1 . China has set new rules limiting the amount of time children can play online games. The rules limit children to just three hours of online game playing a week. That is one hour between 8 p. m. and 9 p. m. on Friday, Saturday and Sunday most weeks.
Li Zhanguo has two children aged 4 and 8. Even though they do not have smartphones, they enjoy playing online games. Like many other parents. Li is happy with new government rules. But experts say it is unclear if such policies can help prevent addiction to online games. Children might just get addicted to social media instead. In the end, experts say, parents should be the ones to set limits and support good practice.
There has been a growing concern in China about gaming addiction among children. Government reports in 2018 found that about one in ten Chinese children were addicted to the Internet. The new rules are part of an effort to prevent young people from spending too much time on unhealthy entertainment. That includes what officials call the “irrational fan culture”
Under the new rules, the responsibility for making sure children play only three hours a day as largely on Chinese gaming companies like Net Ease and Ten cent. Companies have set up real-name registration systems to prevent young users from going past game time limits. They have used facial recognition technology to check their identities. And they have also set up a program that permits people to report what is against the law. It is unclear what punishments gaming companies may face if they do not carry out the policies. And even if such policies are performed, it is also unclear whether they can prevent online addiction.
A specialist treating Internet addiction expects about 20 percent of children will find ways to break the rules by borrowing accounts of their older relatives and find a way around facial recognition. In his opinion, short-video alps such as Douyin and Kuaishou are also very popular in China. They are not under the same restrictions as games.
1. When can children play games according to the new rules?A.Between 8 p. m. and 9 p. m. On Friday. | B.Between 8 p. m. and 9 p. m. On Tuesday. |
C.Between 10 p. m. and 11 p. m. On Saturday. | D.Between 10 p. m. and all p. m. On Thursday. |
A.the new rules can stop children’s addiction to social media |
B.companies are more responsible for kids ‘ obeying the rules |
C.the new rules will help prevent children playing online games |
D.parents play a greater part in limiting the time of online games |
A.Design an advanced program. | B.Use facial recognition systems. |
C.Set up real-name registration systems. | D.Borrow accounts of their older relatives. |
A.Rules Limiting Short-video alps | B.Rules Limiting Video Game Time |
C.Rules Banning Irrational Fan Culture | D.Rules Breaking Addition to Social Media |
2 . There is growing interest in East Japan Railway Co. ltd, one of the six companies, created out of the privatized national railway system. In an industry lacking exciting growth
In a plan called “Station Renaissance” that it
The company also plans to introduce
A.perspectives | B.outlooks | C.prospects | D.spectacles |
A.creatively | B.originally | C.authentically | D.initially |
A.displayed | B.demonstrated | C.embarked | D.unveiled |
A.go beyond | B.set out | C.come around | D.spread over |
A.applications | B.enterprises | C.functions | D.performances |
A.districts | B.vicinities | C.resorts | D.locations |
A.acquired | B.purchased | C.presided | D.attained |
A.lodgers | B.tenants | C.dwellers | D.boarders |
A.for | B.in | C.of | D.as |
A.figures | B.exhibits | C.convinces | D.speculates |
A.deprives | B.retrieves | C.spares | D.exempts |
A.conjunction | B.convenience | C.department | D.ornament |
A.delegated | B.designated | C.devoted | D.dedicated |
A.clever | B.smart | C.ingenious | D.intelligent |
A.checking | B.gathering | C.holding | D.accommodating |
A.as | B.for | C.with | D.of |
A.but for | B.as well as | C.instead of | D.more than |
A.unique | B.single | C.unitary | D.only |
A.devices | B.instruments | C.readers | D.examiners |
A.reduce | B.narrow | C.dwarf | D.shrink |
3 .
Cheating can happen in a lot of different ways.When people cheat,it’s not fair to other people,like the kids who studied for the test or who the true winners of a game were.
Many people like the action of cheating.In their opinion,it makes difficult things seem easy,like getting all the right answers on the test.But it doesn't solve the problem of not knowing the material and it won't help on the next test—unless the person cheats again.
Some people lose respect for cheaters and think less of them.The cheaters themselves may feel bad because they know they shouldn't get that good grade.And,if they get caught cheating,they will be in trouble at school,and maybe at home,too.
Some kids cheat because they're busy or lazy and they want to get good grades without spending the time studying.Other kids might feel like they can’t pass the test without cheating.Even when there seems to be a “good reason” for cheating,cheating isn’t a good idea.
If you were sick or upset about something the night before the day and couldn’t study,it would be better to talk with the teacher about this.And if you don’t have enough time to study for a test because of swim practice,you need to talk with your parents about how to balance swimming and school.A kid who thinks cheating is the only way to pass a test needs to talk with the teacher and his or her parents so they can find some solutions together.Talking about these problems and working them out will feel better than cheating.
