Question

【题目】 In many countries, people celebrate Screen-Free Week. It is on the first week of May every year.【1】 Supporters of Screen-Free Week say turning off tech devices (技术设备) is good for kids. According to study, kids slept better and got better grades when their parents limited their screen time.【2】They point out that many kids who took part in the event in the past now spend less time using tech devices.

【3】Some people argue that screen time is OK as long as kids don’t overdo (滥用) it. Also, others say turning off tech devices completely for a week won’t teach kids how to balance screen time with other activities.

Here’s what two students think:

YES! Kids spend too much time in front of screens. According to a study, kids spend about seven hours a day in front of TVs, computers and other devices. 【4】They can make art, play sports or hang out with friends and family.

Davis, 14, New York NO! Not all screen time is bad for kids.【5】Besides, it’s important for kids to use tech devices, because many jobs depend on knowing how to use technology. Instead of working on cutting kids’ screen time, parents should help kids learn to use tech devices wisely.

Moes,12, Nebraska

根据材料内容，从下面五个选项中选出能填入文中空缺处的最佳选项，使短文意思通顺、 内容完整，并将其标号填写在下面题号后的横线上。

A.However, not everyone supports the idea.

B.People are encouraged to turn off screens during the week.

C.There are many educational television shows, apps and websites which help kids learn.

D.Also, some people think Screen-Free Week can help kids develop a good habit.

E.Instead of sitting around playing video games, kids should be more active.

Answer 1

【答案】

【1】B

【2】D

【3】A

【4】E

【5】C

【解析】

本文介绍了无屏幕周。这一周人们关掉屏幕。对于这一活动，有人赞同，有人反对。赞同的人认为无屏幕周可以帮助孩子养成良好的习惯。反对的人认为教育电视节目、应用程序和网站可以帮助孩子们学习。并通过实例来说明这些观点。

【1】根据句子“It is on the first week of May every year.”无屏幕周在每年五月的第一个星期。可知，此处应该说在无屏幕周人们应该怎么做。因此选择People are encouraged to turn off screens during the week. 鼓励人们在这一周内关掉屏幕。故选B。

【2】根据下文“They point out that many kids who took part in the event in the past now spend less time using tech devices.”他们指出，过去参加这项活动的许多孩子现在使用科技设备的时间减少了。可知此处应该是说无屏幕周的作用。因此选择Also, some people think Screen-Free Week can help kids develop a good habit. 另外，一些人认为无屏幕周可以帮助孩子养成良好的习惯。故选D。

【3】根据下文“Some people argue that screen time is OK as long as kids don’t overdo (滥用) it. Also, others say turning off tech devices completely for a week won’t teach kids how to balance screen time with other activities.”有些人认为，只要孩子们不玩过头，屏幕时间就没问题。另外，也有人说完全关闭一周的科技设备并不能教会孩子们如何平衡屏幕时间和其他活动。可知此处是指并不是每个人都支持这个想法。因此选择However, not everyone supports the idea. 然而，并不是每个人都支持这个想法。故选A。

【4】根据下文“They can make art, play sports or hang out with friends and family.”他们可以做艺术，运动或者和朋友和家人一起出去玩。可知，这些是除了玩电子游戏之外的其他活动。因此选择Instead of sitting around playing video games, kids should be more active. 孩子们不应该坐着玩电子游戏，而应该更加活跃。故选E。

【5】根据上文“Not all screen time is bad for kids.”并不是所有的电视时间都对孩子不利。可知，此处应该说哪些节目是有利的。因此选择There are many educational television shows, apps and websites which help kids learn. 有许多教育电视节目、应用程序和网站可以帮助孩子们学习。故选C。