Are cell phones making the human stupid? According to a new study out of Britain, the answer is “yes”. Cell phones are reducing the human power and we can see it from the numbers.

Professor Ian Robertson of Trinity College Dublin carried out the study. His research found that most people in Britain have to remember five passwords(密码), five pin numbers, two number plates, three security ID numbers, and three bank account numbers — quite a lot to just get through the daily life! To get around this, most people use only one or two passwords. Cell phones, laptops, and other memory machines offer a way to all the numbers and passwords that the common people have to remember. As a result, people don’t use their memories.

The study found that one quarter of all Britons couldn’t give their home phone numbers when asked. What’s more, only a third of those could remember more than three birthdays of their family members.

The study divided the numbers into age groups, providing some clear results. About one third under the age of 30 couldn’t remember their home phone numbers without using to a cell phone or other machines. In the same age group, only 40% could provide important dates, such as birthdays, for family members. For those over 50, 87% could remember details(细节) on family. The study also found that 58% wrongly believed it impossible to remember most of the numbers and passwords they use every day.

1.Which of the following problems is Robertson most worried about?

A. Wasting much time on cell phones. B. Facing many information problems.

C. Remembering too many numbers every day. D. Depending too much on cell phones for memory.

2.What does the writer most probably agree with?

A. Memory improves as people age. B. Memory becomes poorer if used less.

C. Too many passwords lead to memory loss. D. It’s impossible to remember most passwords.

3.What is the main idea of the text?

A. Cell phones have changed people’s life. B. Cell phones should be used less often in daily life.

C. Cell phones reduce brain power in a way. D. Cell phones help people remember more numbers.

Earthquakes often happen and you may hear about the earthquake in Songyuan of Jilin Province these days. So we must know some advice about protecting ourselves。

56.You should do earthquake practice and teach your children about earthquake safety. Everyone in the family should do some earthquake practice often. It's very important.

57.It's necessary to prepare yourself and your family. All family members should know how to turn off gas, water and electricity and know useful telephone numbers(120, 110, 119, etc)

58.If you are indoors, quickly move to a safe place in the room such as under a strong desk or a strong table. The purpose is to protect yourself from falling objects. Stay away from windows, large mirrors and so on. If you are cooking, turn off the gas.

59.If you are outdoors, move to an open area like a playground. Move away from buildings, bridges and trees. If you are driving, stop the car as soon as possible, stay away from bridges and tall buildings. Stay in your car.

60.Once the shaking has stopped, DO NOT run out of the buildings at once. It's better to wait and leave when it is safe. If your building is badly broken, you should leave it.

Choose the best topic from a to F according to the meaning of the passage.

A. The advice about when you are indoors during an earthquake

B. You shouldn't leave at once until it is safe after an earthquake

C. Know useful telephone numbers

D. Practice for an earthquake

E. The advice about when you are outdoors during an earthquake

F. Be always ready before an earthquake

A. The advice about when you are indoors during an earthquake

B. You shouldn't leave at once until it is safe after an earthquake

C. Know useful telephone numbers

D. Practice for an earthquake

E. The advice about when you are outdoors during an earthquake

F. Be always ready before an earthquake

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