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In a democratic society, citizens are encouraged to form their own opinions on candidates for public office, taxes, constitution
In a democratic society, citizens are encouraged to form their own opinions on candidates for public office, taxes, constitution
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2019-08-27
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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 several 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 or nonunion workers. Women employed outside their homes sometimes have perspectives different from those of full-time homemakers. 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 themselves and to express opinions.
The mass media have also created larger audiences for government and a wider range of public issues than existed before. Prior to television and the national editions of newspapers, issues and candidates tended to remain localized. In Britain and Germany, for example, elections to the national legislatures were usually viewed by voters as local contests. 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 programs.
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 prevent the passage of Medicare.
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 Prize winners, 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.
The expression "follow the headlines" shows______.
选项
A、people seldom have time to read newspaper articles
B、people think the headlines contain the most important information
C、people often get their opinions from newspapers or television
D、most people look on newspapers or TV as misleading
答案
C
解析
本题为细节理解题。第三段指出,媒体,特别是电视,对人的思维方式和行为模式有巨大影响。政府官员注意到:民众来信大都“跟着媒介走”(follow the headlines),报纸、杂志和电视中所登载或播映的内容吸引着大众,他们开始吸收这些内容并表达意见。因此,C为正确选项。
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