In many countries, people celebrate Screen-Free Week. It is on the first week of May every year. People are encouraged to turn off screens during the week.

Supporters of Screen-Free Week say turning off tech devices(设备)is good for kids. According to a study, kids slept better and got better grades when their parents limited(限制)their screen time. Also, some people think Screen-Free Week can help kids develop a good habit. They point out that many kids who took part in the event in the past now spend less time using tech devices.

However, not everyone supports the idea. Some people argue that screen time is OK as long as kids don’t overdo(滥用)it. Also, others say turning off tech devices completely for a week won’ t teach kids how to balance(兼顾)screen time with other activities.

Here’s what two students think:

YES! Kids spend too much time in front of screens. According to a study, kids spend about seven hours a day in front of TVs, computers and other devices. Instead of sitting around playing video games, kids should be more active. They can make art, play sports or hang out with friends and family.

Davis, 14, New York

NO! Not all screen time is bad for kids. There are many educational television shows, apps and websites which help kids learn. Besides, it’s important for kids to use tech devices, because many jobs depend on knowing how to use technology. Instead of working on cutting kids’ screen time, parents should help kids learn to use tech devices wisely.

Moes. 12, Nebraska

1.What does the underlined word “it” in Paragraph 3 refer to?

A.Sleep. B.Money. C.Screen time. D.Screen-Free Week.

2.How many hours do kids spend a week in front of screens according to a study?

A.About 7. B.About 14. C.About 24. D.About 49.

3.According to Moes, it is important for kids to use tech devices because they_______ .

A.get kids prepared for future jobs B.make kids’ lives fun and relaxing

C.help kids get better grades D.make kids creative

4.Which of the following is TRUE about Davis and Moes?

A.They are the same age.

B.They both use tech devices wisely.

C.They are from the same state of the United States.

D.They have different opinions on turning off tech devices.

Boys and girls, do you know James Dashner? He is a famous screenwriter(编剧) in the USA. He is good at writing books. His science fiction book The Maze Runner《移动迷宫》 is very popular among young people. Now another interesting film about his book comes out.

In this new film, you will meet the teenage boy, Thomas, again. Thomas and his friends run away from a maze together. Here is the story: When Thomas falls asleep in an elevator(电梯), the elevator’s door opens and other boys take him out and wake him up. But Thomas doesn’t remember anything. They have come into a new world. It’s a large maze. It isn’t lucky for the boys to find some special tattoos(纹身)on their bodies. They want to remove(除去)the tattoos, so they have to walk across a very hot place in the maze in two weeks and get to the north.

What do they do on their way? let’s enjoy the wonderful film together.

1.What is James Dashner?

A.A teacher B.A screenwriter C.An artist D.An engineer

2.Thomas may be between ________and ________years old.

A.4;8 B.9;12 C.13;19 D.20;25

3.Where does Thomas sleep in the story?

A.In his bedroom. B.At school. C.In a hotel. D.In an elevator.

4.How long does Thomas have to spend walking across the hot place?

A.Less than two weeks. B.More than two months.

C.Less than two days. D.More than two weeks.

5.Which of the following is NOT true according to the passage?

A.James does well in writing books. B.The Maze Runner is popular among young people.

C.The tattoos on the boy’s bodies are good for them. D.Thomas and his friends need to get to the north.

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