Question

My son loves video games very much. He spends hours every day playing video games in his room. Is there any redeeming（補償?shù)模〆ducational value to video games? Some seem like they could help him learn strategy. But I worry others may be too violent or numb（使麻木）his mind.

Cecilia

Some games may improve kids’ hand-eye coordination and problem-solving skills. Games that require kids to actually move or manipulate（操縱）the game through their own physical movement can even get sedentary kids moving, though not as much as they could if they actually played outside or participated in sports or other outdoor acuities. Others, though, don’t have such benefits, and violent video games have been shown that they might increase kid’s aggressive behavior.

Like a lot of aspects of raising kids, when it comes to video games, the healthiest approach is actually self-control.

The American academy of Pediatrics(AAP) recommends that kids should spend no more than 2 hours each day on screen time, including watching TV or movies, or playing computer or video games. So consider setting limits at least that strict to keep game playing from affecting their schoolwork, household responsibilities, and the physical activity your son needs very day.

Make sure that he’s playing games which are suitable for his age group. All video games are rated and labeled by the Entertainment Software Rating Board. Steer clear of（避開）any rated “M” for mature. Those are for ages 17 and older and can contain heavy-duty violence, strong language, and sexual content.

Try to keep the video game console（游戲機控制板）in a common area of the house, not your son’s room. That way you can catch any inappropriate content in the games he’s playing, and he’ll be in a position to interact with others in the house while he’s playing.

Make sure your son has appealing alternatives, too, such as sports, activities, opportunities to socialize with peers; and downtime to be creative. If you continue to have concerns about his video game activity, talk with your doctor.

Reviewed by：Mary L. Gavin, MD

1.What is the opinion of Mary L. Gavin about playing video games?

A．Whether it’s beneficial or harmful depends on what the video games are.

B．It always improves kids’ hand-eye coordination and problem-solving skills.

C．It will make kids more violent and increase their aggressive behavior.

D．Kids should give it up and put their hearts fully into their schoolwork.

2.The underlined word “sedentary” in the first paragraph of the answer letter is the nearest in meaning to “______”.

A．unhealthy         B．lively             C．bright            D．inactive

3.According to Mary L. Gavin, which of the following is encouraged to do by parents?

A．Keep the video game console out of their house.

B．Allow their children to play only such video games as rated “M”

C．Let kids play video games as much as possible if it doesn’t affect their lessons.

D．Help their children develop other healthy hobbies such as sports and painting.

4.Which is the best title of this passage?

A．Should children play video games?

B．Kids’ playing video games is harmful.

C．Is playing video games good for kids?

D．Help children choose video games.

 

Answer 1

【答案】

1.A

2.D

3.D

4.C

【解析】

試題分析：文章是一封擔憂的父親寫的信，關于電腦游戲?qū)�孩子是不是有好處的疑慮，下面是專家的回信，專家認為電腦游戲的優(yōu)點和缺點在于是什么游戲。建議父母鼓勵孩子培養(yǎng)健康的習慣。

1.歸納題：從文章第二段的內(nèi)容：可知Mary L. Gavin認為電腦游戲的優(yōu)點和缺點在于是什么游戲。選A

2.猜詞題：從這句話里面的詞組：get…moving，使…動起來，可知是“不積極的孩子”選D

3.細節(jié)題：從文章的最后一段的句子：Make sure your son has appealing alternatives, too, such as sports, activities, opportunities to socialize with peers; and downtime to be creative.可知Mary L. Gavin建議父母鼓勵孩子培養(yǎng)健康的習慣，如運動和繪畫。選D

4.主旨題：從文章第一段的句子：Some seem like they could help him learn strategy. But I worry others may be too violent or numb（使麻木）his mind.可知這篇文章講的是電腦游戲?qū)�孩子好嗎？選C。

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