www.ks5u.comUnit 11The Media能力提升题组训练(A).阅读理解(2018福州外国语学校高三模拟)Americans get some of their news and entertainment from public television and radio.These public media receive money to operate from private citizens, organizations and the government.Many of their programs are educational.But most of the American media are run by businesses for profit.These privately owned media have changed greatly in recent years.Newspapers,magazines and traditional broadcast television organizations have lost some of their popularity.At the same time,online,cable and satellite media have increased in numbers and strength.So have media that serve racial groups and those communicating in foreign languages.In general,more media than ever now provide Americans with news and entertainment.At the same time,fewer owners control them.Huge companies have many holdings(股份).In some areas,one company controls much of the media.One dramatic change in American media is the increased success of cable television.It comes into most homes over wires.It does not use the public airwaves to present programs,as broadcast television does.Like broadcast television,most cable television programs perform advertisements.This is true although people must pay to see cable television in their homes.Thirty years ago,few people had cable.Today,about sixty-eight percent of American homes have cable television.Television by satellite also is gaining popularity.Over the years,traditional broadcast organizations have tried to appeal to as many watchers as possible.Many cable companies,however,present programs for one special group of viewers.For example,there are cable stations for people who like books,cooking,travel,golf or comedy.1.Which of the following is true about American public media?A.They depend on the government.B.They are controlled by the government.C.They are free. D.They can earn money.2.Which of the following properly shows the change in these privately owned media?A.Newspapers are getting more popular.B.Satellite media is getting more popular.C.Traditional media also serve racial groups.D.Some media make their programs in foreign languages.3.From the second paragraph,we learn that .A.cable TV is freeB.more media are out of controlC.American media is dramaticD.broadcast TV and cable TV programs include sales messages4.What would be the best title for the text?A.American news and entertainmentB.Media in the United StatesC.Public television and radio mediaD.Cable programs in the United States语篇解读:本文介绍了美国各种各样的媒体。一些旧的媒体逐渐不受欢迎了,而一些网络新媒体的受欢迎程度正在增加。答案及剖析:1.D细节理解题。根据第一段中的These public media receive money to operate from private citizens,organizations and the government.But most of the American media are run by businesses for profit.可知,美国媒体是可以赚钱的。故选D。2.B细节理解题。根据第一段中的These privately owned media have changed greatly in recent years.At the same time,online,cable and satellite media have increased in numbers and strength.可知,B项是正确答案。3.D细节理解题。根据第二段中的It does not use the public airwaves to present programs,as broadcast television does.Like broadcast television,most cable television programs perform advertisements.可知答案为D。4.B标题归纳题。本文在第一段从美国的公共媒体引入话题,下文主要介绍了美国媒体的发展变化。故选B项。.七选五(2018吉林普通高中高三调研)A journalist is a person who collects,writes and distributes news or other current information.A journalist can work with general issues or specialize in certain issues.However,it is not so easy a career to be a good journalist.1.2. It is important that you can get on and work quickly and efficiently with the other technical and creative production team members.Time is very literally money in media production so there is no room for teamwork difficulties.When there are tough deadlines or late nights everyone must get together to complete the task at hand.3.For example,can you build up a working relationship very quickly with people who you may be meeting for the first time?You also need good written and oral communication skills and must have a concise writing stylewriting essays is not good evidence for this! Employers will expect you to have a good knowledge of current affairs and a curious nature,and to be flexibleespecially with regard to working hours.4. So how experienced are you in putting in extra hours?Another key quality of journalists is the ability to ask the right questions at interview!5. It is a waste of time and energy to ask the questions that you can find in books on interview skills.If you research a company well enough,you will find a number of questions naturally arising that you wish to be answered.You should,though,concentrate on questions that show your interest in,and motivation to do,the job itself,rather than the rewards it will bring.A.Many demands can be made on your time.B.Would you like to be a productive journalist?C.What qualities do you need to be a journalist?D.Curiosity is a good character for many careers.E.In