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In my own quest to temporarily avoid whatever bothers me,I find a respite(喘息)in a
particular kind of television:teen dramas.
Every Thursday night lately I find myself a seat at the diner of Pop’s Chock’Lit Shoppe and
watch“Riverdale”.It tells the story of some teenagers who’ve been around for more than 75
years.Airing on the CW,“Riverdale”holds my attention even when they get unrealistic
Teen dramas like “Riverdale” have gradually become popular with fans of all ages around the world.In 2014,a comedy series called“Jane the Virgin”first aired on the CW。and though viewers were slow to catch on,the show quickly gained recognition,including a Golden Globe nomination for best musical and a win for its star,Gina Rodriguez.
Television has long been considered as a place where we can explore lives so unlike our
own.Whether discovering the fantastical battles for power in the seven kingdoms of“Game of
Thrones”or following four friends as they navigate romance in“Sex in the City”.television is a
place where we can be anyone but ourselves and stay away from boring daily routines.
Teen dramas have a function to surprise and delight viewers,and that’S what makes them the
perfect watching experience.At a time when SO much of the future seems uncertain,teen dramas like“Riverdale”provide US with a temporary comfort.
I want my television time to be a period of comfort and ease.For the briefest moment,1 want to
pretend to live in a town where the only news of the day is whether Veronica Lodge and Archie
Andrews really kissed during seven minutes in heaven.
Maybe as an adult,I should be more invested in the political news.But at a time when we’re
always connected to the news around US and everything is moving at the pace of 4G,teen dramas are exactly what I need and love now.I look forward to that one hour each night where I can get relaxed,turn off my smartphone and pretend to be somewhere else.
32.What may be the best title for the text?
A.Teen Dramas:My Cup of Tea
B.Teen Dramas:A Piece of Cake
C.Teen Dramas:A Wolf in Sheep’s Clothing
D.Teen Dramas:A White Lie
33.Pop’S Chock’Lit Shoppe is probably a________
A.cinema B.theater C.restaurant D.comedy
34.What can we infer about“Jane the Virgin”?
A.It became a hit overnight. B.It is a classic tragedy series.
C.It won a Golden Globe prize. D.It was little known initially.
35.ne writer tends to___________
A.1ive close to nature B.escape from reality
C.hate comedy series D.watch political news
第二节(共5小题,每小题2分,满分10分)
根据短文内容,从短文后的选项中选出能填人空白处的最佳选项,选项中有两项为多余选项。
With the Internet growing larger and larger,the amount of reading material grows larger as
well.Therefore,if yohave any intention of reading a lot of material,then it is important that you
learn how to absorb what yoread efficiently and quickly.
◆ 36 Your mind will be able to focus better at certain times of the day,and being able to
focus is an important aspect of retaining(保留)information.Go to find a place to read where your
mind is able to concentrate.This may be someplace secret where no one will bother you,or simply your home at a time when it is quiet.
◆Get relaxed.If you’re in a rush to finish reading,you’re not going to be able to give it your