1、 1 2016-2017 12 ( 120 150 ) 1. 72 150 120 2. 3. 2B 0.5mm I 100 2 3 . 40 2 30 A Caught in the Web 4 A few months ago, it wasnt unusual for 47-year-old Carla Toebe to spend 15 hours per day online. Shed wake up early, turn on her laptop and chat on Internet dating sites and instant-messaging programs
2、leaving her bed for only brief intervals. Her household bills piled up, along with the dishes and dirty laundry, but it took near-constant complaints from her four daughters before she realized she had a problem. “I was starting to feel like my whole world was falling apart kind of slipping into a d
3、epression,“ said Carla. “I knew that if I didnt get off the dating sites, Id just keep going,“ detaching ( ) herself further from the outside world. Toebes conclusion: She felt like she was “addicted“ to the Internet. Shes not alone. Concern about excessive Internet use isnt new. As far back as 1995
4、, articles in medical journals and the establishment of a Pennsylvania treatment center for overusers generated interest in the subject. Theres still no consensus on how much time online constitutes too much or whether addiction is possible. But as reliance on the Web grows, there are signs that the
5、 question is getting more serious attention: Last month, a study published in CNS Spectrums claimed to be the first large-scale look at excessive Internet use. The American Psychiatric Association may consider listing Internet addiction in the next edition of its diagnostic manual. And scores of onl
6、ine discussion boards have popped up on which people discuss negative experiences tied to too much time on the Web. “Theres no question that therere people whore seriously in trouble because theyre overdoing their Internet involvement,“ said psychiatrist ( ) Ivan Goldberg. Goldberg calls the problem
7、 a disorder rather than a true addiction. Jonathan Bishop, a researcher in Wales specializing in online communiti es, is more skeptical. “The Internet is an environment,“ he said. “You cant be addicted to theenvironment.“ Bishop describes the problem as simply a matter of priorities, which can be so
8、lved by encouraging people to prioritize other life goals and plans in place of time spent online. The new CNS Spectrums study was based on results of a nationwide telephone survey of more than 2,500 adults. Like the 2005 survey, this one was conducted by StanfordUniversity researchers.About 6% of r
9、espondents reported that “their relationships suffered because of excessive Internet use.“ About 9% attempted to conceal “nonessential Internet use,“ and nearly 4% reported feeling “preoccupied by the Internet when offline.“ About 8% said they used the Internet as a way to escape problems, and almos
10、t 14% reported they “found it hard to stay away from the Internet for several days at a time.“ 5 “The Internet problem is still in its infancy,“ said Elias Aboujaoude, a Stanford professor. No single online activity is to blame for excessive use, he said. “Theyre online in chat rooms, checking e-mai
11、l, or writing blogs. not limited to porn ( ) or gambling“ websites. Excessive Internet use should be defined not by the number of hours spent online but “in terms of losses,“ said Maressa Orzack, a Harvard University professor. “If its a loss youre not getting to work, and family relationships are b
12、reaking down as a result, then its too much.“ Since the early 1990s, several clinics have been established in the U. S. to treat heavy Internet users. They include the Center for Internet Addiction Recovery and the Center for Internet Behavior. The website for Orzacks center lists the following amon
13、g the psychological symptoms of computer addiction: -being ( ) or excitement while at the computer. out activities. Physical symptoms listed include dry eyes, backaches, skipping meals, poor personal hygiene ( ) and sleep disturbances. People who struggle with excessive Internet use maybe depressed
14、or have other mood disorders, Orzack said. When she discusses Internet habits with her patients, they often report that being online offers a “sense of belonging, and escape, excitement fun,“ she nd themselves so relaxed.“ Some parts of the Internet seem to draw people in more than others. Internet
15、gamers spend countless hours competing in games against people from all over the world. One such game, called World of Warcraft, is cited on many sites by posters complaining of a “gaming addiction.“ Andrew Heidrich, an education network administrator from Sacramento, plays World of Warcraft for abo
16、ut two to four hours every other night, but thats nothing compared with the 40 to 60 hours a week he spent playing online games when he was in college. He cut back only after a full-scale family intervention ( ), in which s told him hed gained weight. 6 “Theres this whole culture of competition that
17、 sucks people in“ with online gaming, said Heidrich, now a father of two. “People do it at the expense of everything that was a constant in their lives.“ Heidrich now visits websites that discuss gaming addiction regularly “to remind myself to keep my love for online games in check.“ Toebe also regu
18、larly visits a site where posters discuss Internet overuse. In August, when she first realized she had a problem, she posted a message on a Yahoo Internet addiction group with the subject line: “I have an Internet Addiction.“ “Im self-employed and need the Internet for my work, but Im failing to acc
