A number of studies show that nearly half of 17-year-olds say they read for pleasure no more than once or twice a year.
That's a trend down from a decade ago. The digital revolution means there are more ways than ever to read on. And yet, the number of American teens reading for pleasure has dropped dramatically. Researchers are asking if there's a link.
Jim Steyer, CEO of Common Sense Media, has four kids and has seen the trend most in his 16-year-old. “I start to see it in our 10-year-old as well, because he is reading less and less, and more and more attracted to some of the digital media platforms that he has access to," he says.
Jamahri Sydnor and Chiamaka Anosike are ninth graders waiting for the bus outside school. "How do you relax?" "I don't really read for pleasure," says Sydnor. "Generally I talk on the phone. Or I watch TV shows. That's it.” "I don't read for pleasure either, unless it's for a school assignment," says Anosike. "I'm usually on my phone or watching TV, too."
【写作内容】
1.用约30个词概括上文的主要内容。
2.用约120个词就“青少年阅读的重要性”这个话题谈谈自己的想法，内容包括：
（1）你认为青少年阅读对成长的重要性
（2）你会选择哪些阅读方式
（3）在科技的影响下，你认为父母应该怎么帮助孩子养成阅读的习惯
【写作要求】
1.作文中可以使用亲身经历或虚构的故事，也可以参照阅读材料的内容，但不得直接引用原文中的句子
2.作文中不能出现真实姓名和学校名称
【评分标准】
概括准确，语言规范，内容合适，语篇连贯。
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| 你的观点 (两到三点) |
1．对所给要点逐一陈述，适当发挥，不能简单翻译。
2．词数150左右。开头已经写好，不计入总词数。
3．参考词汇：结晶crystal；课外阅读out-of-class reading
Dear editor,
Students of today are reading more than ever before. Indeed, the importance of reading can never be too much stressed.
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Best Wishes.
Yours Sincerely,
Jiang Ping
1. 读报的经历；
2. 喜爱的栏目；
3. 期望和祝福。
注意：写作词数应为80左右。
21st Century and Me
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BEIJING, March 15 (Xinhua) — Premier Li Keqiang on Sunday called on the Chinese people to read more and promised that the policy of encouraging reading will again be part of next year’s government work report.
“Reading is what I enjoy the most in my spare time. It makes me feel wealthy, and it has been the most rewarding experience in my life,” he told reporters after the conclusion of the annual legislative (立法的) session.
It is worrisome, however, that the average per capita (人均) amount of reading in China is only one-tenth of that of some other countries in the world, Li said.
“I hope that our people could foster a love of reading, and our people’s amount of reading could rise. It is a very important symbol of further cultural and social progress.”
Reading can not only unlock potential for innovation, but also enhance civic morality, he said, adding that encouraging reading will be part of next year’s government work report again after featuring it for two consecutive (连续的) years.
This year’s government work report, which Li delivered to national lawmakers on March 5, said China will “ensure that more outstanding works of literature and art are created for the people to enjoy, and encourage a love of reading in all people to build a nation of avid readers.”
[写作内容]（百强校英语解析团队专供）
1. 用约30个单词写出上文概要；
2. 用约120个单词发表你的观点，内容包括：
(1) 从个人和国家两个层面谈谈推广 “全民阅读”的意义；
(2) 你对推广 “全民阅读”的建议（至少两条)。
[写作要求]
1. 不能直接引用原文语句；
2. 作文中不能出现真实姓名和学校名称；
3. 不必写标题。
[评分标准]
内容完整，语言规范，语篇连贯，词数适当。
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