and Shemp.(12), Shemp left for a career in more serious movies. When Shemp left, Curly took his(13). Shemp's clumsy character returned in 1946 after Curly(14)a stroke.
Moe was the heart and soul of the team, acting as(15)their main comic force and their director. He was responsible(16)scripting many of the jokes. He'd also spend time providing his services as their business manager. In 1934 the team began a series of comedy shorts that numbered more than 200(17)they ceased in 1958,(18)won them numerous fans.(19)all the criticism, the Three Stooges are undoubtedly the most famous comedy team that history.(20)invented.
A hundred years ago, before all these devices were invented, if a person wanted to entertain himself with a song or a piece of music, he would have to do the singing himself or pick up a violin and play it. Now, all he has to do is turn on the radio or TV. As a result, singing and music have declined.
Italians used to sing all the time. Now, they only do it in Hollywood movies, Indian movies are mostly a series of songs and dances trapped around silly stories. As a result, they don't do much singing in Indian villages anymore. Indeed, ever since radio first came to life, there has been a terrible decline in amateur (业余的) singing throughout the world.
There are two reasons for this sad decline. One, human beings are astonishingly lazy. Put a lift in a building, and people would rather take it than climb even two flights of steps. Similarly, invent a machine that sings, and people would rather let the machine sing than sing themselves. The other reason is that people are easily embarrassed. When there is a famous, talented musician readily available by pushing a button, which amateur violinist or pianist would want to try to entertain family or friends by himself?
These earnest reflections came to me recently when two CDs arrived in the mail. They are historic recordings of famous writers reading their own works. It was thrilling to hear the voices from a long dead past in the late 19th century. But today, reading out loud anything is no longer common. Today, we sing songs to our children until they are about two, we read simple books to them till they are about five, and once they have learnt to read themselves, we become deaf. We're alive only to the sound of the TV and the stereo (立体声音响).
I count myself extremely lucky to have been born before TV became so common: I was about six before TV appeared. To keep us entertained my mother had to do a good deal of singing and tell us endless tales. It was the same in many other homes. People spoke a language; they sang it, they recited it; it was something they could feel.
Professional actors' performance is extraordinarily revealing. But I still prefer my own reading, because it's mine. For the same reason, people find karaoke (卡拉OK) liberating. It is almost the only electronic thing that gives them back their own voice. Even if their voices are hopelessly out of tune, at least it is meaningful self-entertainment.
The main idea of this passage is that ______.
A.TV and radio can amuse us with beautiful songs and music
B.TV and radio prevent us from self-entertainment
C.people should sing songs and read books aloud themselves
D.parents should sing songs and read books aloud to their children
Linda walked at the head, ________ by her colleagues.
A: followed
B; following
C; to follow
What names are for girls?
A.George, Linda, Susan.
B.Tom, Jill, Cindy.
C.Elizabeth, Lisa, Mary.
D.Peter, Jeff, Jack.
Linda:Shall we give him a pleasant surprise?
Jiang:Great!What shall we do?
Linda:Let‘s have a party at our department.
Jiang:__________!
Linda:Let’S make some preparations now.
A.All right
B.Good idea
C.Very good
D.I like
Linda : Hello! This is Linda speaking.
Chris : Hello, Linda, this is Chris. 51 this Friday evening?
Linda : Yes, why ?
Chris:There’s a good concert,and I’ve 只ot two ticketsf I wonder___52___.
Linda:That’ s great! 53 ?
Chris:7 o’clock. But how about 54 at 6:45?
Linda :OK. I think I can make it.
Chris :After the concert, 55 , shall we?
Linda:Wonderful! Why don’t we go to a Chinese restaurant?
Chris:Why not? OK,see you Friday.
Linda :See you then. Bye!
Since Linda is both diligent and smart, I never doubt that she will ______.
A.success
B.succeed
C.successful
D.successor
A.Oh, I am sorry.
B.What a pity!
C.It is really a problem.
D.Hope you'll be better.