问答题Practice 2 The regular use of text messages and e-mails can lower the IQ more than twice as much as smoking marijuana. That is the claim of psychologists who have found that tapping away on a mobile phone or computer keypad or checking them for elect
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Practice 2 The regular use of text messages and e-mails can lower the IQ more than twice as much as smoking marijuana. That is the claim of psychologists who have found that tapping away on a mobile phone or computer keypad or checking them for electronic messages temporarily knocks up to 10 points off the user’s IQ. This rate of decline in intelligence compares unfavourably with the four-point drop in IQ associated with smoking marijuana, according to British researchers, who have labelled the fleeting phenomenon of enhanced stupidity as “infomania”. The noticeable drop in IQ is attributed to the constant distraction of “always on” technology when employees should be concentrating on what they are paid to do. Furthermore, infomania is having a negative effect on work colleagues, increasing stress and dissenting feelings. Nine out of ten polled thought that colleagues who answered e-mails or messages during a face-to-face meeting were extremely rude. Yet one in three Britons believes that it is not only acceptable, but actually diligent and efficient to do so.
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第1题：
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Mobile Phones:Change Our Life
In the case of mobile phones,change is everything. Recent research indicates that the mobile phone is changing not only our culture,but our very bodies as well.
First,Let's talk about culture.The difference between the mobile phone and its parent一the fixed-line phone,is that a mobile phone corresponds to a person,while a landline goes to a place.If you call my mobile,you get me.If you call my fixed-line phone,you get whoever answers it.
This has several implications.The most common one,however,and perhaps the thing that has changed our culture forever,is the"meeting"influence.People no longer need to make firm plans about when and where to meet.Twenty years ago,a Friday night would need to be arranged in advance.You needed enough time to allow everyone to get from their place of work to the first meeting place.Now,however,a night out can be arranged on the run.It is no longer"see you there at 8", but"text me around 8 and we'll see where we all are".
Texting changes people as well.In their paper,"Insights into the Social and Psychological Effects of SMS Text Messaging",two British researchers distinguished between two types of mobile phone users:the"talkers"and the"texters”一those who prefer voice to text message and those who prefer text message to voice.
They found that the mobile phone's individuality and privacy gave texters the ability to express a whole new outer personality.Texters were likely to report that their family would be surprised if they were to read their texts.This suggests that texting allowed texters to present a self-image that differed from the one familiar to those who knew them well.
Another scientist wrote of the changes that mobiles have brought to body language.There are two kinds that people use while speaking on the phone.There is the"speakeasy":the head is held high,in a self-confident way,chatting away.And there is the"spacemaker":these people focus on themselves and keep out other people.
Who can blame them?Phone meetings get cancelled or reformed and camera-phones intrude on people's privacy. So,it is understandable if your mobile makes you nervous.But perhaps you needn't worry so much.After all,it is good to talk.When a"spacemaker" is using the mobile phone,he tries to avoid other people.
A:Right
B:Wrong
C:Not mentioned答案：A解析：本题给出的信息是错误的。原文是："If you call my fixed-line phone, you get whoever answers it."
本题给出的信息是正确的。原文是："Now, however, a night out can be arranged on the run .It is no longer 'see you there at 8',but 'text me around 8 and we'll see where we all are'."
文章没有谈到这方面的信息。
本题给出的信息是错误的。原文是："This suggests that texting allowed texters to present a self-image that differed from the one familiar to those who knew them well."
本题给出的信息是正确的。原文是："And there is the 'spacemaker': these people focus on themselves and keep out other people."
文章没有谈到这方面信息。
文章没有谈到这方面信息。 -
第2题：
共用题干
Mobile Phones:Change Our Life
In the case of mobile phones,change is everything. Recent research indicates that the mobile phone is changing not only our culture,but our very bodies as well.
First,Let's talk about culture.The difference between the mobile phone and its parent一the fixed-line phone,is that a mobile phone corresponds to a person,while a landline goes to a place.If you call my mobile,you get me.If you call my fixed-line phone,you get whoever answers it.
This has several implications.The most common one,however,and perhaps the thing that has changed our culture forever,is the"meeting"influence.People no longer need to make firm plans about when and where to meet.Twenty years ago,a Friday night would need to be arranged in advance.You needed enough time to allow everyone to get from their place of work to the first meeting place.Now,however,a night out can be arranged on the run.It is no longer"see you there at 8", but"text me around 8 and we'll see where we all are".
Texting changes people as well.In their paper,"Insights into the Social and Psychological Effects of SMS Text Messaging",two British researchers distinguished between two types of mobile phone users:the"talkers"and the"texters”一those who prefer voice to text message and those who prefer text message to voice.
They found that the mobile phone's individuality and privacy gave texters the ability to express a whole new outer personality.Texters were likely to report that their family would be surprised if they were to read their texts.This suggests that texting allowed texters to present a self-image that differed from the one familiar to those who knew them well.
Another scientist wrote of the changes that mobiles have brought to body language.There are two kinds that people use while speaking on the phone.There is the"speakeasy":the head is held high,in a self-confident way,chatting away.And there is the"spacemaker":these people focus on themselves and keep out other people.
Who can blame them?Phone meetings get cancelled or reformed and camera-phones intrude on people's privacy. So,it is understandable if your mobile makes you nervous.But perhaps you needn't worry so much.After all,it is good to talk.In spite of all the problems,mobile phones still bring to us lots of conveniences.
A:Right
B:Wrong
C:Not mentioned答案：C解析：本题给出的信息是错误的。原文是："If you call my fixed-line phone, you get whoever answers it."
本题给出的信息是正确的。原文是："Now, however, a night out can be arranged on the run .It is no longer 'see you there at 8',but 'text me around 8 and we'll see where we all are'."
文章没有谈到这方面的信息。
本题给出的信息是错误的。原文是："This suggests that texting allowed texters to present a self-image that differed from the one familiar to those who knew them well."
本题给出的信息是正确的。原文是："And there is the 'spacemaker': these people focus on themselves and keep out other people."
文章没有谈到这方面信息。
文章没有谈到这方面信息。 -
第3题：
共用题干
Mobile Phones:Change Our Life
In the case of mobile phones,change is everything. Recent research indicates that the mobile phone is changing not only our culture,but our very bodies as well.
First,Let's talk about culture.The difference between the mobile phone and its parent一the fixed-line phone,is that a mobile phone corresponds to a person,while a landline goes to a place.If you call my mobile,you get me.If you call my fixed-line phone,you get whoever answers it.
This has several implications.The most common one,however,and perhaps the thing that has changed our culture forever,is the"meeting"influence.People no longer need to make firm plans about when and where to meet.Twenty years ago,a Friday night would need to be arranged in advance.You needed enough time to allow everyone to get from their place of work to the first meeting place.Now,however,a night out can be arranged on the run.It is no longer"see you there at 8", but"text me around 8 and we'll see where we all are".
Texting changes people as well.In their paper,"Insights into the Social and Psychological Effects of SMS Text Messaging",two British researchers distinguished between two types of mobile phone users:the"talkers"and the"texters”一those who prefer voice to text message and those who prefer text message to voice.
