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1、2012初三二模专项：阅读D篇01.东城DChildren can spend hours a day looking at computer screens and other digital devices(数码设备). Some eye doctors say this leads to an increase in “computer vision syndrome(电脑视力综合症).” Nathan Bonilla-Warford is an optometrist（验光师）in Tampa, Florida. He has seen an increase in problems
2、in children. “A lot more children come into the office either because their parents have noticed that they have headaches or red or watery eyes or discomfort, or because their nearsightedness appears to be increasing and theyre worried,” he says.Dr. Bonilla-Warford says part of the problem is that c
3、hildren may be more likely to pay no attention to early warning signs than adults. “Even if their eyes start to feel uncomfortable or they start to get a headache, theyre less likely to tell their parents, because they dont want to have the game or the computer or whatever taken away,” he explains.
4、He says another part of the problem is that people blink（眨眼）less often when they use digital devices. He says, “A person who uses an electronic device blinks about one third as much as we normally do in everyday life. And so that can result in the front part of the eye drying and not staying protect
5、ed like normal.”Eye doctors offer suggestions like following which is known as the 20/20/20 rule. That means every twenty minutes look away twenty feet or more for at least twenty seconds from whatever device youre using.Other suggestions include putting more distance between you and the device and
6、using good lighting. Of course, another way is to spend less time looking at screens. Many experts say children should spend no more than two hours a day using digital deviceswith no screen time for children under two.But not all eye doctors have noticed an increase in problems in children. Dr. Davi
7、d Hunter, from Childrens Hospital Boston, has not seen an increase in his practice. “While it is possible to develop fatigue looking at screens for a long period of time, theres certainly no proof that it actually causes any damage（伤害）to the eyes.” he says.57. Which of the following is true accordin
8、g to the passage?A. Dr. Bonilla-Warford thinks using computers causes nearsightedness.B. People keep their eyes protected against drying by blinking normally. C. Children under two can watch TV for less than two hours a day.D. Dr. David Hunter says headache causes an increase in eye problems.58. Wha
9、t does the underlined word “fatigue” mean?A. Interest. B. Ability. C. Tiredness. D. Difficulty.59. What can be the best title for the passage?A. Looking at Screen: Two Hours or MoreB. How Can Children Use Their Eyes Properly C. Using Digital Devices: Advantages and DisadvantagesD. How Much Screen Ti
10、me Is Too Much for Children02.西城03.朝阳DI traveled to Singapore from my home in Thailand on March 12 last year for a four-week English course. If I was used to the environment, I would like to go to high school there. I got along well with my teachers and classmates. Even though we had known each othe
11、r only a short time, we formed a good friendship.On April 3, I made plans to meet my friends at East Coast Park, so we could hang out for the last time before I returned to Thailand. That morning, I went to the underground station and found a place just behind the yellow line that stops people from
12、standing too close to the edge of the platform (站台). More people began lining up behind me, and before long I could feel the push of the people at my back.Just as the train came up to the station, the people pushed forward. I lost balance (平衡) and fell off the platform. Before I knew what was happen
13、ing, the trains front wheels rolled across my legs. Looking at the platform, I shouted, “Help me! Quickly!” I didnt cry because I knew that if I started I might not be able to control myself.After I was lifted onto the platform, I was taken directly to the nearest hospital where a doctor told me tha
14、t they would not be able to save my legs. I accepted what he said. Whatever was going to happen would happen. Theres no point in crying about whats already lost.I stayed in the hospital for two months and ten days. And then an exciting thing happened. The second daughter of the King of Thailand lear
15、ned about my accident and had me moved to the Sirindhorn Center back home. She also offered me the chance to finish my education at the Chitralada School in Bangkok. I was so happy because the school is very difficult to get into. It was very kind of her to help out a person like me. At the center,
16、I was fitted with German-made prosthetic legs. Learning to walk again was difficult. Every step needed a lot of training.I often asked why I could still smile after the accident. The fact is that I dont know why I should be sad. All that Ive lost are legs, not my life. Everything that happened after the accident was truly surprising. I really believe that I now have a great doctor at the cent
