A few months ago, it wasn't unusual for 47-year-old Carla Toebe to spend 15 hours per day online. She'd wake up early, turn on her laptop and chat on Internet dating sites and instant-messaging programs – leaving her bed for only brief breaks. Her household bills piled up, along with the dishes and dirty laundry, but it took 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 depression," said Carla. "I knew that if I didn't get off the dating sites, I'd just keep going," detaching (使脱离) herself further from the outside world.

　　Toebe's conclusion: She felt like she was "addicted" to the Internet. She's not alone.

　　Concern about excessive Internet use isn't new. As far back as 1995, articles in medical journals and the establishment of a Pennsylvania treatment center for overusers aroused interest in the subject. But as reliance on the Web grows, there are signs that the question is getting more serious attention: Last month, a study published in CNS Spectrums claimed to be the first large-scale look at Internet overuse. The American Psychiatric Association may also consider listing Internet addiction in the next edition. And scores of online discussion boards have popped up, on which people discuss negative experiences tied to too much time on the Web.

    The new CNS Spectrums study was based on results of a nationwide telephone survey of more than 2,500 adults. Like the latest survey, this one was conducted by Stanford University researchers. About 6% of respondents reported that "their relationships suffered because of excessive Internet use." About 9% attempted to conceal "nonessential Internet use," and nearly 4% reported feeling " still occupied by the Internet when offline."

　　"The Internet problem is still in its early stage," said Maressa Orzack, a Harvard University professor. No single online activity is to blame for excessive use, he said. "They're online in chat rooms, checking e-mail, or writing blogs. The problem is not limited to porn (色情) 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. "If it's a loss where you're not getting to work, and family relationships are breaking down as a result, then it's 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 Orzack's center lists the following among the psychological symptoms of computer addiction:

　　● Having a sense of happiness or excitement while at the computer.

　　● Longing for more and more time at the computer.

　　● Neglect of family and friends.

　　● Feeling empty, depremssed or irritable when not at the computer.

　　● Lying to employers and family about activities.

　　● Inability to stop the activity.

　　● Problems with school or job.

　　Physical symptoms listed include dry eyes, backaches, skipping meals, poor personal hygiene (卫生) and sleep disturbances.

　　“People who struggle with Internet overuse maybe depressed 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 and fun," she said. “Some people say relief…because they find themselves so relaxed.”

　　Some parts of the Internet seem to draw people in more than others. Internet 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 about two to four hours every other night, but that's 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 (干预), in which relatives told him he'd gained weight.

　　“There's this whole culture of competition that 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 regularly 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.”

　　“I'm self-employed and need the Internet for my work, but I'm failing to accomplish 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 can't even pay my loan and face losing everything.”

　　Since then, Toebe said, she has kept her promise to herself to cut back on her Internet use. "I have a boyfriend now, and I'm not interested in online dating," she said by phone last week. "It's a lot better now."

1. What eventually made Carla Toebe realize she was spending too much time on the Internet?

　A. Her daughter's repeated complaints.

　B. Tiredness resulting from lack of sleep.

　C. The poorly managed state of her house.

　D. The high financial costs adding up.

2.What is the main idea of para4?

A. A study claimed to be the first large-scale look at Internet overuse.

B. The American Psychiatric Association plans to list Internet addiction in its edition.

C. There are heated discussions about negative experiences over internet overuse.

D. There is a growing concern towards internet addiction.

3. According to Professor Maressa Orzack, Internet use would be considered excessive if ______.

　A. it seriously affected family relationships

　B. one visited porn websites frequently

　C. too much time was spent in chat rooms

　D. people got involved in online gambling

4. According to Orzack, people who struggle with heavy dependence on    

the Internet may feel ______.

　A. discouraged   B. pressured    C. depressed    D. puzzled

5. Andrew Heidrich now visits websites that discuss online gaming addiction to _____.

　A. improve his online gaming skills

　B. control his desire for online gaming

　C. show how good he is at online gaming

　D. exchange online gaming experience

6.Which of the following best describes the tone(口吻) of the passage ?

