题目

In todays world online social media has become more powerful and the most destructive thing over worldwide although with time all generations have come to accept the changes social network has brought about teenagers and young adults are the most enthusiastic users of these sites. According to various research studies in the field of online social networks it has been revealed that these sites are impacting the lives of the youth greatly. When using these sites such as Twitter Facebook or Myspace there are both positive and negative effects on the youth. Firstly social media helps the youth and any other user updated with what is happening around the world and helps the teenagers stay connected and interact with each other even if they are many miles apart. This strengthens their relationship. Even if they finished school and moved to different locations they stay connected and update one another. In addition social media sites have provided a platform whereby the youth can create groups and pages based on their common discipline and end up building connections and opportunities for their respective careers by updating different topics to discuss. Youth who have been interviewed say that social media has become their lifestyle and it makes their lives easier and more efficient. While on the one hand social network sites seem to bring people together and stay connected on the other hand it causes many physical and mental health problems such as eyes infection back problems etc. Other negative effects of social networking various people suggested included encouraging poor spelling and grammar exposing underage to online predators（捕食者） allowing spread of misinformation that is seen as fact decreasing productivity as those who are supposed to be working spend time in the sites to chat providing a perfect platform for cyberbullying and providing details that increase risks of identity theft. "The more social media we have the more we think were connecting yet we are really disconnecting from each other." One researcher said. In conclusion social networking clearly portrays both positive and negative effects on the youth. It is the decision of individuals whether to use it in a right way or wrong. 1 Why do young people adopt the platform offered by social media sites? A. To practice their debate skills. B. To change their way of living. C. To improve their academic performance. D. To lay the foundation for their future careers. 2 It can be inferred that the main disadvantages of social networking may __________ . A. put young people in danger B. allow spread of information C. let out users health problems D. reduce the using of poor spelling 3 What is the passage mainly about? A. The research on online social media. B. The correct way to use online social media. C. The introduction of online social media history. D. The influence of online social media on the youth. 4 What is the authors attitude towards social media? A. Disapproving. B. Objective. C. Positive. D. Indifferent.

In today\s world online social media has become more powerful and the most destructive thing over worldwide although with time all generations have come to accept the changes social network has brought about teenagers and young adults are the most enthusiastic users of these sites. According to various research studies in the field of online social networks it has been revealed that these sites are impacting the lives of the youth greatly. When using these sites such as Twitter Facebook or Myspace there are both positive and negative effects on the youth.

Firstly social media helps the youth and any other user updated with what is happening around the world and helps the teenagers stay connected and interact with each other even if they are many miles apart. This strengthens their relationship. Even if they finished school and moved to different locations they stay connected and update one another.

In addition social media sites have provided a platform whereby the youth can create groups and pages based on their common discipline and end up building connections and opportunities for their respective careers by updating different topics to discuss. Youth who have been interviewed say that social media has become their lifestyle and it makes their lives easier and more efficient.

While on the one hand social network sites seem to bring people together and stay connected on the other hand it causes many physical and mental health problems such as eyes infection back problems etc. Other negative effects of social networking various people suggested included encouraging poor spelling and grammar exposing underage to online predators（捕食者） allowing spread of misinformation that is seen as fact decreasing productivity as those who are supposed to be working spend time in the sites to chat providing a perfect platform for cyberbullying and providing details that increase risks of identity theft.

"The more social media we have the more we think were connecting yet we are really disconnecting from each other." One researcher said.

In conclusion social networking clearly portrays both positive and negative effects on the youth. It is the decision of individuals whether to use it in a right way or wrong.

1

Why do young people adopt the platform offered by social media sites?

    • A.

      To practice their debate skills.

    • B.

      To change their way of living.

    • C.

      To improve their academic performance.

    • D.

      To lay the foundation for their future careers.

2

It can be inferred that the main disadvantages of social networking may __________ .

    • A.

      put young people in danger

    • B.

      allow spread of information

    • C.

      let out users\ health problems

    • D.

      reduce the using of poor spelling

3

What is the passage mainly about?

    • A.

      The research on online social media.

    • B.

      The correct way to use online social media.

    • C.

      The introduction of online social media history.

    • D.

      The influence of online social media on the youth.

4

What is the author\s attitude towards social media?

    • A.

      Disapproving.

    • B.

      Objective.

    • C.

      Positive.

    • D.

      Indifferent.

题目解答

答案

答案：

B
A
D
B

分析：

细节理解题。根据第三段中Youth who have been interviewed say that social media has become their lifestyle and it makes their lives easier and more efficient.接受采访的年轻人表示，社交媒体已经成为他们的生活方式，让他们的生活更轻松、更高效。可知年轻人会接受社交媒体网站提供的平台是因为它改变了他们的生活方式，故选B。

推理判断题。根据第四段提到的社交网络的缺点，包括了造成许多身体和心理健康问题、使用错误的拼写和语法、面对网络捕食者、错误信息的传播、降低工作效率等，这些都会让年轻人置于危险之中，故选A。

主旨大意题。文章第一段最后一句In conclusion social networking clearly portrays both positive and negative effects on the youth.社交网络对年轻人既有积极的影响，也有消极的影响，下文具体阐述了有哪些积极和消极的影响。故本文主要是关于网络社交媒体对青少年的影响。故选D。

观点态度题。根据文章最后一段，社交网络清楚地展现了对年轻人的正面和负面影响，以正确的方式或错误的方式使用它是个人的决定。可知作者对社交媒体的态度是中立的，故选B。

解析

本文是一篇说明文，主要介绍了社交媒体对年轻人的积极和消极影响。

1. 细节理解题

题目问年轻人为什么采用社交媒体网站提供的平台。根据第三段“In addition social media sites have provided a platform whereby the youth can create groups and pages based on their common discipline and end up building connections and opportunities for their respective careers by updating different topics to discuss. Youth who have been interviewed say that social media has become their lifestyle and it makes their lives easier and more efficient.”可知，接受采访的年轻人表示社交媒体已成为他们的生活方式，让生活更轻松高效。选项B“改变他们的生活方式”符合文意，故选B。

2. 推理判断题

题目问社交网络的主要缺点可能是什么。根据第四段“it causes many physical and mental health problems such as eyes infection back problems etc. Other negative effects... included encouraging poor spelling and grammar exposing underage to online predators allowing spread of misinformation... decreasing productivity... providing a perfect platform for cyberbullying and providing details that increase risks of identity theft.”可知，社交网络的负面影响包括健康问题、暴露在网络捕食者下、错误信息传播、网络欺凌、身份盗窃风险等，这些都会让年轻人处于危险中。选项A“让年轻人处于危险中”符合推断，故选A。

3. 主旨大意题

题目问文章主要讲什么。根据第一段“these sites are impacting the lives of the youth greatly. When using these sites... there are both positive and negative effects on the youth.”及最后一段“In conclusion social networking clearly portrays both positive and negative effects on the youth.”可知，文章主要讨论社交媒体对年轻人的积极和消极影响。选项D“网络社交媒体对年轻人的影响”符合主旨，故选D。

4. 观点态度题

题目问作者对社交媒体的态度。根据最后一段“In conclusion social networking clearly portrays both positive and negative effects on the youth. It is the decision of individuals whether to use it in a right way or wrong.”可知，作者客观陈述了社交媒体的正反两方面影响，未偏向任何一方，态度中立。选项B“客观的”符合文意，故选B。