1. What does the author think when kids cheat in class?A.It is unfair to other people. |
B.It does harm to their health. |
C.Teachers should punish them. |
D.Teachers shouldn't stop them at once. |
A.Because they think the material in the test is very difficult. |
B.Because they want to do better than the others. |
C.Because cheating can make hard things seem very easy. |
D.Because they have little time to study their lessons. |
A.Some kids can’t pass the test without cheating. |
B.Why kids cheat in the test. |
C.Cheating isn’t a good idea. |
D.Some kids don't spend the time studying. |
A.Cheaters are often thought highly of. |
B.People show no respect for those who cheat. |
C.Parents whose kids cheat are often in trouble. |
D.Kids cheat in the test because of swim practice. |
4 . TikTok is the birthplace of the entertainment stars of the new generation Z (born after1996). Ambitious young people have been able to attract huge audiences on the social media platform by dancing, singing, pulling pranks, performing skits and whatever else they can think of in short videos, most of which last between 15 seconds and a minute. Obviously, it’s a place for kids and most social media is youth-oriented. However, it maybe not just kids anymore. Austin, for instance, is 82 years old and is known to his 1.4 million TikTok fans as “Old Man Steve”.
Austin and several other older social media stars have developed big TikTok followings over the last few years, with fan bases well into seven or even eight figures. Most of them uploaded videos just for fun, but were lucky enough to go viral. Some have become full-time TikTok bloggers, making use of their fame on TikTok to appear on other platforms, and TV as well as ads and endorsement (代言). While they are just as energetic as the young people, they bring their own interest to TikTok. “I think that it’s a great thing for seniors to be able to be on the internet and communicate,” Old Man Steve say “I don’t think it’s just for the young people.”
The folk listed below is one of the biggest older TikTok stars—Jenny Krupa. J-Dog @its-j-dog. 2M followers and 83. 6M likes Jenny Krupa, 88, of Alberta, Canada, has become the TikTok star “J-dog” with the help of her grandson, Skylar Krupa. They have been making videos together since August 2019.J-dog is a fashionable old woman. On Valentine’s Day, for instance, she told viewers not to worry about not getting a card.“It’s not because no one likes you,” she said. “It’s probably because you’re a loser.” Skylar Krupa says.“When we started, she really didn’t like it, but once the J-dog personality became a viral hit,there was no turning back.” “She liked the attention from it.” Skylar says, and now “she’s definitely turning into J-dog.” The person hasn’t overwhelmed the person, however, Skylar says his grandmother was very touched by the online love and support she got from her followers following her husband’s death in July.
1. What is the function of the first paragraph?A.To tell the readers how to use TikTok. |
B.To summarize the whole passage. |
C.To give a detailed description of TikTok. |
D.To introduce the topic to the readers. |
A.In order to become famous. |
B.Just for enjoying themselves |
C.To earn some money. |
D.To compete with the youth. |
A.caused by a virus | B.getting worse |
C.become popular | D.be boring |
A.Only young people is fond of TikTok. |
B.Most of the videos on TikTok last more than one minute. |
C.Some elderly video bloggers take advantage of TikTok to earn some money. |
D.Old Man Steve thinks it is not good for the old to surf the internet. |
1.点明主题;
2.金钱的优缺点;
3.你对于金钱的看法。
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2.可适当增添细节,以使行文连贯;
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6 . Most American families are smaller than the families in other countries. Most American families have one or two parents and one or two children each.
Children in the US will leave their parents’ home when they grow up. They usually live far from their parents because they want to find good jobs. They often write to their parents or telephone them. And they often go to visit their parents on holiday.
Parents usually let their children choose their own jobs. Americans think it important for young people to decide on their lives by themselves.
Children are asked to do some work around their house. And in many families, children are paid for doing some housework so that they learn how to make money for their own use.
1. Size of most American families is ________ that of other countries.A.larger than | B.smaller than | C.as big as | D.as small as |
A.get married | B.be free | C.find good jobs | D.study |
A.on weekdays | B.on weekends | C.at any time | D.on holiday |
A.children can learn how to make money for themselves |
B.their children required them to do so |
C.they are rich |
D.it is required by law |
A.Children have the freedom to choose their own job. |
B.Parents don’t ask their children to do the housework. |
C.Parents think it important for children to make their own decision. |
D.When children grow up, they usually live far away from their home. |
1. 说明调查结果;
2. 分析危害;
3. 提出建议。
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1. 词数100左右;
2. 开头结尾已为你写好,不计入总词数;
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Dear editor,
I’m Li Hua, a student from Class One, Senior Three.