 A. Humorous      B. Ironic       C. Objective      D. Casual

 

　A few months ago, it wasn't unusual for 47-year-old Carla Toebe to spend 15 hours per day online. She'd wake up early, turn on her laptop and chat on Internet dating sites and instant-messaging programs – leaving her bed for only brief breaks. Her household bills piled up, along with the dishes and dirty laundry, but it took 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 depression," said Carla. "I knew that if I didn't get off the dating sites, I'd just keep going," detaching (使脱离) herself further from the outside world.

　　Toebe's conclusion: She felt like she was "addicted" to the Internet. She's not alone.

　　Concern about excessive Internet use isn't new. As far back as 1995, articles in medical journals and the establishment of a Pennsylvania treatment center for overusers aroused interest in the subject. But as reliance on the Web grows, there are signs that the question is getting more serious attention: Last month, a study published in CNS Spectrums claimed to be the first large-scale look at Internet overuse. The American Psychiatric Association may also consider listing Internet addiction in the next edition. And scores of online discussion boards have popped up, on which people discuss negative experiences tied to too much time on the Web.

    The new CNS Spectrums study was based on results of a nationwide telephone survey of more than 2,500 adults. Like the latest survey, this one was conducted by Stanford University researchers. About 6% of respondents reported that "their relationships suffered because of excessive Internet use." About 9% attempted to conceal "nonessential Internet use," and nearly 4% reported feeling " still occupied by the Internet when offline."

　　"The Internet problem is still in its early stage," said Maressa Orzack, a Harvard University professor. No single online activity is to blame for excessive use, he said. "They're online in chat rooms, checking e-mail, or writing blogs. The problem is not limited to porn (色情) 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. "If it's a loss where you're not getting to work, and family relationships are breaking down as a result, then it's 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 Orzack's center lists the following among the psychological symptoms of computer addiction:

　　● Having a sense of happiness or excitement while at the computer.

　　● Longing for more and more time at the computer.

　　● Neglect of family and friends.

　　● Feeling empty, depremssed or irritable when not at the computer.

　　● Lying to employers and family about activities.

　　● Inability to stop the activity.

　　● Problems with school or job.

　　Physical symptoms listed include dry eyes, backaches, skipping meals, poor personal hygiene (卫生) and sleep disturbances.

　　“People who struggle with Internet overuse maybe depressed 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 and fun," she said. “Some people say relief…because they find themselves so relaxed.”

　　Some parts of the Internet seem to draw people in more than others. Internet 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 about two to four hours every other night, but that's 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 (干预), in which relatives told him he'd gained weight.

　　“There's this whole culture of competition that 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 regularly 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.”

　　“I'm self-employed and need the Internet for my work, but I'm failing to accomplish 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 can't even pay my loan and face losing everything.”

　　Since then, Toebe said, she has kept her promise to herself to cut back on her Internet use. "I have a boyfriend now, and I'm not interested in online dating," she said by phone last week. "It's a lot better now."

What eventually made Carla Toebe realize she was spending too much time on the Internet?

　A. Her daughter's repeated complaints.

　B. Tiredness resulting from lack of sleep.

　C. The poorly managed state of her house.

　D. The high financial costs adding up.

What is the main idea of para4?

A. A study claimed to be the first large-scale look at Internet overuse.

B. The American Psychiatric Association plans to list Internet addiction in its edition.

C. There are heated discussions about negative experiences over internet overuse.

D. There is a growing concern towards internet addiction.

According to Professor Maressa Orzack, Internet use would be considered excessive if ______.

　A. it seriously affected family relationships

　B. one visited porn websites frequently

　C. too much time was spent in chat rooms

　D. people got involved in online gambling

According to Orzack, people who struggle with heavy dependence on    

the Internet may feel ______.

　A. discouraged   B. pressured    C. depressed    D. puzzled

Andrew Heidrich now visits websites that discuss online gaming addiction to _____.

　A. improve his online gaming skills

　B. control his desire for online gaming

　C. show how good he is at online gaming

　D. exchange online gaming experience

Which of the following best describes the tone(口吻) of the passage ?

