考研阅读内功修炼新开始(第十二期)
节目形式:
1. 做阅读理解题目。
2. 每周一和周五出节目。
3. 本期节目奖励 金钱100 经验20 魅力20。
4. 答案与解析回复可见。
In a democratic society citizens are encouraged to form their own opinions on candidates for public office, taxes, constitutional amendments, environmental concerns, foreign policy, and other issues. The opinions held by any population are shaped and manipulated by several factors: individual circumstances, the mass media, specialinterest groups, and opinion leaders.
Wealthy people tend to think differently on social issues from poor people. Factory workers probably do not share the same views as whitecollar, nonunion workers. Women employed outside their homes sometimes have perspectives different from those of fulltime homemakers. In these and other ways individual status shapes one's view of current events.
The mass media, especially television, are powerful influences on the way people think and act. Government officials note how mail from the public tends to" follow the headlines." Whatever is featured in newspapers and magazines and on television attracts enough attention that people begin to inform themselves and to express opinions.
The mass media have also created larger audiences for government and a wider range of pubic issues than existed before. Prior to television and the national editions of newspapers, issues and candidates tended to remain localized. In Great Britain and West Germany, for example, elections to the national legislatures were usually viewed by voters as local contests. Today's elections are seen as struggles between party leaders and programs. In the United States radio and television have been beneficial to the presidency. Since the days of Franklin D.Roosevelt and his "fireside chats," presidents have appealed directly to a national audience over the heads of Congress to advocate their programs.
Specialgroups spend vast sums annually trying to influence public opinion. Public utilities, for instance, tried to sway public opinion in favor of nuclear power plants. Opposed to them were citizens' organizations that lobbied to halt the use of nuclear power. During the 1960s the American Medical Association conducted an unsuccessful advertising campaign designed to prevent the passage of medicate.
Opinion leaders are usually such prominent public figures as politicians, showbusiness personalities, and celebrity athletes. The opinions of these individuals, whether informed and intelligent or not, carry weight with some segments of the population. Some individuals, such as Nobel prizewinners, are suddenly thrust into public view by the media. By quickly reaching a large audience, their views gain a hearing and are perhaps influential in shaping views on complex issues.
51. The second paragraph is mainly about _____ .
A.the influence of gender on people's view
B.the influence of people's status on their view
C.the influence of living standard on people's view
D.the influence of different ranks on people's view
52. The expression "follow the headlines "shows _____ .
A.people seldom have time to read newspaper articles
B.people think the headlines contain the most important information
C.people often get their opinions from newspapers or television
D.most people look on newspapers or TV as misleading
53. Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?
A.TV programs have a strong influence on governmental policy.
B.Chats on televisions are chief means for running for presidency.
C.More and more people show interest in politics because of TV.
D.Before the use of TV, people showed little interest in politics.
54. It is obvious that the opinion of famous people _____ .
A.is often ignored by the public
B.is seldom expressed to the point
C.is often imposed on the public
D.has a strong influence on people
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