The concept of solitude(独处) in the digital world is almost non­existent. In the world of digital technology, e­mail, social networking and online video games, information is meant to be __1__. Solitude can be hard to discover __2__ it has been given up. In this respect，new technologies have __3__ our culture.

　　The desire to be connected has brought solitude to a(n) __4__ as we've known it. People have become so __5__ in the world of networks and connections that one can often be contacted __6__they'd rather not be. Today we can talk, text, e­mail, chat and blog (写博客), not only from our __7__， but from our mobile phones as well.

　　Most developed nations have become __8__ on digital technology simply because they've grown accustomed to it, and at this point not __9__ it would make them an outsider. __10__， many jobs and careers require people to be __11__. From this point of view, technology has changed the culture of work. Being reachable might feel like a __12__ to those who may not want to be able to be contacted at all times.

　　I suppose the positive side is that solitude is still possible for anyone who __13__ wants it. Computers can be shut __14__and mobile phones can be turned off. The ability to be “connected” and “on” has many __15__， as well as disadvantages. Travelers have ended up __16__ on mountains, and mobile phones have saved countless lives. They can also make people feel __17__ and forced to answer unwanted calls or __18__ to unwanted texts.

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