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.

No matter who you are and where you live, the most important thing is what kind of person you are. There are many good qualities that can benefit you a lot in your life. Among them, the following four qualities(品质) are the most _______ ones.

Have a(n) _______ attitude(态度). Life is not always a bed of roses. When facing difficulties, don't lose heart. Do you know what can help you overcome difficulties? It's your attitude. Cheer up! Life is like a _______. When you smile in front of it, it will also smile at you.

Keep learning. Maybe you are used to your present life. Every day you have so much work to do that you _______ find any time to learn. However, the world around you is _______ all the time. Never be satisfied with yourself, _______ you will fall behind others. Keep learning can help you get _______ in the future.

Be creative. In modern society, the students who have _______ thinking are needed most. Being creative means coming up with new ideas and having creative imagination. Those who are creative have more choices in their life.

Be honest and keep your promise. Honesty is the best policy(原则). _______ likes a person who tells lies. The one who keeps his word is popular everywhere.

________ you have these qualities mentioned above, you will be excellent and make a difference to the world. Albert Einstein once said, “Try not to become a man of success but rather try to become a man of value.”

1.A.helpful B.wonderful C.thankful D.beautiful

2.A.angry B.active C.sad D.friendly

3.A.board B.stone C.mirror D.door

4.A.can't B.needn't C.mustn't D.shouldn't

5.A.practicing B.sleeping C.beginning D.changing

6.A.and B.but C.or D.so

7.A.money B.success C.health D.wealth

8.A.common B.clear C.lever D.creative

9.A.Anybody B.Nobody C.Somebody D.Everybody

10.A.As soon as B.So far C.As for D.As long as

What do you do when you feel unhappy? Do you listen to music? Do you talk to a friend?

Maybe next time you feel sad, you should try going outside if it is sunny. Doctors know that how much sunlight we get can change how we feel. Scientists learned this by interviewing people who live in different parts of the world. In the far north, in Alaska or Finland, for example, the days are very short in the winter. People living in these places say that they often feel unhappy in the winter. In the south, where there are more daylight hours, fewer people say they are unhappy in the winter. The reason is the amount (数量) of sunlight these people get each day. Sunlight changes the chemicals (化学物) in our bodies, and these chemicals can change the way we feel. A couple of hours of strong sunlight or light from a special lamp can help your body make the chemicals that make us feel happy.

Another way to feel happier is to get some exercise. Just like sunlight, regular exercise helps our bodies make certain chemicals, which make us feel happier. In addition, exercise helps people sleep better and lack of sleep often makes people feel unhappy. Exercise also helps you get rid of stress. When you are angry or upset about something, exercise is a good way to get those bad feelings out of you.

1.Why do people in the far north feel unhappy more often than people in the south?

A.Because they can’t go outside. B.Because they get less sunlight.

C.Because the weather is too cold. D.Because the summer is too short.

2.How can sunlight change the way you feel?

A.On a sunny day, you can play outside. B.Sunlight makes you less tired.

C.Sunlight increases your body temperature. D.Sunlight helps your body make certain chemicals.

3.What’s the main point of Paragraph 2?

A.It is better to live in the south. B.Southern people feel much happier.

C.Sunlight can control our feelings. D.Northern people often feel unhappy.

4.________ will not make you feel happier according to the passage.

A.Eating more B.Exercising more

C.Getting more sleep D.Getting more sunlight

5.What is the best title for this passage?

A.Why Is Sunlight Good for You? B.How Can Exercise Help You?

C.Ways to Feel Happier D.Functions of Exercising More

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