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Week Five
第5周
晚练
的阅读理解A
Do you ever hear a friend speak on a topic with the belief that"everyone"thinks the same way?Do you
often find yourself surrounded in a social media feed that is completely tailored to you and your beliefs,reading
along without the immediate realization?
A social media echo chamber is when one experiences a tailored media experience that leaves
out opposing viewpoints and differing voices.Social media sites like Facebook,Twitter,and YouTube connect
groups of like-minded users together based on shared content preferences.As a result,people see and take in
information according to our preexisting beliefs and opinions.Social media companies therefore rely on
algorithms (to assess our interests and flood us with information that will keep our attention.The algorithms
focus on what we“like”,and“share'”to keep feeding content that makes us comfortable,
In order to truly get access to all information and to evaluate our media,we must give ourselves the
opportunity to step out of our comfort zone.While this becomes increasingly challenging,there are things
we can do.The first step is to beef up your media consumption sources.Adding in a few media sources
with differing opinions will allow you to at least understand what people are saying outside of your echo
chamber.Next,read each thing you see with a critical eye.Make sure that each thing you accept as truth
is truly fact.Lastly,attempt to search out reliable new sources that are known for trying their best to leave
out false information.By accepting that our media buffet on social media is a product of our present beliefs
and opinions,we can work to make sure we are not simply stuck in a social media echo chamber.
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What is a result of the social media echo chamber?
A.People contact like-minded online users effectively.
B.People keep reading for more differing viewpoints.
C.People rely on algorithms to evaluate their interests.
D.People only get information confirming their beliefs.
W