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How would you go
without your smartphone? For many of us, our smartphone is the first and last
thing we look at every day. We depend on it to perform a number of tasks and
connect with our friends and family. But have we become addicted to our phones?
Certainly, the
inventor of the first mobile phone, American engineer Martin Cooper, thinks we
might be. In a BBC interview, he suggested people quit scrolling (刷屏) and "get a life". But of course, once we start scrolling
or watching videos, we just can't kick the habit. Psychologist Jean Twenge says
we feel regret for "checking our phone again and again if we're waiting
for a text or getting really into social media then kind of, looking up and
realizing that an hour has passed. "
But does it matter if
we make the most of this technology? Possibly, because like medicine, the
problem appears when it is withdrawn. A study from
King's College London found young people couldn't control the amount of time
they spend on their phone. Such behaviour means that people become "anxious"
or "upset" if they are not allowed to be on the phone continuously, which
can cause anxiety and mental health problems.
Interestingly, another
study by the London School of Economics Science suggests we don't just look at
our phones when we receive text or email messages. The people they studied felt
an automatic (自动的) need to check their
phone, just as a smoker would light a cigarette.
One solution could be
an app that rewards (奖励) students for time
spent away from their phones. Another choice is changing your smartphone to a
dumb phone that has none of the things that turn your attention away. But
mainly, perhaps, we just need to look up more and reconnect with the real
world!
(1)
What is Martin Cooper's attitude to focusing on smartphones?
A . Uncaring.
B . Doubtful.
C . Unclear.
D . Unacceptable.
(2)
What does the underlined word "withdrawn" in paragraph 3 probably mean?
A . Stopped.
B . Increased.
C . Offered.
D . Saved.
(3)
What is the author's key suggestion in the last paragraph?
A . Concentrate on studies.
B . Get a reward for offline time.
C . Buy a new smartphone.
D . Contact with the real world.
(4)
What can be a suitable title for the text?
A . Benefits from Smartphones
B . Addiction to Smartphones
C . Development of Smartphones
D . Disadvantages of Smartphones
答案: D
A
D
B