Mobile phones and the Internet have improved our life in many ways. However, along with improvements, they also brought a number of worrying problems.

Many car accidents are caused by mobile phones. You can use many new mobile phones to get on the Internet .This can be very convenient, but some drivers get on the Internet while driving. Driving needs all our attention. By looking at their mobile phones and not at the road, these insensitive(不专注的) drivers are a danger to us all.

Many of the dangers of the Internet are well known. Children who visit websites without their parents’ permission sometimes talk to older people they don’t know and put themselves in great danger. People with blogs(博客) sometimes post（张贴） embarrassing photographs of people they don’t know on their websites without permission. There are also people who use the Internet to get personal information that we do not want them to have.

Mobile Phones and Internet Safety Tips

l If you need to use a mobile phone when you drive, use a “hand –free” phone.

l In difficult driving situation such as rain or snow, don’t use your phone at all.

l Do not make very important phone calls while driving. They take your attention off the road.

l Tell your children not to talk with anyone they do not know on the Internet.

l In an embarrassing situation, pay attention to people around you. People will be shy about taking your picture if they know you’re paying attention.

l Refuse to give out any personal information on the Internet.

1.Which of these dangers of mobile phones or the Internet is NOT mentioned in the passage?

A. You can have a car accident

B. Someone can post your photograph on the Internet

C. Someone you do not know can call you

2.Children should ______ on the Internet.

A. give out their important personal information

B. talk to older people they don’t know

C. ask for their parents’ permission sometimes to visit some websites

3.A “hand-free” mobile phone is probably a mobile phone that _____.

A. is free to use

B. can be used without your hands

C. can be used with only one hand

4.What advice is given in the passage to stop someone from taking an embarrassing picture of you?

A. Pay attention to the people around you

B. Don’t give out your personal information

C. Use a “hands-free” mobile phone

5.Which is the best title of the passage?

A. Internet Problems

B. Mobile Phone and Internet Dangerous

C. The Development of Mobile Phone and Internet

Some people think only school children do not agree with their parents, however, it is not true.

Communication(交流) is a problem for parents and children of all ages. If it’s hard for you to communicate with your parents, don’t worry about it. Here are some advice for you to bridge the generation gap (消除代沟).

Don’t argue (争辩) with your parents. Don’t get to your parents when you are angry. Your parents probably won’t consider your ideas if you are shouting at them. And you can’t express yourself well if you are angry. Go to someplace to cool off. Make sure you understand why you are unhappy. Then think about what you want to say to your parents. If you don’t think you can speak to them at the moment, try writing a letter.

Try to reach a compromise (和解). Perhaps you and your parents disagree on something. You can keep your disagreement and try your best to accept each other. Michael’s mother didn’t agree with him about buying a motorcycle. They argued over it. But they finally came to a compromise. Michael bought the motorcycle, but only drove it on certain days.

Of course, your parents might refuse to compromise on something. In these situations, it is especially important to show love and respect (尊敬) to them. Showing respect will keep your relationship strong.

Talk about your values. The values of your parents are probably different from those of your own. Tell your parents what you care about, and why. Understanding your values might help them see your purposes in life.

A good relationship with your parents can make you a better and happier person. It is worth having a try!

1.. The passage tells us _______ have a communication problem.

2.. Your parents probably won’t consider your ideas if you _______.

3.. The underlined phrase “cool off” in the passage means “_______”.

4.. If there’s really a generation gap between you and your parents, you’d better _______.

5. From the passage we learn that _______.

阅读下面短文，根据短文内容回答问题。

Internet is educational. Many people think children should be allowed to surf the Internet as they wish. In this way, they can look through different subjects on different kinds of websites according to their own interest. But in my opinion, children should always be watched while surfing the Internet.

Many websites have information and pictures that children should not see. There are many things that children don’t understand. All of these may have some bad influence on children’s development. Also, it is more dangerous to let children use chat rooms by themselves. Many parents tell their children not to talk to strangers on the street, so they should be careful of whom their children talk to on the Internet, too. What’s more, sitting in front of a computer for a long time isn’t good for children’s eyes, so parents should monitor (监视) the time that children spend on the Internet.

In a word, children should be kept away from anything that could be bad for them. I strongly believe that it is necessary for parents to watch their children when they use the Internet.

1. Is the Internet educational for children all the time?

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2.What do parents tell children to do when they meet strangers on the street?

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3. Why shouldn’t children sit in front of a computer for a long time?

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4.Who can help children stay away from the bad influence of the Internet?

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5.What does the writer want to tell us in the passage?

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Talking to Teachers—Teachers are just people．Behind that desk, is a living, breathing human being．And just like any human being, they will probably be friendly to people who talk nicely to them．Teachers also seem to get along better with children who take schoolwork seriously and are prepared for class．And, just like any other human being, teachers like to be appreciated．The next time your teacher helps you solve a math problem or figure out a science project, say thank you with a smile.

Talking to Parents—Parents can be very supportive if their children ask for help．If you think there’s something your parents can do to help you socialize more or feel more comfortable around people, then ask them．Very often, parents want very much to help, but really don’t know what to do．Pick a quiet time of the day and ask to talk．Tell them how you feel．Maybe they had the same trouble when they were kids.

Talking to Stranger —This is always a tough one．How do you deal with a neighbor, the mail carrier, or someone walking down your street—situations that often seem to cause arguments between kids and parents．The answer to these questions will vary(变化) from kid to kid, from parent to parent because all cultures are different．Some folks live in small towns where a hello to everyone is “what’s done”．Then there are kids who live in the city who may have been taught not to speak to anyone they don’t know．If you’re having trouble with this and always feel awkward in these kinds of situations, you might want to talk to your parents or a teacher about it．Where do they think you should draw the line(线)? When is silence rude and when is it wise?

1.From the first paragraph we may learn that teachers dislike____ .

A．being talked to nicely????????????? ????????????? ????????????? ????????????? ?????????????

B．their students to be serious with the schoolwork

C．the students’ appreciation

D．the students who are not ready for classes

2.If your parents are not supportive and you are not getting along quite well with your parents, who or what is to blame（该受责备）?

A．Your parents.????????????? ????????????? B Yourself.????????????? ????????????? ?????????????

C．Lack of communication. ????????????? D .Your teachers.

3.The underlined word in the third paragraph is close in meaning to____.

A．fond ????????????? B．puzzled（困惑的）????????????? C. frightened? D．willing

4.The passage doesn’t say but it implies that in daily communication____.

A．arguments often happen between kids and parents

B．we should talk to the neighbors and other people according to different cultures

C．city people and country people greet in the same way

D．we should fit(使…符合) our words with proper situations