They found that the mobile phone's individuality and privacy gave texters the ability to express a whole new outer personality.Texters were likely to report that their family would be surprised if they were to read their texts.This suggests that texting allowed texters to present a self-image that differed from the one familiar to those who knew them well.
Another scientist wrote of the changes that mobiles have brought to body language.There are two kinds that people use while speaking on the phone.There is the"speakeasy":the head is held high,in a self-confident way,chatting away.And there is the"spacemaker":these people focus on themselves and keep out other people.
Who can blame them?Phone meetings get cancelled or reformed and camera-phones intrude on people's privacy. So,it is understandable if your mobile makes you nervous.But perhaps you needn't worry so much.After all,it is good to talk.As to mobile phone users there are more"talkers"than"texters".
A:Right
B:Wrong
C:Not mentioned答案：C解析：本题给出的信息是错误的。原文是："If you call my fixed-line phone, you get whoever answers it."
本题给出的信息是正确的。原文是："Now, however, a night out can be arranged on the run .It is no longer 'see you there at 8',but 'text me around 8 and we'll see where we all are'."
文章没有谈到这方面的信息。
本题给出的信息是错误的。原文是："This suggests that texting allowed texters to present a self-image that differed from the one familiar to those who knew them well."
本题给出的信息是正确的。原文是："And there is the 'spacemaker': these people focus on themselves and keep out other people."
文章没有谈到这方面信息。
文章没有谈到这方面信息。 -
第4题：
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第二篇
Cell Phones : Hang Up or Keep Talking?
Millions of people are using cell phones today.In many places it is actually considered unusual not to
use one.In many countries,cell phones are very popular with young people.They find that the phones are
more than a means of communication一having a mobile phone shows that they are cool and connected.
The explosions around the world in mobile phone use make some health professionals worried.Some
doctors are concerned that in the future many people may suffer health problems from the use of mobile
phones.In England,there has been a serious debate about this issue. Mobile phone companies are worried about
the negative publicity of such ideas.They say that there is no proof that mobile phones are bad for your health.
On the other hand,why do some medical studies show changes in the brain cells of some people who use
mobile phones?Signs of change in the tissues of the brain and head can be detected with modern scanning
equipment. In one case,a traveling salesman had to retire at a young age because of serious memory loss.He
couldn't remember even simple tasks.He would often forget the name of his own son.This man used to talk
on his mobile phone for about six hours a day,every day of his working week,for a couple of years. His family
doctor blamed his mobile phone use,but his employer's doctor didn't agree.
What is it that makes mobile phones potentially harmful?The answer is radiation.High-tech machines
can detect very small amounts of radiation from mobile phones.Mobile phone companies agree that there is
some radiation,but they say the amount is too small to worry about.
As the discussion about their safety continues,it appears that it's best to use mobile phones less often.
Use your regular phone if you want to talk for a long time.Use your mobile phone only when you really need
it. Mobile phones can be very useful and convenient,especially in emergencies.In the future,mobile phones
may have a warning label that says they are bad for your health.So for now,it's wise not to use your mobile
phone too often.The writer's purpose of writing this article is to advise people_________.
A:to buy mobile phones
B:to use mobile phones less often
C:to update regular phones
D:to stop using mobile phones答案：B解析：由第一段第三句“cell phones are very popular”可知A项正确。由最后一段第四句“very useful and convenient”可知，B、D两项正确。故选C。
根据语境可知detect的意思是“发现，查明”。故选C。
由第三段可知那位销售员是因为严重的记忆问题而退休的，他连简单的任务都记不 住，故选D。
由第四段最后一句可知，移动公司承认手机有一些辐射，但他们认为辐射的量很小，无 需担心。
由文章最后一句可知，作者建议大家尽量少使用手机。 第三篇 本篇文章讲述了对杭微生物的杭力应引起注意。 -
第5题：
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第二篇
Cell Phones : Hang Up or Keep Talking?
Millions of people are using cell phones today.In many places it is actually considered unusual not to
use one.In many countries,cell phones are very popular with young people.They find that the phones are
more than a means of communication一having a mobile phone shows that they are cool and connected.
The explosions around the world in mobile phone use make some health professionals worried.Some
doctors are concerned that in the future many people may suffer health problems from the use of mobile
phones.In England,there has been a serious debate about this issue. Mobile phone companies are worried about
the negative publicity of such ideas.They say that there is no proof that mobile phones are bad for your health.
On the other hand,why do some medical studies show changes in the brain cells of some people who use
mobile phones?Signs of change in the tissues of the brain and head can be detected with modern scanning
equipment. In one case,a traveling salesman had to retire at a young age because of serious memory loss.He
couldn't remember even simple tasks.He would often forget the name of his own son.This man used to talk
on his mobile phone for about six hours a day,every day of his working week,for a couple of years. His family
doctor blamed his mobile phone use,but his employer's doctor didn't agree.
What is it that makes mobile phones potentially harmful?The answer is radiation.High-tech machines
can detect very small amounts of radiation from mobile phones.Mobile phone companies agree that there is
some radiation,but they say the amount is too small to worry about.
As the discussion about their safety continues,it appears that it's best to use mobile phones less often.
Use your regular phone if you want to talk for a long time.Use your mobile phone only when you really need
it. Mobile phones can be very useful and convenient,especially in emergencies.In the future,mobile phones
may have a warning label that says they are bad for your health.So for now,it's wise not to use your mobile
phone too often.The word"detected"in Paragraph 3 could be best replaced by_________.
A:cured
B:removed
C:discovered
D:caused答案：C解析：由第一段第三句“cell phones are very popular”可知A项正确。由最后一段第四句“very useful and convenient”可知，B、D两项正确。故选C。
根据语境可知detect的意思是“发现，查明”。故选C。
由第三段可知那位销售员是因为严重的记忆问题而退休的，他连简单的任务都记不 住，故选D。
由第四段最后一句可知，移动公司承认手机有一些辐射，但他们认为辐射的量很小，无 需担心。
由文章最后一句可知，作者建议大家尽量少使用手机。 第三篇 本篇文章讲述了对杭微生物的杭力应引起注意。 -
第6题：
共用题干
第三篇
Mobile Phones : Are They about to Transform Our Lives?
We love them so much that some of us sleep with them under the pillow,yet we are
increasingly concerned that we cannot escape their electronic reach.We use them to
convey our most intimate secrets,yet we worry that they are a threat to our privacy.We
rely on them more than the Internet to cope with modern life,yet many of us don't believe
advertisements saying we need more advanced services.
Sweeping aside the doubts that many people feel about the benefits of new third
generation phones and fears over the health effects of phone masts（天线竿）,a recent
report claims that the long-term effects of new mobile technologies will be entirely positive so
long as the public can be convinced to make use of them. Research about users of mobile
phones reveals that the mobile has already moved beyond being a mere practical
communications tool to become the backbone（支柱）of modern social life,from love affairs
to friendship to work.One female teacher,32,told the researchers:"I love my phone.It's
my friend."
The close relationship between user and phone is most pronounced among teenagers,
the report says,who regard their mobiles as an expression of their identity.This is partly
because mobiles are seen as being beyond the control of parents.But the researchers
suggest that another reason may be that mobiles,especially text messaging,are seen as a
way of overcoming shyness."Texting is often used for apologies,to excuse lateness or to
communicate other things that make us uncomfortable,"the report says.The impact of
phones,however,has been local rather than global,supporting existing friendships and
networks,rather than opening users to a new broader community.Even the language of
texting in one area can be incomprehensible to anybody from another area.
