In just two months, the latest buzzword from the Internet, diaosi, has spread so much that it can be found everywhere—from online forums(論壇) to micro blogs. Many people even call themselves diaosi. It’s not the first time a term has gone popular on the Internet in China. However, why is the word so viral that is has become a cultural phenomenon? Here, we tell you something you want to know about it.
Where it began
The word originated in Baidu. Com’s Tieba (a top Chinese bulletin board system) of soccer player Li Yi. There, fans of Li, who are called yisi in Chinese, not only talk about soccer but complain about their lives, work and relationships. Yisi, who are known for their rude and dirty language, were given the name diaosi by others who have seen their posts.
What a “diaosi” is like
The word diaosi was coined first by single, young men who feel they have dead-end lives. Generally, men in this category don’t earn enough, are not good-looking, and have difficulty winning promotion(晉升). Unlike their upper-class contemporaries(同代人), they lack influential families, useful social networks for their careers, and most importantly, suitable women to marry. “I’m just a diaosi, poor and plain-looking. Who will marry me?” The sigh can be heard, which is half self-mockery(自嘲), half reality. Many young men call themselves diaosi because they feel they are among the lowest classes of the society.
“Diaosi” culture reflects social changes
According to Zhu Chongke, a professor in the School of Asia-Pacific Studies at Sun Yat-sen University in Guangzhou, the popularity of this word diaosi stems from the fact that is was created by common people and thus resonates(共鳴) with a huge population. “Labeling yourself a diaosi offers a way for people to mock themselves and relieve pressure, hence it spread quickly,” he told Xinhua Agency. “The attitude is basically: ‘I already have little to lose, so why don’t I mock myself for gun?’.” The phenomenon reflects a larger social issues. These young people have no influential family background, no chances of receiving promotion at work or no economic strength to find a proper woman to marry. It reflects a deep sense of loss.
小題1:Diaosi refers to the ones with following features except      .
A.the ones who don’t earn much.
B.the ones who are not good-looking.
C.the ones who have difficulty winning promotion
D.the ones who have suitable people to marry.
小題2:The word “diaosi” is so popular because         .
A.It was used to describe the fans of soccer player Li Yi.
B.It was created by common people and resonates with a huge population.
C.It is new and interesting.
D.It helps people who are among the lowest classes mock themselves.
小題3:Which of the following is NOT true?
A.It’s not the first time a term like “diaosi” has gone popular on the Internet.
B.The name “diaosi” was given by those people who are among the lowest classes.
C.Many young people call themselves diaosi because they have a deep sense of loss.
D.Calling yourself diaosi can probably mock yourselves and release pressure.
小題4:The author’s attitude to diaosi is      .
A.positiveB.negativeC.neutral(中立的)D.indifferent

小題1:D
小題2:B
小題3:B
小題4:C

試題分析:文章介紹最近網(wǎng)絡(luò)流行語“屌絲”,從論壇到微博上隨處可見。文章解釋為什么“屌絲”一詞如此大受歡迎,以至于已成為一種文化現(xiàn)象?內(nèi)容包括“屌絲”的由來 “屌絲”是什么樣的,屌絲文化反應(yīng)了社會的變化。
小題1:細(xì)節(jié)題:從第三段的句子:Generally, men in this category don’t earn enough, are not good-looking, and have difficulty winning promotion(晉升). 可知屌絲指的是掙錢不多,相貌不揚,晉升困難的人,不是有合適的結(jié)婚對象的人,可知選D
小題2:細(xì)節(jié)題:從最后一段的句子:the popularity of this word diaosi stems from the fact that is was created by common people and thus resonates(共鳴) with a huge population.可知屌絲這個單詞的流行是因為它是普通人創(chuàng)造出來的,而且很多人都有了共鳴。選B
小題3:推理題:從文章第二段的句子:Many young men call themselves diaosi because they feel they are among the lowest classes of the society.可知很多年輕人自稱為屌絲是因為他們覺得自己是社會最底層的人,不是說這個名字是社會最底層的人取的,所以B不對。
小題4:作者態(tài)度題:作者介紹了“屌絲”的由來 “屌絲”是什么樣的,屌絲文化反應(yīng)了社會的變化等方面,但是沒有給出自己的觀點,說明他是中立的,選C。
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