 A. Humorous      B. Ironic       C. Objective      D. Casual

阅读下面短文，从短文后所给各题的四个选项（A、B、C、D）中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。

There were two lazy men who   1   did any work at all. They  2  spend the whole day sitting in the sun and sleeping  3  talking about what they would do when they were  4  .Many years went  5  in this way and the two men  6  poor. One summer’s day as they were sitting   7   on a bench in the sunshine, one of the men jumped   8   his feet without warning and exclaimed, “We can’t go on  9  this. We’ve got to do something to   10   some money.”

“  11  for instance?” asked his friend in a  12  voice.

“We’ll go to the mountains and  13  snails（蜗牛）,” said the first man.

The second man didn’t want to go out at first. But in the end his friend  14  him. They each took a bucket（桶）and set  15  for the mountains. They walked extremely slow. When they reached the hill, they looked  16  it might have a lot of snails on it. The first man said, “Let’s work  17  . I’ll go up this side with my bucket, and you go up the other side with  18  , we’ll meet at the top.”

They  19  snails all day and in the evening they met on top of the hill. “How many did you get?” asked the first man. “Two,” said the second man. “I  20  got three, but one got away.”

1. A. always　　　　 B. never　　　　　　 C. often　　　　　　  D. seldom

2. A. used to　　　　 B. was used to　　　　 C. got used to　　　　   D. became used to

3. A. or　　　　　　 B. and　　　　　　　　    C. but　　　　　　   D. with

4. A. old　　　　    B. ill　　　　　　　　　　  C. rich　　　　　　   D. poor

5. A. on　　　　　　  B. with　　　　　　　　    C. by　　　　　　　　 D. down

6. A. appeared　　　　   B. proved　　　　　　  C. continued　　　　　　 D. remained

7. A. calmly　　　　    B. quietly　　　　    C. nervously　　　　　　 D. nearly

8. A. up　　　　　　  B. down　　　　　　   C. off　　　　　　　　 D. to

9. A. as　　　　　　   B. like　　　　       C. with　　　　　　    D. about

10. A. steal　　　　　　 B. rob　　　　　　    C. exchange　　　　    D. make

11. A. How　　　　　　    B. However　　　　　　 C. What　　　　　　  D. Whatever

12. A. tireless　　　　　　   B. tiring　　　　　　  C. tired　　　　　　   D. tiresome

13. A. catch　　　　　　 B. take　　　　　　　　 C. get　　　　　　  &
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  阅读下面 短文，从短文后所给各题的四个选项A、B、C、D中选出能填入相应空白处的最佳选项。

  There were two lazy men who    1   did any work at all. They    2   spend the whole day sitting in the sun and sleeping    3   talking about what they would do when they were    4   . many years went    5   in this way and the two men    6   poor. One summer’s day as they were sitting    7   on a bench in the sunshine, one of the men jumped　　 

 8   his feet without warning and exclaimed, “We can’t go on    9   this. We’ve got to do something to    10    some money”

  “    11   for instance?” asked his friend in a 　　 12   voice.

  “We’ll go to the mountains and    13   snails(蜗牛)，”said the first man.

  The second man didn’t want to go out at first. But in the end his friend　　 14  him. They each took a bucket(桶) and set    15   for the mountains. They walked extremely slow. When they reached the hill, they looked    16   it might have a lot of snails on it. The first man said, “Let’s work    17   . I’ll go up this side with my bucket, and you go up the other side with    18  , we’ll meet at the top”.

  They 　　19   snails all day and in the evening they were on top of the hill. “How many did you get?” asked the first man. “Two,” said the second man. “I 　　20   got three, but one got away.”