Among the most important benefits of using mobile phones,the report claims,will be a
vastly improved mobile infrastructure（基础设施）,providing gains throughout the economy,
and the provision of a more sophisticated location-based services for users.The report calls
on government to put more effort into the delivery of services by mobile phone,with
suggestions including public transport and traffic information and doctors' text messages to
remind patients of appointments."I love that idea,"one user said in an interview."It would
mean I wouldn't have to write a hundred messages to myself."
There are many other possibilities.At a recent trade fair in Sweden,a mobile
navigation product was launched.When the user enters a destination,a route is
automatically downloaded to their mobile and presented by voice,pictures and maps as they
drive. In future , these devices will also be able to plan around congestion（交通堵塞）and
road works in real time.Third generation phones will also allow for remote monitoring of
patients by doctors. In Britain scientists are developing an asthma（哮喘）management
solution,using mobiles to detect early signs of an attack.The navigation product launched in Sweden is helpful to drivers because it can
A:suggest the best route to get to a place.
B:download maps of the area.
C:tell them which roads are congested.
D:show them how to avoid road works.答案：A解析： -
第7题：
共用题干
第三篇
Mobile Phones : Are They about to Transform Our Lives?
We love them so much that some of us sleep with them under the pillow,yet we are
increasingly concerned that we cannot escape their electronic reach.We use them to
convey our most intimate secrets,yet we worry that they are a threat to our privacy.We
rely on them more than the Internet to cope with modern life,yet many of us don't believe
advertisements saying we need more advanced services.
Sweeping aside the doubts that many people feel about the benefits of new third
generation phones and fears over the health effects of phone masts（天线竿）,a recent
report claims that the long-term effects of new mobile technologies will be entirely positive so
long as the public can be convinced to make use of them. Research about users of mobile
phones reveals that the mobile has already moved beyond being a mere practical
communications tool to become the backbone（支柱）of modern social life,from love affairs
to friendship to work.One female teacher,32,told the researchers:"I love my phone.It's
my friend."
The close relationship between user and phone is most pronounced among teenagers,
the report says,who regard their mobiles as an expression of their identity.This is partly
because mobiles are seen as being beyond the control of parents.But the researchers
suggest that another reason may be that mobiles,especially text messaging,are seen as a
way of overcoming shyness."Texting is often used for apologies,to excuse lateness or to
communicate other things that make us uncomfortable,"the report says.The impact of
phones,however,has been local rather than global,supporting existing friendships and
networks,rather than opening users to a new broader community.Even the language of
texting in one area can be incomprehensible to anybody from another area.
Among the most important benefits of using mobile phones,the report claims,will be a
vastly improved mobile infrastructure（基础设施）,providing gains throughout the economy,
and the provision of a more sophisticated location-based services for users.The report calls
on government to put more effort into the delivery of services by mobile phone,with
suggestions including public transport and traffic information and doctors' text messages to
remind patients of appointments."I love that idea,"one user said in an interview."It would
mean I wouldn't have to write a hundred messages to myself."
There are many other possibilities.At a recent trade fair in Sweden,a mobile
navigation product was launched.When the user enters a destination,a route is
automatically downloaded to their mobile and presented by voice,pictures and maps as they
drive. In future , these devices will also be able to plan around congestion（交通堵塞）and
road works in real time.Third generation phones will also allow for remote monitoring of
patients by doctors. In Britain scientists are developing an asthma（哮喘）management
solution,using mobiles to detect early signs of an attack.Teenagers have a close relationship with their mobile phones partly because they
A:use text messages more than any other group.
B:are more likely to be late than older people.
C:tend to feel uncomfortable in many situations.
D:take mobile phones as an indication of independence from their parents.答案：D解析： -
第8题：
共用题干
第三篇
Cell Phones: Hang Up or Keep Talking?
Millions of people are using cell phones today.In many places it is actually considered unusual not to
use one.In many countries,cell phones are very popular with young people.They find that the phones are
more than a means of communication一having a mobile phone shows that they are cool and connected.
The explosions around the world in mobile phone use make some health professionals worried.Some
doctors are concerned that in the future many people may suffer health problems from the use of mobile
phones.In England,there has been a serious debate about this issue. Mobile phone companies are worried about
the negative publicity of such ideas. They say that there is no proof that mobile phones are bad for your health.
On the other hand,why do some medical studies show changes in the brain cells of some people who use
mobile phones?Signs of change in the tissues of the brain and head can be detected with modem scanning
（扫描）equipment. In one case , a traveling salesman had to retire at a young age because of serious memory
loss.He couldn't remember even simple tasks.He would often forget the name of his own son.This man used
to talk on his mobile phone for about six hours a day,every day of his working week,for a couple of years.
His family doctor blamed his mobile phone use,but his employer's doctor didn't agree.
What is it that makes mobile phones potentially harmful?The answer is radiation.High-tech machines
can detect very small amounts of radiation from mobile phones.Mobile phone companies agree that there is
some radiation,but they say the amount is too small to worry about.
As the discussion about their safety continues,it appears that it's best to use mobile phones less often.
Use your regular phone if you want to talk for a long time.Use your mobile phone only when you really need
it. Mobile phones can be very useful and convenient,especially in emergencies.In the future,mobile phones
may have a warning label that says they are bad for your health.So for now,it's wise not to use your mobile
phone too often.The writer's purpose of writing this article is to advise people___________.
A:to buy mobile phones
B:to update regular phones
C:to use mobile phones less often
D:to stop using mobile phones答案：C解析：由第一段第三句“cell phones are very popular”可知A项正确。由最后一段第四句“very useful and convenient”可知，C、D两项正确。故选B。
根据语境可知detect的意思是“发现，查明”。故选C。
由第三段可知那位销售员是因为严重的记忆问题而退休的，他连简单的任务都记不 住，故选C。
由第四段最后一句可知，移动公司承认手机有一些辐射，但他们认为辐射的量很小，无需担心。
由文章最后一句可知，作者建议大家尽量少使用手机。 -
第9题：
共用题干
第三篇
Cell Phones: Hang Up or Keep Talking?
Millions of people are using cell phones today.In many places it is actually considered unusual not to
use one.In many countries,cell phones are very popular with young people.They find that the phones are
more than a means of communication一having a mobile phone shows that they are cool and connected.
The explosions around the world in mobile phone use make some health professionals worried.Some
doctors are concerned that in the future many people may suffer health problems from the use of mobile
phones.In England,there has been a serious debate about this issue. Mobile phone companies are worried about
the negative publicity of such ideas. They say that there is no proof that mobile phones are bad for your health.
On the other hand,why do some medical studies show changes in the brain cells of some people who use
mobile phones?Signs of change in the tissues of the brain and head can be detected with modem scanning
（扫描）equipment. In one case , a traveling salesman had to retire at a young age because of serious memory
loss.He couldn't remember even simple tasks.He would often forget the name of his own son.This man used
to talk on his mobile phone for about six hours a day,every day of his working week,for a couple of years.
