Question

【题目】 Your Use of Technology May Be Causing You Pain

Have you ever bent your head down to look at a screen until your neck muscles hurt？【1】 Tech neck occurs when the use of phones, computers and other technology causes neck pain. It's a common problem, and it's on the rise.

【2】They can also move your head around and even stretch it forward for a short amount of time. But bending your head forward for long periods of time can strain your muscles. That can make them sore.

But it's probably not realistic to expect people to give up their phones to avoid tech neck.【3】 You can do things to avoid tech neck even while keeping your smartphone.

First you can hold your phone up so you don't have to bend down to look at it. But this can be tiring for your arms. So keep your head upright, and look only with your eyes. Try to sit up straight as well.

Also, take breaks.【4】 If you've been sitting, stand up and walk around. Moving your body will help relax your muscles.

If you continue experiencing tech neck, you can do exercises to strengthen your neck muscles. Tech neck is a common result of using today's technology, but it doesn't have to be.【5】

A.In the past people spent most of their time looking up.

B.And giving up technology altogether isn't necessary.

C.If so, you've experienced tech neck.

D.Once in a while, look up from your screen, and roll your shoulders back.

E.They often hold them at waist or chest level.

F.Your neck muscles are designed to hold your head upright.

G.If you're aware of the problem, you can take measures to avoid it.

Answer 1

【答案】

【1】C

【2】F

【3】B

【4】D

【5】G

【解析】

这是一篇说明文。文章讲述了，对技术的使用可能会给你带来技术脖，但文章也给出了相关建议

【1】

由下一句“当使用电话、电脑和其他技术导致颈部疼痛时，就会出现技术脖。”可知，承接下文，C选项“如果是这样的话，你已经经历了技术脖。”切题；下文中的Tech neck是对该选项中的tech neck的解释。故选C项。

【2】

由下一句“它们还可以让你的头左右移动，甚至可以短时间向前伸展。”可知，承接下文，F选项“你的颈部肌肉是用来保持头部直立的。”切题；本空与下一句都是讲颈部肌肉的作用，两句是顺承关系。故选F项。

【3】

由上一句“但指望人们放弃手机以避开技术脖可能并不现实。”可知，承接上文，B选项“并且完全放弃技术是没有必要的。”切题；该选项中的isn't necessary是对上文中的“指望人们放弃手机可能并不现实”进一步说明，本空和上一句是顺承关系。故选B项。

【4】

由上一句“还有，休息一下。”可知，承接上文，D选项“每隔一段时间，从屏幕上抬起头来，然后将肩膀向后耸起。”切题；该选项中是对上一句“还有，休息一下。”的具体说明，说明休息的方法。故选D项。

【5】

由上一句“技术脖是使用当今技术的常见结果，但并非必须如此。”可知，承接上文，G选项“如果你意识到这个问题，你可以采取措施避免它。”切题；该选项中的you can take measures to avoid it对应上文中的but it doesn't have to be。故选G项。