Unit 4单元话题阅读理解练习-2022-2023学年高一英语必修第二册单元重难点易错题精练（外研版2019）.docx

1、Unit 4单元话题阅读理解专项练习(名校最新真题)（2022浙江高一阶段练习）As the saying goes, “Without music, life would be a mistake.” Music is very important in our lives and here are four of the greatest musicians in history.Ludwig van Beethoven (1770 1827)Born in Bonn, Germany, Beethoven never held an official position in Vienna

2、. He supported himself by giving concerts, teaching piano, and the sale of his compositions. The last 30 years of Beethovens life were filled with a lot of hard times, the first of which was his deafness. Beethovens music greatly influenced the next generation of musicians.Johann Sebastian Bach (168

3、5 1750)Bach, “the father of modern music”, was born in Eisenach, Germany. His parents died when he was nine years old, and in 1695 he went to live with his brother Johann Chrcistoph, who was an organist (风琴手) in Ohrdruf. He stayed there until 1700. Seven years later, he moved back to Weimar, where h

4、e served as court (宫廷) organist for nine years. His music greatly influenced classical music.Frederic Chopin (1810 1849)Chopin was born in Zelazowa Wola, Poland. He showed a talent for the piano at a very young age. Chopin began composing when he was still a child, but some of his early works have b

5、een lost. He gave his first public concert in 1818. Chopin was considered as the leading musician of his time.Franz Schubert (1797 1828)Schubert was born and died in Vienna. Unlike most of his predecessors (前辈), Schubert was not a great performer. He never had much money but he was very productive.

6、He wrote his first masterpiece when he was only sixteen. However, he died young, before his talents had even been known.1Why is Bach called “the father of modern music”?AHe became famous at a young age.BHis hard life contributed to his achievements.CHis music had a great effect on classical music.DH

7、e was good at composing when he was still a child.2Which of the following statements is correct according to the passage?ASchubert was an outstanding performer.BBach lived with his brother for nine years.CBeethovens later years were full of hardships.DChopin showed a talent for the organist at an ea

8、rly age.3Where is the passage probably taken from?AA science fiction.BA travel brochure.CA biology textbook.DA popular magazine.（2022江西九江高一期末）As the saying goes, “Without music, life would be a mistake.” Music is very important in our lives and here are four of the greatest musicians in history.Ludw

9、ig van Beethoven (1770 1827)Born in Bonn, Germany, Beethoven never held an official position in Vienna. He supported himself by giving concerts, teaching piano, and the sale of his compositions. The last 30 years of Beethovens life were filled with a lot of hard times, the first of which was his dea

10、fness. Beethovens music greatly influenced the next generation of musicians.Johann Sebastian Bach (1685 1750)Bach, “the father of modem music”, was born in Eisenach, Germany. His parents died when he was nine years old, and in 1695 he went to live with his brother Johann Christoph, who was an organi

11、st (风琴手) in Ohrdruf. He stayed there until 1700. Seven years later, he moved back to Weimar, where he served as court (宫廷) organist for nine years. His music greatly influenced classical music.Frederic Chopin (1810 1849)Chopin was born in Zelazowa Wola, Poland. He showed a talent for the piano at a

12、very young age. Chopin began composing when he was still a child, but some of his early works have been lost. He gave his first public concert in 1818. Chopin was considered as the leading musician of his time.Franz Schubert (1797 1828)Schubert was born and died in Vienna. Unlike most of his predece

13、ssors (前辈), Schubert was not a great performer. He never had much money but he was very productive. He wrote his first masterpiece when he was only sixteen. However, he died young, before his talents had even been known.4Where was Beethoven born?AIn Vienna.BIn America.CIn Germany.DIn Poland.5Who is

14、called “the father of modem music”?ABach.BBeethoven.CSchubert.DChopin.6When did Chopin give his first public concert?AIn 1707.BIn 1818.CIn 1810.DIn 1828.（2022福建省厦门第六中学高一阶段练习）The arts, especially music, should be part of every schools lessons at every grade level. Students would be much smarter if th

15、ey had some musical experience. They could improve their classroom skills, like paying attention and following directions. People develop all these skills when they learn music. Making music also lets children use their imagination. It provides students with a chance to try out their own ideas. Musi

16、c not only makes children better students, but also gives them something positive (积极的) to do. In a music program, children can be part of a band. Parents can enjoy listening to their childrens music instead of seeing them glued to a computer or TV screen. In a school band, students get to be part o

