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TEXT NECK: A Global Epidemic 

 

      Living in the modern digital age certainly has its benefits. We all enjoy the conveniences contemporary electronic technology offers, especially our mobile handheld devices. How did we ever live without the endless amounts of information, instant results and ability to interact and communicate, all at our fingertips? However, with all the advantages we gain from mobile technology comes the risk of serious and permanent health problems.

     TEXT NECK IS A GLOBAL EPIDEMIC! \\'Text Neck\\' is a world-wide health concern, affecting millions of all ages and from all walks of life. Widespread overuse of handheld mobile technology is resulting in a harmful and dangerous physical condition on the human body, which is known as Text Neck. Dr. Dean Fishman is a Chiropractor in Plantation Florida, and a leading health care provider for technology induced injuries. Dr. Fishman originated the phrase \\'Text Neck\\' to explain the repeated stress injury to the body caused by excessive texting and overuse of all handheld electronic devices. The term, and the health condition, is derived from the onset of cervical spinal degeneration resulting from the repeated stress of frequent forward head flexion while looking down at the screens of mobile devices and \\'texting\\' for long periods of time. While \\'Text Neck\\' is certainly a new medical term, the condition is impacting millions and is a growing critical global concern.

      Of the 6 billion people in the world, over 4 billion have mobile phones. Texting has become the dominant form of communication. Over one billion text messages are sent every month worldwide. On the Average, Americans spend 2.7 hours per day communicating and socializing on their phones, and even more time looking down at their mobile devices for web searching and so many other uses. Of course, Text Neck is not limited to the results of texting and overuse of cell phones. People of all ages spend countless hours daily hunched over numerous types of handheld devices. Mobile technology has been designed for just about every application. Tablets, PDA, MP3, game consoles, e-readers, media players, digital camera and video recorders, the list goes on and on.

     While 75% of the world\\'s population spends hours daily hunched over their handheld devices with their heads flexed forward, they are all in constant danger and at risk of developing Text Neck. The frequent forward flexion causes changes in the cervical spine, curve, supporting ligaments, tendons, and musculature, as well as the bony segments, commonly causing postural change. Among the chief complaints associated with are pain felt in the neck, shoulder, back, arm, fingers, hands, wrists and elbows, as well as headaches and numbness and tingling of the upper extremities.

      If left untreated, Text Neck can result in serious permanent damage including:

 

Flattening of the Spinal Curve Onset of Early Arthritis

Spinal Degeneration Spinal Misalignment

Disc Herniation Disc Compression

Muscle Damage Nerve Damage

Loss of Lung Volume Capacity Gastrointestinal Problems

     

     In his quest to treat those suffering from the painful and harmful affects of Text Neck, Dr. Dean Fishman founded the Text Neck Institute in Plantation, Florida. Leading the way and breaking new ground, Dr. Fishman is a pioneer in treating technology related injuries. The Text Neck Institute is at the forefront of advanced tech-injury research and treatment. Included in our treatment for Text Neck is Chiropractic Care, Physiotherapy, Physical Therapy, Massage Therapy, Spinal Decompression Therapy, and Excercise Planning.

      Dr. Fishman is an outspoken advocate of Text Neck Prevention through \\'Proper Use\\' education. Dr. Dean Fishman is respected as an authority in educating mobile technology users how to utilize their hand held devices properly, allowing them to enjoy modern technology without suffering from Text Neck. He has also created \\'The Text Neck Indicator,\\' a Mobile Application that alerts users when they are operating their mobile device in an \\'at-risk\\' position, triggering that user to maintain safe and risk-free operation.

Disponível em: http://text-neck.com/Adaptado. Acesso em: 27/07/15

According to the text, Dr. Dean Fishman

 

I. is a leading health care provider for technology induced injuries.

II. originated the phrase \'Text Neck\' to explain the repeated stress injury to the body caused

by excessive texting.

III. is a Chiropractor in Plantation, Florida.

IV. is a pioneer in treating technology related injuries.

V. founded the Text Neck Institute in Plantation, Florida.

 

It is CORRECT

TEXT NECK: A Global Epidemic 

 

      Living in the modern digital age certainly has its benefits. We all enjoy the conveniences contemporary electronic technology offers, especially our mobile handheld devices. How did we ever live without the endless amounts of information, instant results and ability to interact and communicate, all at our fingertips? However, with all the advantages we gain from mobile technology comes the risk of serious and permanent health problems.