His family doctor blamed his mobile phone use,but his employer's doctor didn't agree.
What is it that makes mobile phones potentially harmful?The answer is radiation.High-tech machines
can detect very small amounts of radiation from mobile phones.Mobile phone companies agree that there is
some radiation,but they say the amount is too small to worry about.
As the discussion about their safety continues,it appears that it's best to use mobile phones less often.
Use your regular phone if you want to talk for a long time.Use your mobile phone only when you really need
it. Mobile phones can be very useful and convenient,especially in emergencies.In the future,mobile phones
may have a warning label that says they are bad for your health.So for now,it's wise not to use your mobile
phone too often.On the safety issue of mobile phones, the manufacturing companies_______.
A:deny the existence of mobile phone radiation
B:develop new technology to reduce mobile phone radiation
C:try to prove that mobile phones are not harmful to health
D:hold that the amount of radiation is too small to worry about答案：D解析：由第一段第三句“cell phones are very popular”可知A项正确。由最后一段第四句“very useful and convenient”可知，C、D两项正确。故选B。
根据语境可知detect的意思是“发现，查明”。故选C。
由第三段可知那位销售员是因为严重的记忆问题而退休的，他连简单的任务都记不 住，故选C。
由第四段最后一句可知，移动公司承认手机有一些辐射，但他们认为辐射的量很小，无需担心。
由文章最后一句可知，作者建议大家尽量少使用手机。 -
第10题：
You are a desktop administrator for your company. A company user reports that he is unable to use his Bluetooth-enabled mobile phone with his Bluetooth-enabled Windows XP Professional computer. He is trying to play audio from the phone through the speakers on his computer. You verify that other Bluetooth devices work properly with the user’s computer. You test the speakers to make sure they are in working order. You also verify that the mobile phone can send output to a computer. You then discover that the phone cannot detect the computer.You need to ensure that the user can use the phone with his computer. What should you do？（）
- A、Place the phone in Bluetooth discovery mode.
- B、Place the user’s computer in Bluetooth discovery mode.
- C、Add the phone and the computer to the same Bluetooth Personal Area Network （PAN）.
- D、Install mobile phone synchronization software on the user’s computer.
正确答案:B -
第11题：
问答题Practice 4 Read the following text(s) and write an essay to 1) summarize the main points of the text(s), 2) make clear your own viewpoint, and 3) justify your stand. In your essay, make full use of the information provided in the text(s). If you use more than three consecutive words from the text(s), use quotation marks (“ ”). You should write 160—200 words on the ANSWER SHEET. The information and computer technologies have boosted the efficiency and convenience of people’s work and study. Their application in school education has provided teachers and students with new approaches to knowledge and information. There is a heated discussion about whether computers will replace teachers. The following are the supporters’ and opponents’ opinions. Supporters: With the advanced computer and Internet, children can get the learning material whenever they want. Online teaching is becoming more and more popular that students can get planned lessons online. After each class, there is homework for them to do. Both the learning and practice can be done on computers. From computers students can learn something that they are interested in so that they won’t be restricted to the subjects that they are taught at school. Therefore, students will have the opportunity to achieve an all-around development. Opponents: Students need to communicate with teachers and get instructions from them whenever they have troubles in their study. Computers are only cold devices that will affect children’s ability to have face-to-face communication. Education is not only about imparting the knowledge, but also being a useful person. So students need to learn some useful values to be a good person which sometimes cannot be easily learned from computers. Children who use computer will learn to communicate with machines instead of people. There is a risk that they will be a generation of social illiterates.正确答案： 【范文】
The introduction of computers into classroom has greatly changed the traditional way of teaching and learning. Will computers replace teachers? Some supporters hold the view that computers provide different online teaching and students can get all-round development, while the opponents believe that teachers’ teaching is irreplaceable because it can teach children the values of life. In my opinion, it is impossible for computers to replace teachers.
I admit that computers benefit students in many ways, they can do their assignments with the help of appropriate software. They also access the Internet for research and entertainment. But as Spencer said, education has for its object the formation of character.” This is also the essence of the quality-oriented education advocated by our government. We need students who can think creatively, not cut and paste their essays out of software encyclopaedia. We need students who can tell truth from lies, not download unedited trivia from the Internet. We need students who can communicate face-to-face with others, not hide behind emails. These are the very aspects where teachers can provide help and guidance.
So teachers needn’t fear they would be replaced by computers. Instead, they should worry that if they did not adopt new technology, they would become outdated. Faced with the challenge of modern technology, what they should do is to change their attitudes. By learning and using this progressive approach, they can make their teaching more interactive and effective.解析： 暂无解析 -
第12题：
单选题Passage1Children who spend more than two hours a day at a computer or watching television are more likely than others to have mental problems，scientists say.Researchers found that 11-year-olds who spent several hours in front of a screen each day did worse on mental health tests，no matter how much physical exercise they got. The University of Bristol study，published in Pediatrics，involved more than 1，000 children aged about 10.They also had the kids fill out questionnaires designed to gauge the kids' emotional well-being and behavior.The questionnaires contained 20 questions covering five sections-emotional difficulties，conduct problems，hyperactivity or inattention，friendships and peer groups and problems relating to friends and peer groups.The study found no direct evidence that sitting in front of a screen actually causes mental health problems. Instead，it suggests that children with difficulties，such as extreme shyness，are more likely to choose TV or computer games than sociable activities. In the study，children were asked whether they agreed，disagreed or somewhat agree with a list of statements，including，"I generally play alone or keep to myself" and，"I am often unhappy or tearful".They were also asked how much exercise they took and how long they spent at a TV or computer screen.According to the study，children who spent more than two hours a day at a screen had a 60% higher risk of mental problems than children who spent fewer viewing hours. The risk was only slightly higher in children who did little or no exercise."Physical activity is good for health in many ways，but it can't make up for long hours of screen viewing. Parents should consider limiting their children's screen viewing to no more than 2 hours a day，”said the study organizer，Angie Page.Previous studies have raised concerns that watching too much television can affect children's behavior in later life. A Canadian study found that those who watched most TV as young children performed worse at school, ate more junk food and had more trouble concentrating.How can children improve mental health according to the passage？ABy limiting TV and computer use to less than two hours a day.
BBy getting more physical exercise.
CBy playing more educational computer games.
DBy going to bed earlier each night.
正确答案： A解析： -
第13题：
共用题干
Mobile Phones:Change Our Life
In the case of mobile phones,change is everything. Recent research indicates that the mobile phone is changing not only our culture,but our very bodies as well.
First,Let's talk about culture.The difference between the mobile phone and its parent一the fixed-line phone,is that a mobile phone corresponds to a person,while a landline goes to a place.If you call my mobile,you get me.If you call my fixed-line phone,you get whoever answers it.
This has several implications.The most common one,however,and perhaps the thing that has changed our culture forever,is the"meeting"influence.People no longer need to make firm plans about when and where to meet.Twenty years ago,a Friday night would need to be arranged in advance.You needed enough time to allow everyone to get from their place of work to the first meeting place.Now,however,a night out can be arranged on the run.It is no longer"see you there at 8", but"text me around 8 and we'll see where we all are".
