The Internet is one of the
In the past, it would take days and sometimes even months
However, the Internet is not without its
Despite the drawbacks, the Internet has
2 . When you get in a car, you expect it will have functioning brakes. When you pick up medicine at the drugstore, you expect it won’t be polluted. But it wasn’t always like this. The safety of these products was terrible when they first came to market. It took much research and regulation to figure out how users can enjoy the benefits of these products without getting harmed.
Social media risks are everywhere. The dangers that algorithms designed to maximize attention represent to teens have become impossible to ignore. Other product design elements, often called “dark patterns,” designed to keep people using for longer, also appear to tip young users into social media overuse.
Despite these efforts, two things are clear. First, online safety problems are leading to real, offline suffering. Second, social media companies can’t, or won’t, solve these safety problems on their own.
A.And those problems aren’t going away. |
B.The current issues aren’t really about offline suffering. |
C.Platforms already have systems to remove violent or harmful content. |
D.Similarly, social media needs product safety standards to keep users safe. |
E.It’s time we should require social media to take safety seriously, for everyone’s sake. |
F.Internet platforms, however, have shifted blame on the consumers whenever criticized. |
G.Some authorities are taking steps to hold social media platforms accountable for the content. |
3 . Well, to pick up where we left off last time. I’m certain that you know all too well the dangers hiding on the World Wide Web. And whether it’s for schoolwork, entertainment, or just socializing with friends, the Internet will surely be a major part of your child’s life. So, it’s important to secure their online stays.
It’s not the easiest thing, but keeping open lines of communication is primary. Let them know they can share their online activities with you. Talk to them about their online presence as early as possible, ideally before they begin to use email, social media, or a smartphone. Discuss what they find interesting online and learning from them about popular websites and apps; this will create understanding and allow you to identify potential risks.
Next, monitor without spying. Most kids learn to understand boundaries, like respecting others’ personal space, or not opening the cookie jar without asking. Internet use is no different. It’s helpful for kids to have ground rules as to which websites they can visit,which apps they can use, and what they can share online. Remind them that if they feel uneasy with anything that occurs online, they need to alert an adult immediately.
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What is the best title for the text?A.What Is Hidden on the Net? | B.How to Make Online Stays? |
C.Be a Smarter Internet User | D.Keep Your Kids Safe Online |
1)你认为信息时代对我们日常生活带来了怎样的影响;
2)用具体事例说明这一影响。
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5 . Stop Spam!
When I first got an e-mail account over ten years ago, I received communications only from family, friends, and colleagues. Now it seems that every time I check my e-mail, I have an endless series of advertisements and other correspondence that do not interest me at all.
This problem is troubling for individuals and companies as well.
For these reasons,
A.We want e-mail to continue to be useful |
B.If people have to deal with an annoying spam |
C.I believe that lawmakers need to legislate against spam |
D.If lawmakers do not do something soon to prohibit spam |
E.More and more advertisers turn to spam to sell their products |
F.Many spam e-mails contain computer viruses that can shut down the entire network of a company |
G.These computer problems raise production costs of companies, which are passed on to the consumer |
6 . How to Protect Against Undue Influence Online
The potential for undue influence has become increasingly significant in this era of digital interconnectivity. Undue influence can affect our perceptions and influence our decisions. It may even end anger our autonomy (自主) and mental health.
Understand what undue influence is
The first step to protecting yourself is understanding what undue influence is. Undue influence refers to a situation in which an individual or group employs unreasonable control over another person’s behavior information, thoughts, and emotions.
Develop media literacy skills
In an age of fake news, it is crucial to develop media literacy skills.
Delete as much data as you can about yourself. Be mindful of what information you share online, and always ensure that your online activities are secured through reliable sources. Review all policies on platforms, especially “free” ones. If you aren’t paying, then you are the product, as in many cases, they are selling your data.
By including these steps into your digital life, you can protect yourself from undue influence in the online world, ensuring that you can think and act independently, free from ill control.
A.Prioritize privacy |
B.Be mindful of free ones |
C.It’s vital to have a health y Internet and real-life balance. |
D.In the digital world, undue influence can take many forms. |
E.Everyone deserves the right to live free from undue influence. |
F.They involve analyzing, evaluating, and creating media in various forms. |
G.Here are some essential strategies for you to protect yourself online from undue influence. |
演讲的内容包括:
1、网瘾的危害;
2、摆脱网瘾的方法。
注意:开头结尾已给出;字数100字左右。
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Thanks, everyone!
1. 各种信息的来源;
2. 很多娱乐的来源;
3. 其它好处。
注意:
1. 词数100左右;
2. 可以适当增加细节,以使行文连贯。
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1. 人们对网络新闻媒体的喜爱;
2. 网络新闻媒体的优缺点;
3. 你的建议。
注意:1. 写作词数应为80个左右;
2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
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10 . My son just turned 14 and does not have a smartphone. When he graduated from Grade 8, he was the only kid in his class without one. He asks for a phone now that he’s going to high school. I say no, he asks why, I explain, and he pushes back.
“You can choose to do things differently when you’re a parent,” I told him. But sometimes, I wonder if I’m being too stubborn or unfair.
The more I research, the more confident I feel in my decision. Many studies link the current mental health crisis among adolescents to fundamental changes in how they socialize, namely, the shift from in-person to online interaction.
But other mothers challenge my view. “He must feel so left out!” Then there are the parents who tell me sadly that they wish they had delayed their teenager’s phone ownership longer than they did. They urge me to hold out.
If teenagers between the ages of 13 and 18 are truly spending an average of 8 hours 39 minutes per day on their devices, as stated in a survey conducted by Common Sense Media, then what are they not doing? Kids absorbed in their devices are missing out on real life, and that strikes me as really sad.
I want my son to have a childhood he feels satisfied with and proud of. I want it to be full of adventures, imaginative play and physical challenges which he must sort out himself without asking me for help. The easiest and simplest way to achieve these goals is to delay giving him a smartphone.
Some think my son is missing out or falling behind, but he is not. He does well in school and extra-curricular activities, hangs out with his friends in person, and moves independently around our small town. He promises he’ll give his own 14-year-old a phone someday, and I tell him that’s fine. But recently, he admitted that he missed the beautiful scenery on a drive to a nearby mountain because he had been so absorbed in his friend’s iPad. If that is his version of admitting I’m right, I’ll take it.
1. What does the underlined phrase “pushes back” in Paragraph 1 probably mean?A.Agrees. | B.Delays. | C.Opposes. | D.Persuades. |
A.Her son’s online safety. |
B.Her son’s mental growth. |
C.Her son’s reduced physical activities. |
D.Her son’s poor academic performance. |
A.Team spirit. | B.Leadership. |
C.Independence. | D.Critical thinking. |
A.He is falling behind academically. |
B.He is easily influenced by his friends. |
C.He has given up his desire for a smartphone. |
D.He has realized the problems of much screen time. |