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阅读强化训练(1) (建议用时：15 分钟) Ⅰ 阅读理解 The fashionable technology of virtual reality( 虚拟现实)(VR)—the wonderful world created by computers—is finally here, but before you rush out to buy the headset, you ’ll want to take notice of experts’ warnings. “These devices are designed mostly for adult use ，” said Dr. Justin Asgarpour, Vancouver optometrist (whose job is to examine people’s eyes and to sell glasses)． Little research has been done about the long term effects of VR on children, but makers have not designed the VR headsets for young eyes. VR headset maker Oculus Rift states that younger users may suffer from discomfort or ill health effects, and they are in a very important period of visual development. “What a study has suggested is that a VR device can actually cause what we call amblyopia, potential(潜在的 ) lazy eyes, in these children with pre existing visual conditions，” Dr. Asgarpour said. Even children without underlying eye conditions could experience problems, like temporary double vision. Adults should be careful too, according to the doctor, who says longer virtual reality experiences can lead to balance problems. You should be careful of your surroundings and be careful not to trip over wires(电线). Those with heart conditions are advised not to play. But there are some positive health uses of virtual reality. The technology has been used to treat conditions like fear of heights, and it’s also being used to help treat addictions(瘾)． “What we’re trying to do is take people into a drug-related setting and let them experience cravings (extremely strong wishes for something)，” Dr.Zach Rosenthal with Duke University said. He and his team take addicts inside a virtual house and use a series of tones to condition them to reduce their cravings. A lot more research needs to be done about the long term health effects of VR, but in the meantime you had better spend only a limited time on VR and make sure your children use it as little as possible. 【解题导语】 本文是一篇议论文。