As online technology advanced, web sites and blogs became powerful sources of information that allowed everyone to stay updated on any subject imaginable. Although all of these information sources remain popular, there’s a new king of media and it’s online video.

There are many reasons why online video has increased suddenly over the past few years. The first is increasing data speeds. Once faster Internet speeds were provided, people quickly fell in love with online videos. The second reason why online videos have become so popular is convenience. Watching videos requires less effort and energy than reading through paragraphs of text after a day of hard work.

Advancing digital technology has also helped, as it has made sharing videos easier and more convenient than ever. High-powered smartphones and more affordable video cameras allow anyone to easily record an event or give a few comments about a scorching topic that is on their mind. Meanwhile, sites like YouTube, Vimeo, and Ustream allow users to quickly upload their videos and share them with friends, family, and the general public if they wish.

The future also looks bright for companies who post online video ads. In fact, new software allows them to watch viewers’ emotional reactions to their content through the users’ webcams (网络摄像机). They’ll be able to see whether users laugh, cry, or feel bored during videos, so they can adjust their ads. This should prove extremely helpful, as there will be millions of videos competing for viewers’ attention.

【小题1】Why do some people prefer watching videos to reading after work?

A．It helps them save time.

B．It helps them review the news.

C．It helps them get information with relative ease.

D．It provides them with much more information.

【小题2】What does the underlined word “scorching” in Paragraph 3 mean?

A．Unusual.

B．Future.

C．Hot.

D．Social.

【小题3】How will the software mentioned in the last paragraph help companies in the future?

A．It will make people like their videos.

B．It will cause viewers to create more popular videos.

C．It will let more viewers see the advertisements they make.

D．It will enable them to better understand what customers enjoy.

【小题4】Which of the following can be the best title for the text?

A．Online Video: The New King of Media.

B．Online Technology is Developing Fast.

C．Online Video: A New Advertising Trend.

D．Online Technology is Closely Related to People.