     TEXT NECK IS A GLOBAL EPIDEMIC! \\'Text Neck\\' is a world-wide health concern, affecting millions of all ages and from all walks of life. Widespread overuse of handheld mobile technology is resulting in a harmful and dangerous physical condition on the human body, which is known as Text Neck. Dr. Dean Fishman is a Chiropractor in Plantation Florida, and a leading health care provider for technology induced injuries. Dr. Fishman originated the phrase \\'Text Neck\\' to explain the repeated stress injury to the body caused by excessive texting and overuse of all handheld electronic devices. The term, and the health condition, is derived from the onset of cervical spinal degeneration resulting from the repeated stress of frequent forward head flexion while looking down at the screens of mobile devices and \\'texting\\' for long periods of time. While \\'Text Neck\\' is certainly a new medical term, the condition is impacting millions and is a growing critical global concern.

      Of the 6 billion people in the world, over 4 billion have mobile phones. Texting has become the dominant form of communication. Over one billion text messages are sent every month worldwide. On the Average, Americans spend 2.7 hours per day communicating and socializing on their phones, and even more time looking down at their mobile devices for web searching and so many other uses. Of course, Text Neck is not limited to the results of texting and overuse of cell phones. People of all ages spend countless hours daily hunched over numerous types of handheld devices. Mobile technology has been designed for just about every application. Tablets, PDA, MP3, game consoles, e-readers, media players, digital camera and video recorders, the list goes on and on.

     While 75% of the world\\'s population spends hours daily hunched over their handheld devices with their heads flexed forward, they are all in constant danger and at risk of developing Text Neck. The frequent forward flexion causes changes in the cervical spine, curve, supporting ligaments, tendons, and musculature, as well as the bony segments, commonly causing postural change. Among the chief complaints associated with are pain felt in the neck, shoulder, back, arm, fingers, hands, wrists and elbows, as well as headaches and numbness and tingling of the upper extremities.

      If left untreated, Text Neck can result in serious permanent damage including:

 

Flattening of the Spinal Curve Onset of Early Arthritis

Spinal Degeneration Spinal Misalignment

Disc Herniation Disc Compression

Muscle Damage Nerve Damage

Loss of Lung Volume Capacity Gastrointestinal Problems

     

     In his quest to treat those suffering from the painful and harmful affects of Text Neck, Dr. Dean Fishman founded the Text Neck Institute in Plantation, Florida. Leading the way and breaking new ground, Dr. Fishman is a pioneer in treating technology related injuries. The Text Neck Institute is at the forefront of advanced tech-injury research and treatment. Included in our treatment for Text Neck is Chiropractic Care, Physiotherapy, Physical Therapy, Massage Therapy, Spinal Decompression Therapy, and Excercise Planning.

      Dr. Fishman is an outspoken advocate of Text Neck Prevention through \\'Proper Use\\' education. Dr. Dean Fishman is respected as an authority in educating mobile technology users how to utilize their hand held devices properly, allowing them to enjoy modern technology without suffering from Text Neck. He has also created \\'The Text Neck Indicator,\\' a Mobile Application that alerts users when they are operating their mobile device in an \\'at-risk\\' position, triggering that user to maintain safe and risk-free operation.

Disponível em: http://text-neck.com/Adaptado. Acesso em: 27/07/15

According to the text, “text neck” is a result of

 

I. widespread overuse of handheld mobile technology.

II. a modern digital age we are living in.

III. a global epidemic caused by texting in an overuse way.

IV. looking down at the screens of mobile devices and ‘texting’ for long periods of time.

V. the repeated stress injury to the body caused by excessive texting and overuse of all handheld electronic devices.

 

It is CORRECT

Darryl MacPherson, the father in Baby Blues comic strip, is a guy in his mid-thirties,

mid-carreer, in the greatest adventure of his… fatherhood. Now, he is in the office.

De acordo com a tira cômica,

 

I. Darryl, educadamente, oferece seu almoço ao colega que logo recusa por entender que se trata, apenas, de uma gentileza.

