阅读下列短文,从每题所给的四个选项(A、B、C和D)中,选出最佳选项。
A
TV Shows For Teens
A study found that although new types of media are available to youngsters today, television continues to be important. Teens continue their habit of watching TV during adolescence and even start to rely on it for their knowledge expansion. Here is a list of TV shows for your teens' viewing pleasure:
Ancient Aliens
As your teens are old enough to understand Unidentified Flying Objects and aliens, you can encourage them to watch Ancient Aliens. This American television series will bring your teens the fascinating topics of extraterrestrial(外星球的)presence and the scientific proof behind the claims.
Channel: History
Superhumans
The American documentary series were aired from 2010 to 2014, whose aim was to discover human beings with a superhuman level of extraordinary physical or mental abilities. The show, which attempts to uncover the scientific secret behind their “gifts”, will help your teens learn about the scientific reasons of superhuman abilities.
Channel: Sci-Fi
Megascience
Providing an abundance of scientific information in an easy and comprehensible way is Megascience's style. All your teens' most puzzling scientific questions are answered in this show clearly and in detail, telling everything related to science.
Channel: Discovery Science
Science of Stupid
This show, broadcast in various versions in different countries, mixes science along with fun. While addressing various scientific principles, it provides a scientific explanation for basic questions, such as what happens when you use the wrong type of balloon, through funny videos.
Channel: National Geographic
1. On which channel can teens watch a show about UFOs?
A. History. B. Sci-Fi. C. Discovery Science. D. National Geographic.
2. What is Science of Stupid special about?
A. Its popularity. B. Its style. C. Its meaning. D. Its audience.
3. What do the four shows have in common?
A. They talk about science. B. They have many versions.
C. They are brand-new shows. D. They are aired around the world.
【答案】1. A 2. B 3. A
【解析】
【分析】本文是一篇应用文。文章介绍了四个适合青少年观看的电视节目。
【1题详解】
细节理解题。根据对小标题Ancient Aliens介绍下的“As your teens are old enough to understand Unidentified Flying Objects and aliens, you can encourage them to watch Ancient Aliens. (当你的孩子已经足够大,能够理解不明飞行物和外星人的时候,你可以鼓励他们观看远古的外星人。)”和“Channel: History”(历史频道)可知,青少年可以在历史频道观看关于不明飞行物的节目。故选A项。
【2题详解】
细节理解题。根据对Science of Stupid的介绍“This show, broadcast in various versions in different countries, mixes science along with fun. While addressing various scientific principles, it provides a scientific explanation for basic questions, such as what happens when you use the wrong type of balloon, through funny videos.(这个节目在不同的国家以不同的版本播出,将科学与乐趣结合在一起。在解决各种科学原理的同时,它通过有趣的视频为一些基本问题提供了科学解释,比如当你使用错误类型的气球时会发生什么。)”可知,它以有趣的方式给青少年讲述科学规则,解释科学问题。由此可见,它的风格是其独特之处。故选B项。
【3题详解】
细节理解题。根据Ancient Aliens下的“This American television series will bring your teens the fascinating topics of extraterrestrial presence and the scientific proof behind the claims.”(这部美国电视连续剧将为你的孩子们带来有关外星人存在的有趣话题,以及这些说法背后的科学依据。);Superhumans下的“The show, which attempts to uncover the scientific secret behind their “gifts”,will help your teens learn about the scientific reasons of superhuman abilities.”(这档节目试图揭开这些“礼物”背后的科学秘密,将帮助孩子们了解超人能力产生的科学原因。);Megascience下的“telling everything related to science.”(讲述了所有与科学有关的事情。)以及Science of Stupid下的“it provides a scientific explanation for basic questions”(它通过有趣的视频为一些基本问题提供了科学解释)可知,它们都与科学有关。故选A项。