Tim Berners-Lee. If you don’t know his name, you’ve surely used his famous invention—the World Wid

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    Tim Berners-Lee.  If you don’t know his name,  you’ve surely used his famous invention—the World Wide Web,  a system we use to search for information on the Internet.
On Oct.  29,  the Internet officially turned 50 years old.  “This birthday must mark the moment we take on the fight for the web we want. ”
Speaking at the University of California,  he pointed out three problems affecting today’s web-criminal(犯罪的)behavior,  ad-based clickbait websites(钓鱼网站),  and offensive online communication.  These problems led Berners-Lee to create the Web Foundation and a contract (契约)for the web.  Both aim to protect Internet users.
In the contract,  he mentioned the need for companies to make sure that everyone has web access,  called for a reduction in offensive material,  and more personal data privacy.  The latter is a hot topic right now.  Big companies,  like Facebook,  have misused users’ personal information by sharing it with advertisers.
Despite all of these bad sides,  we shouldn’t forget about all the benefits the Internet brings.
In this digital age,  the Internet connects the world through social media,  cashless payments and has become an instant source of information.  It can also make a positive difference through activities that push for positive change,  education or aid.
One such campaign is Movember.  The movement,  held every November,  encourages men to grow a moustache for the whole month,  post pictures online,  and donate. The charity promotes physical health,  mental health,  and suicide(自杀)prevention for men.
Not to mention,  the Internet is also a source of fun.  From funny kitten videos on Weibo to your very own Douyin videos,  the Internet allows you to share what you create.
Speaking to the Web Foundation,  Berners-Lee said,  “The web has become a public square,  a library,  a doctor’s office,  a shop,  a school,  and it has given marginalized groups a voice. ” 
“In the next 30 years,  if we give up on trying to build a better web . . .  we will have failed it.  We need to come together as a global community. ”
【文章大意】本文是一篇说明文。文章介绍了面对网络的一些犯罪, 为了保障网络的安全, 蒂姆·伯纳斯·李计划采取一些措施来应对这些情况。
32. Why were the Web Foundation and the contract for the web created?
A. To celebrate the Internet’s 50th birthday.
B. To build a protected network environment.
C. To increase Internet speeds around the world.
D. To fight online crime.
【解析】选B。细节理解题。根据第三段最后一句Both aim to protect Internet users. 可知B为正确选项。
33. What is the purpose of Movember?
A. To encourage men to do charity work.
B. To promote a healthy lifestyle.
C. To support men’s health issues.
D. To draw public attention to mental health issues.
【解析】选C。细节理解题。根据第七段The charity promotes physical health,  mental health,  and suicide prevention for men. 可知这个活动是为了提倡身体健康、精神健康, 预防男人的自杀。故选C项。
34. What does the phrase “marginalized groups” in the second-to-last paragraph probably refer to?
A. Wealthy people.
B. Old people.
C. People in power.
D. Disadvantaged people.
【解析】选D。词义猜测题。根据倒数第二段The web has become a public square,  a library,  a doctor’s office,  a shop,  a school,  and it has given marginalized groups a voice. ”可知, 网站成为一个公共场合, 一个图书馆、医生的办公室、商店、学校、为弱势的人群代言。故选D项。
35. What is the main idea of the article?
A. The future of the World Wide Web.
B. The history of the World Wide Web.
C. Tim Berners-Lee’s plan to save the World Wide Web.
D. The problems with the World Wide Web.
【解析】选C。主旨大意题。本文主要介绍了蒂姆·伯纳斯·李采取一些措施来拯救互联网, 消除互联网的一些问题, 以便更好地服务社会。

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