19、omplish my work,to take care of my home, to give attention to my children,“ she wrote in a message sent to the group.“I have no money or insurance to get professional help; I cant even pay my mortgage ( ) and face losing everything.“ Since then, Toebe said, she has kept her promise to herself to cut
20、 back on her Internet use. “I have a boyfriend now, and Im not interested in online dating,“ she said by phone last week. “Its a lot better now.“ 21. What eventually made Carla Toebe realize she was spending too much time on the Internet? A. Her daughters repeated complaints. B. Fatigue resulting fr
21、om lack of sleep. C. The poorly managed state of her house. D. The high financial costs adding up. 22. What does the author say about excessive Internet use? A. People should be warned of its harmful consequences. B. It has become virtually inevitable. C. It has been somewhat exaggerated. D. People
22、havent yet reached agreement on its definition. 23. Jonathan Bishop believes that the Internet overuse problem can be solved if people _. A. try to improve the Internet environment B. become aware of its serious consequences C. can realize what is important in life D. can reach a consensus on its de
23、finition B Like many new graduates, I left university full of hope for the future but with no real idea of what I wanted to do. My degree, with honors, in English literature had not really prepared me for anything practical. I knew I wanted to make a difference in the world somehow, 7 I started my j
24、ourney as a Lighthouse Project volunteer by reading as much as I could about the experiences of previous volunteers. I knew it would be a lot of hard work, and that I would be away from my family and friends for a very long time. In short, I did not take my decision to apply for the Lighthouse Proje
25、ct lightly. Neither did my family. Eventually, however, I won the support of my family, and I sent in all the paperwork needed for the application. After countless interviews and presentations, I managed to stand out among the candidates and survive the test alone. Several months later, I finally re
26、ceived a call asking me to report for the duty. I would be going to a small village near Abuja, Nigeria. Where? What? Nigeria? I had no idea. But I was about to find out. After completing my training, I was sent to the village that was small and desperately in need of proper accommodation. Though th
27、e local villagers were poor, they offered their homes, hearts, and food as if I were their own family. I was asked to lead a small team of local people in building a new schoolhouse. For the next year or so, I taught in that same schoolhouse. But I sometimes think I learned more from my students tha
28、n they did from me. Sometime during that period, I realized that all those things that had seemed so strange or unusual to me no longer did, though I did not get anywhere with the local language, and returned to the United States a different man. The Lighthouse Project had changed my life forever. 2
29、4. What do we know about the author? A. His university education focused on the theoretical knowledge. B. His dream at university was to become a volunteer. C. He took pride in having contributed to the world. D. He felt honored to study English literature. 25. According to Paragraph 2, it is most l
30、ikely that the author _. A. discussed his decision with his family B. asked previous volunteers about voluntary work C. attended special training to perform difficult tasks D. felt frightened about having to leave his family and friends 26. In his application for the volunteer job, the author _. A.
31、participated in many discussions B. went through challenging survival tests C. wrote quite a few papers on voluntary work D. faced strong competition from other candidates 8 A. He found some difficulty adapting to the local culture. B. He had learned to communicate in the local language. C. He had o
32、vercome all his weaknesses before he left for home. D. He was chosen as the most respectable teacher by his students. C The Big Brother in the novel 1984 listens to everything and nothing can escape his ears . track of conversations you have near your phone ( if the Facebook app is open , that is )
33、, you at a more regular basis . According to Professor Kelli Burns , who teaches mass communication at the University of South Florida , it may be listening more often than it lets on . rful to ride in checked her Facebook page , she was met by a story about a journey the first post on her newsfeed
34、. There was also a car ad on her page . that there may be other motivations at play as well . But the social media company has denied claims that it records any use microphone audio to inform advertising or News Feed stories in any way . Businesses but not thro Whether you believe this statement or
35、not , there are ways to stop Facebook from listening then clicking on Microphone . From hearing your conversations . On Android , you can also go to Privacy under the Settings So an eye on your Facebook feed . There may be more participants in your conversation than you realize . 9 28. Why does the
36、author mention the Big Brother in the first paragraph ? A. To explain who Big Brother is . B. To stress the importance of Facebook . C. To introduce the topic about Facebook . D. To encourage readers to share their ideas . A.Big Brother . B. An empire . C. Facebook . D. A university . 30. What might Facebook do if it is turned on ? A. Chat with you like a real friend . B. Tu