17、f a team. They can get along well with old friends and make new friends through music. Music builds self-confidence, too. It gives children a sense of achievement and success. Making music is something for them to be proud of, and it lets kids practice performing in front of audiences. Music gives c

18、hildren an opportunity for self-ex pression, and that helps develop their self-confidence. Once again, music is important because it can make children better students, give them something positive to do, and build their characters. That is why music should be offered in every single grade in every s

19、chool.7How could music make students smarter?ABy improving their memory and attention.BBy improving their classroom skills and imagination.CBy making them brave, knowledgeable and modest.DBy learning music, making music and trying out their own ideas.8What does the underlined phrase “glued to” in th

20、e second paragraph mean?AUnwilling to tum on.BAlways looking for.CUnwilling to leave.DAlways playing.9Whats the main idea of the third paragraph?AMusic brings children success.BMusic gives children self-expression.CMusic helps children achieve their dream.DMusic develops childrens self-confidence.10

21、Whats the best title of the text?AMusic Is a Must as a Course at SchoolBMusic Builds Childrens Self-confidenceCMusic Makes Students Much SmarterDLearning Music Is Very Important（2021湖南株洲高一期末）You Mi, a lovely and confident 17-year-old student, is the first Chinese high school student to appear on the

22、 cover of the popular young adults fashion magazine Seventeen.“You is IN,” said Wang Lihua, Editor-in-Chief of Seventeen, “She is active and mature(成熟的). We found she was the very style were looking for to represent young peoples attitudes. You also impressed Wang with her fluent English when they f

23、irst met last year. As the hostess of an English broadcasting program at the High School Affiliated to Renmin University of China, You is always praised for speaking English almost like a native speaker.”In Senior I, You met a talented boy who showed self-made DV movies at the English Corner in her

24、school. “I thought it was so cool and I knew that I should start making my own films.” she said. So she wrote a school story, persuaded schoolmates to star in it and then began shooting a 30-minute DV movie, all in English. “I played one of the leading roles; actually I was everything in my film.” s

25、he recalled. The movie finally became a big hit on campus, earning a strong reputation for her as a DV movie director.But this is not the only field she wants to master. Despite being a science student, You likes art, literature and fashion design very much.“There are people who can be artists, ther

26、e are people who edit books, and there are people who become film producers. But I just hope to mix all the things up in the future!” She said “There is an old saying I believe: Chance favors only the prepared mind.”11Why did You Mi appear on the cover of Seventeen according to Wang Lihua?ABecause s

27、he is beautiful.BBecause she is lovely and humorous.CBecause she is active and helpful.DBecause she can represent young peoples attitudes.12What can we know from the passage?AThe 30-minute DV movie is made by You Mi and a studio.BThe 30-minute DV movie is about a school story.CSome of the actors in

28、the 30-minute DV movie are teachers.DMost of the students dont like the 30-minute DV movie.13Which of the following can replace the underlined part in paragraph 3?Abringing her an ideal job.Bhelping her become rich.Cmaking her famous.Dearning her a medal.14What does You Mi want to be in the future?A

29、A famous editor.BA successful artist.CA mixed talent.DA gifted scriptwriter.（2022四川省绵阳南山中学高一开学考试）A recent story on TikTok showed how two neighbors found companionship (陪伴) and a new spirit in life during COVID-19, thanks to a shared love of the piano.The heartbreaking story started when Giorgio Lo P

30、orto heard his neighbor playing the piano through their dividing wall. Lo Porto is an Italian living in London. He reached out to his neighbor and left a note, saying if he or she could play My Heart Will Go On. The mystery neighbor agreed, suggesting they play together. Over time the music between

31、two complete strangers became a regular weekend engagement(约会).A week later, the pair finally met and “it was better than expected,” shared Lo Porto. The mystery pianist happened to be a78-year-old Polish man named Emil. “He lost his wife in December due to COVID-19 and all he has been left is the p

32、iano. And he plays at 2 p.m. every weekend because his wife loved it,” shared Lo Porto.While Emil didnt want to appear on any of the videos, he did share his thankfulness to Lo Porto for keeping him motivated during a most emotional and lonely time.When the pair offered each other company, Emil also

33、 inspired Lo Porto to continue writing his own song. And Emil reported being happier after playing music with Lo Porto and was thankful to those who watched their performance.The bittersweet story shows the unbelievable influence two complete strangers can have on each other. Emil moved out at the e

