These days, teenagers 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 teenagers lackmedia literacy(媒体素养). In other words, they have difficultly critically thinking about the information they see. One study that was done on middle school students showed that more than 80 percent of them couldn't tell the difference between real stories and ads that looked like news.
Standford 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 is important. In the example, two news stations report a snowstorm. One focuses on(关注)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(细节). These details mostly depend on the opinions of the news director." said John. "A person who has media literacy would realize that each story is about one side at this time. There is more going on."
Some experts think school is the best place to teach media literacy. Other believe everyone﹣from parents to reporters﹣should help teenagers learn the skills.
As for the best time to start learning media literacy, many experts suggest the age of 12. But some basic ideas can be taught even earlier. "It's never too early to start learning media literacy," John said.
(1)From the first paragraph, we can learn that teenagers today spend more time .
A. |
using the Internet than watching TV |
B. |
watching TV than studying at school |
C. |
studying at school than reading newspapers |
(2)The underlined word "lack" in Paragraph 2 probably means .
A. |
缺乏 |
B. |
质疑 |
C. |
误解 |
(3)The example shows that a person who has media literacy about a news story.
A. |
should have the same opinions as others |
B. |
could think about is good and bad sides |
C. |
must know about all the important details. |
(4)Professor Kevin John would agree that .
A. |
everyone is supposed to help children learn different sills |
B. |
children should be taught media literacy as early as possible |
C. |
news directors should report the news children are interested in |
(5)The main idea of the passage is .
A. |
how to develop teenagers' media literacy |
B. |
where teenagers should be taught media literacy |
C. |
why teenagers are supposed to have media literacy |
You may know the song Happy Birthday very well. But do you know who wrote this song and for whom it was written? Let me tell you a story.
About one hundred years ago, there was a girl in the USA. She loved children very much and wrote many songs for children. One of them was the song Good Morning To You. The song was very popular at that time among children, but not all grown—ups (成年人) knew it.
The girl was very poor. Once her friends invited her to a little child’s birthday party. She felt happy but sad because she had no money to buy a present for him. Finally she decided to sing the song Happy Birthday in the melody (曲调) of Good Morning to You for the little boy.
When her friends heard the song at the party, they were very happy. “How wonderfully she is singing! We have not heard this song before. It’s a special present,” said someone. And they learned to sing it together.
Later, the song became very popular all over the world. People like it because it’s simple and friendly. The song Happy Birthday is a song from .
A.China | B.Japan | C.America | D.Australia |
The girl first sang the song for as a birthday present.
A.her friend | B.a little child |
C. herself | D.her family |
Why do people like the song?___________
A.Because it is simple and friendly. |
B.Because it is cute. |
C.Because it is an English song. |
D.Because it is interesting. |
In England, for many people, breakfast is usually a big meal—eggs, tomatoes, tea, coffee and lunch is just a quick meal. In cities there are a lot of sandwich(三明治) bars. There, office workers can buy their favorite bread and all kinds of sandwiches. Children in school can have a hot meal at school, but many just have a sandwich, some water and some fruit from home. Some people have afternoon tea in the afternoon. They usually have sandwiches, cakes and drink a cup of tea. They have the evening meal very early and all the family often eats together(一起). On Sundays many families have a big lunch. They have chicken, pork and vegetables. Englishmen like food better than other countries. People often get take-away(可带走的) meals. They buy the food and then usually bring(带) it home to eat.Many people in England have a _________ breakfast and a ______ lunch.
A.fast, small | B.little, slow |
C.big, quick | D.slow, big |
In England, there are many sandwich bars in _________.
A.cities | B.schools |
C.countries | D.small towns |
The office workers can buy ___________ in sandwiches bars for lunch.
A.eggs | B.bread | C.fruit | D.tea |
When people get a take-away meal, they usually eat it ______ .
A.at home | B.in the school |
C.in the park | D.in the bars |
In this passage, what DON’T people have in their afternoon tea? ________.
A.Sandwiches | B.Chicken |
C.Cakes | D.A cup of tea |
This room is not big but nice. There’s a bed, a desk and some chairs in it. The desk is next to the window. On the desk, there is a book, a glass and some cakes. The bed is next to the desk. There are trousers(裤子) and a coat on the bed. The trousers are green. They are new. The coat is yellow. It’s new, too. Under the bed, there are some shoes and two balls. This is Susan’s room. She’s a good student.The desk is _________ , the cakes are_________ , and the balls are__________.
A.next to the window; on the bed; on the desk |
B.next to the window; on the desk; under the bed |
C.next to the desk; on the bed; under the bed |
D.next to the window; near the bed; on the desk |
The trousers are _________ and the coat is.
A.yellow; green | B.green; green |
C.green; yellow | D.yellow; yellow |
__________ are new.
A.The desk and the trousers |
B.The trousers and the shoes |
C.The trousers and the coat |
D.The room and the bed |
Susan is ___________.
A.a teacher | B.a man | C.a boy | D.a girl |
This room is not ________.
A.nice | B.big | C.small | D.big and nice |
Name |
Age |
Likes |
Job |
Phone number |
Gina |
15 |
listening to music, playing computer games |
Student |
0511-3562786 |
Maria |
23 |
reading, playing sports, swimming |
Teacher |
13658860665 |
Mona |
26 |
hamburgers, telling jokes(玩笑) |
Doctor |
/ |
Jeff |
30 |
helping others, planting trees |
Policeman |
0556-6528721 |
Maria is .
A.a teacher | B.a doctor |
C.a student | D.a policeman |
What’s Mona’s phone number? .
A.13658860665 | B.0511-3562786 |
C.0556-6528721 | D.I don’t know. |
What does Gina like?.
A.Reading | B.Listening to music |
C.Playing computer games | D.Both B and C |
How old is Jeff?.
A.Fifteen | B.Thirteen |
C.Sixteen | D.Thirty |
Who likes reading? .
A.Gina | B.Maria | C.Mona | D.Jeff |
Peter: Paul, what are you going to do this afternoon?
Paul: I plan to climb (爬) a hill. Would you like to go with me?
Peter: Thank you. But I don’t want to be tired. I want to sleep at home. Have a good time!
Paul: I’m sure I will. But now I don’t know what to wear.
Peter: What about your new trousers?
Paul:My new trousers are made of wool. I don’t think they can make me comfortable.
Peter: You’re right. Wool clothes are not fit for a trip. How about your blue jeans? What are they made of?
Paul: Cotton. They are good for trips. And shall I wear my leather shoes?
Peter: No. They will make your feet hot. You know, it is hot these days. And they are also too heavy for a trip. Try your trainers.
Paul: OK. And trainers go well with my jeans.
Peter: And why not wear your cap? It looks cool on you.
Paul: Thank you. I will wear it.
Paul is going to today.
A.climb a hill | B.visit his friends |
C.go to the park | D.sleep at home |
Why doesn’t Peter want to go with Paul?
A.Because he thinks it is hot. |
B.Because he wants to sleep. |
C.Because he doesn’t like Paul. |
D.Because he is too busy. |
What is/are made of wool?
A.Paul’s new trousers. | B.Paul’s blue jeans. |
C.Paul’s trainers. | D.Paul’s cap. |
Peter thinks leather shoes are too for a trip.
A.big | B.cold | C.heavy | D.new |
What don’t they talk about in the dialogue (对话)?
A.Shoes. | B.A cap. | C.A tie. | D.Trousers. |