2013届江苏高考完形填空、任务型阅读专项训练四.docVIP

2013届江苏高考 完形填空、任务型阅读专项训练四 I. 完形填空 The New York Times published an article recently that shows great regret for the “death of conversation”. It suggests that while technology such as cell phones, e-mails, and Internet posting makes us feel more 36 than ever, they’re also driving us 37 from people around us. Users get final connectivity 38 the price of 39 face-to-face conversation. Sherry Turkle, author of the article in The New York Times says people are 40 to a different way of being “alone together”. Actually, 41 text messages or wring micro-blogs allows us to 42 thoughts. 43 bits and pieces of online cannot 44 a “real conversation.” Lan Guo, 19, a freshman English major from Changsha University, said that she would like to hear people’s tone of voice and see their faces in a (n) 45 . “The give and take of ideas in a conversation sharpens our minds.” she said. She also mentions that 46 ourselves in mobile technology reduces our chance of starting conversations with strangers and 47 Turkle mentioned the popular 48 of “I share, therefore I am” among this generation. Liu Xuan, a young writer from Taiwan and psychology graduate from Harvard University, thinks it’s a mindset adopted by most young people. They are so busy creating or polishing their online persona (网络人格)that they forget how to live a (n) 49 life. For example, They may 50 more about blogging about attending a party rather than enjoying being 51 52 , experts remind us that it’s unfair to blame mobile technology. Chen Chen, a sociology expert at China Youth Children Research Center, points out that it is still owners of gadgets, such as cell phones and tablets, who’re avoiding personal 53 .We take advantage of these devices to hide ourselves 54 others. Texting messages or calling may be a (n) 55 to avoid contact with others, such as having eye contact 36. A. received B. shared C. connected D. respected 37. A. off B. back C. aw