34、nd of February. Lo Porto wrote, “Dear Emil, you changed my life. You gave me back my passion (激情)，and we shared that with the world. Youll be in my heart. Ill keep playing, thinking of how powerful music can be. You said I was your light, but youve been mine too. Bye, Emil.”15What happened after Lo

35、Porto left a note for Emil?AEmil helped with Lo Portos studies.BEmil started to share his music online.CThey worked together to create new mu sic.DThey performed music together through the wall.16Why does Emil play the piano at a special time?ATo remember his wife.BTo improve his piano skills.CTo ex

36、press his thanks to Lo Porto.DTo cheer people up during COVID-19.17What can we infer about the two men from Paragraph 4?AThey missed their ordinary life in the past.BThey encouraged each other through music.CThey wished to spend more time with their families.DThey wanted to become famous by posting

37、their music online.18What message does the author intend to show in the text?AWe should be independent in difficult times.BYoung people should do their part to help the old.CWe all can be the light of somebody if reaching out.DPeople should take some time to enjoy their hobbies.（2022江苏省响水中学高一阶段练习）Ce

38、lebrate Fathers Day with these four moviesFathers Day, a day for people to express gratitude to their fathers, is celebrated on June 19 this year. Many movies show and honor a fathers love, so why not choose one to watch with your dad or child. Here we have selected a few classic films themed on fat

39、hers. Take a look!DangalDangal is an Indian movie centered on female wrestling champions.The father in the movie was once a national wrestling champion of India. He discovers his daughters wrestling talent unexpectedly and decides to train them, for which they have to break the convention and make m

40、uch effort. At last, the girls win the competitions and create more possibilities for their lives, as well as become role models inspiring numerous women.Looking UpLooking Up tells a story about the influence of a fathers education. Ma Haowen, the father, always tries to educate his child in his uni

41、que way; creating a relatively relaxing environment for his son. The only one requirement he has for his son is to never stop thinking. He hopes that his child can think independently and follow his heart to face the world bravely. With the encouragement and love of the father, his son achieves his

42、dream of becoming an astronaut.I am SamI am Sam tells a story about an unusual father and his daughter. Sam is a disabled person with mental disability. Although his intelligence is just as the same as a seven-year-old child, he loves his daughter with all his heart. When his daughter is taken away

43、from him, he does his best to fight for custody(监护).The FatherThe Father tells the story of an elderly father suffering from an illness. Anthony has loved his daughter Anne for his whole life. As he is a highly independent man, he refuses all the help from his daughter, even as he gets old and ill.

44、However, the Alzheimers disease starts to take away Anthonys memories and independence. He forgets everything but he can recognize his daughter Anne.19Which film introduces a champion father?ADangalBLooking UpCI am SamDThe Father20What can you see in The Father?AThe father doesnt follow the traditio

45、nal way.BThe father encourages children to think non-stop.CThe father loses custody to care for his daughter.DThe father remembers nothing but his daughter.21What is the common theme of these four movies?AFathers love for their children.BFathers education to their children.CFathers encouragement for

46、 their children.DFathers difficulties in raising up their children.（2022广东北京师范大学珠海分校附属外国语学校高一期中）Beijing Opera appeared in the Qing Dynasty. In 1790, many opera troupes (戏班) went to Beijing for performances to celebrate the birthday of Qianlong. This kind of unusual performance touched the hearts of

47、the people deeply. While in Beijing, the troupes created a new kind of opera called Beijing Opera. It was on the basis of Anhui Opera by taking in the advantages of other operas.Beijing Opera is quite unique in role shaping because it divides the roles into different kinds. They are sheng, dan, jing

48、 and chou which are quite different in many ways.A popular song goes like this, “Foreigners call Jingxi Beijing Opera.” In fact, Beijing Opera is different from opera. Opera tells the story and expresses the thoughts by singing instead of speaking. But Beijing Opera stresses chang, nian, zuo and da.

49、 Chang means singing, nian means musical spoken parts, zuo means dance movements and da means martial (武打) skills.Mei Lanfang was an excellent performing artist of Beijing Opera in China. In 1930, he led an opera troupe to America and presented Beijing Opera before Western people. Today, Beijing Ope

50、ra has become the sign of Chinese culture. It is changing with the development of different musical styles.22When did Beijing Opera appear?AIn the Qing Dynasty.BIn the Yuan Dynasty.CIn the Ming Dynasty.DIn the Song Dynasty.23How was Beijing Opera created?ABy performing in Beijing.BBy touching the he