Texting changes people as well.In their paper,"Insights into the Social and Psychological Effects of SMS Text Messaging",two British researchers distinguished between two types of mobile phone users:the"talkers"and the"texters”一those who prefer voice to text message and those who prefer text message to voice.
They found that the mobile phone's individuality and privacy gave texters the ability to express a whole new outer personality.Texters were likely to report that their family would be surprised if they were to read their texts.This suggests that texting allowed texters to present a self-image that differed from the one familiar to those who knew them well.
Another scientist wrote of the changes that mobiles have brought to body language.There are two kinds that people use while speaking on the phone.There is the"speakeasy":the head is held high,in a self-confident way,chatting away.And there is the"spacemaker":these people focus on themselves and keep out other people.
Who can blame them?Phone meetings get cancelled or reformed and camera-phones intrude on people's privacy. So,it is understandable if your mobile makes you nervous.But perhaps you needn't worry so much.After all,it is good to talk.When arranging a night out,people may text each other.
A:Right
B:Wrong
C:Not mentioned答案：A解析：本题给出的信息是错误的。原文是："If you call my fixed-line phone, you get whoever answers it."
本题给出的信息是正确的。原文是："Now, however, a night out can be arranged on the run .It is no longer 'see you there at 8',but 'text me around 8 and we'll see where we all are'."
文章没有谈到这方面的信息。
本题给出的信息是错误的。原文是："This suggests that texting allowed texters to present a self-image that differed from the one familiar to those who knew them well."
本题给出的信息是正确的。原文是："And there is the 'spacemaker': these people focus on themselves and keep out other people."
文章没有谈到这方面信息。
文章没有谈到这方面信息。 -
第14题：
共用题干
Mobile Phones:Change Our Life
In the case of mobile phones,change is everything. Recent research indicates that the mobile phone is changing not only our culture,but our very bodies as well.
First,Let's talk about culture.The difference between the mobile phone and its parent一the fixed-line phone,is that a mobile phone corresponds to a person,while a landline goes to a place.If you call my mobile,you get me.If you call my fixed-line phone,you get whoever answers it.
This has several implications.The most common one,however,and perhaps the thing that has changed our culture forever,is the"meeting"influence.People no longer need to make firm plans about when and where to meet.Twenty years ago,a Friday night would need to be arranged in advance.You needed enough time to allow everyone to get from their place of work to the first meeting place.Now,however,a night out can be arranged on the run.It is no longer"see you there at 8", but"text me around 8 and we'll see where we all are".
Texting changes people as well.In their paper,"Insights into the Social and Psychological Effects of SMS Text Messaging",two British researchers distinguished between two types of mobile phone users:the"talkers"and the"texters”一those who prefer voice to text message and those who prefer text message to voice.
They found that the mobile phone's individuality and privacy gave texters the ability to express a whole new outer personality.Texters were likely to report that their family would be surprised if they were to read their texts.This suggests that texting allowed texters to present a self-image that differed from the one familiar to those who knew them well.
Another scientist wrote of the changes that mobiles have brought to body language.There are two kinds that people use while speaking on the phone.There is the"speakeasy":the head is held high,in a self-confident way,chatting away.And there is the"spacemaker":these people focus on themselves and keep out other people.
Who can blame them?Phone meetings get cancelled or reformed and camera-phones intrude on people's privacy. So,it is understandable if your mobile makes you nervous.But perhaps you needn't worry so much.After all,it is good to talk.If you call my fixed-line phone,you always get me.
A:Right
B:Wrong
C:Not mentioned答案：B解析：本题给出的信息是错误的。原文是："If you call my fixed-line phone, you get whoever answers it."
本题给出的信息是正确的。原文是："Now, however, a night out can be arranged on the run .It is no longer 'see you there at 8',but 'text me around 8 and we'll see where we all are'."
文章没有谈到这方面的信息。
本题给出的信息是错误的。原文是："This suggests that texting allowed texters to present a self-image that differed from the one familiar to those who knew them well."
本题给出的信息是正确的。原文是："And there is the 'spacemaker': these people focus on themselves and keep out other people."
文章没有谈到这方面信息。
文章没有谈到这方面信息。 -
第15题：
共用题干
第二篇
Cell Phones : Hang Up or Keep Talking?
Millions of people are using cell phones today.In many places it is actually considered unusual not to
use one.In many countries,cell phones are very popular with young people.They find that the phones are
more than a means of communication一having a mobile phone shows that they are cool and connected.
The explosions around the world in mobile phone use make some health professionals worried.Some
doctors are concerned that in the future many people may suffer health problems from the use of mobile
phones.In England,there has been a serious debate about this issue. Mobile phone companies are worried about
the negative publicity of such ideas.They say that there is no proof that mobile phones are bad for your health.
On the other hand,why do some medical studies show changes in the brain cells of some people who use
mobile phones?Signs of change in the tissues of the brain and head can be detected with modern scanning
equipment. In one case,a traveling salesman had to retire at a young age because of serious memory loss.He
couldn't remember even simple tasks.He would often forget the name of his own son.This man used to talk
on his mobile phone for about six hours a day,every day of his working week,for a couple of years. His family
doctor blamed his mobile phone use,but his employer's doctor didn't agree.
What is it that makes mobile phones potentially harmful?The answer is radiation.High-tech machines
can detect very small amounts of radiation from mobile phones.Mobile phone companies agree that there is
some radiation,but they say the amount is too small to worry about.
As the discussion about their safety continues,it appears that it's best to use mobile phones less often.
Use your regular phone if you want to talk for a long time.Use your mobile phone only when you really need
it. Mobile phones can be very useful and convenient,especially in emergencies.In the future,mobile phones
may have a warning label that says they are bad for your health.So for now,it's wise not to use your mobile
phone too often.On the safety issue of mobile phones,the manufacturing companies_________.
A:deny the existence of mobile phone radiation
B:develop new technology to reduce mobile phone radiation
C:try to prove that mobile phones are not harmful to health
D:hold that the amount of radiation is too small to worry about答案：D解析：由第一段第三句“cell phones are very popular”可知A项正确。由最后一段第四句“very useful and convenient”可知，B、D两项正确。故选C。
根据语境可知detect的意思是“发现，查明”。故选C。
由第三段可知那位销售员是因为严重的记忆问题而退休的，他连简单的任务都记不 住，故选D。
由第四段最后一句可知，移动公司承认手机有一些辐射，但他们认为辐射的量很小，无 需担心。
由文章最后一句可知，作者建议大家尽量少使用手机。 第三篇 本篇文章讲述了对杭微生物的杭力应引起注意。 -
第16题：
共用题干
第二篇
Cell Phones : Hang Up or Keep Talking?
Millions of people are using cell phones today.In many places it is actually considered unusual not to
use one.In many countries,cell phones are very popular with young people.They find that the phones are
more than a means of communication一having a mobile phone shows that they are cool and connected.
The explosions around the world in mobile phone use make some health professionals worried.Some
doctors are concerned that in the future many people may suffer health problems from the use of mobile
phones.In England,there has been a serious debate about this issue. Mobile phone companies are worried about
the negative publicity of such ideas.They say that there is no proof that mobile phones are bad for your health.
