CNN分析幾款常用App的功能

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For years， it felt like the social media landscape didnt change much. CNN broke down some of the biggest and buzziest（活躍的） social media platforms—how they work， who theyre for and who runs them.

Facebook… when youre looking for community （or used furniture）

With more than 2 billion daily users around the world， its tricky to describe the stereotypical（典型的） Facebook user. Some come for Facebook Marketplace， which lets users buy and sell everything from vintage furniture to used cars. Many others come looking for community—whether thats photo updates from their great aunts bridge night， or online groups dedicated to new parents or people navigating health challenges. But some of those communities have created serious issues， including groups that have spread vaccine misinformation or those that used the platform to help organize the January 6， 2021， US Capitol attack.

Instagram… when youre looking to feel envious

What started as a photo-sharing app for friends has changed into a place where the goal is apparently to try to make yourself look more fun and more well-traveled than everyone else. Whether youre looking at “lifestyle” tips from influencers， sponsored fashion or photos from your high school crushs summer Italy trip—its all there. That culture can make the platform fun and inspirational， but its also raised concerns about the apps impact on users mental health， especially for young girls.

TikTok… when youre looking for entertainment

TikTok is no longer just an app for dancing teens， but many people still scroll （and scroll， and scroll） the shortform video app when theyre looking to be entertained. The platform serves up zippy videos on everything from news and book recommendations to comedy and “get ready with me” style makeup tutorials（教程）， and sometimes content about conspiracy theories.

YouTube… when youre looking for something to watch

The original video-based social network. YouTube has in recent years worked to crack down on various forms of misinformation. The platform is now trying to take on TikTok with its “YouTube Shorts” short video feature.

（材料來自CNN網站，有刪改）

1. According to the passage， if you are to buy second-hand products， youd better use _____.

A. TikTokB. Facebook

C. YouTubeD. Instagram

2. What can we infer from the passage？

A. Instagram is targeted at girls.

B. TikTok mainly focus on dance.

C. YouTube doesnt take action to cope with misinformation.

D. A large number of people are using Facebook.

3. The underlined word in the last paragraph means _____.

A. competeB. acceptC. employD. combine

4. Which saying best describe these platforms？

A. Every coin has two sides.

B. A fall into the pit， a gain in your wit.

C. Four eyes see more than two.

D. Drop by drop the oceans are filled.

1. B。解析：細節理解題。根據Facebook有關內容中的“Some come for Facebook Marketplace， which lets users buy and sell everything from vintage furniture to used cars.”，我們可知人們可以在Facebook上買賣從古董家具到二手車的所有東西。故選B。

2. D。解析：推理判斷題。根據Facebook有關內容中的“With more than 2 billion daily users around the world， its tricky to describe the stereotypical Facebook user.”，我們可知全球范圍內使用Facebook的人非常多。故選D。

3. A。解析：詞義猜測題。根據材料最后一段中的“The platform is now trying to take on TikTok with its ‘YouTube Shorts short video feature.”，我們可知YouTube正試圖通過其短視頻功能來挑戰TikTok。因而畫線詞應有“競爭”之意，故選A。

4. A。解析：推理判斷題。根據材料，我們可以看出每一款社交軟件都有其優勢但也存在一些問題，故選A。“Every coin has two sides.”意即“事物都有兩面性”。