As hand-held devices such as smartphones are becoming more common, users are reporting some new physical problems. Florida chiropractor Dean Fishman began noticing an increased number of patients talking about neck and shoulder pain. He discovered these symptoms were due to the overuse of hand-held devices, particularly the action of bending the neck, and then coined the term “Text Neck.” As if the painful symptoms weren’t bad enough, Fishman warns that an untreated case of Text Neck could lead to permanent spinal(脊椎) damage.

  Other doctors have warned about “iPad Hand,” a condition that occurs when people use tablets like the iPad for hours at a time. Most people use their left hand to support the tablet and their right hand to tap or scroll. Doing this for long periods without changing positions can result in severe joint pain.

  In order to avoid or reduce the possibility of getting Text Neck or iPad Hand, use the following basic ergonomic(人体工学的) principles:

  Avoid awkward positioning. Don’t strain your neck, and stay aware of how you are positioned in relation to the device. Make sure that both your neck and shoulders are relaxed and that you aren’t leaning over for a long period of time.

 Take frequent breaks when using any kind of mobile device. Many doctors recommend that users change their position every 15 minutes.

 When using a tablet, use a case that can support the device on a table or your lap at a comfortable viewing angle.

 Along with a case, use a separate keyboard with your tablet. This will be more comfortable since you’ll be resting both hands on the keyboard. And since you won’t be holding the tablet, you’ll be less likely to experience hand or arm pain.

1.What kind of product for hand-held devices does the writer discuss?

A. One for recording.      B. One for charging.

C. One for telephoning.    D. One for typing.

2.Which of the following is closest in meaning to the underlined word “coined” (Para1)?

A. cashed     B. created    C. changed    D. completed

3.Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?

A. If you are holding an iPad for long periods, it could cause spinal damage.

B. Text Neck symptoms include long-term damage in the back.

C. You are advised to lean over in relation to the device.

D. You should rest your hands on the keyboard at times.

4.In which magazine would you most likely find this article?

A. Personal Finance          B. Science Fiction Monthly

C. Mind and Body            D. Smartphone World

Some cities held the Olympic Games more than once. Do you know __ 41 __  they are?

The first city needed to mention is Athens, the place where the first Olympic Games took place in 1896. And this city __ 42 __ ( have ) a long history of ancient Olympics since 776 BC. Athens chose olive branch as symbol of peace and friendship in the first Olympic Games. In the new Millennium ( 千年 ), Athens held the Olympic Games again, __ 43 __ symbolizes ( 象征 ) for the Olympic cycle and also the hope of peace and __ 44__ ( happy ) in the world during the new century.

In 1900, the World Fair and Olympic Games both were held in Pairs. Women attended the Olympics for the first time. They attended __ 45 __ performing event. In 1924, Paris held the Olympics again.

The 30^th Olympic Games __ 46 __ ( hold ) in London. __ 47 __ has already held the Olympic Games twice. In 1908, because the Vesuvius ( 维苏威火山 ) erupted, the Olympic Games was transferred to be held in London. In 1948 right __ 48 __ the Second World War, it was debatable ( 有争议的 ) __ 49 __ to hold sports event or not for a while. The 1948 London Olympics went popular and comforted people’s hearts __ 50 __ ( suffer ) from the war. Now London is going to be the city holding the Olympic Games most times.

As hand-held devices such as smartphones are becoming more common, users are reporting some new physical problems. Florida chiropractor Dean Fishman began noticing an increased number of patients talking about neck and shoulder pain. He discovered these symptoms were due to the overuse of hand-held devices, particularly the action of bending the neck, and then coined the term “Text Neck.” As if the painful symptoms weren’t bad enough, Fishman warns that an untreated case of Text Neck could lead to permanent spinal(脊椎) damage.
Other doctors have warned about “iPad Hand,” a condition that occurs when people use tablets like the iPad for hours at a time. Most people use their left hand to support the tablet and their right hand to tap or scroll. Doing this for long periods without changing positions can result in severe joint pain.
In order to avoid or reduce the possibility of getting Text Neck or iPad Hand, use the following basic ergonomic(人体工学的) principles:
Avoid awkward positioning. Don’t strain your neck, and stay aware of how you are positioned in relation to the device. Make sure that both your neck and shoulders are relaxed and that you aren’t leaning over for a long period of time.
Take frequent breaks when using any kind of mobile device. Many doctors recommend that users change their position every 15 minutes.
When using a tablet, use a case that can support the device on a table or your lap at a comfortable viewing angle.
Along with a case, use a separate keyboard with your tablet. This will be more comfortable since you’ll be resting both hands on the keyboard. And since you won’t be holding the tablet, you’ll be less likely to experience hand or arm pain

1. 1.

   What kind of product for hand-held devices does the writer discuss?

   1. A.
      One for recording
   2. B.
      One for charging
   3. C.
      One for telephoning
   4. D.
      One for typing
2. 2.

   Which of the following is closest in meaning to the underlined word “coined” (Para1)?

   1. A.
      cashed
   2. B.
      created
   3. C.
      changed
   4. D.
      completed
3. 3.

   Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?

   1. A.
      If you are holding an iPad for long periods, it could cause spinal damage
   2. B.
      Text Neck symptoms include long-term damage in the back
   3. C.
      You are advised to lean over in relation to the device
   4. D.
      You should rest your hands on the keyboard at times
4. 4.

   In which magazine would you most likely find this article?

   1. A.
      Personal Finance
   2. B.
      Science Fiction Monthly
   3. C.
      Mind and Body
   4. D.
      Smartphone World

We Chinese ______ the Olympic Games in 2008.

A. held       B. shall holding   C. are holding   D. are going to hold

We Chinese ______ the Olympic Games in 2008.