Even people who spent just a few hours a week on the Internet experienced more depression and loneliness than those who logged on less frequently, the two-year study showed. And it wasn't that people who were already feeling bad spent more time on the Internet, but that using the Net actually appeared to cause the bad feelings.Researchers are puzzling over the results, which were completely contrary to their expectations. They expected that the Net would prove socially healthier than television, since the Net allows users to choose their information and to communicate with others who are of a much broader range. The fact that Internet reduces time available for family and friends may account for the drop in well-being. Faceless, bodiless "virtual" communication may be less psychologically satisfying than actual conversation, and the relationships formed through it may be shallower. Another possibility is that exposure to the wider world via the Net makes users less satisfied with their lives.But some psychologists, who are also the study's sponsors, say it's important to remember this is not about the technology, it's about how it is used. It really points to the need for considering social factors in terms of how you design applications and services for technology.1.Which is the effect of Internet use?A) Internet users become addictive to the Internet.B) Internet users have psychological problems.C) Internet users experience more depression and loneliness.D) Internet users are spending more time on the Internet.2.What is the relationship between the Internet and people's feelings?A) Bad feelings cause addiction to the Internet.B) Net use causes the users' bad feelings.C) Depression causes the users' frequent logging on the Internet.D) People's feelings seldom change when they log on the Internet.3.Why is Internet use thought to be negative?A) It cannot provide time for the relationship with family and friends.B) It is limited between friends.C) It cannot show the users sufficient information.D) Communication via Internet cannot be psychologically satisfying for the users.

Internet use nowadays appears to cause a decline in psychological well-being, according to some researchers. Even people who spent just a few hours a week on the Internet experienced more depression and loneliness than those who logged on less frequently, the two-year study showed. And it wasn't that people who were already feeling bad spent more time on the Internet, but that using the Net actually appeared to cause the bad feelings.Researchers are puzzling over the results, which were completely contrary to their expectations. They expected that the Net would prove socially healthier than television, since the Net allows users to choose their information and to communicate with others who are of a much broader range. The fact that Internet reduces time available for family and friends may account for the drop in well-being. Faceless, bodiless "virtual" communication may be less psychologically satisfying than actual conversation, and the relationships formed through it may be shallower. Another possibility is that exposure to the wider world via the Net makes users less satisfied with their lives.But some psychologists, who are also the study's sponsors, say it's important to remember this is not about the technology, it's about how it is used. It really points to the need for considering social factors in terms of how you design applications and services for technology.1.Which is the effect of Internet use?A) Internet users become addictive to the Internet.B) Internet users have psychological problems.C) Internet users experience more depression and loneliness.D) Internet users are spending more time on the Internet.2.What is the relationship between the Internet and people's feelings?A) Bad feelings cause addiction to the Internet.B) Net use causes the users' bad feelings.C) Depression causes the users' frequent logging on the Internet.D) People's feelings seldom change when they log on the Internet.3.Why is Internet use thought to be negative?A) It cannot provide time for the relationship with family and friends.B) It is limited between friends.C) It cannot show the users sufficient information.D) Communication via Internet cannot be psychologically satisfying for the users.