Did you know that something as simple as the wallpaper on your computer can tell people a lot about you? According to researcher Donna Dawson, our computers say something about what we’re like because they are part of our “personal space.”
A picture of a child or family on the screen often means the person cares deeply about their loved ones. A photo of the person surrounded by friends shows they value their popularity and probably work well with other people. On the other hand, pictures showing examples of past successes, like winning a prize may mean a person is only interested in themselves.
Pictures of nature and natural scenery tell people that you are driven to succeed and use the pictures to relax and remove the pressure in your life. Cityscapes, pictures of cities or towns, show that you enjoy travel and adventure. Most people with cityscapes as their wallpaper are optimistic, happy people who feel even better thinking about the places they’ve visited or want to visit.
Pictures of animals show that you are optimistic and kind-hearted. You are often happy and you enjoy life and act young. Cartoons or drawings show that you are a multitasker, someone who does many things at once. You have many responsibilities, but you deal with them well. That’s one reason you like having something to smile about when you look at your computer wallpaper.
Then, what does plain blue wallpaper tell us about a person? According to Dawson, a person with plain blue wallpaper probably values their privacy and keeps work from becoming too personal.
33. A prize photo as wallpaper suggests someone ______,
A. cares only about himself or herself B. has a strong wish to succeed
C. is confident about himself or herself D. works very well with others
34. Those who look on the bright side of things are likely to have wallpaper like ______.
A. pictures of nature and natural scenery B. pictures showing their past successes
C. city views or pictures of animals D. photos of staying with friends.
35. What can be the best title for the text?
A. Where to Look for Your Computer Wallpaper
B. Computer Wallpaper Shows Your Personality
C. How to Place Wallpaper on Your Computer
D. Computer Wallpaper Interests Everyone
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The following is an imaginary diary entry written by US president. This diary is part of Global Trends 2025, which was written by the US National Intelligence Council
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Global wealth and economic power will shift from West to East.
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The transition from old fuels to new will be slow, as will the development of new technologies that present feasible alternatives to fossil fuels or help eliminate food and water problems. All current technologies are inadequate, and new ones will probably not be commercially possible by 2025