51、arts of the people.CBy celebrating Qianlongs birthday.DBy taking in the advantages of other operas.24Which of the following means dance movements in Beijing Opera?ANianBZuoCDaDChang25Which of the following is RIGHT?ABeijing Opera is the same as opera.BOpera expresses the thoughts by speaking.CMei La

52、nfang brought Beijing Opera to the world.DBeijing Opera has never changed until now.（2022新疆泽普七中高一期末）Many people like to watch TV. Watching TV is one of the most important (重要的) activities (活动) of the day. TV brings the outside closer to peoples homes. Some people say the world is smaller than before

53、 because of TV.Whats going on in the other countries? How do people live in places far away? Is there a good sports game somewhere (某个地方)? Whats the life like in the deepest (最深的) part of the sea?If you want to answer these and other kinds of questions, just turn on the TV. Turn it on and watch. You

54、 can see a lot and learn a lot. Of course, people can also learn through (通过) reading or listening to the radio. But with TV they can learn better and more easily. Why? Because they can hear and watch, too.TV helps to open our eyes. TV also helps to open our minds (思想). TV often gives us new ideas.

55、We learn newer and better ways of doing something.26Some people say the world is smaller than before because_.ATV makes the earth smaller and smallerBall people like to watch TVCwatching TV is one of the most important activities of the dayDTV brings the outside world closer to people27People learn

56、better through TV than through radio because_.ATV sets are bigger than radiosBpeople can not only hear but also watchCwithout TV people cant open their eyesDits easier to turn on TV than to turn on radio28The sentence “TV also helps to open our minds” means:_.Aour minds can only be opened by TVBsome

57、thing is wrong with our mindsCit can help us to increase our knowledge (知识)DTV is new to us29Whats the attitude of author towards watching TV?_.ANegativeBUnconcernedCAnxiousDSupportive参考答案：1C2C3D【导语】这是一篇说明文。音乐在我们的生活中是非常重要的，本文介绍了四位历史上伟大的音乐家。1细节理解题。根据第二位音乐家Johann Sebastian Bach (1685 1750)的介绍中“His mus

58、ic greatly influenced classical music.(他的音乐极大地影响了古典音乐)”可知，巴赫被称为“现代音乐之父”是因为他的音乐极大地影响了古典音乐。故选C。2细节理解题。根据第一位音乐家Ludwig van Beethoven (1770 1827)的介绍中“The last 30 years of Beethovens life were filled with a lot of hard times, the first of which was his deafness.(贝多芬生命的最后30年充满了许多艰难的时刻，第一个是他的耳聋)”可知，贝多芬的晚年充满

59、了艰辛。故选C。3推理判断题。根据全文内容，结合第一段中“Music is very important in our lives and here are four of the greatest musicians in history.(音乐在我们的生活中非常重要，以下是历史上最伟大的四位音乐家)”可知，文章主要讲述音乐在我们生活中非常重要，并介绍了历史上最伟大的四位音乐家，应是出自一本流行杂志，故选D。4C5A6B【导语】本文是一篇说明文。音乐在我们的生活中是非常重要的，文章介绍了四位历史上伟大的音乐家。【详解】1.细节理解题。根据Ludwig van Beethoven (17701

60、827)部分中第一句“Born in Bonn, Germany, Beethoven never held an official position in Vienna.”（出生于德国柏林，贝多芬从未在维也纳担任公职。）可知，贝多芬出生于德国。故选C。2.细节理解题。根据 Johann Sebastian Bach (16851750)部分中“Bach, the father of modem music”可知，巴赫是“现代音乐之父”。故选A。3.细节理解题。根据Frederic Chopin (18101849)中“He gave his first public concert in 1

61、818.”可知，在1818年，弗雷德里克肖邦举办了第一场公开演唱会。故选B。7B8C9D10A【导语】本文是一篇说明文，这要介绍了在学生的成长过程中音乐的作用不容忽视，音乐应是学校的一门必修课程。7细节理解题。根据文章第一段“They could improve their classroom skills, like paying attention and following directions. People develop all these skills when they learn music. Making music also lets children use their

62、 imagination. It provides students with a chance to try out their own ideas(他们可以提高课堂技能，比如集中注意力和听从指示。人们在学习音乐时发展了所有这些技能。制作音乐还能让孩子们发挥想象力。它为学生提供了一个尝试自己想法的机会)”可知，音乐可以通过提高课堂技能和想象力的方式来让学生变得更加聪明。故选B。8词义猜测题。instead of表示“代替”，根据所猜词前一句“Parents can enjoy listening to their childrens music(父母可以享受听孩子们的音乐)”可知，父母应该享

