We call those who lived through World War II the “Greatest Generation,” those who came of age in the 1950s the “Beat Generation,” those who took the bold stock market investors as role models in the 1970s the “Me Generation,” and those who grew up at the end of the 20th century “Generation X.”But we cannot seem to agree on a name for the millions of people today – young people who are flooding the Internet with their own stories, music, films and art. A survey by the American Life Project found that 44 percent of the Internet users are generating creative content and posting it on the web. The survey found that young people in the modern age spend most of their free waking hours on the Internet or using hand-held devices, blogging, texting or posting their original works.Some people use the term “Generation C” to name these “do-it-yourself” followers. “C” stands for “citizen media,” which means they’re average people posting creative materials online and sharing their observations with the world.Another name some have given them is “Generation E,” in which “E” stands for “entitled,” because these folks feel they have just as much right to be heard as established authors, musicians or filmmakers do.There are programming packages that enable “Generation E” to create works online. For example, there is a program for musicians, with which even those with little musical knowledge can make pretty good tunes on the web. There are also programs helping average people create and edit films, which is work that used to require the costly skills of experts. All these show that readily accessible and easy-to-use technology is giving a voice to what “Generation E” may really stand for: everyday people.[听力文本资源]1. [听力文本资源] Which group of Americans is called “Generation X”? [听力文本资源]A) Those who went to fight in World War II.B) Those who came of age in the 1970s.C) Those who grew up at the end of the 20th century. D) Those who invested in the stock market in the 1950s.2. [听力文本资源] According to a survey, how do young people today spend most of their free time? [听力文本资源]A) Reading others’ blogs and texts.B) Sharing their creative works online. C) Learning from new creative websites.D) Searching for new hand-held devices.3. [听力文本资源] Why have young people today been given the name of “Generation E”? [听力文本资源]A) Because they have made great contribution to the electronic age.B) Because they are average people who like to do everything by themselves.C) Because they demand the same rights of being heard as famous authors and artists. D) Because they are passionate followers of established authors, musicians and filmmakers.4. [听力文本资源] According to the passage, what enables “Generation E” to create or edit their works? [听力文本资源]A) Use of hand-held devices for blogging and texting.B) Help of experts who are ready to share their skills.C) New media which are readily accessible online.D) Program packages which are easy to get and use.

[听力文本资源]Americans like to give names to generations. We call those who lived through World War II the “Greatest Generation,” those who came of age in the 1950s the “Beat Generation,” those who took the bold stock market investors as role models in the 1970s the “Me Generation,” and those who grew up at the end of the 20th century “Generation X.”But we cannot seem to agree on a name for the millions of people today – young people who are flooding the Internet with their own stories, music, films and art. A survey by the American Life Project found that 44 percent of the Internet users are generating creative content and posting it on the web. The survey found that young people in the modern age spend most of their free waking hours on the Internet or using hand-held devices, blogging, texting or posting their original works.Some people use the term “Generation C” to name these “do-it-yourself” followers. “C” stands for “citizen media,” which means they’re average people posting creative materials online and sharing their observations with the world.Another name some have given them is “Generation E,” in which “E” stands for “entitled,” because these folks feel they have just as much right to be heard as established authors, musicians or filmmakers do.There are programming packages that enable “Generation E” to create works online. For example, there is a program for musicians, with which even those with little musical knowledge can make pretty good tunes on the web. There are also programs helping average people create and edit films, which is work that used to require the costly skills of experts. All these show that readily accessible and easy-to-use technology is giving a voice to what “Generation E” may really stand for: everyday people.[听力文本资源]1. [听力文本资源] Which group of Americans is called “Generation X”? [听力文本资源]A) Those who went to fight in World War II.B) Those who came of age in the 1970s.C) Those who grew up at the end of the 20th century. D) Those who invested in the stock market in the 1950s.2. [听力文本资源] According to a survey, how do young people today spend most of their free time? [听力文本资源]A) Reading others’ blogs and texts.B) Sharing their creative works online. C) Learning from new creative websites.D) Searching for new hand-held devices.3. [听力文本资源] Why have young people today been given the name of “Generation E”? [听力文本资源]A) Because they have made great contribution to the electronic age.B) Because they are average people who like to do everything by themselves.C) Because they demand the same rights of being heard as famous authors and artists. D) Because they are passionate followers of established authors, musicians and filmmakers.4. [听力文本资源] According to the passage, what enables “Generation E” to create or edit their works? [听力文本资源]A) Use of hand-held devices for blogging and texting.B) Help of experts who are ready to share their skills.C) New media which are readily accessible online.D) Program packages which are easy to get and use.