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I. 完形 The concept of solitude (独处) in the digital world is almost non-existent. In the world of digital technology, e-mail, social networking and online video games, information is meant to be __1__. Solitude can be hard to discover __2__ it has been given up. In this respect, new technologies have __3__ our culture. The desire to be connected has brought solitude to a (n) __4__ as weve known it. People have become so __5__ in the world of networks and connections that one can often be contacted __6__ theyd rather not be. Today we can talk, text, e-mail, chat and blog, not only from our __7__ but from our mobile phones as well. Most developed nations have become __8__ on digital technology simply because theyve grown accustomed to it, and at this point not __9__ it would make them an outsider. __10__, many jobs and careers require people to be __11__. From this point of view, technology has changed the culture of work. Being reachable might feel like a __12__ to those who may not want to be able to be contacted at all times. I suppose the positive side is that solitude is still possible for anyone who __13__ wants it. Computers can be shut __14__ and mobile phones can be turned off. The ability to be connected and on has many __15__, as well as disadvantages. Travelers have ended up __16__ on mountains, and mobile phones have saved countless lives. They can also make people feel __17__ and forced to answer unwanted calls or __18__ to unwanted texts. Attitudes towards our connectedness as a society __19__ across generations. Some find todays technology a gift. Others consider it a curse. Regardless of anyones view on the subject, its hard to imagine what life would be like __20__ daily advancements in technology. 1. A. updated B. received C. shared D. collected 2. A. though B. until C. once D. before 3. A. respected B. shaped C. ignored D. preserved 4. A. edge B. stage C. end D. balance 5. A. sensitive B. intelligent C. considerate D