Playing video games and getting money for it seems like a dream job for many of today’s teenagers. But is it all fun and games?
Big business
Pro (professional) gaming is certainly big business. In 2017, there were more than 3,000 gaming competitions and over 10,000 professional players worldwide. A large number of people watch their competitions online, and successful gamers can get more than 1,000,000 dollars from prize money and ads. The industry is clearly thriving.
What it takes
Becoming a professional is not just about being good at playing games- it also takes a lot of hard work. Some pro gamers practice for fourteen hours a day. "You need to spend much time and put all your efforts to it", says ex-gamer George
Not all fun and games
It can be a difficult job as well. Stress is a big problem for gamers. Tiredness is another, and injuries(受伤) are common. Top player Hai Lam had wrist(手腕) problems after years of pro gaming. Careers(生涯)are short, and many gamers retire (退休) before they are 30 and try to find another job.
However, the bad points probably won't change the dreams of many teenage gamers. And angry parents are still likely to hear the excuse, “But I'm just practicing for my future job!”
1.How many professional players were there around the world in 2017?
A. 130.000. B. More than 3, 000. C. Over1,000.000. D. More than 10.000
2.What does the underlined word "thriving" in Paragraph 2 mean
A. Getting worse. B. Doing well. C. Developing slowly. D. Changing quickly.
3.What can we infer from the last sentence of the passage?
A. Children are angry with their parents
B. Teenagers practice games for their future jobs
C. Some teenagers are crazy about playing games
D. Parents stop their children playing games successfully.
4.What's the main idea of the passage?
A. Pro gaming isn't all fun and games
B. The career as a pro gamer doesn't last long
C. Being a pro gamer is a good choice for teenagers.
D. Being a pro gamer is an easy way to make money.
Tina graduated from college. Several days later, she got a new job. She would work in the biggest company in her city. Her friends admired her very much.
On her first workday, Tina arrived at 8：45 a. m. She took the lift to the 1lth floor, and a clerk showed her where her desk was. As a green hand, she didn’t know what to do, so she tried to talk to the girls who sat near her in the office. However, they were not friendly to her. After a while, a young boss came in. Tina was surprised that the boss was not the old man who interviewed her several days ago. The boss gave her a lot of reports to write. But when she began to write, she found that she had much trouble understanding the reports. She spent almost the whole day trying to do the work. At 5:30 pm. , it was time to go home. Although most of the reports weren’t finished, she got into the lift. On the 10th floor, she was greeted by John, the old man who interviewed her several days ago. “Tina! ” he said, “Why didn’t you work with us today?” All of a sudden, Tina realized she mistook the 11th floor for the 10th floor. “Oh, my God!” she answered, “ ” After hearing this, John couldn’t help laughing.
1.The underlined words “a green hand” most probably mean ________
A.a person without experience. B.a person caring about the environment.
C.a person doing well in growing vegetables. D.a person whose hand is green.
2.Tina was surprised because________
A.she was not allowed to leave the company.
B.the young boss wasn’t the man who interviewed her.
C.the bosses in the two companies refused her in the interviews.
D.she saw the man before.
3.Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?
A.Tina moved to another city for a new job.
B.The girls sitting near Tina were unfriendly to her.
C.Tina arrived at the company at 5:30 a. m. on her first workday.
D.Tina didn’t know the mistake she made in the end.
4.“________” can be the missing sentence in the passage.
A.I forgot the interview date! B.I have finished all the reports!
C.I have been in the wrong office all day! D.I have done some unworthy work!
以上节选自某学校国际文化周活动中的海报,根据其内容回答下列各个小题。
1.What time do western people usually have dinner
A.About midday. B.At 5：00 in the afternoon.
C.Around 7 p.m. or even later. D.Before 7：00 in the afternoon.
2.Most food in the West is eaten with
A.spoons B.chopsticks C.fingers D.knives and forks
3.What will a host probably say to a guest at the start of a meal
A."Can I help you" B."Eat slowly!"
C."Help yourself!" D."Could you serve me"
4.When might people want to say, "I'm sorry, I can't eat this."
A.If they've been given something they don't like. B.If they are full.
C.If the hosts keep offering a lot of food to them. D.If they are not hungry.
“I don’t like my parents. They always __________ me I should do this, and should not do that. It sometimes makes me angry.” said Zhang Hua, a middle school student in Guangzhou. Do you have the __________ problem? Perhaps your parents had the same problem when they were your age long ago. Why does it __________that some parents are not so friendly in their children’s eyes?
One of the biggest things is when someone becomes a parent, he/she likes worrying things. They worry about everything about you, from the time you were born. They worry about your __________ of friends, the food you eat, your work at school, how much sleep you get, etc. All these things are __________ of your life. They want you to grow up __________ and happily.
So how can you __________ things easier on yourself? Just make sure your parents know what you’re doing. Get them to know your friends. Phone if you stay somewhere else. Say sorry to them when you make mistakes. Take responsibility for what you have done. Talk about your __________ with them. They may talk about theirs with you.
Most of all, try to think about why your parents do this or do that. They are still _________ being parents and need help you can give them. Someday, when you become a parent, they may be able to help you how to __________ your children.
1.A.speak B.tell C.talk
2.A.serious B.difficult C.same
3.A.seem B.look C.feel
4.A.communication B.comment C.choice
5.A.everything B.part C.whole
6.A.healthily B.hardly C.strongly
7.A.make B.find C.try
8.A.homework B.meals C.ideas
9.A.moving B.practicing C.helping
10.A.have fun with B.get on with C.take care of
—My parents and I will go to London for a trip to celebrate junior high school graduation.
— Really? ________ .
A.I don’t think so B.Have a good time C.You are welcome
---What an amazing city Shenzhen is! It is modern and clean with many beautiful parks.
---That’s true. We can’t imagine that it _______ be a small fishing village!
A. is used for B. used to C. got used to
