(单词翻译:单击)
听力文本
Maybe kids playing online video games is not such a bad thing after all. A new study shows that teenagers who regularly played games online improved their test scores at school. However, the same study found that social media use was damaging to exam results. The study was conducted by professor Alberto Posso at Australia's RMIT University. Researchers analysed data on the online activities of more than 12,000 15-year-olds across the globe. It looked at their maths, reading and science scores. Professor Posso concluded that: "It is possible that a number of skills associated with online gaming correlate positively with general knowledge and skills tests in maths, reading, and science."
Critics of the study suggest the findings may not be relevant today as the games are now outdated. Education expert Nicola Johnson said: "I think technology practices move so quickly, even within a year. While this study should make headlines, you have to say it's not really a reflection of current practice." However, she did admit that children could learn useful skills while gaming. She said: "Many games involve a lot of strategising, problem solving, goal setting and regular practice in order to obtain more skills. That kind of mindset would of course seemingly correspond with achievement and learning." Conversely, the study found that students who used social media a lot scored 20 points lower on maths tests.
中文翻译
儿童玩网游并非坏事
。据最新研究表示,长期玩网游青年可提高学习成绩 。但该研究还发现,使用社交媒体会影响学习成绩 。这是澳大利亚皇家墨尔本理工大学教授阿尔贝托·波索进行的研究 。研究人员对全球1.2万多名15岁青少年的网络活动进行了数据分析 。并分析了他们的数学、阅读以及科学成绩 。波索教授总结道:“与网游相关的许多技能很有可能与一些常识,以及在数学、阅读以及科学中所需要的技能成正相关 。许多批评人士指出,该发现与当今的游戏不存在相关性,如今这些游戏已过时了
。教育专家尼古拉·约翰逊表示:“科技应用迅猛发展,甚至在短短的一年内就有如此快的发展 。尽管这项研究可以上头版,但的确不能反映当今科技发展 。”但她承认儿童可以通过游戏习得有用技能 。她认为:“许多游戏包含大量与策略制定、问题解决、制定目标以及为获得技能所进行的实践 。此类观念看起来与成就和学习相吻合 。”相反,使用社交媒体的学生数学成绩会下降20分 。译文属可可原创,仅供学习交流使用,未经许可请勿转载
重点讲解
1.correspond with 一致,通信
例句:I correspond with a penpal.
我和一位笔友保持通信联系 。
2.a lot of 许多
例句:I have lost a lot of weight
我体重减了不少 。
3.in order to 为了
例句:In order to ensure success we must have a complete and thorough plan.
为了保证成功,我们必须要有一个周密的计划 。
4.associated with 有关系
例句:Many people associate dark clouds with depression and gloom.
许多人把乌云与沮丧、阴郁联系起来 。
听力题目
1) What does the article say might not be a bad thing after all?
a) the Internet
b) test scores
c) kids playing online games
d) teenagers
2) What was found to be damaging to exam results?
a) social media
b) late nights
c) difficult questions
d) online gaming
3) How many 15-year-olds' test scores did researchers look at?
a) over 12,000
b) exactly 12,000
c) just less than 12,000
d) around 12,000
4) Where did the 15-year-olds used in the study come from?
a) the USA
b) all over the world
c) Australia
d) India and China
5) How do online gaming skills correlate with general knowledge and tests?
a) in a round-about way
b) exactly
c) badly
d) positively
6) What do critics say the findings may not be to today?
a) archaic
b) relevant
c) interesting
d) modern
7) What did an education expert say the study's findings should make?
a) headlines
b) bedtime reading
c) more intelligent kids
d) test scores
8) What did the education expert say children could learn while gaming?
a) English
b) shooting skills
c) useful skills
d) geography
9) What does the article say corresponds with achievement and learning?
a) tests
b) science
c) general knowledge
d) a mindset
10) How many points lower were the scores of kids who used social media?
a) 20
b) 12
c) 22
d) 2
听力答案
1.c
2.a
3.a
4.b
5.d
6.b
7.a
8.c
9.d
10.a