2016年12月大學(xué)英語六級閱讀練習(xí)(9)

　　There is plenty of complaints about how social media--texting in particular--may beharming children's social and intellectual development. But a new study suggests thatconstant instant messaging (IM'ing)and texting among teens may also provide benefits,particularly for those who are introverted( 內(nèi)向的).

　　British researchers studied instant messages exchanged by 231 teens, aged 14 to 18. All ofthe participants were "regular" or "extensive" IM'ers. In the U. S., two thirds of teens useinstant messaging services regularly, with a full third messaging at least once every day.

　　The researchers analyzed 150 conversations in the study, and reported the results in thejournal Computers in Human Behavior. In 100 of these chats, the study participant beganIM'ing while in a negative emotional state such as sadness, distress or anger. The rest wereconversations begun when the participant was feeling good or neutral. After the chat,participants reported about a 20% reduction in their distress--not enough to completelyeliminate it, but enough to leave them feeling better than they had before reaching out.

　　"Our findings suggest that IM'ing between distressed adolescents and their peers mayprovide emotional relief and consequently contribute to their well-being," the authors write,noting that prior research has shown that people assigned to talk to a stranger either in reallife or online improved their mood in both settings, but even more with IM. And people who talkwith their real-life friends online also report feeling closer to them than those who justcommunicate face-to-face, implying a strengthening of their bond.

　　Why would digital communication trump human contact? The reasons are complex, butmay have something to do with the fact that users can control expression of sadness andother emotions via IM without revealing emotional elements like tears that some mayperceive as embarrassing or sources of discomfort. Studies also show that the anonymity( 匿名) of writing on a device blankets the users in a sense of safety that may prompt people tofeel more comfortable in sharing and discussing their deepest and most authentic feelings.Prior research has shown that expressive writing itself can "vent" emotions and provide asense of relief--and doing so knowing that your words are reaching a sympathetic friend mayprovide even more comfort and potentially be the rapeutic. Researchers also found thatintroverted participants reported more relief from IM conversations when they were distressedthan extraverts ( 內(nèi)向的) did. As Susan Cain, author of Quiet: The Power of Introverts in aWorld that Can't Stop Talking, wrote recently for TIME: Introverts are often brimming overwith thoughts and care deeply for their friends, family and colleagues. But even the mostsocially skilled introverts sometimes long for a free pass from socializing or talking on thephone. This is what the Internet offers : the chance to connect--but in measured doses andfrom behind a screen.

　　1. What is the finding of the new study by British researchers?

　　A) Instant messaging will hinder children's social and intellectual development.

　　B) Introverted teens may benefit from constant instant messaging.

　　C) Two thirds of Amebean teens use instant messaging every day.

　　D) American teens aged 14 to 18 are extensive instant messaging users.

　　2. What can be inferred from the results of the study?

　　A) Teens are more likely to send instant messages when feeling distressed.

　　B) Instant messaging can help completely remove teens' negative emotions.

　　C) Chat via instant messaging services makes participants feel good or calm.

　　D) Constant instant messaging can help teens control their negative emotions.

　　3. According to the authors of Computers in Human Behavior,

　　A) talking to strangers on the Internet can improve the mood

　　B) face-to-face talk can strengthen the bond between friends

　　C) people often feel closer to real-life friends than to net friends

　　D) teens feeling bad can benefit from talks via instant messaging

　　4. What does the digital communication enable users to do?

　　A) Avoid embarrassment and discomfort.

　　C) Share and discuss more information.

　　B) Produce more expressive writings.

　　D) Find more sympathetic friends.

　　5. What does Susan Cain say about introverts?

　　A) They do not reveal their thoughts to friends, family and colleagues.

　　B) They tend to feel more distressed about IM conversations than extraverts.

　　C) They are more skillful at the art of socializing than extraverts.

　　D) They at times desire to socialize or talk via social media.

　　參考答案

　　1.B)。本題考查英國科學(xué)家的新發(fā)現(xiàn)。由定位句可知，有一項(xiàng)新的研究表明，經(jīng)常性的即時(shí)通訊和短信交流也可能有正面效應(yīng)，尤其是對于那些內(nèi)向的青少年而言，故答案為B)。

　　2.A)。本題考查對最新研究結(jié)果的理解。由定位句可知，研究人員分析了l50條對話，并在《計(jì)算機(jī)在人類行為研究中的應(yīng)用》雜志上發(fā)表了研究結(jié)果。其中100條對話顯示，當(dāng)研究對象處于悲傷、痛苦或憤怒等消極情緒中時(shí)，他們就開始用信息聊天，故答案為A)。

　　3.D)。本題主要考查對句意的理解。由定位句可知，研究表明青少年與同伴之間通過即時(shí)通訊進(jìn)行情感交流或許能安撫悲痛情緒，因此有助于他們提高幸福感。也就是說，心情不好的青少年可以獲益于即時(shí)通訊聊天，故本題答案為D)。

　　4.A)。本題考查電子通訊對人們交流的益處。由定位句可知，在電子通訊過程中，用戶可以控制好悲傷及其他情緒的表達(dá)，因?yàn)榧磿r(shí)通訊可以隱藏諸如眼淚等讓人覺得尷尬或不適的情感元素，故本題答案為A)。

　　5.D)。本題考查蘇珊·凱恩對內(nèi)向者的即時(shí)通訊聊天的觀點(diǎn)。由定位句可知，即使社交能力最強(qiáng)的內(nèi)向者有時(shí)候也會(huì)渴望在社交或打電話時(shí)能應(yīng)對自如，故本題答案為D)。