Question

A TV series in England，Away from it all，has surprised everyone by becoming a success with young people across the country. Its success is surprising because the series is about the relaxing lifestyles of people who live in the country. There is none of the action that we usually see on TV today. There are also no stressful moments, busy offices or crowded cities. Away from it all is set in the peaceful English countryside and tells simple stories about people’s kindness.

The director of the TV series says that its success is a sign of teenagers suffering from stress. They say that watching Away from it all helps teenagers forget about the pressures of exams and homework, and the troubles that fill the world today. They also say that it’s a good sign of today’s young people turning to happier TV series as it shows they want a happier and healthier world.

Although the series’ success might have a good side, many teachers and parents are worried, however. They say that some of their students and children spend more time before TV and are using Away from it all as an excuse for not finishing homework. Some children have even refused to learn for exams because they say that they can only get personal happiness by avoiding stressful situations.

And what do the experts say? Paula Ray, a doctor of education, says that TV can influence children’s lifestyles. But she says that if a child reacts strongly, it’ s likely that there are other reasons for his change in behaviour. She says that there is nothing wrong with watching Away from it all but suggests that parents should let their children know TV is not the same as real life.

1.The success of the new TV series is surprising because__________.

A. it is different from other successful TV series

B. it is the same as other successful TV series

C. it is about the English countryside

D. it is about life in busy cities

2.The director of Away from it all believes that the series helps young people deal with__________.

A. simple stories     B. stress          

C. busy life          D. exams

3.The success of the series shows that young people would like__________.

A. a world with no homework               B. English TV series

C. relaxing jobs                          D. a happier and healthier world

4.__________ are worried about the effects of the series.

A. Experts and teenagers.                   B. Teachers and experts.

C. Teachers and parents.                    D. Young people and parents.

Answer

1.A

2.B

3.D

4.C

【解析】

试题分析：在英国，有一部成功的电视题材剧，它是关于在乡下的轻松生活方式。导演说，这部剧有助于青少年忘记考试和作业的压力，烦恼。从而体现他们想要拥有一个快乐和健康的世界。但是，许多老师和学生家长担心学生会脱离现实。

1.剧成功的原因是什么？通过阅读短文，明确提到它的成功是与其它的成功电视题材不同。因此选择第一项。故选A

2.这部电视剧的导演说，它的成功表明了青少年希望远离压力的迹象。明确指出是处理压力。故选 B

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考点：社会现象类短文阅读。