外刊阅读搞定高考英语必备基本词汇04
Beware of Online“Filter Bubbles”
主题：人与社会（科学与技术）
When I was growing up in a really rural area,the Internet meant something different to me.It meant a connection to the
world.It meant something that would link us all together.But there's a shift in how information is flowing online,and it's
invisible.If we don't pay attention to it,it could be a real problem.
If I search for something,and you search for something,even right now at the very same time,we may get very different
search results.That's because there are a lot of different companies whose business is to generate personalized
searches.Different people get different things.And this moves us quickly toward a world in which the Internet is showing us what
it thinks we want to see,but not necessarily what we need to see.As Eric Schmidt said,“it will be very hard for people to watch or
consume something that has not in some sense been tailored for them.”
So I do think this is a problem.If you take all these filters together,you get what I call a filter bubble.And your filter bubble
is your own personal,unique universe of online information.What's in your filter bubble depends on who you are and what
you do.But the thing is that you don't get to decide what gets in.And more importantly,you don't know what's edited out.So I
think the best editing should give us both information vegetables and information dessert.But the challenge with these
personalized filters is that,because they’re mainly looking at what you click on first,it can throw off the balance.So you can end
up surrounded by information
junk
food
.
There are a lot of people who have helped to build the Web,and I'm grateful for that.But we really need you to make sure the
filters have a sense of public life,a sense of civic responsibility.We need you to give us some control so that we can decide what
gets through and what doesn't.We need the Internet to introduce us to new ideas and new people and different
perspectives.Thank you.
一、阅读练习
1.What is the main reason why different people get different search results?
A.People use different search engines. B.Online information is updated frequently.
C.People have different levels of Internet access. D.The Internet personalizes searches based on user behavior.
2.What can be inferred about the speaker's opinion on personalized Internet filters?
A.They are necessary for improving search accuracy. B.They may limit people's access to diverse perspectives.
C.They make people's online experiences more convenient. D.They help people find the most relevant information quickly.
3.What does the underlined phrase“information junk food”(in para.3)most likely mean?
A.Information that is difficult to access. B.Information that is nutritious and useful.
C.Information that is well-balanced and diverse. D.Information that is unnecessary and lacking in value.
4.What is the main idea of the last paragraph?
A.The speaker encourages people to limit their Internet use. B.The speaker calls for more control over personalized filters.
C.The Internet should prioritize showing entertaining content. D.The speaker argues against using the Internet for information.
二、词汇学习
rural adj.乡村的,农村的
搭rural areas 农村地区
例Many rural communities rely on agriculture for their economy.许多农村社区依赖农业发展经济。
different adj.不同的,有区别的
搭be different from 与……不同
例People from different cultures may have different views on the same issue.
来自不同文化背景的人可能对同一个问题有不同的看法。
拓indifferent adj.冷漠的 differentiate v.区分
link v./n.连接;联系
搭link to 与……连接;与……相关 the link between...……之间的联系
例Researchers found a strong link connecting sleep quality and academic performance in teenagers.
研究人员发现青少年睡眠质量与学业表现之间存在紧密关联。
invisible adj.看不见的,隐形的
例His influence on the company was invisible but significant.他对公司的影响是无形的,但却十分重要。
拓visible adj.看得见的;可见的
real adj.真实的,实际的
例Social media often fails to show the real struggles behind success stories.
社交媒体常常无法展现成功故事背后真实的奋斗历程。
拓unreal adj.不真实的
search v./n.搜索;查找
搭search for 寻找……
例Police searched the entire neighborhood but found no trace of the missing child.
警方搜查了整个社区，但未发现失踪儿童的任何踪迹。
result n.结果;后果v.导致
搭result in 导致…… result from 由……引起
例Her hard work directly affected the positive result of the project.她的努力工作直接影响了项目的积极成果。
business n.商业,生意;企业
搭do business with 和……做生意
例The restaurant went out of business due to poor management.由于管理不善,这家餐厅倒闭了。
拓businessman n.实业家
generate v.产生,生成;引起
搭generate electricity/power 发电
例Creative activities generate new ideas that can solve old problems.创意活动能产生解决旧问题的新思路。
拓generation n.产生;一代人
consume v.消耗;消费;吃(喝)
例On average,teenagers consume nearly nine hours of digital media daily.青少年平均每天消耗近九小时的数字媒体内容。
拓consumption/n.消费;消耗
tailor v.使适应;定制
例The training program is tailored to meet the needs of beginners.这个培训项目专门为初学者设计。
filter n.过滤器;筛选v.过滤;筛选
例The aquarium system filters the water to keep fish healthy.水族箱系统过滤水以维持鱼类健康。
bubble n.气泡;泡沫v.冒泡;沸腾
例Excitement bubbled up inside her when she heard the good news.当她听到这个好消息时，内心充满了激动。
own adj.自己的pron.自己v.拥有
例The little boy insisted on eating on his own.这个小男孩坚持自己吃饭。
拓ownership n.所有权
unique adj.独特的;唯一的
例Each snowflake has a unique structure.每片雪花都有独特的结构。
拓uniqueness n.独特性
universe n.宇宙;世界;领域
例The theory explains how the universe expanded rapidly after the Big Bang.该理论解释宇宙如何在大爆炸后快速膨胀。
拓universal adj.普遍的
depend v.依赖;取决于
搭depend on 依靠;取决于
例The fishing industry depends heavily on seasonal weather patterns worldwide.全球渔业高度依赖季节性天气模式。
拓dependent adj.依赖的
decide v.决定;下定决心
搭decide to do sth.决定做某事
例The team decided quickly under pressure.团队在压力下迅速做出了决定。
拓decisive adj.果断的
dessert n.甜点
例The chocolate dessert is surprisingly low in sugar.这款巧克力甜点含糖量意外地低。
click v.点击n.点击声
例Visitors must click the button before accessing the online exhibition.访问者在进入在线展览之前必须点击按钮。
balance n.平衡;均衡v.使平衡
搭keep one’s balance 保持平衡
例He tried to keep his balance while walking on the narrow bridge.他在狭窄的桥上努力保持平衡。
拓balanced adj.平衡的;均衡的
junk n.垃圾;废物adj.垃圾的
例Eating too much junk food can be harmful to your health.吃太多垃圾食品对健康有害。
responsibility n.责任;职责
搭take responsibility for 对......负责
例Her main responsibility is coordinating everyone's schedules.她的主要职责是协调所有人的日程。
拓responsible adj.负责的
introduce v.介绍;引入;推出
例The documentary introduces three young scientists tackling climate change.
