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In recent years, college students' reading ability and interest have shown a downward trend, which has become a common concern in the educational community. Professors at some American universities have observed that students have various difficulties in reading. For example, at Columbia University, Professor Nicholas Dames noted that although students may have been exposed to a large number of extracurricular books before entering college, today's students are often confused by the idea of reading multiple books. A freshman once admitted that in her public high school education experience, she was never required to read a complete book but usually only trained in excerpts and poetry. This educational approach makes her feel powerless when facing complex literary works.
The current education system focuses on informational texts and standardized tests, which leads students to have more contact with short reading materials rather than long classic literature. The popularity of online teaching during the epidemic has further aggravated the neglect of complete text teaching.
The widespread use of smartphones and tablets makes it easier for students to be distracted by social media and short video entertainment content. According to a survey, in the past 20 years, the proportion of American high school graduates reading for entertainment has significantly decreased, and young people are more inclined to choose more visually stimulating pastimes.
A couple of professors told me that their students see reading books as akin to listening to vinyl records—something that a small subculture may still enjoy, but that's mostly a relic of an earlier time. Reading can cultivate empathy and stimulate mental habits like critical thinking and self - reflection. However, such benefits come from deep reading, not just skimming or reading short excerpts.
1.What problem did the freshman from Columbia University's admission reveal?
A. Her confusion about reading multiple books.
B. Her lack of training in literary analysis.
C. Her school's failure to require complete book reading.
D. Her difficulty in understanding complex poems.
2.How has the education system contributed to the decline in students' reading ability?
A. By emphasizing classic literature too much.
B. By over - focusing on long - form text teaching.
C. By promoting online teaching during the epidemic.
D. By concentrating on informational texts and standardized tests.
3.What do students' views on reading books and listening to vinyl records imply?
A. Reading is becoming a niche and old - fashioned activity.
B. Reading and listening to vinyl records are equally popular.
C. Only a small subculture can truly appreciate reading.
D. Reading books is more valuable than listening to records.
4.What is the main purpose of this passage?
A. To introduce new teaching methods for promoting reading.
B. To analyze the reasons behind the decline in college students' reading ability.
C. To compare different reading habits among students.
D. To advocate for more reading of classic literature.
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