2021年6月大学英语四级考试真题Caught in the Web“I was starting to feel like my whole world was falling apart—kind of slipping into a depression,” said Carla. “I knew that if I didnt get off the dating sites, Id just keep going,” detaching （使脱离） herself further from the outside world.Toebes conclusion: She felt like she was “addicted” to the Internet. Shes not alone.“Theres no question that therere people whore seriously in trouble because theyre overdoing their Internet involvement,” said psychiatrist （精神科医生） Ivan Goldberg. Goldberg calls the problem a disorder rather than a true addiction.The new CNS Spectrums study was based on results of a nationwide telephone survey of more than 2 500 adults. Like the 2005 survey, this one was conducted by Stanford University researchers. About 6% of respondents reported that “their relationships suffered because of excessive Internet use.” About 9% attempted to conceal “nonessential Internet use”, and nearly 4% reported feeling “preoccupied by the Internet when offline”.“The Internet problem is still in its infancy,” said Elias Aboujaoude, a Stanford professor. No single online activity is to blame for excessive use, he said. “Theyre online in chat rooms, checking email, or writing blogs. ［The problem is］ not limited to porn (色情) or gambling” websites.Excessive Internet use should be defined not by the number of hours spent online but “in terms of losses,” said Maressa Orzack, a Harvard University professor. “If its a loss ［where］ youre not getting to work, and family relationships are breaking down as a result, then its too much.”Since the early 1990s, several clinics have been established in the US to treat heavy Internet users. They include the Center for Internet Addiction Recovery and the Center for Internet Behavior.Neglect of family and friends.Lying to employers and family about activities.Inability to stop the activity.Problems with school or job.Physical symptoms listed include dry eyes, backaches, skipping meals, poor personal hygiene (卫生) and sleep disturbances.People who struggle with excessive Internet use may be depressed or have other mood disorders, Orzack said. When she discusses Internet habits with her patients, they often report that being online offers a “sense of belonging, an escape, excitement ［and］ fun”, she said. “Some people say relief...because they find themselves so relaxed.”Toebe also regularly visits a site where posters discuss Internet overuse. In August, when she first realized she had a problem, she posted a message on a Yahoo Internet addiction group with the subject line: “I have an Internet Addiction”.Since then, Toebe said, she has kept her promise to herself to cut back on her Internet use. “I have a boyfriend now, and Im not interested in online dating,” she said by phone last week. “Its a lot better now.”B) Fatigue resulting from lack of sleep.C) The poorly managed state of her house.D) The high financial costs adding up.2. What does the author say about excessive Internet use?A) People should be warned of its harmful consequences.C) It has been somewhat exaggerated.D) People havent yet reached agreement on its definition.3. Jonathan Bishop believes that the Internet overuse problem can be solved if people____________.A) try to improve the Internet environmentC) can realize what is important in lifeD) can reach a consensus on its definition4. According to Professor Maressa Orzack, Internet use would be considered excessive if___________.A) it seriously affected family relationshipsB) one visited porn websites frequentlyD) people got involved in online gambling5. According to Orzack, people who struggle with heavy reliance on the Internet may feel__________.A) discouraged B) pressuredC) depressed D) puzzled6. Why did Andrew Heidrich cut back on online gaming?A) He had lost a lot of money.B) His family had intervened.C) He had offended his relatives.D) His career had been ruined.7. Andrew Heidrich now visits websites that discuss online gaming addiction to____________.A) improve his online gaming skillsB) curb his desire for online gamingC) show how good he is at online gamingD) exchange online gaming experience8. In one of the messages she posted on a website, Toebe admitted that she__________.9. Excessive Internet use had rendered Toebe so poor that she couldnt afford to seek___________.10. Now that shes got a boyfriend, Toebe is no longer crazy about____________.Section BDirections: There are 2 passages in this section. Each passage is followed by some questions or unfinished statements. For each of them there are four choices marked A), B), C) and D). You should decide on the best choice and mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 2 with a single line through the centre.Passage OneQuestions 57 to 61 are based on the。