2026 考研英语易错题：数字化阅读对传统阅读习惯的影响辨析

阅读以下段落，回答问题：

The proliferation of digital reading has sparked debates about its impact on traditional reading habits. Advocates of e-books and online articles emphasize their convenience—portability, adjustable font sizes, and instant access to a vast library. They note that interactive features like hyperlinks and multimedia elements enhance comprehension, especially for visual learners. Yet skeptics argue that screen-based reading encourages skimming rather than deep engagement. Studies show that readers retain less information from digital texts, as constant notifications and the ease of switching between tabs disrupt sustained focus. Additionally, the tactile experience of physical books, they claim, fosters a deeper emotional connection to content, which digital formats struggle to replicate.

The word “proliferation” in the first sentence is closest in meaning to:
A. Decline
B. Popularization
C. Regulation
D. Complexity

解析：
本题考查对核心词汇的语境理解，需结合上下文逻辑推断词义。

• 首句为段落主旨句，引出数字化阅读对传统阅读习惯的影响这一争议话题。后续分别阐述支持者（Advocates）和怀疑者（skeptics）的观点，说明数字化阅读已成为普遍现象并引发广泛讨论。
• “proliferation” 所在句作为开篇，描述数字化阅读的发展状态，结合 “sparked debates”（引发争议）可推断其含义为 “普及、扩散”。选项 B “Popularization”（普及）符合语境。
• 干扰项 A（Decline，衰退）与后文讨论的数字化阅读的广泛影响相悖；C（Regulation，规范）和 D（Complexity，复杂性）在文中均无对应信息支撑，属于无关概念。

答案：B