Unit 1 Teenage life 单元话题阅读理解10篇-2026-2027学年沪教版（五四学制）九年级英语上册

**基本信息** Unit 1 Teenage life单元卷聚焦青少年生活主题，分基础巩固与提升训练10篇语篇，涵盖媒体素养、社交消费等真实话题，适配初中英语单元复习，助力语言能力与思维品质提升。 **题型特征** |题型|题量/分值|知识覆盖|命题特色| |----|-----------|----------|----------| |阅读理解选择题|约60题|细节理解、词义猜测等阅读技能，青少年生活话题（如社交媒体使用、友谊修复）|时代性情境（澳大利亚社交媒体限制等社会热点）；层次性设计（基础练重基础理解，提升练含多观点分析）；核心素养导向（语言理解与批判性思维）|

Unit 1 Teenage life 单元话题阅读理解练习 单元话题：青少年生活 本资料共10篇专题训练，从上到下依次按照难度分为基础语篇巩固练和重难语篇提升练 基础语篇巩固练 聚焦基础，巩固自我 重难语篇提升练 专注提升，挑战自我 ◇考点 01 基础语篇巩固练 Why Media Literacy Matters These days, teens are heavily influenced by the media. Many of them have watched thousands of hours of TV. That’s more time than they spend with teachers at school. And we haven’t yet considered the hours they spend using the Internet and reading newspapers. However, several studies have shown a serious problem: Today’s teens lack media literacy. In other words, they have difficulty critically thinking about the information they see. One study focused on middle school students. It found more than 80 percent of them couldn’t tell the difference between real news stories and ads that looked like news. Stanford University professor Kevin John teaches a class called Media Effects. He tries to help his students learn media literacy. The professor gave an example that shows why media literacy matters. In the example, two news stations report a snowstorm. One focuses on the terrible road conditions. The other focuses on kids playing in the snow. “With a news story, news stations tell you what they feel are the important details. These details largely depend on the opinions of the news director,” said John. “A person who has media literacy would realize that each story is about one aspect at one point in time. There is more going on.” Some experts think school is the best place to teach media literacy. Others believe everyone—from parents to journalists—should help teens learn the skill. As for the best time to start learning media literacy, many experts recommend the age of 12. But some basic ideas can be taught even earlier. “It’s never too early to start learning media literacy,” said John. 1．What can we conclude from paragraph 1? A．Teens today spend more time using the internet than watching TV. B．Teens today spend more time watching TV than studying at school. C．Teens today spend more time reading newspapers than watching TV. D．Teens today spend more time studying at school than using the Internet. 2．What is the serious problem that several studies have shown? A．Many teens today don’t read the news. B．Many teens are not reading real news stories. C．Many teens today are not interested in school. D．Many teens cannot think critically about the information they see. 3．The underlined word “matters” in paragraph 3 can probably be replaced by ________. A．is boring B．is popular C．is important D．is interesting 4．What does the example Professor Kevin John gave show? A．Some news directors are not responsible. B．Different news stories focus on different details. C．Many of his students do not have media literacy. D．It’s hard to tell the difference between real news and ads. 5．Many experts suggest children start learning media literacy ________. A．when they are able to read B．when they are 12 years old C．after they get into high school D．after they get into middle school 6．Which of the following statements would Professor Kevin John agree with? A．Media literacy should be taught mainly at school. B．News directors should report the news they’re interested in. C．Children should be taught media literacy as early as possible. D．It’s too early for children to learn media literacy in their teens. How much pocket money do you get? How do you spend it? The Blue Book of Chinese Teenager Financial (金融的) Education (2024), a book released in March, shows that social activities now take up more of teenagers spending. The book was about teenagers’ spending habits. It was based on studies in nine cities in China, including Beijing, Shanghai and Guangzhou. The results show that students are spending more and more on their relationships with friends and classmates, such as having meals together and buying birthday gifts. Only one-third of high school students think about the price when choosing gifts. Most say they only care about what their friends like. Xia Hao, 17, a student at Gaoyou Normal School in Jiangsu, spent more than 1,000 yuan on his birthday meal this February. “They had given me gifts. If I hadn’t done anything in return, I’d have lost face,” Xia said. Xia’s experience is quite normal among his peers (同龄人). A meal can cost a student’s pocket money for a month. Many just ask more from parents when they use up their money. Zhang Wei, an expert on teenagers financial education, suggested that teenagers should learn to make a budget (预算). A budget is a plan of how money will be spent. It helps make decisions about money. To make good use of your money, you can also set a limit. Learn to balance your wants and needs. When choosing gifts for friends, let them know that you care. Sometimes a handmade gift is much better than an expensive one. 1．When buying a gift, most students care about ________. A．how much the gift is B．whether their friends would like it C．whether they like it D．where the gift is from 2．From Xia’s example, we learn the main reason for the problem is that ________. A．many students are afraid to be looked down upon B．students like to show off in front of their classmates C．students have too much pocket money by themselves D．parents don’t know how to teach their kids to use money 3．The underlined word “normal” in the fifth paragraph probably means “________”. A．same B．ordinary C．exciting D．dangerous 4．The underlined word “It” in the sixth paragraph refers to “________”. A．The expert B．Zhang Wei C．The budget D．The experience 5．This article mentions the following ways of using money except ________. A．making a budget B．setting a limit C．balancing your wants and needs D．not giving gifts to your friends 6．The article mainly talks about teenagers’ spending money on ________. A．books B．clothes C．food D．social activities Choose the best answer. (根据短文内容，选择最恰当的答案) How to Make Up with Friends? Friendships are wonderful, but sometimes friends do quarrel with each other. Since it can be hard to know what to do in such situations, we have some tips for you.Make up with your friend To make up with a friend after a quarrel, it’s important to talk things out with your friend: ●Set a time to talk—When you and your friend are both ready and calm, set a time to talk. ●Talk about your feelings—Use “I” statements and be specific. ●Be open—Let your friend share his or her feelings and thoughts. ●Apologize—Say you’re sorry if you said or did anything wrong in the quarrel. ●Fix things together—Discuss how to stop such situations from happening again. Adjust yourself When a friendship doesn’t go smoothly, you may feel upset or angry. Here are some ways to deal with these feelings: 1．The article is mainly about how to ________. A．fix problems with friends B．avoid arguing with friends C．make new friends at school D．keep a positive mood in daily life 2．If you want to make up with a friend after a quarrel, you should ________. A．wait for your friend to say sorry first B．listen patiently to how your friend feels C．discuss the problem with your friend right away D．talk with your friend about your feelings starting with “you” 3．The underlined word “specific” probably means “________”. A．unlike others B．sometimes angry C．quite special D．in detail 4．What should you do if you feel upset or angry after a quarrel? A．Try some new hobbies. B．Keep your feelings to yourself. C．End the friendship immediately. D．Keep telling yourself not to feel sad. 5．Which of the following statements is true according to the article? A．You can only reach out to Kids Helpline by phone. B．