In today's Internet age, the demand for online games continues to grow. Online computer game centers exist in many cities and towns throughout Asia. Facing the pressures of school and life, people tend to the virtual world, expecting a diversion from these problems. Too often, however, they can lead to problems and unhealthy addictions.

This is most clearly seen in the example of South Korea. The country has the world's highest percentage of high­speed Internet services. It also has a high number of online game players and related problems. It was once reported that a young man collapsed (突然晕倒) and died while playing online games. He had been playing almost nonstop for 86 hours at an Internet cafe. Another young man killed his sister after becoming confused between the online world and real life. A 12­year­old boy stole US $ 16000 from his father and ran away from home. He did this to continue his obsession  (着迷) with online game. Such problems, however, don't just happen in South Korea. They are spreading to other parts of Asia, as well.

What kinds of people develop online game addiction? What does the problem look like? Dr SueHuei Chen, a clinical psychologist, researches Internet addiction. She discovered some signs of at­risk individuals such as lack friendship and good social skills. Those problem individuals feel it so compulsive to play online games that they could sacrifice things such as school and family. They feel the need to spend more and more time online. And they become upset if anyone tries to limit their online game playing.

How many problem game players are there? In mainland China, the potential number of problem online gamers is alarming. Just in 2004, China has had 13.8 million online game players according to China Daily. Furthermore, it stated that 80 percent of these were under 25 and had signs of addiction. Such numbers point toward a growing problem among Chinese youth.

Make sure to keep control over your online game playing. If you don't control it, it can get control of you.

1.The underlined word “diversion” in the first paragraph is closest in meaning to _____.

A.solution           B.comfort           C.escape           D.support

2.The examples in the second paragraph tell us that ________.

A.the side effects are caused by high­speed Internet services

B.online game playing can even cause death

C.online games have caused much damage to young people

D.the teenage boy can't resist the temptation of the online games

3.According to Dr SueHuei Chen, what can we do to prevent game addiction?

A.Limit the speed of the Internet services.

B.Sacrifice things such as school and family.

C.Spend more and more time online.

D.Care much for the young and improve their ability to get along with others.

4.We can conclude from the passage that ________.

A.the demand for online services continues to grow

B.China is fighting a battle against online games

C.the problems caused by online games don't just exist in South Korea

D.in the year 2004 there were a total of 13.8 million Chinese visiting the Internet

5.What's the best title for the passage?

A.Internet Problem                       B.Addiction to online Game

C.Problem People in the World              D.Online Game Can Control People

 

Today, people all over the world are moving out of small villages in the country to go and live in big, noisy cities. They are moving from the peaceful hills, mountains, fields, rivers and streams of the countryside to the busy world of streets, buildings, traffic and crowds. This movement from rural(乡下的) areas to urban areas has been going on for over two hundred years.

In many countries, the main reason people come to live in towns and cities is work. After one or two large factories have been built in or near a town, people come to find work, and soon an industrial area begins to grow. There is usually a_residential_area nearby, too. The families of these workers need schools, hospitals and shops, so many people come to live in the area to provide these services and a city grows.

In every major city in the world, there is a business district where the big companies have their main offices. In the United States, this area is usually in the city center downtown. It is here that you can see many huge skyscrapers(摩天大楼)and office blocks. The people who work here often travel a long way to work each day. Many of them live in the suburbs of the city, far away from the industrial area and the city center. Some suburbs are very pleasant, with nice houses and big gardens. There are usually parks for children to play in and large department stores where you can buy all you need.

But what is the future of the big cities? Will they continue to get bigger and bigger? Perhaps not. Some major cities have actually become smaller in the last ten years, and it is quite possible that one day we will see people moving out of the major cities and back into smaller towns and villages.

1.The underlined phrase “a residential area” means an area________.

A.where people can buy things

B.which is suitable for living in

C.where people can do business

D.which is near a city center

2.Why do people move to live in cities or towns?

A.Because they can live more comfortably there.

B.Because they like noisy life better than peaceful life.

C.Because they mainly want to find work there.

D.Because they are sure of having a better life there.

3.Which of the following statement is NOT true about the business district?

A.Big companies usually have their main offices in the business district.

B.People usually work and live in the business district.

C.A business district usually lies in the city center downtown.

D.Nearly every major city has its own business district.

 

New Zealand

What can you see?

Mountains, volcanoes, rivers, lakes, waterfalls, forests, beaches. Both islands are mountainous. In fact, only 30% of New Zealand is flat.

 

The Maoris

When the Maoris first arrived in New Zealand, they lived in villages and were excellent fishermen, hunters and farmers. About 50 years ago many Maoris started to live and work in the large cities and took jobs in government, industries, medicine and education. They are proud of their culture and are determined to keep many of the customs which are part of their way of life.

Who can you meet?

Most people live on North Island. Eighty-five percent of New Zealanders are “pakeha” (“white men”), which means their “great grandfathers” came from Europe. Ten percent are Maoris. The Maoris came to New Zealand from the Polynesian islands probably around the tenth century. The “pakeha” started to arrive in New Zealand from Europe about 200 years ago as farmers and traders.

 

Fact box: New Zealand

Position: South of the Equator (赤道); nearest

neighbour: Australia, 1600 km away.

Size: Two main islands — North Island and

South Island: together they are 268.680 sq. km.

Population: 4 million

Capital: Wellington

Languages: English and Maori

1. Which of the following is a fact about New Zealand?

A. 20% of the population being Maoris.     B. Four million white people.

C. About 1600 km south of the Equator.     D. Nearly 1/3 of the country being plains(平原).

2. The country’s population is mainly made up of         .

A. the white people and the Polynesians      B. the white people and the “pakeha”

C. the Maoris and the white people          D. the Maoris and the Polynesians

3. When did the white people begin to live in New Zealand?

A. 1000 years ago.                         B. 200 years ago.

C. 85 years ago.                           D. 50 years ago.

4. What do the Maoris value most in life?

A. Living in small villages.                  B. Developing farming skills.

C. Keeping their own culture.                D. Taking up government jobs.

 

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