II. o colega fica triste ao saber que, nem tão cedo, eles poderão almoçar juntos, pois Darryl deixou claro que sua esposa não concorda que ele almoce fora.

III. diante da situação de Darryl, é possível perceber a preocupação dos pais com o estudo dos filhos em relação à universidade.

IV. o amigo fica desapontado tendo em vista essa situação, porém compreende que Darryl tem seus motivos para evitar almoçar fora diariamente.

V. os dois nunca se entendem quando vão escolher o restaurante, daí Darryl recusar-se a almoçar com o colega por muitos anos à frente.

 

Estão CORRETAS apenas

Eric Moussambani of Equatorial Guinea became one of the most loved athletes of the 2000 games. His race was the 100-metre freestyle swim. He jumped into the pool and started _____________. After the first 50 metres he _________ very tired. He went more and more slowly and almost ___________ in the middle of the pool. The officials worried that he was drowning. But Moussambani continued and finally _____________ the race with a time of 1 minute and 52 seconds, the _______________ in the history of the Olympics. Still, Moussambani was very happy.

Global: learn English, learn through English, learn about English; Pre-intermediate. CLANDFIELD, L. Macmillan Education, 2010. Adaptado.

 

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Read the text carefully. Then, choose the alternative whose words fill in the blanks properly, considering both context and grammar.

Eric Moussambani of Equatorial Guinea became one of the most loved athletes of the 2000 games. His race was the 100-metre freestyle swim. He jumped into the pool and started _____________. After the first 50 metres he _________ very tired. He went more and more slowly and almost ___________ in the middle of the pool. The officials worried that he was drowning. But Moussambani continued and finally _____________ the race with a time of 1 minute and 52 seconds, the _______________ in the history of the Olympics. Still, Moussambani was very happy.

Global: learn English, learn through English, learn about English; Pre-intermediate.CLANDFIELD, L. Macmillan Education, 2010. Adaptado.

The CORRECT alternative is

Living in Cohousing

Cohousing residents like to describe their communities as “intentional neighborhoods.” The underlying desire is to have a strong sense of community with your neighbors.

Who are your neighbors?

The majority of cohousing communities in the United  States comprise 20 to 40 units, with other rangin from 7 to 67 homes. Cohousing attracts a wide range of household types: single people of all ages; couples; families and single parents of infants,  toddlers, and school-aged children; couples whose children are grown; and retirees. Some cohousing communities create a shared vision or ethic, but residents typically represent a variety of  religious and spiritual backgrounds. Cohousing residents often want to make a difference, which can become a stated mission. Many cohousing community websites demonstrate their commitment to improving the community and the world. Forb  example, at Sunward Cohousing near Ann Arbor, MI, the goal is to create a place “where lives are simplified, the Earth is respected, diversity is welcomed, children play together in safety, and living in  community with neighbors comes naturally.” Sonora Cohousing in Tucson, AZ, seeks “a diversity of backgrounds, ages and opinions, with our one shared value being the commitment to working out our problems and finding consensus solutions that satisfy all members.” Tierra Nueva Cohousing in  Oceano, CA, exists “because each of us desires a greater sense of community, as well as strong interaction with and support from our neighbors.”

Is there a participation requirement?

 Participation ebbs and flows among individual members as their personal lives allow them to contribute more time or less time to the community. There needs to be a mutual trust among members that everyone is doing what they can at any given time. A minimum level of participation generally includes cleaning the common house or maintaining the commonly owned grounds. Participation is dependent upon the community’s needs.

What about conflict?

Conflict happens. One of cohousing’s greatest strengths is the assumption that members can work out their disagreements. Most cohousing communities use consensus decision-making, which tends to satisfy most residents and give them a sense of participation on challenging issues. Some communities convene a conflict-resolution team when a particularly hot issue arises. Because many cohousing residents are seeking a collaborative and cooperative environment, disagreements are often worked out to the satisfaction of all involved. Cohousing residents share the common goal of making their lives more enjoyable by cooperating with their neighbors.

http://www.cohousing.org/living. Adaptado. Acesso em: 27/07/15

“…share the common goal…” (in the last paragraph), in Portuguese means