The Kids Helpline is open 24 hours, all year round. C．You can visit their office in person for help. D．The Kids Helpline offers support for friendship problems only. 6．You are most likely to find this article ________. A．on a school safety poster B．on a teenage life website C．in a guidebook for counsellors D．in a science magazine Australia Limits Social Media for Under-16s Children under 16 can no longer create accounts on many social media apps in Australia. The country is the first to take this step. The new rule aims to protect children from the risks of using social media. Social media can put a lot of pressure on young people. They may feel upset when they see others’ seemingly perfect lives online. Sometimes they even stay up late just to check the latest posts. Many adults worry that it may harm kids’ mental and physical health. Australia’s Prime Minister, Anthony Albanese, says, “Young people need space to grow up.” He believes the new law will help keep kids safe online. Under the new rule, many social media companies must block anyone under 16 from signing up. It is not yet clear how the companies will check up on users’ ages. Some critics say the law could harm teenagers. They worry it will cut children off from friends and online support groups. Others think it is wiser to teach children how to use social media safely. They believe banning accounts is not the best solution. Many people are also worried about privacy. Checking ages might require users to provide more personal information. 1．What is the main purpose of Australia’s new social media rule for under-16s? A．To protect children from social media risks. B．To bring social media companies more money. C．To encourage more teenagers to use social media. D．To limit the number of accessible social media apps. 2．What influence of social media do many adults worry about? A．Social media may affect kids’ grades. B．Social media may be bad for kids’ health. C．Social media may bring kids a more positive attitude. D．Social media may help young people grow up freely. 3．What does the underlined word in the fourth paragraph “block” mean? A．a solid piece of wood, stone, metal, etc. B．a group of buildings with streets on all sides C．stop someone from doing something D．cover or hide something so that it cannot be seen or heard 4．Why are some critics against the new law? A．Because it will make social media companies lose money. B．Because it will cut the number of social media users. C．Because it is dangerous if some teenagers break the rule. D．Because it will separate children from friends and online support groups. 5．What else are many people worried about regarding (关于) the new rule? A．The cost of carrying out the rule. B．Privacy problems caused by age checking. C．How to persuade teenagers to accept the rule. D．The impact on social development and welfare. Choose the best answer (根据短文内容，选择恰当的答案) Problem Cause Advice Feel stressed (紧张) Too much homework. Don’t have enough time for their hobbies. Make a plan for study and hobbies. Find time to relax. Get short-sighted (近视) Too much homework. Bad study habits. Do homework or read in a correct way. Fight with each other Don’t know how to get on well with classmates. Make more friends and understand each other. Don’t like to study. The bad influence (影响) of computer game. Play computer games just for a short time. Get fat Have more pocket money to buy snacks. Don’t like to do exercise. Use your pocket money to do something meaningful. Do exercise every day. 1．How many problems are there in the survey? A．Four B．Five C．Six D．Seven 2．What problems does too much homework cause? A．Get fat. B．Fight with each other. C．Feel stressed and get short-sighted. D．Don’t like to study. 3．Julia’s grandfather always gives her much pocket money and she likes eating, she seldom goes out to do sports. Maybe she will ______ A．get short-sighted B．fight with each other C．keep fit D．get weight 4．If Simon is feeling stressed, he should ______ . A．buy some snacks B．do much more homework C．make a plan for study and hobbies D．use his pocket money to do something meaningful 5．Peter doesn’t like study. Maybe he ______. A．plays too many computer games B．has no pocket money C．gets fatter and fatter. D．does exercise every day 6．______ is a good way for students to stop fights. A．Doing less homework B．Learning how to make friends C．Playing computer games D．Doing homework in a correct way Now more and more children seem to get lost in a “sea of digital technology (数字科技)”. As they use digital technology too much, they are losing their ability to do simple (简单的) things. They can’t make toys themselves with hands or help Mum cook dinner. And worst of all, they seem to be losing interest in communicating with (与……交流) others. “I have talked with a number of teachers. They care about the increasing (增长的) numbers of children who can play with computers or smart phones, but have few or no skills to play with making things.” said a teacher, Colin Kinney. Many children can’t communicate with other children but their parents are proud of (以……自豪) their ability to use a computer or a smart phone. Instead of playing with other children, more and more children are choosing to stay indoors and quietly play on a tablet on weekends and after school. How can a child grow up to be a very good artist if he doesn’t learn how to use a paintbrush and develop his painting skill? How can a child learn to make friends as he gets older if he doesn’t learn to communicate with others at a young age? Digital technology can be used for good or bad. We can use a stone to break a window or build a house. We shouldn’t blame the children. We should help them make right choices. It is important for children to know how to use digital technology in today’s world, but what is more important, we should encourage (鼓励) them to develop social abilities, which will be useful to them when they grow up. 1．What’s the worst problem in the first paragraph? A．Children can’t make things themselves. B．Children make too many fiends online. C．Children don’t want to communicate with others. D．Children don’t like helping Mum cook meals at home. 2．According to Colin Kinney, which of the following is TRUE? A．Teachers don’t notice that children have few skills to make things. B．Many parents are very happy that their kids can use digital technology. C．Many teachers don’t care if children can play computers or tablets. D．Some parents are worried that their kids use digital technology too much. 3．What do many children choose to do on weekends and after school? A．To play on a tablet indoors. B．To paint with their paintbrushes. C．To play with other children. D．To make friends with other children. 4．What does the underlined word “blame” mean in Chinese? A．表扬 B．原谅 C．评价 D．责怪 5．What does the writer mainly want to tell us? A．It’s very important for children to have social skills. B．It’s very helpful for children to do some housework. C．It’s necessary for parents to learn to use digital technology. D．