Old Computers Make for Unhappy Workers — Survey
LONDON (Reuters) — Dealing with the dissatisfaction of ageing and unreliable office computers leads to workers’ unhappiness and more sick-leave, a survey (調查) showed on Wednesday.
A survey carried out by care4free.net of over 2,700 European office workers from the UK, France and Germany found that workplace dissatisfaction increased greatly with the age of computer equipment.
“We do know that job satisfaction is falling in Britain and in most advanced nations,”said Stephen White, a researcher from the Work Foundation. “The actual reasons for this are the subject of very heated discussion. It’s certainly one interesting theory that technology may be the cause of this in some way,” White added.
A quarter of those using outdated computers in Britain said they were “quite” or “very dissatisfied” with their everyday job compared to 16 percent of those who had enjoyed an advantage from up-to-date technology.
The survey also said that among workers dealing with outdated equipment, there was a 35 percent greater probability they would take six or mort days of sick-leave per year compared with the average worker. In France, where more workers use older computers, the probability jumped to 55 percent.
Results also showed that women in the three countries were more likely to be using outdated equipment. In the UK, where more workers have up-to-date computers than in the other counties surveyed, the number of women using old equipment doubled that of men.
White pointed out that there were two sides to this problem, saying that continually having to deal with new technology and new equipment can also be a source of worry. “Old and faulty equipment is a major cause of office dissatisfaction, there’s no question about it, but you also have to say that the frequent change of equipment is also, or could be, a main cause of dissatisfaction.”
1.The underlined word “this” (paragraph 3) refers to .
A．workplace dissatisfaction B．computer use in most jobs
C．the ageing of office computers D．the survey by care4free.net
2.How many office workers using old computers in Britain expressed their dissatisfaction?
A．16% B．25%
C．35% D．55%
3.According to White, why were the women surveyed more likely to use old computers?
A． Most office workers use old computers.
B． They do some of their work with computers.
C． Dealing with new equipment can cause anxiety
D．They are easier to be satisfied with new technology.
4.What is the subject of this news story?
A． Poor working conditions in offices.
B． Research work of the Work Foundation
C． Influence of technology in the workplace.
D． Different attitudes to old computers.
學業測評一課一測系列答案科目：高中英語 來源： 題型：閱讀理解
根據短文內容，從短文后的選項中選出能填入空白處的最佳選項。選項中有兩項為多余選項。
Do you constantly use the computer, whether for learning or entertainment? Computers give off radiation that is bad for your health, but here are some ways to protect yourself from computer radiation.
. Green tea can be absorbed by the body easily into a form of vitamin A, which helps reduce radiation.
It is advisable to attach a radiation filter plate （輻射過濾板） in front of your computer’s screen. Make sure to avoid putting any metal substances near your computer as these may have reflected some of the electromagnetic waves that are harmful to your health. The brighter the screen the higher the radiation there will be and vice versa.
You can also put some radiation-absorbing plants such as several cacti (仙人掌)near your computer to prevent radiation.
Make sure you do a skincare protection before sitting in front of the computer. Wash your face soon after using the computer in order to reduce 70% of the radiation.
_ Old computer in general, has one to two times more radiations released than the new one within the same distance.
A. And adjust the brightness of your computer screen.
B. Apply a layer of facial mask to protect yourself.
C. And adjust the sound level on your computer.
D. The most efficient way is by drinking some coffee regularly.
E. The simplest way is by drinking 2 & 3 cups of green tea every day.
F. If possible, purchase a new computer instead of using an old model computer.
G. It also helps keep our eyes see things clearly in the dark by improving the visual ability.
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根據短文內容，從短文后的選項中選出能填入空白處的最佳選項。選項中有兩項為多余選項。
Do you constantly use the computer, whether for learning or entertainment? Computers give off radiation(輻射) that is bad for your health, but here are some ways to protect yourself from computer radiation.
__1___Green tea can be absorbed by the body easily into a form of vitamin A, which helps reduce radiation.__2__
It is advisable to attach a radiation filter plate(輻射過濾板)in front of your computer’s screen. Make sure to avoid putting any mental substances near your computer as these may have reflected some of the electromagnetic waves that are harmful to your health. __3__ The brighter the screen the higher the radiation there will be and vice versa.
You can also put some radiation-absorbing plants such as several cacti near your computer to prevent radiation.
Make sure you do a skincare protection before sitting in front of the computer .
