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A popular TV host has reportedly invested about US ＄740,000 in a project to research, preserve and promote the Hunan provincial dialect (方言). Chinese TV presenters are required to speak Mandarin, or Putonghua, as part of their work, but should dialects be allowed on air?
Bcnu (China): TV and radio stations have the right to decide whether dialects or Mandarin will be used in their programs. The popularity of some dialects in some areas will not challenge the leading role of Mandarin in the whole country.
Rick N (US): TV and radio broadcasters should take the lead in popularizing Mandarin. To require hosts to speak standard Mandarin is not to oppress (压制) dialects, but it only aims to restrict irresponsible use of language. I think it is unprofessional for some hosts particularly to imitate the pronunciation of dialects.
Cooper (UK): Dialects are an important part of local culture and now many kids even don't know how to speak their dialects because of the main use of Mandarin around them. It would be a pity if future generations were unable to understand the local dialects. It would be a terrible break in cultural traditions.
Steve (France): To attract viewers or make more money, some hosts casually use dialects. Demanding TV and radio programs use Mandarin is a move to limit strange and irresponsible use of language, whether it is Mandarin or other dialects. In this way, the decision is also a form of protection for dialects. Hearing standard Mandarin on TV and radio programs is also a basic right of audiences around the country.
1. Why does the author mention a popular TV host?
A. To make clear the author's viewpoint.
B. To introduce the topic to be discussed.
C. To set an example for people to follow.
D. To show dialects are likely to disappear.
2. What affects dialects negatively according to Steve?
A. Mass media's using dialects casually.
B. Improper pronunciation of dialects.
C. Restrictions on speaking dialects publicly.
D. Children's losing interest in dialects.
3. Who favor dialects on air?
A. Bcnu and Steve. B. Bcnu and Cooper.
C. Rick N and Steve. D. Rick N and Cooper.
【答案】1. B 2. A 3. B
【解析】
这是一篇议论文。就关于方言是否应该允许在广播中使用这一话题展开了讨论。
【1题详解】
推理判断题。根据第一段最后一句but should dialects be allowed on air?但方言是否应该允许在广播中使用?提出这一问题可知，引用流行节目主持人是为了介绍文章的话题，故选B。
【2题详解】
细节理解题。根据最后一段第一句To attract viewers or make more money, some hosts casually use dialects. 为了吸引观众或者赚更多的钱，一些主持人随意地使用方言。可知他认为是为了吸引观众的目的，主持人随意地使用方言，故选A。
【3题详解】
细节理解题。根据第二段The popularity of some dialects in some areas will not challenge the leading role of Mandarin in the whole country.一些方言在一些地区的流行并不会挑战普通话在全国的主导地位和第四段It would be a pity if future generations were unable to understand the local dialects. It would be a terrible break in cultural traditions. 如果后代不能理解当地方言，那将是一件憾事。这将是对文化传统的严重破坏。可知Bcnu 和 Cooper都是支持方言的使用的，故选B。
