Question

【题目】D

An international study of more than 13, 000 adults found that many people say modern technology has affected relations with their partners. Almost 40 percent of those questioned said their partners paid more attention to their mobile devices than to them.

The research included both old and new relationships. Thirty-three percent of those asked reported that they had to compete against a mobile device for attention on a first date.

Apparently, we have as much love for our digital devices as for the people we love. The survey found that adults spend almost equal amounts of time online at home as they do interacting directly. And a lot of married couples, friends and family members argue about time spent on mobile devices.

Rules or time limits on a device might be good, in theory. However, the survey found that 45 percent of those questioned do not set rules. Another 45 percent said they got into arguments about how much they are on their phones when spending time with loved ones. The lack of social rules about digital behavior might be the result of the newness of the issue.

Past generations did not have the technologies. In this situation, our elders know nothing. In fact, the knowledge and ability is moving towards the youngest generation that’s using the technology because they’re the ones bounding forward fearlessly, and finding out what ways they can get in trouble.

That trouble may include the sharing of sensitive information. The research found nearly 30 percent of couples share passwords to social media sites. This could be a problem when relationships end.

The study advises that people step away from electronic devices to truly connect with other people. Understand the value of distancing yourself from your device and allow yourself to be engaged with that person that means the most to you.

【1】What did the study find about modern technology?

A. People depend too much on it.

B. It breaks relations between partners.

C. Partners need it to develop relations.

D. It has a bad effect on human relations.

【2】What’s the problem with the digital device?

A. It takes up too much time.

B. It is dangerous to play.

C. It causes tiredness in married couples.

D. It takes away all love from loved ones.

【3】 What can be inferred from Paragraph 4?

A. People disagree with limiting mobile use.

B. Rules need to be made to limit mobile use.

C. The majority of users set rules to use a device.

D. More and more people will use phones wisely.

【4】What can be the best title for the text?

A. We Can’t Live Without a Cell Phone.

B. For Love, Put Aside the Phone!

C. How Powerful Electronic Devices Are!

D. Your Time Will Be Killed by the Phone.

Answer 1

【答案】

【1】D

【2】A

【3】B

【4】B

【解析】

【语篇解读】研究发现，现代科技，例如手机已经严重影响了人与人之间的关系。人们把更多的注意力放在了电子产品上，而不是与家人、朋友、同伴交流。

【1】细节理解题。根据文章第一段中“that many people say modern technology has affected relations with their partners. Almost 40 percent of those questioned said their partners paid more attention to their mobile devices than to them.”可知，几乎40%的被调查者说他们的伴侣更关注他们的电子产品设备而不 是他们。现代科技已经严重影响了人与人之间的关系。故选D。

【2】 细节理解题。根据文章第三段内容和第四段中“Another 45 percent said they got into arguments about how much they are on their phones when spending time with loved ones.”可知，现在人们花在电子产 品上的时间太多了，忽略了与亲朋好友的交流，造成了许多争吵。故选A。

【3】推理判断题。根据段落中“Rules or time limits on a device might be good, in theory. The lack of social rules about digital behavior might be the result of the newness of the issue.” 现在人们花在电子产品 上的时间太多了，所以最好设定时间限制规则。故选B。

【4】主旨大意题。手机已经严重影响了人与人之间的关系。人们把更多的注意力放在了电子产品 上，而不是与家人、朋友、同伴交流。研究建议人们远离电子设备，真正地与亲朋好友，这才是最重 要的。故选B。