1、Period Four Project.重点单词1run vt.管理；操作；使运转，运行ran(过去式)run(过去分词)2host n主持人；主人，东道主hostess n女主人，女东道主3approve vt . and one quarter have neglected their household chores.Next well be missing work!Bingeing has other connectionsbinge eating，binge drinking and binge smoking，all of which are often associated w
2、ith compulsive behaviour，a lack of control and a possible route to addiction.Lindsey Fussell，consumer group director at Ofcom，said， “The days of waiting a week for the next episode are largely gone，with people finding it hard to resist watching multiple episodes around the house or on the move.” If
3、people find bingewatching hard to resist，coupled with the fact that it has led to negligence(疏忽；失职) ，are we witnessing the birth of a new type of addiction?The large amount of information and entertainment that television and online media can bring us is，many would say，a good thing.It offers us oppo
4、rtunities to better understand the world we live in，educate ourselves and enjoy much relaxation after work.However，like any behaviour done to excess，it can become dangerous.And when the activity begins to spread to other areas，causing us to stop functioningthen it becomes a problem.So，what s the ans
5、wer？Moderation(适度)! Neither a tiny amount，nor too much.After all，as the old proverb says. .语篇解读 随着网络媒体的发展，我们不再需要每周苦苦地坐在电视机前等待连续剧一集一集地播出，而是可以按自己的需求“刷剧” 。这种强迫性的行为正变得越来越普遍，甚至有可能令我们上瘾。16What does the underlined word “trend” in Paragraph 2 refer to?AIt refers to the fact that viewers are growing more and
6、 more impatient.B It refers to the fact that viewers want to socialize with coworkers.C It refers to the fact that viewers tend to watch TV episodes on end.DIt refers to the fact that viewers feel like chatting with fellow fans.答案 C解析 词义猜测题。根据画线词下文的“We speak of bingewatching.Bingewatching is when a
7、person watches more than one episode of a show for a long time without stop.”可知，这种社会现象是指，观看电视剧的人连续地看剧。故选 C。17Which does NOT contribute to bingewatching according to the article?AFast Internet with good connectivity.B Peoples interest in social media.C Advanced technology.DEncouraging entertainment c
8、ompanies.答案 B解析 细节理解题。根据第三段中的“With developments in the speed and connectivity of the Internet，increases in technology and the rise of ondemand entertainment companies，people can now have their favourite shows streamed directly to their television at their convenience.”可知，A、C、D 三项都是原因，而 B 项未提及。18Whic
9、h of the following is NOT true according to the article?ABingewatching is probably a sign of new addiction.B These days，people can watch TV episodes at home or while travelling.C Bingewatching has something to do with compulsive behavior，a lack of control.DIn the UK almost a third of the adults who
10、bingewatch have admitted missing sleep.答案 D解析 细节理解题。根据倒数第三段中的“Out of the more than half of British adults who watch more than one episode of a show backtoback，almost a third have admitted missing sleep or becoming tired as a result.”可知，英国成年人的一半以上喜欢刷剧，而这一半以上的成年人中，有几乎三分之一承认因为刷剧而耽误了睡觉。故 D 项“几乎三分之一的英国成年
11、人承认因刷剧而耽误了睡觉”是错误的。19Which is most likely to be the proverb mentioned in the last paragraph of the article?Aa little of what you fancy does you goodB the early bird catches the wormC every dog has its dayDall that glitter is not gold答案 A解析 推理判断题。根据文章最后的“So，whats the answer？Moderation(适度)! Neither a tiny amount，nor too much.”可知，刷剧要适度，与 A 项意思吻合。
