SSS 2011-04-19
时间：2018-12-24 作者：英语课 分类：Scientific American(四)月
This is Scientific American’s 60-Second Science. I’m Steve Mirsky. Got a minute?
“Believe it or not, George isn’t at home, please leave a message at the beep.” So what happens when you can’t get George? Some viewers have a tough time. “Get out.” No, it’s true, according to a study published in the journal 1 Mass Communication and Society.
Researchers got input 2 from over 400 college students in the spring of 2008, when a writers strike meant no new TV shows. “You’re freaking me out.” You and some of the students. They were asked about how much TV they watched and why. Reasons for watching included to kill time, relax or escape. But people who watched for companionship were most distressed 3 by the loss of their shows. “Well, good luck with all that.”
The study might disappoint anyone who thinks the loss of TV would impel 4 people to engage in more so-called 5 real activities, such as socializing. “Look, we’ll go to Third Avenue.” Because most people don’t go anywhere. They simply turned to watching reruns or surfing the Web. Just 18 percent said they spent more time with friends and family. “Well, thank you, sir.” You’re quite welcome.
Thanks for the minute. For Scientific American’s 60-Second Science, I’m Steve Mirsky.
- He kept a journal during his visit to Japan.他在访问日本期间坚持记日记。
- He got a job as editor of a trade journal.他找到了一份当商业杂志编辑的工作。
- I will forever be grateful for his considerable input.我将永远感激他的大量投入。
- All this information had to be input onto the computer.所有这些信息都必须输入计算机。
- He was too distressed and confused to answer their questions. 他非常苦恼而困惑，无法回答他们的问题。
- The news of his death distressed us greatly. 他逝世的消息使我们极为悲痛。