It’s difficult for teachers to make fight choices for their children. What is your school life like? Can you keep a balance (平衡) between your schoolwork and activities? If you have any problems, who do you want to talk with? Maybe you would not like to share them with teachers or close friends. Then a youth coach (教练) might be a good choice. A youth coach helps you develop life skills while providing guidance for you. He or she can also help you learn how to deal with stress. Simon Waltz started a youth coaching company (公司) five years ago. “I offer teenagers a place to talk. I help them find out problems, and then we work them out together,” said Waltz. John’s grades were once very terrible, but he didn’t worry about it at all. Waltz helped him decide on his future plan. Now John has really changed. He’s serious about his schoolwork and hopes to get into a top university and be a great doctor in the future. Not only John but also other teenagers gained (受益) from the youth coach. Orella is among them. She said, “I’m thankful to my coach Bella Miranda. Her advice is always helpful. I’m really happy to have her by my side at the difficult moments.” Orella was afraid of talking with people and she didn’t know how to get on well with her classmates. Bella talked with Orella about the things she really enjoyed. Because Orella liked music, Bella encouraged her to join the school violin club. By joining it, Orella has made several new friends. She also shared interesting trips with her classmates. With Bella’s encouragement, Orella has kept a good relationship with them. It is not surprising that you get yourself into trouble. Sometimes it is hard for you to solve it. Maybe you can ask a youth coach for help. He or she can help you solve the problem and achieve success. 1．Why does the writer ask the questions in Paragraph 1? A．To ask for direction. B．To introduce the topic. C．To compare different ideas. D．To tell a personal story. 2．What can a youth coach do for teenagers? ①Guide teenagers ②Help teenagers develop life skills ③Solve the problems together with teenagers ④Share teenagers’ problems with their family members A．①②③ B．②③④ C．①②④ D．①③④ 3．What can we know from Paragraph 3? A．John is always interested in study. B．Waltz made a future plan instead of John. C．Waltz’s guidance helped John become serious about his schoolwork. D．Waltz finally helped John to achieve his dream of being a doctor. 4．How did the youth coach help Orella? A．By teaching her how to play the violin very well. B．By helping her with her school subjects directly. C．By encouraging her to join in activities she liked. D．By talking with her classmates about her problems. 5．Why does the writer write the passage? A．To explain how to organize school activities. B．To teach teenagers how to make more friends. C．To advise teenagers to become a youth coach in the future. D．To encourage teenagers to ask a youth coach for help. Once a single advertisement is stuck on a clean door, people will keep sticking more until the whole door is ruined, while a door without any advertisements usually stays clean for a long time. This interesting but worrying phenomenon (现象) in our daily life is a perfect example of what we call the “Broken Window Theory”. The theory comes from an experiment done by a famous American psychologist named Philip Zimbardo in 1969. He left two identical cars in different neighborhoods, one of them with a broken window. To his surprise, the car with the broken window was quickly destroyed and stolen by people passing by, while the other car remained untouched for over a week. This shows that signs of disorder or neglect (忽视) can easily encourage further bad behavior. This theory explains many problems. For instance, if a piece of litter is left on the sidewalk and nobody cleans it up, passers-by will soon think it is acceptable to throw more rubbish. Similarly, if a student begins to call someone names or use smartphones during class without being stopped, others will follow, which eventually destroys the learning environment. Another example is bullying; if mockery (嘲弄) is not corrected immediately early on, it may grow into serious school bullying. Thomas Lickona, a famous American education expert, once noted that schools which fail to fix early bad behaviors are actually opening the door to bigger problems. Therefore, teachers must set clear rules from the very beginning and stop any small misbehavior before it turns into a bigger trouble. Meanwhile, students should develop self-discipline and have the courage to say “no” to bad habits, making sure they do not become the person who breaks the first window. 1．Why is the phenomenon described in paragraph 1? A．To show the effect of the “Broken Window Theory” on readers. B．To show the importance of learning about the “Broken Window Theory”. C．To help readers better understand the “Broken Window Theory”. D．To help readers deal with phenomena related to the “Broken Window Theory”. 2．What does the underlined word “identical” in paragraph 2 probably mean? A．clean B．expensive C．private D．similar 3．What may happen after a desk in the classroom becomes messy? A．Students may clean up the messy desk quickly. B．More students may leave their desks in a mess. C．The teacher may ask the student to clean the desk. D．The student’s grades may drop unexpectedly. 4．What can we know from the passage? A．Bullying becomes serious because small misbehavior is neglected. B．Sidewalks become dirty because no cleaners clean them up. C．The car was stolen because it was left out for a long time. D．Learning environment was destroyed because of smartphones. 5．What advice is given to students? A．Stopping bad behaviors. B．Fighting back against bullying. C．Refusing to follow bad behaviors. D．Obeying school rules. ◇考点 02 重难语篇提升练 Violent Video Games: Harmless Fun or Gateways (途径) to Violence (暴力)? Video games filled with killing and other acts of violence are a favorite of many teenagers. Are they just harmless fun? Or should they be banned (禁止) for being damaging to young minds? Opinions differ widely. Here’s how seven people of different ages responded when asked, “Are violent video games a proper form of entertainment for teenagers?” Liam (17): “Yes! They’re just games. I’ve played them for years, and I’m not violent at all. A lot of adults think that young people can’t tell fantasy from reality, but that’s ridiculous. Maybe it’s true for very young children, but not for teens. It’s just like watching action movies. We know they’re just dumb fun, not something to copy in real life.” Sarah (42): “Not for my teenagers. I worry that by playing violent video games regularly, they’ll start seeing violence as a solution to everything. I don’t want my children’s first reaction to a problem to be shoot, shoot, kill, kill!” Jordan (25): “Well, I grew up playing them, and I turned out fine. In fact, I was quite an angry teenager, but I found that playing those games helped me let off steam. So in a weird way, they helped make me less aggressive (好斗的).” Emma (61): “No way. I’m a teacher, and over the years, I’ve noticed the kids in my class have become a lot more aggressive. I’m sure that change comes down to the growing popularity of this type of video games.” Mia (16): “I don’t personally like them-they scare me! But I think they’re fine if you like that kind of thing and your parents educate you about them. My little brother does, and my dad has spoken to him about them. He knows there’s nothing fun about real-life violence.” Carlos (30): “If we let kids watch violent movies and violence on the news, then I don’t see why violent video games should be off-limits. The world has violence in it, so these games help prepare teenagers for reality.” Ryan (36): “Maybe not the ones with super-realistic violence. I can see how they could set a bad example for some young people. But there are lots of games where the violence is really cartoonish. Those types are fine, I think, as they’re so obviously fantasy.” 1．Among the seven people, how many of them treat violent video games as definitely gateways to violence? A．1. B．2. C．3. D．4. 2．What can you infer from Liam’s opinion? A．Teenagers like watching action movies. B．Adults play games just for fun. C．Very young children are fond of playing games. D．Teenagers can tell games from reality. 3．What does the underlined expression “let off steam” mean? A．keep silent B．release stress C．become excited D．stay healthy 4．Which of the following is NOT a reason for those who think of violent games as harmless fun? A．Teens can tell fantasy from reality. B．Playing those games can help teens be less aggressive in a way. C．