As the international demand for narrative(叙事的)film/TV content continues to increase with popular streaming-|||-services like Netfii and others,the two questions then come:Will the coming generations receiv most of their-|||-entertiinment through vis means rather than through the written word and will such an increase of narrative fi ln sqrt (1)-|||-reduce the importance of reading?-|||-Growing examples of this trend include the diminishment(减少)of fiction in the common core (核心的)-|||-curriculum, the ever-risi culture of computer games,the wave of streaming services of wide international reach,and-|||-movies filled with special effects made for children and teenagers.Nor must we ignore the economic dangers that lie-|||-ahead for the written word. The narrative film industry is a moneymaker that dwarfs(使相形见绌)the publishing-|||-industry.-|||-The other underlying question, of course,is"Does it really matter if the written word bows to the world of film/-|||-TV?"From my point of view,any diminishment of fiction delivered by words is a loss for mankind.-|||-There is no greater human feature than the imagination.It lies at the very soul of the human species.It is the-|||-brain`s most powerful engine.It is the essential muscle of life and like all muscles it must be exercised and-|||-strengthened.-|||-Writing and reading are the principal tools that inspire,create and empower our imagination. Anything that-|||-diminishes that power is the enemy of mankind.-|||-It should be known that I am not opposed to new media and technological advance Instead,I have always felt-|||-it necessary to adapt to advancing technology.In fact,a number of my novels are in various stages of development for-|||-film,TV,and live stage productions.My hope is that the written word will only stand to be complemented(补充)by-|||-its visual counterparts((对应物),not pushed to the edge of extinction.-|||-Of course,there are those who will present arguments for the superiority of the moving image over the written-|||-word. Each has its place.My argument is for finding the right balance between it and the moving image.-|||-(2019·江西省名校第二次联考)-|||-9.In what way does narrative film/TV embarrass the written word?-|||-A. Economic benefits. B. International reach. C.Cultural influence. D.Educational importance.-|||-10.Why does the author value the role of the written word`?-|||-A. It strengthens our muscles. B.It helps sharpen imagination.-|||-C.It distinguishes man from each other. D.It paves the way for narrative film/TV.-|||-11.What is the author`s attitude towards technology?-|||-A.Cautious. B.Skeptical. C.Positive. D.Critical.-|||-12.What`s the author concerned about?-|||-A.The fate of the written word. B.The extinction of fiction.-|||-C.The impact of the written word. D.The future of the moving image.
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本题主要考查对文章内容的理解，包括细节信息的把握、作者观点态度的判断等。解题时需要仔细阅读文章，根据题目要求在文中找到相关信息进行分析。
第9题
本题问叙事电影/电视在哪些方面让文字显得尴尬。根据文中 “The narrative film industry is a moneymaker that dwarfs(使相形见绌)the publishing industry.” 可知，叙事电影行业是一个能赚大钱的行业，让出版行业相形见绌。这表明叙事电影行业在经济利益方面对文字造成了压力，使文字显得尴尬。所以答案选A。
第10题
本题考查作者重视文字作用的原因。文中提到 “Writing and reading are the principal tools that inspire,create and empower our imagination.”，即写作和阅读是激发、创造和增强我们想象力的主要工具。由此可以判断，作者重视文字的作用是因为它有助于提高我们的想象力。所以答案选B。
第11题
本题考查作者对技术的态度。从文中 “Instead, I have always felt it necessary to adapt to advancing technology.” 可以看出，作者认为有必要适应先进的技术。这体现了作者对技术持积极的态度。所以答案选C。
第12题
本题问作者担心的问题是什么。文中 “My hope is that the written word will only stand to be complemented(补充)by its visual counterparts (对应物),not pushed to the edge of extinction.” 表明，作者希望书面文字能成为视觉文字的补充，而不是被推向灭绝的边缘。这说明作者担心的是文字的命运。所以答案选A。