Question

Computer games are more and more popular with teenagers. Games are fun. After hours of homework it’s great to relax by playing a game. But do games ever do kidsany harm? And are there any ways parents can help kids stay away from bad games? US researches are trying to find answers to these questions.

One problem found that parents are not taking enough notice of their kids’games –playinghabits. Many games sells output controls (输出控件) on the games to help parents make sure that children don’t play things unsuitable for them, said David Walsh, president（院长）of the national Institute（协会）on media and the Family. Parents need to watch the games kids are playing and how much time they are spending playing them.

The study found that playing games too long can affect kids’ health as well as their schoolwork. Almost half of all “ heavy games” are six to 17 years old. These kids are more likely to have weight and eyesight problems than other kids. Playing too many games also affects（v影响）how children do in school.

Kids can ask their parents to set a time limit for playing games and remind them when the time is up. Don’t forget to tell your parents about it.

1. Nearly 50% of all “heavy games “ are _________.

A. seven to 17 years old   B. six to 17 years old

C. 17 years old  D. six years old

2.The US researches are trying to find ________.

A. if games harmkids

B. if there are ways for parents to keep kids away from bad games

C. Both A and B

D. Computer games are more and more popular.

3.What problem did the researchers find with parents? ________.

A. Parents don’t pay much attention to their kids’ game—playing habits.

B. Parents care too much about kids’ schoolwork.

C. Parents don’t notice their kids’ healthy habits.

D. All of the above.

4.According to the study, playing too many games can affect a kid’s ________.

A. weight and height   B. health and schoolwork

C. personality  D. Outgoing and energy.

5.The best title for the passage is ________.

A. Games are funny.      B. Stay away from bad games.

C. Keep it under .       D. Don’t play games any more.

Answer

1.B

2.C

3.A

4.B

5.B

【解析】

试题分析：这篇短文主要讲述电脑游戏越来越受到青少年的欢迎，但是电脑游戏也会给他们带来许多危害。家长怎样才能够使孩子远离这些危害？文章通过研究结果表明，家长不够注意孩子玩游戏的习惯，家长应该限制孩子玩游戏的时间。

1.B细节理解题。根据短文 “Almost half of all “ heavy games” are six to 17 years old.”的描述可知，大约50%的游戏迷是6到17岁。故应选B。

2.C细节理解题。根据短文第一段“But do games ever do kidsany harm? And are there any ways parents can help kids stay away from bad games? US researches are trying to find answers to these questions.”的描述可知，研究试图回答的是玩游戏是否对孩子有害，以及家长有什么办法使孩子远离游戏的问题。结合选项可知应选C。

3.A细节理解题。根据短文“One problem found that parents are not taking enough notice of their kids’games –playinghabits.”的描述可知，研究结果表明家长不够注意孩子玩游戏的习惯。结合选项可知应选A。

4.B细节理解题。根据短文 “The study found that playing games too long can affect kids’ health as well as their schoolwork.”的描述可知，玩电脑游戏可以影响孩子的健康和学业。结合选项可知应选B。

5.选B。

考点：日常生活类短文阅读。