On the other hand,why do some medical studies show changes in the brain cells of some people who use
mobile phones?Signs of change in the tissues of the brain and head can be detected with modern scanning
equipment. In one case,a traveling salesman had to retire at a young age because of serious memory loss.He
couldn't remember even simple tasks.He would often forget the name of his own son.This man used to talk
on his mobile phone for about six hours a day,every day of his working week,for a couple of years. His family
doctor blamed his mobile phone use,but his employer's doctor didn't agree.
What is it that makes mobile phones potentially harmful?The answer is radiation.High-tech machines
can detect very small amounts of radiation from mobile phones.Mobile phone companies agree that there is
some radiation,but they say the amount is too small to worry about.
As the discussion about their safety continues,it appears that it's best to use mobile phones less often.
Use your regular phone if you want to talk for a long time.Use your mobile phone only when you really need
it. Mobile phones can be very useful and convenient,especially in emergencies.In the future,mobile phones
may have a warning label that says they are bad for your health.So for now,it's wise not to use your mobile
phone too often.The salesman retired young because_________.
A:he disliked using mobile phones
B:he was tired of talking on his mobile phone
C:his employer's doctor persuaded him to
D:he couldn't remember simple tasks答案：D解析：由第一段第三句“cell phones are very popular”可知A项正确。由最后一段第四句“very useful and convenient”可知，B、D两项正确。故选C。
根据语境可知detect的意思是“发现，查明”。故选C。
由第三段可知那位销售员是因为严重的记忆问题而退休的，他连简单的任务都记不 住，故选D。
由第四段最后一句可知，移动公司承认手机有一些辐射，但他们认为辐射的量很小，无 需担心。
由文章最后一句可知，作者建议大家尽量少使用手机。 第三篇 本篇文章讲述了对杭微生物的杭力应引起注意。 -
第17题：
共用题干
第三篇
Mobile Phones : Are They about to Transform Our Lives?
We love them so much that some of us sleep with them under the pillow,yet we are
increasingly concerned that we cannot escape their electronic reach.We use them to
convey our most intimate secrets,yet we worry that they are a threat to our privacy.We
rely on them more than the Internet to cope with modern life,yet many of us don't believe
advertisements saying we need more advanced services.
Sweeping aside the doubts that many people feel about the benefits of new third
generation phones and fears over the health effects of phone masts（天线竿）,a recent
report claims that the long-term effects of new mobile technologies will be entirely positive so
long as the public can be convinced to make use of them. Research about users of mobile
phones reveals that the mobile has already moved beyond being a mere practical
communications tool to become the backbone（支柱）of modern social life,from love affairs
to friendship to work.One female teacher,32,told the researchers:"I love my phone.It's
my friend."
The close relationship between user and phone is most pronounced among teenagers,
the report says,who regard their mobiles as an expression of their identity.This is partly
because mobiles are seen as being beyond the control of parents.But the researchers
suggest that another reason may be that mobiles,especially text messaging,are seen as a
way of overcoming shyness."Texting is often used for apologies,to excuse lateness or to
communicate other things that make us uncomfortable,"the report says.The impact of
phones,however,has been local rather than global,supporting existing friendships and
networks,rather than opening users to a new broader community.Even the language of
texting in one area can be incomprehensible to anybody from another area.
Among the most important benefits of using mobile phones,the report claims,will be a
vastly improved mobile infrastructure（基础设施）,providing gains throughout the economy,
and the provision of a more sophisticated location-based services for users.The report calls
on government to put more effort into the delivery of services by mobile phone,with
suggestions including public transport and traffic information and doctors' text messages to
remind patients of appointments."I love that idea,"one user said in an interview."It would
mean I wouldn't have to write a hundred messages to myself."
There are many other possibilities.At a recent trade fair in Sweden,a mobile
navigation product was launched.When the user enters a destination,a route is
automatically downloaded to their mobile and presented by voice,pictures and maps as they
drive. In future , these devices will also be able to plan around congestion（交通堵塞）and
road works in real time.Third generation phones will also allow for remote monitoring of
patients by doctors. In Britain scientists are developing an asthma（哮喘）management
solution,using mobiles to detect early signs of an attack.Which of the following statements is true?
A:Modern social life relies significantly on the use of mobile phones.
B:Mobile phones make romantic communication more difficult.
C:Mobile phones encourage people to make friends.
D:Mobile phones enable people of different countries to talk without translation.答案：A解析： -
第18题：
共用题干
第三篇
Mobile Phones : Are They about to Transform Our Lives?
We love them so much that some of us sleep with them under the pillow,yet we are
increasingly concerned that we cannot escape their electronic reach.We use them to
convey our most intimate secrets,yet we worry that they are a threat to our privacy.We
rely on them more than the Internet to cope with modern life,yet many of us don't believe
advertisements saying we need more advanced services.
Sweeping aside the doubts that many people feel about the benefits of new third
generation phones and fears over the health effects of phone masts（天线竿）,a recent
report claims that the long-term effects of new mobile technologies will be entirely positive so
long as the public can be convinced to make use of them. Research about users of mobile
phones reveals that the mobile has already moved beyond being a mere practical
communications tool to become the backbone（支柱）of modern social life,from love affairs
to friendship to work.One female teacher,32,told the researchers:"I love my phone.It's
my friend."
The close relationship between user and phone is most pronounced among teenagers,
the report says,who regard their mobiles as an expression of their identity.This is partly
because mobiles are seen as being beyond the control of parents.But the researchers
suggest that another reason may be that mobiles,especially text messaging,are seen as a
way of overcoming shyness."Texting is often used for apologies,to excuse lateness or to
communicate other things that make us uncomfortable,"the report says.The impact of
phones,however,has been local rather than global,supporting existing friendships and
networks,rather than opening users to a new broader community.Even the language of
texting in one area can be incomprehensible to anybody from another area.
Among the most important benefits of using mobile phones,the report claims,will be a
vastly improved mobile infrastructure（基础设施）,providing gains throughout the economy,
and the provision of a more sophisticated location-based services for users.The report calls
on government to put more effort into the delivery of services by mobile phone,with
suggestions including public transport and traffic information and doctors' text messages to
remind patients of appointments."I love that idea,"one user said in an interview."It would
mean I wouldn't have to write a hundred messages to myself."
There are many other possibilities.At a recent trade fair in Sweden,a mobile
navigation product was launched.When the user enters a destination,a route is
automatically downloaded to their mobile and presented by voice,pictures and maps as they
drive. In future , these devices will also be able to plan around congestion（交通堵塞）and
road works in real time.Third generation phones will also allow for remote monitoring of
patients by doctors. In Britain scientists are developing an asthma（哮喘）management
solution,using mobiles to detect early signs of an attack.It is suggested that mobile phones should be used to
A:give the address of the nearest hospital.
B:show bus and train timetables.
C:arrange delivery of mails.
D:cure diseases.答案：B解析： -
第19题：
共用题干
第三篇
Mobile Phones : Are They about to Transform Our Lives?
We love them so much that some of us sleep with them under the pillow,yet we are
increasingly concerned that we cannot escape their electronic reach.We use them to
convey our most intimate secrets,yet we worry that they are a threat to our privacy.We
rely on them more than the Internet to cope with modern life,yet many of us don't believe
advertisements saying we need more advanced services.