Parents can educate teens that there’s nothing fun about real-life violence. D．Super-realistic violence can help prepare teens for reality. 5．In which section of a newspaper might we find this passage? A．Sports. B．Politics. C．Society. D．Science. 6．What’s the main purpose of the passage? A．To show different opinions on violent games. B．To suggest that violent video games should be banned at home. C．To emphasize the harm of real-life violence. D．To warn people of the bad influence of violent games. Sleep is important to teenagers because it plays an important role in their physical and mental development. So how many hours of sleep does a teenager need? Age group Age range Recommended (建议的) hours of sleep every 24 hours School-age 6—12 years 9—12 hours Teen 13—18 years 8—10 hours Adult 18 years and older 7 hours or more A recent report shows that many teenagers in America are not getting the recommended amount of sleep. Here are the results. Why is it hard for teens to get good sleep? There is no single reason. Instead, several factors contribute (是……的原因之一) to this problem. One of them is late bedtime and early school start times. Now, more and more teenagers are developing a habit of being “a night owl”, staying up later at night and sleeping longer into the morning. If allowed to sleep as they wish, many teens would get eight hours or more a night, but most school start times require them to wake up much earlier in the morning. The use of electronic devices like the smartphone and computer is another factor. Research has found that 89% or more of teens keep at least one device in their bedroom at night. Screen time late into the evening can cause sleep problems. Using these devices can keep teens excited and unable to fall asleep. Sudden phone messages can disrupt (扰乱) sleep. And being in the light from smartphones also makes people feel less sleepy. So teens should improve their sleep environment and habits to get better sleep. Here are some tips. ◆ Get eight hours of sleep a night on weekdays and weekends. ◆ Put away electronic devices at least a half-hour before bed. Keep them on silent during the night. ◆ Keep your bedroom cool, dark and quiet. 1．According to the report many American teenagers ______. A．don’t need much sleep B．don’t get the recommended amount of sleep C．sleep too much D．get enough sleep 2．One of the reasons why it’s hard for teens to get good sleep is ______. A．early bedtime and late school start times B．late bedtime and early school start times C．having too many friends D．watching too much TV during the day 3．The underlined phrase “a night owl” in the passage means ______. A．a person who likes to get up early B．a person who likes to stay up late C．a person who sleeps a lot during the day D．a person who doesn’t like sleeping 4．The use of electronic devices can cause sleep problems NOT because ______. A．they are too expensive B．using these devices can keep teens excited C．sudden phone messages can disrupt sleep D．the light from smartphones makes people feel less sleepy 5．To create a good sleep environment, the bedroom should be ______. A．hot, bright and noisy B．warm, dark and noisy C．cool, dark and quiet D．cool, bright and quiet 6．The passage is probably taken from ______ section of a newspaper. A．“Local News” B．“Teenager Life” C．“Wonderful World” D．“Cross Culture” 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $ Unit 1 Teenage life 单元话题阅读理解练习 单元话题：青少年生活 本资料共10篇专题训练，从上到下依次按照难度分为基础语篇巩固练和重难语篇提升练 基础语篇巩固练 聚焦基础，巩固自我 重难语篇提升练 专注提升，挑战自我 ◇考点 01 基础语篇巩固练 Why Media Literacy Matters These days, teens are heavily influenced by the media. Many of them have watched thousands of hours of TV. That’s more time than they spend with teachers at school. And we haven’t yet considered the hours they spend using the Internet and reading newspapers. However, several studies have shown a serious problem: Today’s teens lack media literacy. In other words, they have difficulty critically thinking about the information they see. One study focused on middle school students. It found more than 80 percent of them couldn’t tell the difference between real news stories and ads that looked like news. Stanford University professor Kevin John teaches a class called Media Effects. He tries to help his students learn media literacy. The professor gave an example that shows why media literacy matters. In the example, two news stations report a snowstorm. One focuses on the terrible road conditions. The other focuses on kids playing in the snow. “With a news story, news stations tell you what they feel are the important details. These details largely depend on the opinions of the news director,” said John. “A person who has media literacy would realize that each story is about one aspect at one point in time. There is more going on.” Some experts think school is the best place to teach media literacy. Others believe everyone—from parents to journalists—should help teens learn the skill. As for the best time to start learning media literacy, many experts recommend the age of 12. But some basic ideas can be taught even earlier. “It’s never too early to start learning media literacy,” said John. 1．What can we conclude from paragraph 1? A．Teens today spend more time using the internet than watching TV. B．Teens today spend more time watching TV than studying at school. C．Teens today spend more time reading newspapers than watching TV. D．Teens today spend more time studying at school than using the Internet. 2．What is the serious problem that several studies have shown? A．Many teens today don’t read the news. B．Many teens are not reading real news stories. C．Many teens today are not interested in school. D．Many teens cannot think critically about the information they see. 3．The underlined word “matters” in paragraph 3 can probably be replaced by ________. A．is boring B．is popular C．is important D．is interesting 4．What does the example Professor Kevin John gave show? A．Some news directors are not responsible. B．Different news stories focus on different details. C．Many of his students do not have media literacy. D．It’s hard to tell the difference between real news and ads. 5．Many experts suggest children start learning media literacy ________. A．when they are able to read B．when they are 12 years old C．after they get into high school D．after they get into middle school 6．Which of the following statements would Professor Kevin John agree with? A．Media literacy should be taught mainly at school. B．News directors should report the news they’re interested in. C．Children should be taught media literacy as early as possible. D．It’s too early for children to learn media literacy in their teens. 【答案】1．B 2．D 3．C 4．B 5．B 6．C 【导语】本文主要介绍了青少年媒体素养的现状、问题，以及专家对媒体素养教育的重要性和最佳学习时机的看法。 1．推理判断题。根据“Many of them have watched thousands of hours of TV. That’s more time than they spend with teachers at school.”可知，青少年看电视时间比在校学习时间长。故选B。 2．细节理解题。根据“Today’s teens lack media literacy. In other words, they have difficulty critically thinking about the information they see.”可知，青少年缺少媒体素养，无法批判性地思考他们看到的信息。故选D。 3．词句猜测题。根据“A person who has media literacy would realize that each story is about one aspect at one point in time. There is more going on.”可知，具备媒体素养的人会意识到，每个报道都只是特定时间点的某个侧面，事件的全貌远比报道呈现的更为复杂。因此可推断媒体素养很重要。“matters”意为“重要”，与“is important”同义。故选C。 4．推理判断题。根据“In the example, two news stations report a snowstorm. One focuses on the terrible road conditions. The other focuses on kids playing in the snow.”可知，不同的新闻故事关注不同的细节。故选B。 5．细节理解题。根据“As for the best time to start learning media literacy, many experts recommend the age of 12.”可知，专家建议孩子在12岁时开始学习媒体素养。故选B。 6．推理判断题。根据“It’s never too early to start learning media literacy”可知，Kevin John教授认为应尽早教孩子们媒体素养。故选C。 