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上期划线句答案
While the term first gained traction in 1990s UK government policy, which sought to help older teenagers into work, it has since been adopted internationally and by a wider subculture of economically inactive people.
人们最开始关注到这个术语是在1990年代的英国政府政策中，当时这个政策的目的是帮助大龄青年进入职场，此后，这个术语在国际间以及更广泛的经济不活跃群体中得到了广泛应用。
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In recent years, online sources have described climate change as catastrophic, rapid, urgent, irreversible and chaotic. These terms are used to emphasize concern about the climate crisis, but they also contribute to readers feeling helpless and overwhelmed when assessing their position on the issue, according to Maxwell Boykoff’s 2011 book, “Who Speaks for the Climate? Making Sense of Media Reporting on Climate Change.”
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Social media messaging and gloomy news coverage can cause feelings of doom, according to a 2008 study. Individuals who are regularly exposed to content about global warming or climate change have reported stronger feelings of inefficacy or the inability to contribute to a desired goal, the same study found. That’s because these messages can have an echo chamber effect, which is created when there is a closed loop of information exchange that lacks diverse perspectives.
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Echo chambers are especially prevalent in social media. Individuals may find themselves in online communities that encourage the sharing of similar viewpoints or tonal language, which is when a phrase is dependent on the pitch or tone with which it is spoken, according to a 2024 study. Such chambers can result in an isolated information bubble.
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Doomer communities attribute unsuccessful outcomes to individual and global factors, which lead to pessimistic or cynical views and encourage negative language to express those feelings. For instance, these individuals might say that “everything is doomed to fail” or that it’s “too late.”
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This pattern is extended into doomer slang, which includes substituting “laughing” for “crying,” “dying” or “screaming.” Online users also tend to share memes exhibiting a tragedy, such as an explosion, with a 2D character saying, “Everything is fine,” in a sarcastic manner. However, there has also been a flipping of words and phrases associated with negative definitions to be humorous, such as the phrase “I’m dead” equating to laughter for younger generations, according to Mendoza-Denton. So, it’s important to remember that not everyone’s use of doomer slang contributes to negative feelings.
本文节选自：CNN
发布时间：2024.12.13
作者：Gina Park
原文标题：Negative language can perpetuate feelings of doom. Don’t be a doomer
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原句：That’s because these messages can have an echo chamber effect, which is created when there is a closed loop of information exchange that lacks diverse perspectives.
结构：That’s because X can have Y effect, which is created when Z.
例句：That’s because a lack of clear communication can have a negative effect, which is created when team members are unwilling to share their ideas openly.
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阅读理解题
According to the provided sources, which of the following best describes how online narratives about climate change can affect individuals?
A) They consistently inspire optimism and encourage active participation in environmental solutions.
B) They primarily foster a sense of calm and detachment from the issue due to the scientific nature of the discussions.
C) They can contribute to feelings of helplessness, inefficacy, and a sense of doom, especially through echo chambers and doomer communities.
D) They generally promote diverse viewpoints and balanced perspectives, leading to informed decision-making.
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全文概括
Online discourse surrounding climate change often employs catastrophic language, fostering feelings of helplessness and inefficacy. This is exacerbated by echo chambers on social media, where like-minded individuals reinforce pessimistic viewpoints. Doomer communities, characterized by their negative outlook and slang, represent one such echo chamber. However, it's crucial to note that not all uses of doomer slang indicate genuine despair, as it can also function as a form of dark humor. The overall impact of this online communication style is a complex interplay between genuine alarm and potentially counterproductive expressions of negativity.
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