1．A. always　　　　   B. never　　　　  C. often　　　　    D. seldom

2．A. used to　　　　   B. was used to　　  C. got used to　　   D. became used to

3．A. or　　　　　　 B. and　　　　　　  C. but　　　　　　    D. with

4．A. old　　　　　　 B. ill　　   　　　　C. rich　　　　　　    D. poor

5．A. on　　　　　　  B. with　　　　　　  C. by　　　　　　　　  D. down

6．A. appeared　　　　  B. proved　　　　  C. continued　　　　   D. remained

7．A. calmly　　　　    B. quietly　　　　   C. nervously　　　　   D. nearly

8．A. up　　　　　　    B. down　　　　　　 C. off　　　　　　    D. to

9．A. as　　　　　　    B. like　　　　　　    C. with　　　　　　   D. about

10．A. steal　　　　　　  B. rob　　　　　　   C. exchange　　　　   D. make

11．A. How　　　　　　 B. However　　　　　　 C. What　　　　　　  D. Whatever

12．A. tireless　　　　　　 B. tiring　　　　　　   C. tired　　　　　　   D. tiresome

13．A. catch　　　　　　 B. take　　　　　　  C. get　　　　　　  D. fetch

14．A. advised　　　　    B. persuaded   　　   C. agreed　　　　　　 D. forced

15．A. up　　　　　　   B. about　　　　　　  C. down　　　　　　 D. off

16．A. as　　　　　　 B. though　　　　　　  C. that　　　　　　  D. as though

17．A. lonely　　　　  B. separately　　　　    C. alone　　　　      D. together

18．A. mine　　　　   B. ours　　　　　　  C. yours　　　　　　　　  D. yourself

19．A. hunted　　　　    B. found　　　　　　 C. searched　　　　    D. caught

20．A. nearly　　　　　　 B. finally　　　　　　 C. mainly　　　　　　 D. already

 

阅读理解

　　FOREIGN EXCHANGE

　　A CLASS OF THEIR OWN

　　Name: Susan Lane

　　Age: 22

　　Place: Reykjavik, Iceland, 1994

　　Cost: $7000

　　Organization: AFS

　　Experience:“I think it was a turning point in my life. I began to understand more about my own culture by experiencing another culture and seeing how other people live.”

　　Name: Sara Small

　　Age: 23

　　Place: Crivitz, Germany, 1996

　　Cost: $8000

　　Organization: EF Foundation

　　Experience:“I loved the travelling and I made a lot of friends. I found the European school system to be hard but I am fluent now in German so it was worth it. I did miss my family and friends in Australia but I would love to do it again.”

　　Name: Leanne Smythe

　　Age: 20

　　Place: Minnesota, America, 1994

　　Cost: $6000

　　Organization: Southern Cross Cultural Exchange

　　Experience:“I learnt how to be really responsible. It was great to be on my own and I got on really well with the family I was with. I will definitely go back one day.”

　　Name: David Links

　　Age: 16

　　Place: Stuttgart, Germany, 1996

　　Cost: $6000

　　Organization: Southern Cross Cultural Exchange

　　Experience:“I wanted to try something that was very different to Australia in culture. In Germany everything was different but I soon got settled. The family I was with were great and I really feel as though I have a second family.”

　　Name: Tom Jennings

　　Age: 21

　　Place: Conflans, France, 1995

　　Cost: $7000

　　Organization: Southern Cross Cultural Exchange

　　Experience:“There were times when it was difficult but I liked it, experiencing a different culture. You just have to play each situation as it comes. If there is one thing you learn when you are on a student-exchange program it is how to take care of yourself.”

　　Name: Linda Marks

　　Age: 19

　　Place: Chonburi Province, Thailand, 1994

　　Cost: $3500

　　Organization: Rotary International

　　Experience: “It's like a roller-coaster ride, there are lots of ups and downs, but you always come back for more. I had a few problems but there was always someone to turn to and that was great.”

1．The students who refer to both the good time and bad time include _____.

[　　]

A．Susan Lane and Sara Small

B．Linda Marks and David Links

C．Tom Jennings and Linda Marks

D．Leanne Smythe and Tom Jennings

2．The writing above would probably be _____.

[　　]

A．the records of students' activities

B．the foreign students' name cards

C．the notice about a visit to foreign countries

D．the advertisement from an international travel service

3．The student who valued learning another language was _____.

[　　]

A．Linda Marks　　　　B．Sara Small

C．Tom Jennings　　　 D．Leanne Smythe

4．How many students mentioned the culture difference they have experienced?

[　　]

A．Three.　　　B．Four.

C．Five.　　　 D．Six.