How much pocket money do you get? How do you spend it? The Blue Book of Chinese Teenager Financial (金融的) Education (2024), a book released in March, shows that social activities now take up more of teenagers spending. The book was about teenagers’ spending habits. It was based on studies in nine cities in China, including Beijing, Shanghai and Guangzhou. The results show that students are spending more and more on their relationships with friends and classmates, such as having meals together and buying birthday gifts. Only one-third of high school students think about the price when choosing gifts. Most say they only care about what their friends like. Xia Hao, 17, a student at Gaoyou Normal School in Jiangsu, spent more than 1,000 yuan on his birthday meal this February. “They had given me gifts. If I hadn’t done anything in return, I’d have lost face,” Xia said. Xia’s experience is quite normal among his peers (同龄人). A meal can cost a student’s pocket money for a month. Many just ask more from parents when they use up their money. Zhang Wei, an expert on teenagers financial education, suggested that teenagers should learn to make a budget (预算). A budget is a plan of how money will be spent. It helps make decisions about money. To make good use of your money, you can also set a limit. Learn to balance your wants and needs. When choosing gifts for friends, let them know that you care. Sometimes a handmade gift is much better than an expensive one. 1．When buying a gift, most students care about ________. A．how much the gift is B．whether their friends would like it C．whether they like it D．where the gift is from 2．From Xia’s example, we learn the main reason for the problem is that ________. A．many students are afraid to be looked down upon B．students like to show off in front of their classmates C．students have too much pocket money by themselves D．parents don’t know how to teach their kids to use money 3．The underlined word “normal” in the fifth paragraph probably means “________”. A．same B．ordinary C．exciting D．dangerous 4．The underlined word “It” in the sixth paragraph refers to “________”. A．The expert B．Zhang Wei C．The budget D．The experience 5．This article mentions the following ways of using money except ________. A．making a budget B．setting a limit C．balancing your wants and needs D．not giving gifts to your friends 6．The article mainly talks about teenagers’ spending money on ________. A．books B．clothes C．food D．social activities 【答案】1．B 2．A 3．B 4．C 5．D 6．D 【导语】本文主要谈论了社会活动现在占据了青少年更多的支出，学生在与朋友和同学的关系上花费越来越多。青少年金融研究专家张伟建议青少年应该学会做预算。为了充分利用你的钱，你也可以设定一个限额。学会平衡你的需求。为朋友选择礼物时，要让他们知道你在乎他们。有时候手工制作的礼物比昂贵的要好得多。 1．细节理解题。根据“Most say they only care about what their friends like.”可知，买礼物时大多数学生关心朋友是否喜欢。故选B。 2．细节理解题。根据“‘They had given me gifts. If I hadn’t done anything in return, I’d have lost face,’ Xia said.”可知，问题的主要原因是很多学生怕被看不起。故选A。 3．词义猜测题。根据“Xia’s experience is quite normal among his peers (同龄人). A meal can cost a student’s pocket money for a month.”可知，这种情况在同龄人中很常见，“normal”意思是“ordinary（普通的；常见的）” 。故选B。 4．细节理解题。根据“A budget is a plan of how money will be spent. It helps make decisions about money.”可知，“It”指代 “The budget（预算）”。故选C。 5．细节理解题。根据“suggested that teenagers should learn to make a budget (预算).”“To make good use of your money, you can also set a limit. Learn to balance your wants and needs.”可知，没提到不给朋友送礼物这种方式。故选D。 6．主旨大意题。根据“shows that social activities now take up more of teenagers spending.”可知，文章主要讲青少年把钱花在社交活动上。故选D。 Choose the best answer. (根据短文内容，选择最恰当的答案) How to Make Up with Friends? Friendships are wonderful, but sometimes friends do quarrel with each other. Since it can be hard to know what to do in such situations, we have some tips for you.Make up with your friend To make up with a friend after a quarrel, it’s important to talk things out with your friend: ●Set a time to talk—When you and your friend are both ready and calm, set a time to talk. ●Talk about your feelings—Use “I” statements and be specific. ●Be open—Let your friend share his or her feelings and thoughts. ●Apologize—Say you’re sorry if you said or did anything wrong in the quarrel. ●Fix things together—Discuss how to stop such situations from happening again. Adjust yourself When a friendship doesn’t go smoothly, you may feel upset or angry. Here are some ways to deal with these feelings: 1．The article is mainly about how to ________. A．fix problems with friends B．avoid arguing with friends C．make new friends at school D．keep a positive mood in daily life 2．If you want to make up with a friend after a quarrel, you should ________. A．wait for your friend to say sorry first B．listen patiently to how your friend feels C．discuss the problem with your friend right away D．talk with your friend about your feelings starting with “you” 3．The underlined word “specific” probably means “________”. A．unlike others B．sometimes angry C．quite special D．in detail 4．What should you do if you feel upset or angry after a quarrel? A．Try some new hobbies. B．Keep your feelings to yourself. C．End the friendship immediately. D．Keep telling yourself not to feel sad. 5．Which of the following statements is true according to the article? A．You can only reach out to Kids Helpline by phone. B．The Kids Helpline is open 24 hours, all year round. C．You can visit their office in person for help. D．The Kids Helpline offers support for friendship problems only. 6．You are most likely to find this article ________. A．on a school safety poster B．on a teenage life website C．in a guidebook for counsellors D．in a science magazine 【答案】1．A 2．B 3．D 4．A 5．B 6．B 【导语】本文是一篇说明文，文章针对朋友吵架后如何和好以及如何调整自身情绪，给出了具体可行的建议。 1．文章标题为“How to Make Up with Friends?”，全文核心内容是介绍解决朋友之间矛盾的方法，A选项“解决和朋友之间的问题”符合文章主旨。 2．“Be open—Let your friend share his or her feelings and thoughts.”提及要让朋友分享他或她的感受与想法，说明需要耐心倾听朋友的感受。 3．“Talk about your feelings—Use ‘I’ statements and be specific.”提及谈论自身感受时要“specific”，结合沟通场景，此处表示谈论感受要具体详细，选项中“in detail”意为“详细地”，符合此处词义。 4．图片中“Try something new.”提及要尝试新事物，新爱好属于新事物。 5．“Our Kids Helpline is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.”提及儿童求助热线每周7天、每天24小时开放，也就是全年全天候开放。 6．本文围绕青少年交友矛盾的解决方法展开，面向有交友困扰的年轻人提供方法和求助渠道，因此最可能出现在青少年生活网站上。 Australia Limits Social Media for Under-16s Children under 16 can no longer create accounts on many social media apps in Australia. The country is the first to take this step. The new rule aims to protect children from the risks of using social media. Social media can put a lot of pressure on young people. They may feel upset when they see others’ seemingly perfect lives online. Sometimes they even stay up late just to check the latest posts. Many adults worry that it may harm kids’ mental and physical health. Australia’s Prime Minister, Anthony Albanese, says, “Young people need space to grow up.” He believes the new law will help keep kids safe online. Under the new rule, many social media companies must block anyone under 16 from signing up. It is not yet clear how the companies will check up on users’ ages. Some critics say the law could harm teenagers. They worry it will cut children off from friends and online support groups. Others think it is wiser to teach children how to use social media safely. They believe banning accounts is not the best solution. Many people are also worried about privacy. Checking ages might require users to provide more personal information. 1．What is the main purpose of Australia’s new social media rule for under-16s? A．To protect children from social media risks. B．To bring social media companies more money. C．To encourage more teenagers to use social media. D．To limit the number of accessible social media apps. 2．What influence of social media do many adults worry about? A．Social media may affect kids’ grades. B．Social media may be bad for kids’ health. C．Social media may bring kids a more positive attitude. D．Social media may help young people grow up freely. 3．What does the underlined word in the fourth paragraph “block” mean? A．a solid piece of wood, stone, metal, etc. B．