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(31-40)According to a recent survey conducted by the InternationalTelecommunication Union, there are six billion mobile phone servicesubscriptions 31 worldwide. In developed countries, close to half ofthe cell phones being used are smartphones. Although these devicesare great for many things, they are also the source of several problems.Etiquette experts agree that smartphones are taking their _32on modern manners. In the past, giving one’s undivided attention toothers when meeting was the norm. Now, checking social networkingsites via a phone while mid-conversation is a regular occurrence. In fact,eight out of ten smartphone users state that they have no 33 aboutusing their phones at least occasionally in social settings. When theseusers are indifferent about how they could be affecting others, it canbe unpleasant for people in their vicinity. The competing sounds ofnumerous smartphone games being played 34 on publictransportation is becoming all too common, as is having a darkenedmovie theater illuminated by people who can’t wait to answer their texts.Social interactions aren’t the only things 35 ; a number of newmental issues are also being attributed to the widespread use of cellphones. One of these is Nomophobia (a blend of “no mobile phonephobia”), an overwhelming fear of being out of mobile phone contact.For people with this phobia, the idea of being unable to use their cellphone is more frightening than an appointment to the dentist; 36 ,they often own multiple phones so that they are safeguarded fromever being without one. In the U.S. and U.K., around 40% ofsmartphone owners are estimated to have at least a mild form of this.Phantom Ringing Syndrome, sometimes referred to by its _37name Ringxiety, has also become quite common. When people receivecalls, texts, instant messages, and other alerts frequently, their brainsare in a state of constant anticipation. This sometimes causes one toimagine that he or she hears a phone ringing or vibrating when it reallyisn’t. Studies show that over 60% of cell phone users experience this,and the 38_ of it happening increases with the amount of time spenton one’s phone.Smartphones have become such an integral part of modern lifethat 80% of users believe they couldn’t live without them. In one survey,almost a third of the people interviewed said they wouldn’t give up theirdevices for a single day even if they received monetary compensation.Additionally, in an online questionnaire 22% of those who respondedsaid they would give up their toothbrushes 39 their smartphones.Although smartphone addiction is a relatively new concept, there isevidence that some users could be greatly affected by it.While it can’t 40 that smartphones provide many benefits totheir users, it would be wise for everyone to monitor their own usageto prevent any significant problems from developing.
31.
(A) active
(B) deductive
(C) expensive
(D) restive

參考答案

答案：A
難度：簡單0.707317
統計：A(29),B(0),C(2),D(6),E(0)

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