There is a debate on whether students should be allowed to hang curtains around lofted beds in dormitories. Critics argue that these curtains hinder communication and pose fire safety risks. However， supporters see them as essential for maintaining privacy in shared living spaces. Netizens have flooded social media with comments， with the hashtag “many colleges forbid the use of dorm curtains” becoming a trending topic as people have many different opinions on it.

“Dorm curtains， when tightly surrounding the bed， can lead to poor air circulation， creating conditions conducive （有助于） to the growth of bacteria， dust mites， and other harmful substances. This poses a threat to students’ respiratory systems and skin health.”

“Dormitories are not only a place to rest， but also a place for students to build friendship.”“The presence of bed curtains inadvertently （無意地） creates ‘invisible walls’ within dormitories， hindering communication and interaction among students. Some students have noted that the presence of bed curtains reduces communication between roommates， leading to a more impersonal atmosphere in the dormitory. Over time， this sense of isolation may contribute to strained interpersonal relationships and even conflicts within the dormitory.”

Some people dismiss a fore-mentioned explanation as nonsense， arguing that dorm curtains are simply accessories for blocking out light.

Some netizens pointed out that what matters with dorm curtains is privacy. They believe that privacy reflects the need for well-being in narrow， shared dorms.

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1. What is the primary issue being debated in the passage？

A. The fire safety risks brought about by dormitory curtains.

B. The school regulation on communication after hanging curtains.

C. The significance of living in shared living spaces without curtains.

D. The controversial campus rule on hanging dormitory curtains.

2. What is identified as a potential health risk associated with the use of tightly surrounding dorm curtains？

A. They can cause the poor academic performance.

B. They can create a breeding ground for harmful substances.

C. They can lead to the improvement of living conditions.

D. They can threaten students’ respiratory systems and skin color.

3. In the context of the passage， what does the term “invisible walls” refer to？

A. The psychological distance created by the use of bed curtains.

B. Physical barriers within the dormitory.

C. The actual walls of the dormitory rooms.

D. The dormitory curtains that greatly promote interaction.

4. According to the article， which one is not the benefit of using bed curtains？

A. They can be used to avoid being exposed to much light.

B. They will certainly contribute to better interpersonal relationships .

C. They help to satisfy students’ need for well-being.

D. They are useful to maintain privacy in shared space.

1. D。解析：主旨大意題。材料主要討論了是否應該允許學生在宿舍的高架床周圍掛床簾的內(nèi)容。D選項“掛床簾的校園規(guī)定”與材料內(nèi)容相符，故選D。

2. B。解析：推理判斷題。材料第二段提到“當床簾緊密圍繞床時，可能會導致空氣流通不良，創(chuàng)造有利于細菌、塵螨和其他有害物質(zhì)生長的條件”，B選項“它們可以為有害物質(zhì)創(chuàng)造滋生地”與材料內(nèi)容相符，故選B。

3. A。解析：細節(jié)理解題。材料第三段的第二句提到invisible walls（無形的墻），即床簾無意中在宿舍內(nèi)創(chuàng)造的隔離感，阻礙了學生之間的溝通和互動。A 選項“床簾的使用所造成的心理距離”與材料內(nèi)容相符，故選A。

4.B。解析：推理判斷題。根據(jù)材料最后兩段可知，床簾可用于遮光、保護隱私，因此A選項和D選項屬于益處，與題干不符；材料最后一段提到“一些網(wǎng)民指出，宿舍掛床簾最重要的是隱私。他們認為，在狹小的共享宿舍里，隱私反映了對幸福的需求”，因此C選項也屬于益處，與題干不符；根據(jù)全文內(nèi)容可知，床簾可能不利于良好人際關系的建立，因此B選項“它們肯定會有助于改善人際關系”錯誤，故選B。