a group of buildings with streets on all sides C．stop someone from doing something D．cover or hide something so that it cannot be seen or heard 4．Why are some critics against the new law? A．Because it will make social media companies lose money. B．Because it will cut the number of social media users. C．Because it is dangerous if some teenagers break the rule. D．Because it will separate children from friends and online support groups. 5．What else are many people worried about regarding (关于) the new rule? A．The cost of carrying out the rule. B．Privacy problems caused by age checking. C．How to persuade teenagers to accept the rule. D．The impact on social development and welfare. 【答案】1．A 2．B 3．C 4．D 5．B 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章介绍了澳大利亚出台禁止16岁以下儿童注册社交媒体的新规，以及该规定的目的、影响和不同看法。 1．文章第一段第四句“The new rule aims to protect children from the risks of using social media.”指出，澳大利亚新规的主要目的是保护儿童免受社交媒体风险。 2．文章第三段第一句“Many adults worry that it may harm kids’ mental and physical health.”指出，许多成年人担心社交媒体对孩子健康有害。 3．文章第四段第一句“Under the new rule, many social media companies must block anyone under 16 from signing up.”指出，block的意思是“阻止某人做某事”。 4．文章第五段第二句“They worry it will cut children off from friends and online support groups.”指出，批评者反对新规是因为它会切断孩子与朋友和线上支持群体的联系。 5．文章第五段第四句“Many people are also worried about privacy. Checking ages might require users to provide more personal information.”指出，人们还担心年龄核查带来的隐私问题。 Choose the best answer (根据短文内容，选择恰当的答案) Problem Cause Advice Feel stressed (紧张) Too much homework. Don’t have enough time for their hobbies. Make a plan for study and hobbies. Find time to relax. Get short-sighted (近视) Too much homework. Bad study habits. Do homework or read in a correct way. Fight with each other Don’t know how to get on well with classmates. Make more friends and understand each other. Don’t like to study. The bad influence (影响) of computer game. Play computer games just for a short time. Get fat Have more pocket money to buy snacks. Don’t like to do exercise. Use your pocket money to do something meaningful. Do exercise every day. 1．How many problems are there in the survey? A．Four B．Five C．Six D．Seven 2．What problems does too much homework cause? A．Get fat. B．Fight with each other. C．Feel stressed and get short-sighted. D．Don’t like to study. 3．Julia’s grandfather always gives her much pocket money and she likes eating, she seldom goes out to do sports. Maybe she will ______ A．get short-sighted B．fight with each other C．keep fit D．get weight 4．If Simon is feeling stressed, he should ______ . A．buy some snacks B．do much more homework C．make a plan for study and hobbies D．use his pocket money to do something meaningful 5．Peter doesn’t like study. Maybe he ______. A．plays too many computer games B．has no pocket money C．gets fatter and fatter. D．does exercise every day 6．______ is a good way for students to stop fights. A．Doing less homework B．Learning how to make friends C．Playing computer games D．Doing homework in a correct way 【答案】1．B 2．C 3．D 4．C 5．A 6．B 【导语】本文就感到压力、近视、打架、不爱学习、变胖等的五个问题提出一些建议。 1．推理判断题。根据文中“Feel stressed (紧张); Get short-sighted; Fight with each other; Don’t like to study; Get fat” 可知，文中提到感到压力、近视、打架、不爱学习、变胖等的五个问题。故选B。 2．细节理解题。根据表格中“Feel stressed (紧张)”和“Get short-sighted”都提到“Too much homework.”可知， 太多作业导致压力大和近视。故选C。 3．推理判断题。根据“Get fat”中提到“Have more pocket money to buy snacks. Don’t like to do exercise.” 更多零花钱买零食且不喜欢运动会导致变胖；可知，朱莉娅的祖父总是给她很多零花钱，她喜欢吃，她很少出去运动，可能变胖。故选D。 4．推理判断题。 根据“Feel stressed (紧张)”中建议“Make a plan for study and hobbies. Find time to relax.” 可知，如果西蒙感到有压力，他应该为学习和爱好制定计划。故选C。 5．细节理解题。根据“Don’t like to study”中提到“The bad influence of computer game.”可知，Peter不喜欢学习可能是玩太多电脑游戏导致。故选A。 6．细节理解题。 根据“Fight with each other”中建议“Make more friends and understand each other.”可知，学会交朋友是阻止打架的好方法。故选B。 Now more and more children seem to get lost in a “sea of digital technology (数字科技)”. As they use digital technology too much, they are losing their ability to do simple (简单的) things. They can’t make toys themselves with hands or help Mum cook dinner. And worst of all, they seem to be losing interest in communicating with (与……交流) others. “I have talked with a number of teachers. They care about the increasing (增长的) numbers of children who can play with computers or smart phones, but have few or no skills to play with making things.” said a teacher, Colin Kinney. Many children can’t communicate with other children but their parents are proud of (以……自豪) their ability to use a computer or a smart phone. Instead of playing with other children, more and more children are choosing to stay indoors and quietly play on a tablet on weekends and after school. How can a child grow up to be a very good artist if he doesn’t learn how to use a paintbrush and develop his painting skill? How can a child learn to make friends as he gets older if he doesn’t learn to communicate with others at a young age? Digital technology can be used for good or bad. We can use a stone to break a window or build a house. We shouldn’t blame the children. We should help them make right choices. It is important for children to know how to use digital technology in today’s world, but what is more important, we should encourage (鼓励) them to develop social abilities, which will be useful to them when they grow up. 1．What’s the worst problem in the first paragraph? A．Children can’t make things themselves. B．Children make too many fiends online. C．Children don’t want to communicate with others. D．Children don’t like helping Mum cook meals at home. 2．According to Colin Kinney, which of the following is TRUE? A．Teachers don’t notice that children have few skills to make things. B．Many parents are very happy that their kids can use digital technology. C．Many teachers don’t care if children can play computers or tablets. D．Some parents are worried that their kids use digital technology too much. 3．What do many children choose to do on weekends and after school? A．To play on a tablet indoors. B．To paint with their paintbrushes. C．To play with other children. D．To make friends with other children. 4．What does the underlined word “blame” mean in Chinese? A．表扬 B．原谅 C．评价 D．责怪 5．What does the writer mainly want to tell us? A．It’s very important for children to have social skills. B．It’s very helpful for children to do some housework. C．It’s necessary for parents to learn to use digital technology. D．It’s difficult for teachers to make fight choices for their children. 【答案】1．C 2．B 3．A 4．D 5．A 【导语】本文阐述了数字技术正在使孩子们失去与人交流的兴趣，我们应该帮助孩子们认识到培养社交能力的重要性。 1．细节理解题。根据“And worst of all, they seem to be losing interest in communicating with (交流) others.”可知，最糟糕的是他们似乎失去了和别人交流的兴趣，故选C。 2．推理判断题。根据“ but their parents are proud of (以……自豪) their ability to use a computer or a smart phone”可知，父母自豪地谈论他们的孩子使用电脑或智能手机的能力，也就是许多父母很高兴他们的孩子可以使用数字技术，故选B。 3．细节理解题。根据“more and more children are choosing to stay indoors and quietly play on a tablet on weekends and after school”可知，越来越多的孩子选择在周末和放学后待在室内，安静地玩平板电脑。故选A。 4．词句猜测题。根据“We shouldn’t blame the children. We should help them make right choices.”可知，不能责怪孩子们，而是要帮助他们做出正确的选择，所以划线单词blame表示“责怪”，故选D。 5．主旨大意题。通读全文可知，本文阐述了数字技术正在使孩子们失去与人交流的兴趣，我们应该帮助孩子们认识到培养社交能力的重要性。故选A。 