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最新研究显示：防蓝光眼镜或是“智商税”
双语新闻
Blue light glasses gained popularity over the past few years with the idea that they protect our eyes against screen usage — but a new analysis shows they might not be as beneficial to our eye health as previously hoped.
防蓝光眼镜在过去几年里越来越受欢迎，因为其号称可以保护眼睛不受电子屏幕伤害，但一项新分析表明，防蓝光眼镜可能并不像我们期待的那样对眼睛健康有益。
Researchers reviewed data from 17 randomized controlled trials and published the results Friday in the Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews journal.
研究人员评估了17项随机对照试验的数据，并于星期五在《Cochrane系统评价数据库》杂志上发表了研究结果。
The findings glasses marketed to filter out blue light probably make no difference to eye strain or sleep quality.
研究发现，市场上出售的蓝光过滤眼镜可能对视疲劳或睡眠质量没有影响。
“We found there may be no short-term advantages with using blue-light filtering spectacle lenses to reduce visual fatigue associated with computer use, compared to non-blue-light filtering lenses,” said Laura Downie, senior author of the review and associate professor at the University of Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, in a news release.
该研究的主要作者、澳大利亚墨尔本大学副教授劳拉 唐尼在一份新闻稿中表示：“我们发现，与普通镜片相比，使用蓝光过滤镜片来减少与使用电脑有关的视觉疲劳可能没有短期优势。”
“It is also currently unclear whether these lenses affect vision quality or sleep-related outcomes, and no conclusions could be drawn about any potential effects on retinal health in the longer term,” she added. “People should be aware of these findings when deciding whether to purchase these spectacles.”
她补充道：“目前还不清楚这些镜片是否会影响视觉质量或睡眠，也无法就其对视网膜健康的长期潜在影响得出结论。人们在决定是否购买防蓝光眼镜时应该了解这些发现。”
The studies they reviewed ranged in size and length, with a span from as few as five to as many as 156 participants assessed over different periods, from less than one day to five weeks.
研究人员评估的研究在规模和时间长度上各不相同，少则5人，多则156人，评估时间从不到一天到5周不等。
The authors said more research with longer follow-ups in more diverse populations is needed to better assess any potential effects.
作者说，需要在更多样化的人群中进行更长时间的跟踪研究，以更好地评估任何潜在的影响。
“(More studies) should examine whether efficacy and safety outcomes vary between different groups of people and using different types of lenses,” author Dr. Sumeer Singh, a postdoctoral research fellow in the Downie Laboratory, advised for future research.
研究作者、唐尼实验室博士后研究员苏梅尔 辛格博士对未来的研究提出了建议：“（更多的研究）应该考察不同人群和使用不同类型镜片的效果和安全性结果是否存在差异。”
Instead of shelling out money for special shades, however, experts advise taking screen breaks.
然而，专家建议，与其花钱购买特殊眼镜，不如让眼睛休息一下。
词汇积累
1. beneficial adj. 有益的；有利的；有用的；有裨益的
2. randomize v. 使随机化；（使）作任意排列
3. filter out 滤除；滤掉
4. retinal adj. 视网膜的
5. efficacy n. 功效；（尤指药物或治疗方法的）效力
6. shell out （不情愿地）为……花费一大笔钱
语法填空
Blue light glasses gained popularity over the past few years with the idea 1 they protect our eyes against screen usage — but a new analysis shows they might not be as beneficial to our eye health as previously hoped.
Researchers reviewed data from 17 randomized controlled trials and 2 (publish) the results Friday in the Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews journal.
The findings glasses marketed to filter out blue light probably make no 3 (different) to eye strain or sleep quality.
“We found there may be no short-term advantages with 4 (use) blue-light filtering spectacle lenses to reduce visual fatigue associated with computer use, compared to non-blue-light filtering lenses,” said Laura Downie, senior author of the review and associate professor at the University of Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, in a news release.
“It is also 5 (current) unclear whether these lenses affect vision quality or sleep-related outcomes, and no conclusions could 6 (draw) about any potential effects on retinal health in the longer term,” she added. “People should be aware of these findings when deciding whether 7 (purchase) these spectacles.”
The studies they reviewed ranged in size and length, with a span from as few as five to as many as 156 participants assessed over different 8 (period), from less than one day to five weeks.
The authors said more research with longer follow-ups in more diverse populations is needed to better assess any potential effects.
“(More studies) should examine whether efficacy and safety outcomes vary 9 different groups of people and using different types of lenses,” author Dr. Sumeer Singh, a postdoctoral research fellow in the Downie Laboratory, advised for future research.
Instead of shelling out money for special shades, however, experts advise 10 (take) screen breaks.
参考答案
1. that
2. published
3. difference
4. using
5. currently
6. be drawn
7. to purchase
8. periods
9. between
10. taking
百度副总裁璩静已离职
双语新闻
The PR chief in the middle of the PR crisis at Baidu is now reportedly unemployed. It is the latest twist in a viral story in China that has hit a nerve with youth tired with long working hours.
据报道，处于公关危机中的百度公关一号人物目前已经离职。这是一起在中国疯传的事件的最新转折，该事件触动了受够了长时间工作的年轻人的神经。
Qu Jing, vice president and head of communications at Baidu, posted a series of short videos last week. And speaking of her devotion to her career, strict management style and unflagging demands on her direct reports, the self-define her personal sacrifices as a working mother.
