Directions:In this section, there are 20 blanks in the following passage. For each blank there arefour choices marhed A, B, C and D. You should choose the ONE that best fits into the passage. Thenblachen the corresponding letter on The Answer Sheet.(20 marks)
The concept of solitude(独处)in the digital world is almost non-existent. In the world ofdigital technology, social networking and online video games, information is meant to be _____36_____.Solitude can be hard to _____37_____once it has been given up. In this respect, new technologies have_____38_____our culture. The desire to be connected has brought solitude to a(n) _____39_____ .Finding people has becomeso _____40_____ in the world. One can often be contacted_____ 41_____ he doesn't want to. We can talk, textand chat, not only from our _____42_____, but from our mobile phones.
Most nations have become dependent _____43_____digital technology, because they've becomeaccustomed to it. At this point, not _____44_____it will make them an outsider. _____45_____ , many jobs andcareers require people to be _____46_____ . From this point of view, technology has changed the culture ofwork. Being found by others might be a_____ 47_____to those who may not want to be able to becontacted at all times.
The positive side is that solitude is still possible for anyone _____48_____really wants it. Computerscan be shut_____49 _____and mobile phones can be turned off. The ability to be"connected"and“on”has many_____ 50_____ and disadvantages. Travelers have ended up _____51 _____on mountains, and mobilephones have saved countless lives. They can also make people feel _____52 _____and forced to answerunwanted calls or _____53_____to unwanted messages.
Attitudes towards our social connectedness _____54_____ across generations. Some find today'stechnology a gift. Others consider it a curse. Regardless of anyone's view on the subject,it's hard_____55 _____what life would be like without technology.
【答案解析】根据空后的those who may not want to be able to be contacted at all times(那些可能不想随时都能被联系到的人)可推知,Being found by others(被他人找到)可能是一种负担,所以空处应用burden(负担)。pleasure:乐事,快事;benefit:优势,益处;suffering:疼痛,痛苦,折磨,是不可数名词。故选C。