What is your school life like? Can you keep a balance (平衡) between your schoolwork and activities? If you have any problems, who do you want to talk with? Maybe you would not like to share them with teachers or close friends. Then a youth coach (教练) might be a good choice. A youth coach helps you develop life skills while providing guidance for you. He or she can also help you learn how to deal with stress. Simon Waltz started a youth coaching company (公司) five years ago. “I offer teenagers a place to talk. I help them find out problems, and then we work them out together,” said Waltz. John’s grades were once very terrible, but he didn’t worry about it at all. Waltz helped him decide on his future plan. Now John has really changed. He’s serious about his schoolwork and hopes to get into a top university and be a great doctor in the future. Not only John but also other teenagers gained (受益) from the youth coach. Orella is among them. She said, “I’m thankful to my coach Bella Miranda. Her advice is always helpful. I’m really happy to have her by my side at the difficult moments.” Orella was afraid of talking with people and she didn’t know how to get on well with her classmates. Bella talked with Orella about the things she really enjoyed. Because Orella liked music, Bella encouraged her to join the school violin club. By joining it, Orella has made several new friends. She also shared interesting trips with her classmates. With Bella’s encouragement, Orella has kept a good relationship with them. It is not surprising that you get yourself into trouble. Sometimes it is hard for you to solve it. Maybe you can ask a youth coach for help. He or she can help you solve the problem and achieve success. 1．Why does the writer ask the questions in Paragraph 1? A．To ask for direction. B．To introduce the topic. C．To compare different ideas. D．To tell a personal story. 2．What can a youth coach do for teenagers? ①Guide teenagers ②Help teenagers develop life skills ③Solve the problems together with teenagers ④Share teenagers’ problems with their family members A．①②③ B．②③④ C．①②④ D．①③④ 3．What can we know from Paragraph 3? A．John is always interested in study. B．Waltz made a future plan instead of John. C．Waltz’s guidance helped John become serious about his schoolwork. D．Waltz finally helped John to achieve his dream of being a doctor. 4．How did the youth coach help Orella? A．By teaching her how to play the violin very well. B．By helping her with her school subjects directly. C．By encouraging her to join in activities she liked. D．By talking with her classmates about her problems. 5．Why does the writer write the passage? A．To explain how to organize school activities. B．To teach teenagers how to make more friends. C．To advise teenagers to become a youth coach in the future. D．To encourage teenagers to ask a youth coach for help. 【答案】1．B 2．A 3．C 4．C 5．D 【导语】本文主要介绍了“青年教练”（youth coach）这一角色，他们通过提供指导、帮助青少年发展生活技能和应对压力来协助青少年解决学习和生活中的问题。文章通过John和Orella两个具体案例，展示了青年教练如何帮助青少年改变态度、改善人际关系并取得进步，最后建议青少年在遇到困难时可以寻求青年教练的帮助。 1．文章第一段通过提问“学校生活如何？”、“能否平衡学业与活动？”、“有问题找谁倾诉？”等，引出如果不愿向老师或朋友倾诉，可以考虑“青年教练”。这种开头方式旨在引入文章的主题（youth coach）。 2．根据第二段“A youth coach helps you develop life skills while providing guidance for you.”以及第三段“we work them out together”，可知青年教练的作用包括：①提供指导；②帮助发展生活技能；③与青少年共同解决问题。文中并未提及④将问题分享给家人，这通常涉及隐私保护，且不符合教练独立工作的描述。因此选①②③。 3．第三段提到：“John’s grades were once very terrible, but he didn’t worry about it at all... Now John has really changed. He’s serious about his schoolwork...”，说明是Waltz的指导帮助John变得认真对待学业。A项错误，他以前不关心；B项错误，是帮助他制定计划（helped him decide），而不是替他制定；D项错误，文中说他希望成为医生，这是未来的目标，尚未实现。 4．第四段提到：“Bella encouraged her to join the school violin club. By joining it, Orella has made several new friends.”，说明教练是通过鼓励Orella参加她喜欢的活动（音乐/小提琴俱乐部）来帮助她融入集体、结交朋友的。 5． 文章最后一段总结道：“Maybe you can ask a youth coach for help. He or she can help you solve the problem and achieve success.”，表明作者的写作目的是鼓励青少年在遇到问题时寻求青年教练的帮助。 Once a single advertisement is stuck on a clean door, people will keep sticking more until the whole door is ruined, while a door without any advertisements usually stays clean for a long time. This interesting but worrying phenomenon (现象) in our daily life is a perfect example of what we call the “Broken Window Theory”. The theory comes from an experiment done by a famous American psychologist named Philip Zimbardo in 1969. He left two identical cars in different neighborhoods, one of them with a broken window. To his surprise, the car with the broken window was quickly destroyed and stolen by people passing by, while the other car remained untouched for over a week. This shows that signs of disorder or neglect (忽视) can easily encourage further bad behavior. This theory explains many problems. For instance, if a piece of litter is left on the sidewalk and nobody cleans it up, passers-by will soon think it is acceptable to throw more rubbish. Similarly, if a student begins to call someone names or use smartphones during class without being stopped, others will follow, which eventually destroys the learning environment. Another example is bullying; if mockery (嘲弄) is not corrected immediately early on, it may grow into serious school bullying. Thomas Lickona, a famous American education expert, once noted that schools which fail to fix early bad behaviors are actually opening the door to bigger problems. Therefore, teachers must set clear rules from the very beginning and stop any small misbehavior before it turns into a bigger trouble. Meanwhile, students should develop self-discipline and have the courage to say “no” to bad habits, making sure they do not become the person who breaks the first window. 1．Why is the phenomenon described in paragraph 1? A．To show the effect of the “Broken Window Theory” on readers. B．To show the importance of learning about the “Broken Window Theory”. C．To help readers better understand the “Broken Window Theory”. D．To help readers deal with phenomena related to the “Broken Window Theory”. 2．What does the underlined word “identical” in paragraph 2 probably mean? A．clean B．expensive C．private D．similar 3．What may happen after a desk in the classroom becomes messy? A．Students may clean up the messy desk quickly. B．More students may leave their desks in a mess. C．The teacher may ask the student to clean the desk. D．The student’s grades may drop unexpectedly. 4．What can we know from the passage? A．Bullying becomes serious because small misbehavior is neglected. B．Sidewalks become dirty because no cleaners clean them up. C．The car was stolen because it was left out for a long time. D．Learning environment was destroyed because of smartphones. 5．What advice is given to students? A．Stopping bad behaviors. B．Fighting back against bullying. C．Refusing to follow bad behaviors. D．Obeying school rules. 【答案】1．C 2．D 3．B 4．A 5．C 【导语】本文是一篇说明文，介绍了“破窗理论”（Broken Window Theory）的来源和原理，并举例说明了该理论在生活中的体现，最后给出教师和学生应如何避免“破窗效应”的建议。 1．第一段通过描述门上贴广告的生活现象，引出这是“破窗理论”的一个完美例子，作者引用此现象的目的是为了让读者更直观地理解什么是“破窗理论”。 2．由第二段“He left two identical cars in different neighborhoods, one of them with a broken window”可知，心理学家为了实验对比效果，放置的两辆车除了窗户状态不同外，其他条件应当是一致的，identical意为“完全相同的”，选项中similar（相似的/同样的）意思最接近。 3．由第三段“if a piece of litter is left on the sidewalk... passers-by will soon think it is acceptable to throw more rubbish”可知，破窗效应会导致更多不良行为，如果教室里一张桌子变乱（无序迹象），根据理论推导，会有更多学生效仿把桌子弄乱。 4．由第三段“if mockery is not corrected immediately early on, it may grow into serious school bullying”可知，如果早期的嘲弄不及时纠正，可能会发展成严重的校园欺凌，这与选项A“欺凌变得严重是因为小的不当行为被忽视”意思一致。 5．文章最后一段明确建议学生“develop self-discipline and have the courage to say ‘no’ to bad habits”，培养自律并有勇气对坏习惯说“不”，这对应选项C“拒绝跟随不良行为”。 ◇考点 02 重难语篇提升练 Violent Video Games: Harmless Fun or Gateways (途径) to Violence (暴力)? Video games filled with killing and other acts of violence are a favorite of many teenagers. Are they just harmless fun? Or should they be banned (禁止) for being damaging to young minds? Opinions differ widely. Here’s how seven people of different ages responded when asked, “Are violent video games a proper form of entertainment for teenagers?” Liam (17): “Yes! They’re just games. I’ve played them for years, and I’m not violent at all. A lot of adults think that young people can’t tell fantasy from reality, but that’s ridiculous. Maybe it’s true for very young children, but not for teens. It’s just like watching action movies. We know they’re just dumb fun, not something to copy in real life.” Sarah (42): “Not for my teenagers. I worry that by playing violent video games regularly, they’ll start seeing violence as a solution to everything. I don’t want my children’s first reaction to a problem to be shoot, shoot, kill, kill!” Jordan (25): “Well, I grew up playing them, and I turned out fine. In fact, I was quite an angry teenager, but I found that playing those games helped me let off steam. So in a weird way, they helped make me less aggressive (好斗的).” Emma (61): “No way. I’m a teacher, and over the years, I’ve noticed the kids in my class have become a lot more aggressive. I’m sure that change comes down to the growing popularity of this type of video games.” Mia (16): “I don’t personally like them-they scare me! But I think they’re fine if you like that kind of thing and your parents educate you about them. My little brother does, and my dad has spoken to him about them. He knows there’s nothing fun about real-life violence.” Carlos (30): “If we let kids watch violent movies and violence on the news, then I don’t see why violent video games should be off-limits. The world has violence in it, so these games help prepare teenagers for reality.” Ryan (36): “Maybe not the ones with super-realistic violence. I can see how they could set a bad example for some young people. But there are lots of games where the violence is really cartoonish. Those types are fine, I think, as they’re so obviously fantasy.” 1．Among the seven people, how many of them treat violent video games as definitely gateways to violence? A．1. B．2. C．3. D．4. 2．What can you infer from Liam’s opinion? A．Teenagers like watching action movies. B．Adults play games just for fun. C．Very young children are fond of playing games. D．Teenagers can tell games from reality. 3．What does the underlined expression “let off steam” mean? A．keep silent B．release stress C．become excited D．stay healthy 4．Which of the following is NOT a reason for those who think of violent games as harmless fun? A．Teens can tell fantasy from reality. B．Playing those games can help teens be less aggressive in a way. C．Parents can educate teens that there’s nothing fun about real-life violence. D．Super-realistic violence can help prepare teens for reality. 5．In which section of a newspaper might we find this passage? A．Sports. B．Politics. C．Society. D．Science. 6．What’s the main purpose of the passage? A．To show different opinions on violent games. B．To suggest that violent video games should be banned at home. C．To emphasize the harm of real-life violence. D．To warn people of the bad influence of violent games. 【答案】1．B 2．D 3．B 4．D 5．C 6．A 【导语】本文围绕暴力电子游戏是否适合青少年这一话题，收录七位不同年龄、身份人士的不同看法，有人认为它只是娱乐、能宣泄情绪、不必禁止；也有人担忧其会助长暴力倾向、对青少年产生不良影响。 1．根据Sarah部分“I worry that by playing violent video games regularly, they’ll start seeing violence as a solution to everything.”；Emma部分“over the years, I’ve noticed the kids in my class have become a lot more aggressive. I’m sure that change comes down to the growing popularity of this type of video games.”‘可知，认为暴力游戏一定会催生暴力行为的共2人。 2．根据Liam部分“A lot of adults think that young people can’t tell fantasy from reality, but that’s ridiculous. Maybe it’s true for very young children, but not for teens.”可知，说明青少年能够区分游戏与现实。 3．根据Jordan部分“In fact, I was quite an angry teenager, but I found that playing those games helped me let off steam. So in a weird way, they helped make me less aggressive (好斗的).”可知，Jordan年少易怒，玩这类游戏帮他排解情绪，变得不那么好斗。 4．根据Ryan部分“Maybe not the ones with super-realistic violence. I can see how they could set a bad example for some young people.”可知，暴力场面极其逼真的游戏可能给一些年轻人树立不好的榜样，因此选项D不符合。 5．文章讨论青少年娱乐、社会热议话题，属于社会类内容。 6．根据第一段“Video games filled with killing and other acts of violence are a favorite of many teenagers. Are they just harmless fun? Or should they be banned (禁止) for being damaging to young minds? Opinions differ widely.”可知，文章核心是展示人们对暴力电子游戏的不同观点。 Sleep is important to teenagers because it plays an important role in their physical and mental development. So how many hours of sleep does a teenager need? Age group Age range Recommended (建议的) hours of sleep every 24 hours School-age 6—12 years 9—12 hours Teen 13—18 years 8—10 hours Adult 18 years and older 7 hours or more A recent report shows that many teenagers in America are not getting the recommended amount of sleep. Here are the results. Why is it hard for teens to get good sleep? There is no single reason. Instead, several factors contribute (是……的原因之一) to this problem. One of them is late bedtime and early school start times. Now, more and more teenagers are developing a habit of being “a night owl”, staying up later at night and sleeping longer into the morning. If allowed to sleep as they wish, many teens would get eight hours or more a night, but most school start times require them to wake up much earlier in the morning. The use of electronic devices like the smartphone and computer is another factor. Research has found that 89% or more of teens keep at least one device in their bedroom at night. Screen time late into the evening can cause sleep problems. Using these devices can keep teens excited and unable to fall asleep. Sudden phone messages can disrupt (扰乱) sleep. And being in the light from smartphones also makes people feel less sleepy. So teens should improve their sleep environment and habits to get better sleep. Here are some tips. ◆ Get eight hours of sleep a night on weekdays and weekends. ◆ Put away electronic devices at least a half-hour before bed. Keep them on silent during the night. ◆ Keep your bedroom cool, dark and quiet. 1．According to the report many American teenagers ______. A．don’t need much sleep B．don’t get the recommended amount of sleep C．sleep too much D．get enough sleep 2．One of the reasons why it’s hard for teens to get good sleep is ______. A．early bedtime and late school start times B．late bedtime and early school start times C．having too many friends D．watching too much TV during the day 3．The underlined phrase “a night owl” in the passage means ______. A．a person who likes to get up early B．a person who likes to stay up late C．a person who sleeps a lot during the day D．a person who doesn’t like sleeping 4．The use of electronic devices can cause sleep problems NOT because ______. A．they are too expensive B．using these devices can keep teens excited C．sudden phone messages can disrupt sleep D．the light from smartphones makes people feel less sleepy 5．To create a good sleep environment, the bedroom should be ______. A．hot, bright and noisy B．warm, dark and noisy C．cool, dark and quiet D．cool, bright and quiet 6．The passage is probably taken from ______ section of a newspaper. A．“Local News” B．“Teenager Life” C．“Wonderful World” D．“Cross Culture” 【答案】1．B 2．B 3．B 4．A 5．C 6．B 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要探讨了青少年所需的睡眠时间、难以获得良好睡眠的原因以及改善睡眠的建议。 1．细节理解题。根据第二段“A recent report shows that many teenagers in America are not getting the recommended amount of sleep.”可知，最近的一份报告显示，美国的许多青少年没有得到建议的睡眠量。故选B。 2．细节理解题。根据第三段“Why is it hard for teens to get good sleep? There is no single reason. Instead, several factors contribute to this problem. One of them is late bedtime and early school start times.”可知，青少年难以获得良好睡眠的原因之一是睡得晚和上学时间早。故选B。 3．词义猜测题。根据第三段“Now, more and more teenagers are developing a habit of being ‘a night owl’, staying up later at night and sleeping longer into the morning.”可知，“a night owl”是指晚上睡得更晚，早上睡得更久的人，即熬夜的人。故选B。 4．细节理解题。根据第四段“Using these devices can keep teens excited and unable to fall asleep. Sudden phone messages can disrupt sleep. And being in the light from smartphones also makes people feel less sleepy.”可知，使用电子设备可以让青少年保持兴奋而无法入睡、突然的手机信息可以扰乱睡眠、而且智能手机发出的光也会让人感觉不那么困倦；然而，文章并没有提到电子设备太贵会导致睡眠问题。故选A。 5．细节理解题。根据最后一段“Keep your bedroom cool, dark and quiet.”可知，为了创造一个良好的睡眠环境，卧室应该保持凉爽、黑暗和安静。故选C。 6．推理判断题。综合全文可知，本文主要讨论了青少年的睡眠问题，包括他们所需的睡眠时间、影响睡眠的因素以及改善睡眠的建议，也就是说这篇文章的内容与青少年的生活紧密相关；据此可以推断，这篇文章最有可能来自报纸的“Teenager Life”栏目。故选B。 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $