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In a democratic society citizens are encouraged to form their own opinions on candidates for public office, taxes, constitutiona
In a democratic society citizens are encouraged to form their own opinions on candidates for public office, taxes, constitutiona
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2010-02-22
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问题
In a democratic society citizens are encouraged to form their own opinions on candidates for public office, taxes, constitutional amendments, environmental concerns, foreign policy, and other issues. The opinions held by any population are shaped and manipulated by sever al factors: individual circumstances, the mass media, special interest groups, and opinion leaders.
Wealthy people tend to think differently on social issues from poor people. Factory workers probably do not share the same views as white-collar, nonunion workers. Women employed outside their homes sometimes have perspectives different from those of fulltime home makers. In these and other ways individual status shapes one’s view of current events.
The mass media, especially television, are powerful influences on the way people think and act. Government officials note how mail from the public tends to "follow the headlines". Whatever is featured in newspapers and magazines and on television attracts enough attention that people begin to inform them and to express opinions.
The mass media have also created larger audiences for government and a wider range of pubic issues than existed before. Prior to television and the national editions of newspapers, issues and candidates tended to remain localized. In Great Britain and West Germany, for ex ample, voters as local contests usually viewed elections to the national legislatures. Today’s elections are seen as struggles between party leaders and programs. In the United States radio and television have been beneficial to the presidency. Since the days of Franklin D. Roosevelt and his "fireside chats", presidents have appealed directly to a national audience over the heads of Congress to advocate their pro grams.
Special groups spend vast sums annually trying to influence public opinion. Public utilities, for instance, tried to sway public opinion in favor of nuclear power plants. Opposed to them were citizens’ organizations that lobbied to halt the use of nuclear power. During the 1960s the American Medical Association conducted an unsuccessful advertising campaign designed to present the passage of medicate.
Opinion leaders are usually such prominent public figures as politicians, show business personalities, and celebrity athletes.
The opinions of these individuals, whether informed and intelligent or not carry weight with some segments of the population. Some individuals, such as Nobel prizewinners, are suddenly thrust into public view by the media. By quickly reaching a large audience, their views gain a hearing and are perhaps influential in shaping views on complex issues.
选项
A、the influence of gender on people’s view
B、the influence of people’s status on their view
C、the influence of living standard on people’s view
D、the influence of different ranks on people’s view
答案
B
解析
这是一道段落大意概括题。答案选项意为:"人的地位对其观点的影响"。第二段指出,富人与穷人的社会观点不会一样:工厂工人和白领工人、非工会成员也许很难有共同看法,在外工作的妇女和家庭妇女有时观点也不一样。本段最后一句是对该段的总结:在这些和其他方面,每个人的地位促成(shape)了他对时事的看法。
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考研英语一
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