百度公司副总裁兼公关主管璩静在上周发布了一系列短视频。谈到自己对事业的投入、严格的管理风格和对直接下属的紧迫要求，这位自我定义为职业女性的女性分享了她作为一名职场母亲的个人牺牲。
Reports in Chinese media say, Qu has since departed the the company, and videos have also been removed from her personal Douyin account. In a personal statement on Wechat, Qu apologized for causing what she described as a "big storm". And she wrote that she read all the opinions and comments from various platforms and had reflected on them.
据中国媒体报道，璩静已经从百度离职，而她个人抖音账户上的视频也被删除了。在微信上的一份个人声明中，璩静为她所造成的“大风波”道歉。她写道，自己阅读了各种平台上的意见和评论，并进行了反思。
词汇积累
1. unemployed adj. 被解雇的；失业的
2. depart v.离开；出发
3. sacrifice n.牺牲；奉献
4. reflect on 反思
语法填空
The PR chief in the middle of the PR crisis at Baidu is now reportedly unemployed. It is the latest twist in a viral story in China 1 _____ has hit a nerve with youth fed up with long working hours.
Qu Jing, vice president and head of communications at Baidu, posted 2 _____ series of short videos last week. And 3 _____ (speak) of her devotion to her career, strict management style and unflagging demands on her direct reports, the self-define her personal sacrifices as a working mother, gloating that she forgot her elder son's birthday and what grade her younger son was in at school. And in another video, she lashed out at an employee who 4 _____ (rufuse) to go on a 50-day business trip during the COVlD-19 pandemic.
Reports in Chinese media say, Qu has since departed the the company, and videos have also been removed from her personal Douyin account. In a personal statement on Wechat, Qu apologized for causing 5 _____ she described as a "big storm". And she wrote that she read all the opinions and comments from various platforms and had reflected on them. The PR executive admitted that the videos had been posted without Baidu's knowledge and contained inappropriate points.
参考答案
1. that
2. a
3. speaking
4. refused
5. what
外国歌手惊艳《歌手2024》节目现场
双语新闻
Two singers from the US and Canada have shaken the Chinese music industry recently. Singer 2024 is the most trending music variety show in China at the moment. The debut lineup ranges from international singers like US singer Chante Moore and Canadian Z-generation singer Faouzia, to renowned Chinese artists such as Na Ying, Wang Sulong and Rainie Yang.
最近，来自美国和加拿大的两位歌手震动了中国音乐界。《歌手2024》是目前中国最热门的音乐综艺节目。该节目的首发阵容包括美国歌手香缇·摩尔和加拿大Z世代歌手凡希亚·奥伊亚等国际歌手，以及那英、汪苏泷和杨丞琳等知名中国歌手。
However, from vocal skills to stage presence and flexibility,there was a noticeable gap in performance quality between domestic and international singers. Chante Moore claimed the top spot with her redition of "If I Ain't Got You". Faouzia mesmerized the audience with her original composition "Crazy". The performances of Chinese singers at the show fell short of expectations.
然而，从声乐技巧到舞台表现力和灵活性，国内歌手与国际歌手之间的表演质量存在明显差距。香缇·摩尔凭借演唱歌曲《If I Ain't Got You》，夺得首期周冠。而凡希亚·奥伊亚则用她的原创作品《Crazy》让观众如痴如醉。但中国歌手在演出中的表现没有达到预期。
As a result, the only two foreign singers, Chante Moore and Faouzia, took the top two spots, while Na Ying ranked third. Sticking to a live-broadcasting format devoid of post-production edits, the show has spark heat debates.
最终结果是香缇·摩尔和凡希亚·奥伊亚两位外国歌手分获前两名，而那英则排名第三。坚持全程直播的形式、没有后期制作编辑的《歌手2024》，现在引发了广大群众的热议。
词汇积累
1. trend n.趋势
2. range v.延伸；漫游
3. renowned adj.有名的；享有声誉的
4. flexibility n.复杂
5. gap n.缺口；间隙；空白
6. domestic adj.国内的；家庭的
7. original composition 原创作品
8. spark v.引发，触发
语法填空
Two singers from the US and Canada 1 _____(shake) the Chinese music industry recently. Singer 2024 is the most trending music variety show in China at the moment. The debut lineup ranges from international singers like US singer Chante Moore and Canadian Z-generation singer Faouzia, 2 _____ renowned Chinese artists such as Na Ying, Wang Sulong and Rainie Yang.
However, from vocal skills to stage 3 _____ (present) and flexibility, there was a noticeable gap in performance quality between domestic and international singers. Chante Moore 4 _____ (claim) the top spot with her redition of "If I Ain't Got You". Faouzia mesmerized the audience with her original composition "Crazy". The performances of Chinese singers at the show fell short of expectations.
As a result, the only two foreign singers, Chante Moore and Faouzia, took the top two spots, while Na Ying ranked third. 5 _____ (stick) to a live-broadcasting format devoid of post-production edits, the show has spark heat debates.
参考答案
1. have shaken
2. to
3. presence
4. claimed
5. Sticking

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