题文
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.
小题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.小题2:Which of the following is closest in meaning to the underlined word “coined” (Para1)?A．cashedB．createdC．changedD．completed小题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.小题4:In which magazine would you most likely find this article?A．Personal FinanceB．Science Fiction MonthlyC．Mind and BodyD．Smartphone World 题型：未知难度：其他题型
答案
小题1:D
小题2:B
小题3:B
小题4:C
解析
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。
小题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
小题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
小题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
小题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
据考高分专家说，试题“As hand-held devices.....”主要考查你对 [健康环保类阅读 ]考点的理解。健康环保类阅读
健康环保累阅读概念：
健康环保类文章常是介绍科学知识、生活常识和环境保护方面的短文。体裁有记叙文、 说明文、议论文和各种应用文。
健康环保类文章阅读技巧：
健康环保类文章常是介绍科学知识、生活常识和环境保护方面的短文。阅读此类短文要以现象或事物为中心进行思考，理解现象产生的原因、条件和客观规律等。同时要抓住事物的特征、用途和相互关系等。科普环保类文章一般为说明文，从结构上看大致可分为三个部分：
第一部分一般是文章的首段，主要用来提出文章的主题，即文章想要阐述、说明的主要内容；
第二部分是文章的主体，可由若干个段落组成，对文章的主题进行展开说明；
第三部分是结尾段，对文章的主题进行归纳总结。这类文章多用一般现在时，而且一般多使用客观性词语表述。有时为了强调客观性，也常使用被动语态。
从近几年的考试题来看，科普环保类的文章越来越与人们的实际生活相接近。由于此类文章缺乏故事情节，很多同学对此类文章感到费解。但一般的科普类文章都是就事论事，需要逻辑推理和想象的时候较少，因此此类阅读题也没有同学们想象中的那么难，只要多加训练，就能较好地答题。
【阅读策略】
1、概要(Summarizing)：
阅完材料后，将所阅材料浓缩，摘要，做出所阅材料的书面或口头梗概。
2、组织(Organization)：
阅读后根据阅读内容，识别观点、人物、事件之间的关系以及文章的结构关系。如：时间关系、比较或对比关系、相关关系及因果关系等。
