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Podcasts(播客)
The B.S.Report
Designed for the sports fan with a sense of humor,the B.S.Report is hosted by the sportswriter Bill Simmons.Simmons show is in very loose and free form and it's not uncommon for him to go almost a whole show without even mentioning sports.
Wait,Wait...Don't Tell Me
One of the most popular Programs on National Public Radio,Wait,Wait...Don't Tell Me is now available as a podcast.The show is a news program in the form of a game show.Each week a group of humorists and writers join host Peter Sagal in Chicago,where they are quizzed on the weeks most important and funny news stories.Listeners also get to call in to play different newsrelated games for a prize.
The Moth
The Moth is a weekly podcast run by a nonprofit art organization.The show is made up of recordings of “true stories told before a live audience without notes”.Each week,the group releases short 10-20 minute tales told by people from all walks of life.Past presenters have included writers,comedians,scientists,and even New York City police officers.
Filmspotting
Filmspotting is a weekly podcast and is a mustlisten for any movie fan.The show is focused on movie reviews,but hosts Adam Kempenaar and Matty Robinson do more than just tell their listeners which new movie is worth seeing.They also discuss and examine the film as an art form.The show doesn't just focus on current movies,either,as the hosts frequently discuss old films as part of theme marathons.
【语篇解读】 本文是一篇广告布告类短文。文章主要对四档不同的播客栏目进行了介绍。
1.If you are a police officer,you can take part in .
A.The B.S.Report
B.Wait,Wait...Don't Tell Me
C.The Moth
D.Filmspotting
C [细节理解题。根据文章第三档栏目介绍中的最后一句Past presenters have included writers,comedians,scientists,and even New York City police officers.可知,如果你是一名警察,你可能会参与此栏目。]
2.What do The Moth and Filmspotting have in common?
A.They are weekly programs.
B.They are open to everyone.
C.Their hosts tell stories to the listeners.
D.They are nonprofit arts organizations.
A [细节理解题。根据文章第三档栏目介绍中的第一句The Moth is a weekly podcast run by a nonprofit art organization.和第四档栏目中的第一句Filmspotting is a weekly podcast and is a mustlisten for any movie fan.可知,这两档栏目的共同点在于都是周播栏目(weekly program)。]
3.Which of the following is TRUE?
A.You can play games in The B.S.Report.
B.People can tell stories in The Moth.
C.Adam Kempenaar just tells their listeners old movies.
D.The Moth is available only in New York.
B [细节理解题。根据文章第三档栏目介绍中的第三句Each week,the group releases short 10-20 minute tales told by people from all walks of life.可知,The Moth 每周都会播出一段10 到20 分钟的简短故事,故事的讲述者是来自各行各业的人。]
【解题策略】 广告类文章细节查找
这类文章内容较为简单,集中考查细节题。对此类题型,考生可以首先从问题中找到关键词,然后以此为线索,运用略读及查阅的技巧在文中迅速寻找这一细节,找到后再把这一部分内容仔细阅读一遍,仔细比较所给选项与文中细节的区别。如题1题干的关键词是police officer,而文章The Moth中可找到此信息New York City police officers,故选C项。