63、受地听他们孩子的音乐而不是看到他们沉迷于电脑或者电视屏幕。结合上文可知，学习音乐可以让学生专注于音乐而不是沉溺于电脑电视。glue to意为“粘附于；沉迷于”。由此推知，所猜词的意思与C项“不愿离开”意思相近。故选C。9主旨大意题。根据文章第三段第一句“Music builds self-confidence, too(音乐也能建立自信)”以及下文“It gives children a sense of achievement and success. Making music is something for them to be proud of, and it lets kids pr

64、actice performing in front of audiences. Music gives children an opportunity for self-ex pression, and that helps develop their self-confidence. Once again, music is important because it can make children better students, give them something positive to do, and build their characters. (它给孩子们一种成就感和成功

65、。做音乐对他们来说是一件值得骄傲的事情，这让孩子们可以在观众面前练习表演。音乐给孩子们一个自我表达的机会，这有助于培养他们的自信心。再说一次，音乐很重要，因为它能让孩子成为更好的学生，给他们一些积极的事情做，塑造他们的性格。)”可知，本段的主要阐述音乐可以帮助孩子们建立自信。故选D。10主旨大意题。根据文章第一段“The arts, especially music, should be part of every schools lessons at every grade level(艺术，尤其是音乐，应该成为每个学校各个年级课程的一部分)”以及下文内容可知，本文的主要查收音乐课应该成为学

66、校的必修课并解释了原因。所以A项Music Is a Must as a Course at School(音乐是学校的必修课)为最佳标题。故选A。11D12B13C14C【导语】这是一篇记叙文。讲述了17岁的中国高中生You Mi成功登上了流行青年时尚杂志Seventeen封面的事迹。11细节理解题。根据第二段中Wang Lihua 所说“We found she was the very style were looking for to represent young peoples attitudes. (我们发现她正是我们所寻找的代表年轻人态度的风格。)”可知，因为她可以代表年轻人的

67、态度，所以登上了杂志封面。故选D项。12推理判断题。根据第三段中“So she wrote a school story, persuaded schoolmates to star in it and then began shooting a 30-minute DV movie, all in English. (于是，她写了一个校园故事，说服同学们出演，然后开始拍摄一部30分钟的DV电影，全部用英语拍摄。)”可知，这部30分钟的DV电影是关于一个校园故事的。故选B项。13词句猜测题。划线词句前半部分“The movie finally became a big hit on campu

68、s, (这部电影最终在校园里大受欢迎，)”说明电影很成功，很受欢迎，从而推知划线词句“earning a strong reputation for her as a DV movie director”意为“作为电影导演，这部电影使她很出名”，选项C“使她很出名”能替代划线部分。故选C项。14细节理解题。根据最后一段中“There are people who can be artists, there are people who edit books, and there are people who become film producers. But I just hope to m

69、ix all the things up in the future! (有人可以成为艺术家，有人可以编辑书籍，有人可以成为电影制片人。但我只是希望将来能把所有的东西都混在一起！)”可知，You Mi将来想做复合型人才。故选C项。15D16A17B18C【分析】本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了在新冠肺炎疫情期间，两个邻居因为对钢琴的共同热爱，找到了友谊和新的精神寄托。15细节理解题。根据文章第二段三、四句“He reached out to his neighbor and left a note, saying if he or she could play My Heart Will Go

70、 On. The mystery neighbor agreed, suggesting they play together.（他找到他的邻居，留下一张纸条，说他或她能否演奏我心永恒。神秘的邻居同意了，建议他们一起演奏。）”可知，波尔图给埃米尔留了便条之后，他们隔着墙一起演奏了音乐。故选D项。16细节理解题。根据文章第三段最后一句“And he plays at 2 p.m. every weekend because his wife loved it（他每个周末下午2点都会演奏钢琴，因为他的妻子喜欢。）”可知，埃米尔总是在特殊的时段演奏钢琴的原因是纪念她的妻子。故选A项。17细节理解题。

71、根据文章第四段最后两句“When the pair offered each other company, Emil also inspired Lo Porto to continue writing his own song. And Emil reported being happier after playing music with Lo Porto and was thankful to those who watched their performance.（当这对搭档互相提供陪伴时，埃米尔也激励了洛波尔图继续创作自己的歌曲。埃米尔说，在与洛波尔图一起演奏音乐后，他变得更快乐了，

