1 . Lonely? You’re hardly alone. That’s the finding of a new study. And that appears throughout industrial nations across the globe. The study linked rising loneliness to a greater use of smartphones and the internet over the same years.
Jean Twenge, a psychologist, took part in the study. Her team has found that since 2012, US teens have been spending less time together face-to-face.
“Smartphones can help keep us connected with friends,” says Twenge. “But they can also make people feel excluded (隔离).” Girls, especially, may feel this way. One reason may be that they like to post more photos and selfies (自拍) than boys. Studies have shown that if those images don’t get a lot of “likes”, it can affect a teen’s mental health.
And there’s “phubbing” a mixture of “phone” and “snubbing (冷落)”. It’s that moment in which a friend or family member takes out a phone and keeps looking at it, paying no attention to everybody else, including you. Phubbing is one way technology can affect you, even when you’re not the one using it.
The new study pulled its data from a survey. Some 1 million 15- and 16-year-old students from 37 countries took this survey in 2000, 2003, 2012, 2015 and 2018. Its questions mostly dealt with education. But they also included six statements about loneliness, such as “I feel awkward and out of place in my school”. Students could strongly disagree, disagree, agree or strongly agree with each statement.
If technology causes loneliness, should we stop using it? “No, not at all,” argues Twenge. “Everybody of all ages is trying to figure out how we can best use these technologies and stay mentally healthy.” Her advice is to “use your smartphone for what it’s good for. Then put it away.” That includes putting it away overnight—ideally in another room.
1. How do girls differ from boys in smartphone use in the study?| A．They need it to stay in style. |
| B．They depend on it to keep in touch. |
| C．They use it as a learning tool. |
| D．They like to post more pictures with it. |
| A．To show the harm of the smartphone. |
| B．To give an example of communication. |
| C．To introduce an embarrassing situation. |
| D．To present a scene with the smartphone. |
| A．Doubtful. | B．Supportive. |
| C．Uninterested | D．Worried |
| A．The Smartphone—the Focus of a Study |
| B．The Smartphone—a Communication Tool |
| C．The Smartphone—a Friend of Teenagers |
| D．The Smartphone—a Source of Loneliness |
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*The game lasts approximately 3 hours.
*Excellent dance shows during breaks.
*On-site gift shops.
Schlitterbahn Waterpark
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* Appropriate for all ages.
* Disabled people accessible.
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Grand Historic City Tour
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*Most guests spend l or 2 full days in the park.
* Appropriate for young children.
* On-site gift shops.
1. Which of the following will you choose if you love sports?| A．San Antonio Missions Baseball Game. | B．Schlitterbahn Waterpark. |
| C．Grand Historic City Tour. | D．SeaWorld San Antonio. |
| A．It has an on-site gift shop. | B．It includes interesting rides. |
| C．It offers something unique. | D．It is accessible to disabled people. |
| A．See an excellent dance show. | B．Have meals in a restaurant. |
| C．See many marine animals. | D．Enjoy themselves on a bus. |
| A．To attract people to take part in some activities in summer holiday. |
| B．To introduce the features of these activities in summer holiday. |
| C．To offer a detailed summer holiday plan to people. |
| D．To encourage people to explore interesting places at any time. |
