Eyes are important in our everyday life. We use them to read books, see colors and the wonders of the world. But sometimes, we use them too much and it hurts them.
In the past, nearsightedness(近视眼)was a common eye problem among children. This is mostly because of their bad eye habits, such as watching TV too long and reading books in bed.
However, today’s technology is changing the way we live. Children spend more time working and playing in front of computers, smartphones(智能手机)and tablets(平板电脑).
This has caused a new problem for our eyes: digital eyestrain, People with digital eyestrain may get headache, dry and red eyes, eye pain, watering and other eye problems.
But don’t worry. The following advice can help you avoid digital eyestrain. Try them out.
◆ When using a computer, first sit in your chair and extend(伸展)your arms in front of you. Your palm (手掌)should rest comfortably on the screen.
◆ When you are using mobile phones, keep them at least 30cm from your eyes. Try not to use your smartphone in direct sunlight.
◆ Blink(眨眼)more often when your are looking at the screen. This can help you stop dry eyes.
◆ Remember to take a 20-20-20 break: every 20 minutes, take a 20-second break and look at something 20 feet (about 6 meters) away.
◆ Spend less time in front of screens. One to two hours a day is OK for your eyes.
( ) 61. In the past, children got nearsightedness because they _________.
A. played computer games too much B. read books in bed C. used smart phones
( ) 62. The underlined words “digital eyestrain” mean “ __________” in Chinese.
A. 数字视疲劳 B. 红眼病 C. 弱视
( ) 63. _________ can help you stop dry eyes.
A. Not using your smart phone in direct sunlight
B. Blinking often while looking at the screen
C. Watching TV every day
( )64. Which of the following is TRUE?
A. When using mobile phones, keep them 20cm from your eyes.
B. It’s OK to spend one or two hours on the computer a day.
C. When you are using a computer, don’t put your arms in front of you.
( ) 65. This passage is mainly about ________.
A. Stop using the computer B. nearsightedness C. how to avoid digital eyestrain
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阅读C篇阅读材料，按要求完成下列各题。
World Reading Day
April 23 is a special day. On this day in 1616, the great writers Shakespeare(莎士比亚)
and Cervantes died. It is also St. George’s Day at Catalonia in Spain. There is a legend(传说)about this. Long ago, a man called George saved a princess(公主)who was in danger on April 23. The princess gave him a book as a gift. Later, ladies and girls always sent a book to their husbands or boy friends on this day.
So, in 1955 UNESCO choose the date, April 23, as World Reading Day. The day is set to commemorate(纪念)outstanding(杰出的)people in the world of literature(文学). It also encourages everyone, especially young people, to discover the pleasure of reading.
Since then, many countries celebrate World Reading Day on April 23. In Spain, a rose is given as a present for each book sold. In South Korea, stamps about World Reading Day come out on that day. Some countries celebrate World Reading Day on other dates. In the UK, it is often celebrated in March.
66. When is World Reading Day?
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67. What did the princess give George?
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68. Which country often celebrates World Reading Day before April 23?
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69. 从短文中找出与下面句子画线部分意思最相近的单词。
In Spain, a rose is given as a present for each book sold. __________
70. In the passage, the underlined word “him” refers to(指) ________ .
，我们将会及时处理。
