中小学教育资源及组卷应用平台 2024高考冲刺英语阅读理解说明文专题训练100篇（解析版） Passage 76【2023山东省济南第三次模拟】D Walter Benjamin, the German philosopher, once noted that boredom was the “dream bird that hatches the egg of experience”. However, the creative flights of fancy which often arise from having little to do are being killed off by social media, researchers argued. Viewing mindlessly through attention-grabbing posts and videos prevents “profound (深层的) boredom” that can drive people on to new passions or skills. Instead, people find themselves in a state of “superficial boredom”, which does not motivate creative thought. Dr Timothy Hill, leader of the research team at the University of Bath, said, “The problem we observed was that social media can ease superficial boredom. But that also consumes time and energy, and may prevent people progressing to a state of profound boredom, where they might discover new passions. Profound boredom may sound like a negative concept but, in fact, it can be intensely positive if people are given the chance for undisturbed thinking and development. Researchers interviewed 35 people during the pandemic (流行病), when boredom was more likely because of restrictions. Many described being trapped in regularly daily walks and watching television, with many turning to social media to pass the time. But although the participants said that social media provided a temporary escape from superficial boredom, it also appeared to exacerbate it, leaving them feeling they had wasted their time. The pandemic was a painful and consuming experience for thousands of less fortunate people. But there are stories of those in lockdown who found new hobbies, careers or directions in life. Switching off devices could help people reach the state of boredom which pushes them on to new hobbies or achievements. This research has given us a window to understand how the “always-on”, 24/7 culture and devices that promise an abundance of information and entertainment may be fixing our superficial boredom but are actually preventing us from finding more meaningful things. 32. Why are Walter Benjamin’s words mentioned A. To call for attention to the research on boredom. B. To comment on the strategies to face loneliness. C. To offer advice on developing creative thinking. D. To clarify the problem caused by social media. 33. Which of the following may Dr Timothy Hill agree A. Profound boredom is of value. B. Social media can fuel passions. C. The research has some limitations. D. Creative thought is easily disturbed. 34. What does the underlined word “exacerbate” in Paragraph 3 probably mean A. Avoid. B. Break. C. Inspire. D. Worsen. 35. What is a suitable title for the text A. Why people enjoy boredom B. How boredom helps kill time C. Why being bored may be good for you D. How social media blocks creative ideas 【答案】32. A 33. A 34. D 35. D 【语篇解读】本文为一篇说明文。社交媒体扼杀了由于无事可做而产生的创造性幻想 ... ...
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