题目
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 weeping 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 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．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 surveillance（监视）． (1) In what way is the rise of the Internet similar to the invention of the printing press and the telegraph？ ______ A. It transforms human history． B. It facilitates daily communication． C. It is adopted by all humanity． D. It revolutionizes people's thinking． (2) In what respect is the book The New Digital Age considered inadequate？ ______ 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． (3) What does the passage say about the authors of The New Digital Age？ ______ 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．
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 weeping 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 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．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 surveillance（监视）．
"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 weeping 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 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．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 surveillance（监视）．
(1) In what way is the rise of the Internet similar to the invention of the printing press and the telegraph？
______
______
| A. It transforms human history． |
| B. It facilitates daily communication． |
| C. It is adopted by all humanity． |
| D. It revolutionizes people's thinking． |
(2) In what respect is the book The New Digital Age considered inadequate？ ______
| 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． |
(3) What does the passage say about the authors of The New Digital Age？ ______
| 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． |
题目解答
答案
| 【小题1】B | 【小题2】C | 【小题3】D |
解析
步骤 1：理解问题背景
文章讨论了互联网的兴起对人类历史的影响，将其与印刷术和电报的发明相比较。互联网使全球超过20亿人能够访问比以往任何时候都多的信息，并且可以即时通信，通常使用他们随身携带的网络连接移动设备。互联网的巨大影响才刚刚开始。
步骤 2：分析问题1
问题1询问互联网的兴起与印刷术和电报的发明在哪个方面相似。根据文章，互联网使人们能够访问比以往任何时候都多的信息，并且可以即时通信。这与印刷术和电报的发明相似，因为它们都促进了日常交流。
步骤 3：分析问题2
问题2询问《新数字时代》这本书在哪个方面被认为不足。根据文章，这本书的一个主要缺点是作者没有花足够的时间来批判性地看待互联网企业在这些变化中的作用。
步骤 4：分析问题3
问题3询问文章对《新数字时代》的作者说了什么。根据文章，作者们在分析互联网的影响时没有偏袒任何一方。他们认为技术是中立的，但人们不是。他们试图超越乐观主义者和悲观主义者之间的对立观点，这些观点已经出现在许多关于互联网的崛起最终是好是坏的辩论中。
文章讨论了互联网的兴起对人类历史的影响，将其与印刷术和电报的发明相比较。互联网使全球超过20亿人能够访问比以往任何时候都多的信息，并且可以即时通信，通常使用他们随身携带的网络连接移动设备。互联网的巨大影响才刚刚开始。
步骤 2：分析问题1
问题1询问互联网的兴起与印刷术和电报的发明在哪个方面相似。根据文章，互联网使人们能够访问比以往任何时候都多的信息，并且可以即时通信。这与印刷术和电报的发明相似，因为它们都促进了日常交流。
步骤 3：分析问题2
问题2询问《新数字时代》这本书在哪个方面被认为不足。根据文章，这本书的一个主要缺点是作者没有花足够的时间来批判性地看待互联网企业在这些变化中的作用。
步骤 4：分析问题3
问题3询问文章对《新数字时代》的作者说了什么。根据文章，作者们在分析互联网的影响时没有偏袒任何一方。他们认为技术是中立的，但人们不是。他们试图超越乐观主义者和悲观主义者之间的对立观点，这些观点已经出现在许多关于互联网的崛起最终是好是坏的辩论中。