___4__Wash your face soon after using the computer in order to reduce 70% of the radiation.
__ 5___ Old computer in general, has one to two times more radiation released than the new one within the same distance.
| A．And adjust the brightness of your computer screen. |
| B．Apply a layer of facial mask to protect yourself. |
| C．And adjust the sound level on your computer. |
| D．The most efficient way is by drinking some coffee regularly. |
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A small group of people around the world have started implanting(移植) microchips to link the body and the computer.
Mr. Donelson and three friends, who had driven 100 miles from their homes in Loekport, New York, to have the implants put in by Dr Jesse Willemaire, whom they had persuaded to do the work, are part of a small group, about 30 people around the world, who have independently put in microchips into their bodies, according to Web-based reports.
At a shop William Donelson was having a four-millimeter-wide needle put into his left hand. “I’m set,” he said with a deep breath. He watched as the needle pierced(刺穿) the fleshy webbing between his thumb and a microchip was set under his skin. At last he would be able to do what he had long imagined; strengthen his body’s powers through technology.
By putting the chip inside—a radio frequency identification device (RFID)—Mr. Donelson would have at his fingertips the same magic that makes safety gates open with a knock of a card, and bridge and tunnel traffic flow smoothly with an E-Zpass. With a wave of his hand he plans to connect with his computer, open doors and unlock his car.
Implanting the chip was relatively simple task but very meaningful to Mr. Doneselson, a 21-year-old computer networking student so interested in the link between technology and the body that he has data-input jacks(數據輸入插空) inside his body. They might lead to an imagined future when people can be connected directly into computers. His new chip is enclosed in a glass container no bigger than a piece of rice and has a small memory where he has stored the words “Technology”.
Some doctors have done the piercing in people’s homes, and others have implanted chips in their offices after patients signed forms showing the fact that long-term studies have not been done on their safety. Piercers treat the implants much like any other medical operation steps, instructing people to keep the site dry, and advising them that swelling(腫) and redness should last a week.
69. With a RFID implanted, which of the following will Mr. Donelson be able to do?
Make a safety gate open with a knock of a card.
Make bridge and tunnel traffic flow smoothly with an E-Zpass.
Open doors and unlock his car with a wave of his hand.
Turn his body and brain directly into computers.
70. The underlined word “they” in paragraph 5 refer to “___________”.
A. glass containers B. implanted computer chips
C. data input jacks D. computer and net working students
71. Which of the following would be the best title for the passage?
A. High Tech, Under the Skin B. A Needle, So Magic
C. Donelson, a Powerful Man D. Data-input Jacks, Inside the Body
72. We can conclude from the passage that __________________.
Mr. Donelson has made a large sum of money by the piercing.
the Piercers are people working in the computer field
the piercing has no side effect and it will make people intelligent
the long term effects of these implants are not yet known
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根據短文內容，從短文后的選項中選出能填入空白處的最佳選項。選項中有兩項為多余選項。
Do you constantly use the computer, whether for learning or entertainment? Computers give off radiation that is bad for your health, but here are some ways to protect yourself from computer radiation.
1. . Green tea can be absorbed by the body easily into a form of vitamin A, which helps reduce radiation. 2.
It is advisable to attach a radiation filter plate （輻射過濾板） in front of your computer’s screen. Make sure to avoid putting any metal substances near your computer as these may have reflected some of the electromagnetic waves that are harmful to your health. 3. The brighter the screen the higher the radiation there will be and vice versa.
You can also put some radiation-absorbing plants such as several cacti (仙人掌)near your computer to prevent radiation.
Make sure you do a skincare protection before sitting in front of the computer. 4. Wash your face soon after using the computer in order to reduce 70% of the radiation.
_5. Old computer in general, has one to two times more radiations released than the new one within the same distance.
|
A．And adjust the brightness of your computer screen. |
|
B．Apply a layer of facial mask to protect yourself. |
|
C．And adjust the sound level on your computer. |
|
D．The most efficient way is by drinking some coffee regularly. |
E. The simplest way is by drinking 2 & 3 cups of green tea every day.
F. If possible, purchase a new computer instead of using an old model computer.
G. It also helps keep our eyes see things clearly in the dark by improving the visual ability.
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To play the latest game, I’m planning to change my old computer for ___ that runs faster.
|
A．the one |
B．that |
C．which |
D．one |
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