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四川省棠湖中学2019-2020学年高一上学期英语期中考试试卷
It was a comfortable sunny Sunday. I was going to meet an old university friend I hadn't seen for years, and was really excited.
My train was running a little late, but that was no big problem - I could text him to say I would be delayed. He would understand. But… where was my mobile phone? I had that familiar sinking feeling. Yes, I'd left it at home.
No mobile phone. I'm sure I'm not alone in feeling anxious, on edge and worried when I don't have my phone with me. In fact, I know I'm not alone: two-thirds of us experience 'nomophobia' (无手机恐惧症), the fear of being out of mobile phone contact.
That's according to a study from 2012 which surveyed 1,000 people in the UK about their relationship with mobile phones.
It says we check our mobile phones 34 times a day, and that 18-24 year-olds, especially girls, are the most likely to suffer fear of being without their mobiles: 77% of them say they are unable to be apart from their phones for more than a few minutes.
Do you have nomophobia?
• You never turn your phone off
• You frequently(频繁地) check for texts, missed calls and emails
• You always take your phone to the bathroom with you
• You never let the battery run out
It's funny to think that around 20 years ago the only people with mobile phones would be businessmen carrying their large, plastic 'bricks'. Of course, these days, mobile phones are everywhere. A UN study from this year said there would be more mobile phones than people across the world by the end of 2020.
And when there are more phones than people in the world, maybe it's time to ask who really is in charge(主管)? Are you in control of your phone, or does your phone control you?
So, what happened with my university friend? When I arrived a few minutes late he just laughed and said: "You haven't changed at all – still always late!" And we had a great afternoon catching up, full of jokes and stories, with no desire(欲望) to check my phone.
Not having it with me felt strangely free. Maybe I'll leave it at home on purpose next time.
The following is a selection of the 2017 summer programs offered at colleges and universities around the world.
Hong Kong Polytechnic University: Kowloon, Hong Kong July 26-31 PolyU is offering a 5-dayprogram for Grade 10 or 11 students wishing to explore the field of engineering and understand various engineering disciplines.We are looking for 6-8 students from the same high school to join the program, along with 1-2 accompanying teachers.Students can enjoy a special program fee of $200 (all-inclusive).The said fee is ignored for teachers. Program Contact Email: denquiry@polyu.edu.hk |
Queen's University: Kingston, ON August 13-18 The Summer Enrichment Experience at Queen's gives students the opportunity to learn beyond the school classroom with engaging and challenging courses, motivating them to explore and apply new knowledge.After the experience, students will return to school with renewed energy, and excitement for learning. Program Contact Email: linda.lamoureux@queensu.ca |
University of Missouri: Columbia, MO July 13-28 The Career Exploration Summer Program is a 2-week program in which Explorers experience a taste of various 21st century career paths.The program includes professional site visits to Fortune 500 companies, nonprofit organizations, and U.S. Government Buildings.Social activities include free time at the on-campus Student Recreation Center, watching professional sports teams, and exploring new places during program field trips. Program Contact Email: mucoemie@missouri.edu |
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