Question

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

 

Answer 1

【答案】

 

1.D

2.B

3.B

4.C

【解析】

试题分析：这篇文章主要讲的是长期用手机发短信对人的颈部和后背造成的伤害，解释造成损坏的原因和后果，已经如何解决这样的问题。

1.推理题：从第二段的句子：Most people use their left hand to support the tablet and their right hand to tap or scroll.说明人们一个手拿着手机，一个手打字，可知文章中讨论的电话产品是用来打字的，选D

2.猜词题：A. cashed支付现款，兑现B. created创造，C. changed改变，D. completed完成，从第一段的句子：可知是人们创造出“Text Neck.”这个名词，形容长期用手机造成的颈部问题的症状，选B

3.细节题：从第一段的句子：Fishman warns that an untreated case of Text Neck could lead to permanent spinal(脊椎) damage.可知Text Neck症状包括长期的背部损坏，选B

4.文章出处题：四个选项分别是：A. Personal Finance个人财经， B. Science Fiction Monthly每月科幻小说，C. Mind and Body身心健康，D. Smartphone World手机世界，这篇文章主要讲的是手机发短信对人的颈部和后背造成的伤害，所以是出自Mind and Body，选C。

考点：考查健康保健类短文