Sweeping aside the doubts that many people feel about the benefits of new third
generation phones and fears over the health effects of phone masts（天线竿）,a recent
report claims that the long-term effects of new mobile technologies will be entirely positive so
long as the public can be convinced to make use of them. Research about users of mobile
phones reveals that the mobile has already moved beyond being a mere practical
communications tool to become the backbone（支柱）of modern social life,from love affairs
to friendship to work.One female teacher,32,told the researchers:"I love my phone.It's
my friend."
The close relationship between user and phone is most pronounced among teenagers,
the report says,who regard their mobiles as an expression of their identity.This is partly
because mobiles are seen as being beyond the control of parents.But the researchers
suggest that another reason may be that mobiles,especially text messaging,are seen as a
way of overcoming shyness."Texting is often used for apologies,to excuse lateness or to
communicate other things that make us uncomfortable,"the report says.The impact of
phones,however,has been local rather than global,supporting existing friendships and
networks,rather than opening users to a new broader community.Even the language of
texting in one area can be incomprehensible to anybody from another area.
Among the most important benefits of using mobile phones,the report claims,will be a
vastly improved mobile infrastructure（基础设施）,providing gains throughout the economy,
and the provision of a more sophisticated location-based services for users.The report calls
on government to put more effort into the delivery of services by mobile phone,with
suggestions including public transport and traffic information and doctors' text messages to
remind patients of appointments."I love that idea,"one user said in an interview."It would
mean I wouldn't have to write a hundred messages to myself."
There are many other possibilities.At a recent trade fair in Sweden,a mobile
navigation product was launched.When the user enters a destination,a route is
automatically downloaded to their mobile and presented by voice,pictures and maps as they
drive. In future , these devices will also be able to plan around congestion（交通堵塞）and
road works in real time.Third generation phones will also allow for remote monitoring of
patients by doctors. In Britain scientists are developing an asthma（哮喘）management
solution,using mobiles to detect early signs of an attack.What does the writer suggest in the first paragraph about our attitudes to mobile phones?
A:We can't live without them.
B:We are worried about using them so much.
C:We have contradictory feelings about them.
D:We need them more than anything else to deal with modern life.答案：C解析： -
第20题：
共用题干
第三篇
Cell Phones: Hang Up or Keep Talking?
Millions of people are using cell phones today.In many places it is actually considered unusual not to
use one.In many countries,cell phones are very popular with young people.They find that the phones are
more than a means of communication一having a mobile phone shows that they are cool and connected.
The explosions around the world in mobile phone use make some health professionals worried.Some
doctors are concerned that in the future many people may suffer health problems from the use of mobile
phones.In England,there has been a serious debate about this issue. Mobile phone companies are worried about
the negative publicity of such ideas. They say that there is no proof that mobile phones are bad for your health.
On the other hand,why do some medical studies show changes in the brain cells of some people who use
mobile phones?Signs of change in the tissues of the brain and head can be detected with modem scanning
（扫描）equipment. In one case , a traveling salesman had to retire at a young age because of serious memory
loss.He couldn't remember even simple tasks.He would often forget the name of his own son.This man used
to talk on his mobile phone for about six hours a day,every day of his working week,for a couple of years.
His family doctor blamed his mobile phone use,but his employer's doctor didn't agree.
What is it that makes mobile phones potentially harmful?The answer is radiation.High-tech machines
can detect very small amounts of radiation from mobile phones.Mobile phone companies agree that there is
some radiation,but they say the amount is too small to worry about.
As the discussion about their safety continues,it appears that it's best to use mobile phones less often.
Use your regular phone if you want to talk for a long time.Use your mobile phone only when you really need
it. Mobile phones can be very useful and convenient,especially in emergencies.In the future,mobile phones
may have a warning label that says they are bad for your health.So for now,it's wise not to use your mobile
phone too often.People buy cell phones for the following reasons EXCEPT that_________.
A:they're popular
B:they're cheap
C:they're useful
D:they're convenient答案：B解析：由第一段第三句“cell phones are very popular”可知A项正确。由最后一段第四句“very useful and convenient”可知，C、D两项正确。故选B。
根据语境可知detect的意思是“发现，查明”。故选C。
由第三段可知那位销售员是因为严重的记忆问题而退休的，他连简单的任务都记不 住，故选C。
由第四段最后一句可知，移动公司承认手机有一些辐射，但他们认为辐射的量很小，无需担心。
由文章最后一句可知，作者建议大家尽量少使用手机。 -
第21题：
共用题干
第一篇
Cell Phones: Hang Up or Keep Talking?
Millions of people are using cell phones today,In many places it is actually considered unusual not to
use one.In many countries,cell phones are very popular with Young people.They find that the phones are
more than a means of communication一having a mobile phone shows that they are cool and connected.
The explosions around the world in mobile phone use make some health professionals worried.Some
doctors are concerned that in the future many people may suffer health problems from the use of mobile
phones.In England,there has been a serious debate about this issue.Mobile phone companies are worried about
the negative publicity of such ideas.They say that there is no proof that mobile phones are bad for your health.
On the other hand,why do some medical studies show changes in the brain cells of some people who use
mobile phones?Signs of change in the tissues of the brain and head can be detected with modern scanning
（扫描）equipment. In one case , a traveling salesman had to retire at a young age because of serious memory
loss.He couldn't remember even simple tasks.He would often forget the name of his own son.This man used
to talk on his mobile phone for about six hours a day,every day of his working week,for a couple of years.
His family doctor blamed his mobile phone use,but his employer's doctor didn't agree.
What is it that makes mobile phones potentially harmful?The answer is radiation.High-tech machines
can detect very small amounts of radiation from mobile phones.Mobile phone companies agree that there is
some radiation,but they say the amount is too small to worry about.
As the discussion about their safety continues,it appears that it's best to use mobile phones less often.
Use your regular phone if you want to talk for a long time.Use your mnobile phone only when you really need
it.Mobile phones can be very useful and convenient,especially in emergencies.In the future,mobile phones
may have a warning label that says they are bad for your health.So for now,it's wise not to use your mobile
phone too often.The writer's purpose of writing this article is to advise people__________.
