Sinclair Broadcast Group, the nation's largest ABC affiliate owner, outlined demands yesterday for "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" to return to its stations after the host's remarks about the killing of conservative activist Charlie Kirk.Kimmel suggested Kirk's killer came from the MAGA movement, though prosecutors later indicted a suspect whose views were described by family as politically left-leaning.
Sinclair said the comments crossed its expected professional standards and called for Kimmel to directly apologize to Kirk's family and contribute financially to both the family and Turning Point USA, the group Kirk founded.Sinclair also requested formal talks with ABC executives about ensuring accountability in network programming.
辛克莱表示，这些评论超出了其预期的专业标准，并要求金梅尔直接向柯克的家人道歉，并向柯克创立的组织Turning Point USA及其家人提供经济支持。辛克莱还要求与ABC高管进行正式会谈，以确保网络节目的问责制。
"Jimmy Kimmel Live!" averaged 1.77 million viewers and led the 18-49 demographic with 220,000 in the second quarter of 2025.Late-night ratings have declined overall, however, with similar shows trailing leading podcasts in younger audiences.Sinclair said it will run a televised tribute to Kirk tonight in the late-night slot.
1. What does 'affiliate' mean in the context of the passage?
A. A competing company
B. A subsidiary or associated organization
C. A government agency
D. A news reporter
解析：'Affiliate' refers to a subsidiary or associated organization. In the passage, Sinclair is described as 'the nation's largest ABC affiliate owner,' meaning they own stations associated with the ABC network.
2. The word 'indicted' in the passage most closely means:
A. Praised
B. Formally accused of a crime
C. Released from custody
D. Questioned informally
解析：'Indicted' means formally accused of a crime through legal proceedings. The passage mentions prosecutors 'indicted a suspect' in connection with the killing.
3. What is the meaning of 'demographic' as used in the passage?
A. A type of television program
B. A specific age or population group
C. A political movement
D. A rating system
解析：'Demographic' refers to a specific population group categorized by characteristics like age. The passage mentions the show 'led the 18-49 demographic,' referring to viewers aged 18-49.
4. Which sentence correctly uses the past participle form similar to 'described' in the passage?
A. The family describe the suspect's views as left-leaning
B. The views were describing by family as left-leaning
C. The family had described the views as left-leaning
D. The views are describing by family as left-leaning
解析：The passage uses 'described' as a past participle in passive construction ('views were described'). Option C correctly uses the past participle 'described' in a different tense structure.
5. Identify the sentence that correctly uses the gerund form like 'ensuring' from the passage:
A. They ensure accountability in programming
B. Ensuring accountability is important for networks
C. They will ensured accountability measures
D. The network ensures to accountability
解析：The passage uses 'ensuring' as a gerund (noun form) in 'ensuring accountability.' Option B correctly uses 'Ensuring' as a gerund subject.
6. Which option correctly uses the present perfect tense as seen in 'have declined'?
A. Late-night ratings declined overall
B. Late-night ratings are declining overall
C. Late-night ratings have been declining overall
D. Late-night ratings will decline overall
解析：The passage uses present perfect 'have declined.' Option C uses present perfect continuous 'have been declining,' which is the closest correct alternative tense.
7. What was Sinclair's primary demand regarding Jimmy Kimmel?
A. Immediate cancellation of his show
B. A public debate with Charlie Kirk's family
C. Direct apology to Kirk's family and financial contributions
D. Resignation from ABC network
解析：The passage states Sinclair 'called for Kimmel to directly apologize to Kirk's family and contribute financially to both the family and Turning Point USA.'
8. What contradiction is presented regarding the suspect's political views?
A. Kimmel said the killer was left-leaning, but prosecutors said MAGA
B. Kimmel suggested MAGA, but family described suspect as left-leaning
C. Prosecutors said the killer was conservative, but family said liberal
D. Sinclair claimed the killer was apolitical, but evidence showed otherwise
解析：The passage states Kimmel suggested the killer came from MAGA movement, while 'prosecutors later indicted a suspect whose views were described by family as politically left-leaning.'
9. How did "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" perform in the second quarter of 2025?
A. It had declining ratings in all demographics
B. It led the 18-49 demographic with 220,000 viewers
C. It was trailing behind podcast audiences
D. It averaged 2.2 million viewers overall
解析：The passage clearly states the show 'averaged 1.77 million viewers and led the 18-49 demographic with 220,000 in the second quarter of 2025.'
10. What is Sinclair planning to do in the late-night slot tonight?
A. Run a competing talk show
B. Broadcast a political debate
C. Air a televised tribute to Charlie Kirk
D. Show reruns of old programs
解析：The final sentence states 'Sinclair said it will run a televised tribute to Kirk tonight in the late-night slot.'
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Sinclair Broadcast Group, the nation's largest ABC affiliate owner, outlined demands yesterday for "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" to return to its stations after the host's remarks about the killing of conservative activist Charlie Kirk.
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流利度:88分
完整度:98分
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