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Thank you.
Yours,
Li Hua
8 . The Internet has brought great
A.similarities | B.databases | C.benefits | D.information |
A.as | B.for | C.to | D.up |
A.what | B.who | C.where | D.which |
A.honor | B.convenient | C.ability | D.chance |
A.like | B.look | C.watch | D.surf |
A.download | B.carry | C.read | D.bring |
A.observed | B.changed | C.realized | D.invited |
A.Internet | B.distances | C.charge | D.clue |
A.but | B.and | C.by | D.so |
A.At | B.on | C.as | D.in |
A.shared | B.used | C.bought | D.updated |
A.amaze | B.inspire | C.proud | D.surprise |
A.No matter | B.Whatever | C.Wherever | D.Whoever |
A.Enter | B.join | C.take | D.raise |
A.leave | B.help | C.access | D.change |
9 . Samuel Baron, a student at Simon Fraser University in Vancouver, has traded his 55.7㎡Edmonton apartment for a 23㎡micro-flat downtown. He was determined to live closer to Vancouver’s city center and cut out his transport expenses. He achieved both, but the trade-off was space. “Between work and school, I am rarely home,”said Baron. “My suite functions as a place to simply store my possessions, and for sleeping, because I live in a neighborhood that has plenty of coffee shops, restaurants and pubs. My neighborhood functions as my living room , blurring the lines between public space and private space.”
The tiny house movement has been on the rise. Driven by housing shortage and an affordability crisis in cities across the globe, these micro-suites are being planned and promoted by developers. These living spaces of less than 46.5㎡are becoming popular with entry-level income groups and young people who want to be close to urban conveniences, job opportunities and city life in places like New York, Paris and Vancouver. A report from Neilsen, a consumer research company, showed 40% of Americans between the age of 18 and 36 prefer to live in urban areas instead of the suburbs. However, the trend doesn’t just apply to young people. Many empty nesters have been selling their houses in the suburbs to buy a place in the city.
Rising house prices in big cities have squeezed many homebuyers out of the market. The average price of a new home in Toronto is $733,578; in London it’s $794,549. However, the demand for affordable accommodation near work is endless in cities where land is limited. Thus the micro-flat offers an affordable alternative.
New York City opened a pioneer project called My Micro NY at the end of 2015. “We have built to optimize every inch of space inside, so there is no unused room,” said Tobias Oriwol, the building’s project manger. Similar projects are being developed in the UK and Canada, too.
1. The example of Samuel Baron is used mainly to ________ .A.show his habits | B.draw a conclusion |
C.introduce a topic | D.show his colorful life |
A.The growing young population and rising living costs. |
B.Housing shortages and the growing ageing population. |
C.Urban conveniences, housing shortages and rising house prices. |
D.An affordability crisis, urban conveniences and the growing population. |
A.Limit. | B.Decorate. |
C.Set aside. | D.Make full use of. |
A.Price controls on the housing market. |
B.Examples of micro-flats in other areas. |
C.Why many old people prefer micro-flats. |
D.How to find affordable micro-flats near work. |
10 . Teenagers who spend hours in front of the television may have a poorer diet as young adults.
A study, which included nearly 1,400 high school students, found those who watched TV for five hours or more per day had less healthy diets than peers five years later. Why does this happen? Should the parents take any measures?
On the one hand, people who spend a lot of time in front of the TV, especially teenagers, may snack more, and that may influence their long-term diet quality. On the other hand, TV ads for fast food, sweets and snacks tempt teenagers to eat more of those foods. And TV time might also replace exercise time for some kids.
Lead researcher Dr. Daheia J. Barr-Anderson, of the University of Minnesota in Minneapolis, told Reuters Health a clear relationship between TV time during high school and diet quality in young adulthood. While the heaviest TV viewers were eating the most junk food, those who'd watched less than two hours per day had the highest intake of fruits, vegetables, whole grains and high-calcium food. In her opinion, parents should limit and monitor TV viewing.
As far as I am concerned, children should watch not more than two hours of television per day. And parents should set a good example by eating right, being physically active and controlling their own TV time.
1. What does the underlined word “temp” probably mean?A.Help. | B.Allow. | C.Attract. | D.Invite. |
A.Take in high-calcium food | B.Take in fewer vegetables |
C.Eat less junk food | D.Eat more fruits. |
A.They should behave well in front of their children |
B.They should encourage their children to exercise more |
C.They should stop the children from watching TV |
D.They should pay attention to nutrition in diets |
A.Teenagers' TV Time May Influence Their Diets Later |
B.People Should Keep Away from TV to Keep Healthy |
C.Parents' Own Habits May Influence Children Later |
D.Why Do Teenagers Like TV |