72、并对那些观看他们表演的人心存感激。）”可知，他们通过音乐鼓励着彼此。故选B项。18推理判断题。根据文章最后一段中的“Dear Emil, you changed my life. You gave me back my passion (激情)，and we shared that with the world. Youll be in my heart. Ill keep playing, thinking of how powerful music can be. You said I was your light, but youve been mine too.（亲爱的埃米尔，你改变了

73、我的生活。你把我的热情还给了我，我们把它分享给了全世界。你会在我心里。我将继续演奏，想着音乐可以有多么强大。你说我是你的光，但你也是我的光。）”可知，作者主要通过两人的故事告诉大家只要我们伸出手，我们都可以成为别人的光。故选C项。19A20D21A【导语】本文为一篇应用文。介绍了四部表达父爱的电影。19细节理解题。根据文章Dangal部分“The father in the movie was once a national wrestling champion of India.（这部电影的父亲曾经是一个国家摔跤冠军。）”可知，这部电影介绍的是一个冠军父亲的故事，故选A。20细节理解题。根据

74、文章The Father部分“He forgets everything but he can recognize his daughter Anne.（他忘记了所有的事情，但是他却认得她的女儿Anne。）”可知，这位父亲只记得他的女儿，故选D。21细节理解题。根据文章第一段“Many movies show and honor a fathers love, so why not choose one to watch with your dad or child. Here we have selected a few classic films themed on fathers.（很多

75、电影都表现了并纪念父爱，为什么不选一部带上你的父亲或者孩子一起去看呢。因此，我们选了几部以父亲为主题的经典电影。）”可知，这四部电影的都是以父爱为主题，故选A。22A23D24B25C【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了京剧，包括其起源、特点和代表人物等等。22细节理解题。根据文章第一段“Beijing Opera appeared in the Qing Dynasty.(京剧出现在清朝。)”可知，京剧起源于清朝。故选A。23细节理解题。根据第一段“While in Beijing, the troupes created a new kind of opera called Beiji

76、ng Opera. It was on the basis of Anhui Opera by taking in the advantages of other operas.(在北京的时候，剧团创造了一种新的歌剧，叫做京剧。它是在徽剧的基础上，吸收了其他剧种的优点。)”可知，京剧是吸收了其他剧种的优点而产生的。故选D。24细节理解题。根据第三段“But Beijing Opera stresses chang, nian, zuo and da. Chang means singing, nian means musical spoken parts, zuo means dance mo

77、vements and da means martial (武打) skills.(但京剧强调唱、念、做、打。“唱”的意思是唱歌，“念”的意思是音乐的部分，“做”的意思是舞蹈动作，“打”的意思是武术技巧。)”可知，京剧中“做”的意思就是跳舞。故选B。25细节理解题。根据最后一段“Mei Lanfang was an excellent performing artist of Beijing Opera in China. In 1930, he led an opera troupe to America and presented Beijing Opera before Western

78、people. (梅兰芳是中国杰出的京剧表演艺术家。1930年，他率剧团到美国，将京剧呈现在西方人民面前。)”可知，梅兰芳将京剧介绍给全世界人民。故选C。26D27B28C29D【导语】这是一篇议论文。文章论述了看电视的优点。26细节理解题。根据第一段“TV brings the outside closer to peoples homes. Some people say the world is smaller than before because of TV.(电视拉近了人们与外界的距离。有些人说世界比以前小了因为有了电视)”可知，有些人说世界比以前小了，因为电视拉近了人们和外面世界

79、的距离。故选D。27细节理解题。根据第三段“But with TV they can learn better and more easily. Why? Because they can hear and watch, too.(但是有了电视，他们可以学得更好，更容易。为什么？因为它们也能听到和看到)”可知，人们通过电视比通过广播学得更好，因为人们不仅能听到而且还能看到。故选B。28词句猜测题。根据最后一段“TV also helps to open our minds (思想).TV often gives us new ideas. We learn newer and better w

80、ays of doing something.(电视也有助于打开我们的思想。电视经常给我们新的想法。我们学习做某事的更新更好的方法)”可知，电视能给我们带来新想法，也能教我们做事情的更好的方法。由此推知，“TV also helps to open our minds”意思是“它可以帮助我们增加我们的知识”。故选C。29推理判断题。根据最后一段“TV helps to open our eyes. TV also helps to open our minds (思想).TV often gives us new ideas. We learn newer and better ways of doing something.(电视有助于开阔我们的眼界。电视也有助于打开我们的思想。电视经常给我们新的想法。我们学习做某事的更新更好的方法)”可知，作者列举了一些电视的优点。由此推知，作者支持我们看电视。故选D。