A:to use mobile phones less often
B:to buy mobile phones
C:to update regular phones
D:to stop using mobile phones答案：A解析：由第一段第三句“cell phones are very popular”可知A项正确。由最后一段第四句“very useful and convenient”可知C、D两项正确。故选B。
根据语境可知，detect的意思是“发现，查明”。故选C。
由第三段可知，那位销售员是因为严重的记忆间题而退休的，他连简单的任务都记不 住，故选B。
由第四段最后一句可知，移动公司承认手机有一些辐射，但他们认为辐射的量很小，无 需担心。
由文章最后一句可知，作者建议大家尽量少使用手机。 第二篇 本篇文章主要讲述了新一代孩子所存在的问题，及父母应该怎样面对这些问题。 -
第22题：
问答题Passage 2 (1) A one-month survey results indicate that smoking, alcohol and marijuana use increase among residents of Manhattan during the five to eight weeks after the terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center which took place on September 11, 2001. Almost one-third of the nearly 1000 persons interviewed reported an increased use of alcohol, marijuana, or cigarettes following the September 11 attacks. About one-fourth of the respondents said they were drinking more alcohol in the weeks after September 11; about one tenth reported an increase in smoking, and 3.2% said they had increased their use of marijuana. (2) The investigators found survey participants by randomly dialing New York City phone numbers and screened potential respondents for Manhattan residents living in areas close to the World Trade Center. Interviews were conducted with 988 individuals between October 16 and November 15, 2001. Participants were asked about their cigarette smoking, alcohol drinking, and marijuana use habits before and after September 11. During the week prior to September 11, 2001, 22.6% of the participants reported smoking cigarettes, 59.1% drinking alcohol, and 4.4% using marijuana. After September 11, 23.4% reported smoking cigarettes, 4.4% drinking alcohol, and 5.7% smoking marijuana. Among those who smoked, almost 10% reported smoking at least an extra pack of cigarettes a week and among those who drank alcohol, more than 20% reported imbibing at least one extra drink a day. The researchers found that people who reported an increase in substance abuse were more likely to suffer from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and from depression (3) people who reported an increase in cigarette smoking or marijuana use were also more likely to have both PTSD and depression, while those people who reported an increase in alcohol use were more likely to have depression only. (4) Persons who were living closer to the World Trade Center were more likely to increase their cigarette smoking, but other factors such as being displaced from one’s home, losing possessions during the attacks, or being involved in the rescue efforts were not consistently associated with increased substance use. Symptoms of panic attack were associated with an increase in the use of all substances. Increase in substance abuse did not differ significantly between men and women or among racial or ethnic groups. (5) Demographic factors such as age, marital status, and income seemed tip play a more critical role in determining if the events of September 11 led to an increase in substance use.正确答案： 1. 一项为时一个月的调查表明,在2001年9月11日世贸中心的恐怖袭击发生后的5~8周中,曼哈顿居民中吸烟、酗酒或大麻的吸食量都增加了。
(在句子结构上,本句含有一个宾语从句(that smoking…2001),其中又含有一个定语从句(which took place…2001)修饰the terrorist attacks(恐怖袭击)。介词结构among residents of Manhattan和during the five...分别作宾语从句的地点和时间状语,而after后的介词结构则是作the five to eight weeks的后置定语。on the World Trade Center则是修饰the terrorist attacks。翻译时,要进行适当的语序调整,使之符合中文表达习惯。)
2. 调查者通过随机拨打纽约市内电话找到参与调查的人,并筛选出住在世贸中心附近地区的曼哈顿居民作为潜在的问卷受查人。
(在句子结构上,本句不含从句,只包括两个并列句。需注意的是,by randomly…phone numbers是前一个谓语(found)的方式状语,而living in areas…则是第二个并列谓语(screened)部分中residents的分词后置定语。在词汇方面,考生应注意screen…for…意为“筛选”。)
3. 那些说自己吸烟量或大麻使用量增加的人有可能患上创伤后应激障碍(PTSD)和忧郁症,而那些说自己喝酒量增加的人则更有可能只患上忧郁症。
(在结构方面,本句是一个复句,前后两个分句之间为转折关系。两个分句中各含一个定语从句修饰people,分别说明两种接受调查的人。对于这种定语从句,翻译时可简单处理为中文中的定语。在词汇方面,应注意PTSD 意为“创伤后应激障碍(症)”,属专业术语,如果翻译时不够确定,可直接保留而不翻译。)
4. 那些住得离世贸中心较近的人的吸烟量更有可能增加,但一些其他因素,如被迫流离失所、在袭击中遭受财产损失或者参与救援工作则并非总会导致违禁品使用量增加。
(在结构方面,本句由两个转折关系的分句构成。前一分句含有一个定语从句(who were living closer to the World Trade Center),后一分句中应注意主语后有一个for example引出的插入语。在词汇方面,displace在本句中不意为“处置,替代”,而是“使离开,使流亡”。substance use意为“使用(违禁)物品”。)
5. 人口统计方面的因素,如年龄、婚姻状况和收入对人们在“9·11”事件后是否会增加违禁品使用量这方面似乎起着更为关键的作用。
(在句子结构上,需注意,本句中if引导的不是条件状语从句,而是determining的宾语从句。此外,such as…表列举,补充说明句子主语Demographic factors。在词汇方面,demographic意为“(人口)统计上的”。play a more critical role in意为“在…中起着更为关键的作用”。)解析： 暂无解析 -
第23题：
问答题Practice 5 Read the following text(s) and write an essay to 1) summarize the main points of the text(s), 2) make clear your own viewpoint, and 3) justify your stand. In your essay, make full use of the information provided in the text(s). If you use more than three consecutive words from the text(s), use quotation marks (“ ”). You should write 160—200 words on the ANSWER SHEET. Smoking influences citizen’s health and also pollutes our living environment. Recently, Chen Zhu, minister of Health, said that the government should gradually include anti-addiction counseling and drugs in basic medical insurance coverage. Should anti-addiction be covered in medical insurance? The following are the supporters’ and opponents’ opinions. Supporters: Smoking is now the biggest threat to human health. Through medical insurance to pay for their anti-addition drugs, smokers are more likely to have a try to quit smoking. It is hardly possible for smokers to quit smoking by their own efforts. If anti-addiction counseling and drugs are included in basic medical insurance coverage, smokers are more than willing to seek professional doctor for help and thus increase the chance of success. Helping smokers keep away from addiction not only benefits the smokers themselves, but also those around them, which is of great potential public health significance. In addition, the cost of using medical insurance to pay for anti-addiction is much lower than that to treat chronic diseases in the future. Opponents: Looking at the number of people who are smokers versus the great majority who aren't, it's much fairer to put the costs on the backs of those who cause them rather than on the backs of the great majority who don't smoke. Anti-addiction drugs are used to prevent diseases, which is supposed to be paid from the public health or disease control, but not from medical insurance fund. If anti-addition is covered in medical insurance, with 270 million smokers in China, how can the insurance bear it? In terms of 3000 RMB per person, we need 810 billion for medical insurance fund, while in 2010, the total income of urban basic medical insurance fund is only 430.9 billion.正确答案： 【范文】
With the announcement that government is on the road of packing anti-smoking drugs in the medical insurance coverage, there is a heated public controversy. Supporters believe that this measure encourages smokers to quit smoking, increasing the chance of success. Opponents argue that there are too many smokers in China, so it is unfair for non-smokers to pay for the cost. As regards this issue, I am of the opinion that anti-addiction should be covered in the medical insurance.
For one thing, although smoking is a personal habit, the harm it brings about affects all the people in the country, even in the world because it can not only destruct the health of both the smoker and the people surrounding him, but also cause environmental pollution. Hence, the act to cover anti-addiction in medical insurance by government is beneficial to the society. For another, packing anti-smoking medicine into medical insurance coverage encourages more smokers to take the initiative to give up smoking. Usually when they have to pay for the abandonment of smoking, smokers are less willing to show an active and positive attitude towards the non-smoking program. However, if this service is free, they may be more inclined to have a try.
All in all, smoking is not just a personal habit, but also a serious social problem. Our planet cannot bear this choking air any more and we should take actions immediately to support the anti-addiction program by having anti-smoking drugs covered into medical insurance.解析： 暂无解析