这部纪录片介绍了三位应对气候变化的年轻科学家。
拓introduction n.介绍;引入
perspective n.视角;观点
搭from one's perspective 从某人的视角来看
例Her unique perspective as an immigrant enriched our class discussions.她作为移民的独特视角丰富了我们的课堂讨
论。
三、词汇练习
I.Choose the one that is similar in meaning to each given word.
balance bubble decide introduce result unique
1.He struggled to his studies and social life.
2.She finally to quit her job and travel the world.
3.The children were excited to blow soap in the park.
4.The financial crisis was a direct of poor management.
5.The teacher a new learning app to help students practice vocabulary.
6.Her perspective on life allowed her to solve problems others found completely unsolvable.
II.Complete the passage by choosing the most appropriate word for each blank.
Liam was an ambitious young man who dreamed of opening his own café,a place where people could escape from
their busy lives and enjoy a moment of peace.
Unlike the crowded cafés in the city,he chose a quiet
1
area for his shop,hoping to attract those who wanted
to relax away from the noise.
However,running a caféwas not as easy as he thought.He quickly realized that success would
2
more than just
good coffee;he needed a unique theme to stand out.After much thought,he came up with an idea— — a“ Mystery
Café”,where customers would receive a surprise drink based on their personality test results.
To make the experience more special, he used an advanced AI system to
3
drink recommendations. Customers would
answer a few questions, and the AI would
4
the responses to find the perfect match for their taste.
At first, business was slow, and Liam felt discouraged. But soon, word spread about his innovative concept. Bloggers and
social media influencers began to visit, sharing their experiences. The café started gaining popularity, and more customers arrived
each day, eager to try the
5
drinks made just for them.
One day,a well-known food critic visited.Liam felt nervous because his review could greatly affect the café's
future.After taking a sip of his drink,the critic smiled.“This is incredible,”he said.“I love how each drink is
6
to match the customer’s taste.”
Liam sighed in relief.He realized that every challenge was just part of the journey.He had found the perfect
7
between creativity and customer satisfaction.
Now,his café is not only successful but also a place where people can enjoy a moment of mystery and
excitement.It proves that thinking from a different
8
can turn a simple idea into something extraordinary.
In the end,Liam learned that success isn't about following the crowd——it's about having the courage to
9
your own path.
As Liam looked at his thriving café,he knew that every effort had been worth it.He felt a deep sense of
1 0
not just for his café,but for the experience he created for his customers.
Inspired by his journey,Liam decided to write a book to
1 1
his story with other aspiring entrepreneurs.He
wanted to show them that failure is just a stepping stone to
1 2
.He also planned to expand his business,but he
promised to keep the
1 3
atmosphere that made his first shop special.He didn't want to lose the personal touch in a
world full of
1 4
chains.His dream was to create a community where everyone felt
1 5
.
1.
A.ancient
B.modern
C.noisy D.rural
2.
A.act out
B.believe in C.depend on D.forget about
3.
A.borrow
B.generate
C.imagine
D.waste
4.
A.combine
B.decorate
C.filter D.ignore
5.
A.accidental B.messy C.standard
D.tailored
6.
A.expensive B.personalized
C.reliable
D.useless
7.
A.balance
B.distance
C.limit D.mistake
8.
A.answer
B.description C.goal
D.perspective
9.
A.decide
B.escape
C.predict
D.reject
10. A.competition
B.doubt C.responsibility
D.success
11. A.share B.hide
C.compare
D.trade
12. A.confusion B.success
C.poverty
D.silence
13. A.chaotic
B.cozy C.empty D.dark
14. A.local B.small C.global D.new
15. A.angry B.lonely C.welcome
D.tired
III.Translate the following sentences
1.这个展览帮助我们从不同的视角看待历史。(perspective)
2.他的成功很大程度上取决于他不断努力的态度。(depend)
3.It is important to introduce new ideas to keep a company competitive.
