I was in the garden with Augie, my grandson, watching the bees. ''How do they make honey? '' Augie asked. ''Actually, Augie, I don't know, '' I replied. ''But, Grandma, you have your phone, '' he said. For Augie, holding a smartphone almost means knowing everything.
During my childhood I was crazy about books. Over time, reading hijacked my brain, as large areas once processing the real world adapted to processing the printed word. As far as I can tell, this early immersion (沉浸) didn't prevent my development.
Many parents worry that ''screen time'' will damage children’s development, but recent research suggests that most of the common fears about children and screens are unfounded. There is one exception: looking at screens before bed really disturbs sleep, in people of all ages. The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) used to recommend strict restrictions on screen exposure. Last year, the organization examined the relevant science more thoroughly and changed its recommendations. The new guidelines stress that what matters is what children watch and with whom.
New tools have always led to panic guesses. The novel, the telephone, and the television were all declared to be the End of Civilization, particularly in the hands of the young. Part of the reason may be that adult brains require a lot of focus and effort to learn something new, while children's brains are designed to master new environments naturally. New technologies always seem disturbing to the adults attempting to master them, while attractive to those children like Augie.
When Augie's father got home, Augie rushed to meet him and said in excitement. ''Daddy, Daddy, look, '' he said, reaching for my phone. ''Do you know how bees make honey? I'll show you…''
1.Which of the following can best replace the underlined word ''hijacked'' in Paragraph 2?
A.occupied. B.damaged.
C.improved. D.relaxed.
2.What do the new guidelines of AAP focus on about ''screen time''?
A.The harm to children. B.The content and context.
C.Children's sleep. D.People's fears.
3.What might be the author's attitude towards ''screen time''?
A.Opposed. B.Doubtful.
C.Disappointed. D.Favorable.
听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
1.How did the servants deal with their earnings in Victorian times?
A.They paid for the housing.
B.They bought food and clothes.
C.They sent them to their families.
2.What was a nurse’s main duty?
A.Cooking meals. B.Looking after children. C.Educating children.
3.How did the Victorian upper class parents treat their children actually?
A.Cruelly. B.Kindly. C.Strictly.
4.What will the speaker talk about next?
A.Lower class families.
B.Upper class children’s situation.
C.Comparisons between upper and lower classes.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1.What are the speakers mainly talking about?
A.What job to do in the future.
B.Which professor to follow.
C.What abilities to possess.
2.What subject does the man probably prefer?
A.History. B.Politics. C.Art.
3.What do the woman’s parents expect her to be?
A.A restaurant manager. B.A politician. C.A teacher.
4.What is the woman good at doing?
A.Dealing with people. B.Working with kids. C.Painting pictures.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1.Why does the man’s brother go to the man’s place?
A.To study. B.To work. C.To travel.
2.Where does the man work in the morning?
A.At a university. B.At a restaurant. C.At a bookstore.
3.What language is the woman starting?
A.French. B.Spanish. C.Japanese.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1.What time was the plane originally scheduled to leave?
A.At 3:00. B.At 4:00. C.At 5:00.
2.Why is the woman worried?
A.The weather is bad. B.The report is not finished. C.An appointment will be delayed.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1.What does the man like about his hometown?
A.It’s really very big. B.It has colorful nightlife. C.It’s not expensive to live there.
2.What is the weather like in the fall in the man’s hometown?
A.Sunny. B.Cold. C.Wet.
