Childhood is a time of fun and games. Many people still remember when they were young, they often played games like hide-and-seek and chess. Playing teaches children how to get with others, and it also helps to exercise the mind and body. However, children today spend most of their time in front of the computer, playing video games.
A recent survey found that in the US. Children between 8 and 12 spend at least 13 hours a week playing video games or "gaming". Boys of this age spend even more time, almost 16 hours a week. Although some people will say that gaming is helpful, it brings many problems as well.
One big problem is that kids who spend most of their time on games might have difficulty communicating with real people. They might have trouble sharing and resolving (解决) problems because they do not practice these skills when sitting alone at a computer.
Another problem is about health. Game players usually sit for hours without doing any exercise. And they might not eat healthily. As a result, they might be out of shape.
Next, game players might have trouble with their lessons. Many of them spend more time playing games than working on their homework. In the end, they fail in the exams.   
Finally, it is always possible that the gamers become addicted. Some people play four or five hours a day or even all day. This happened to a 28 - year - old Korean man. He spent about 50 hours playing an online game without sleeping or eating well. He died while gaming!
This is one example of the dangers of video gaming. It tells us that video gaming, like everything else, should not be done too much. A few hours a week should not hurt, but several hours a day just might be dangerous to your health

1. 1.

   Children of 8 to 12 in the US spend at least _________ hours a week playing video games

   1. A.
      13
   2. B.
      16
   3. C.
      28
   4. D.
      50
2. 2.

   How many problems about playing video games are mentioned in the passage？

   1. A.
      Two
   2. B.
      Three
   3. C.
      Four
   4. D.
      Five
3. 3.

   If game players spend lots of time playing games without doing their homework, they might __________

   1. A.
      become ill
   2. B.
      lose their friends
   3. C.
      die at once
   4. D.
      get lower grades at school
4. 4.

   What does the underlined word “addicted” mean in Chinese?

   1. A.
      悲伤
   2. B.
      无聊
   3. C.
      成瘾
   4. D.
      沮丧
5. 5.

   What does the writer want to tell us by writing this passage?

   1. A.
      Video gaming has quite a lot of advantages
   2. B.
      Video gaming might be a dangerous thing
   3. C.
      Childhood is a time of fun and games
   4. D.
      Children should learn how to get along with others

When we meet someone for the first time, we often would like to talk about ourselves. We just want to show the best to others. But why not listen? Sometimes, listening is better than talking. Then how to be a good listener? Here are a few suggestions:
◆Look at the speaker. It shows you are listening carefully. It’s also a good way to “talk” to your friend with your eyes.
◆Don’t cut in. Give your friend enough time to say what she or he thinks. Don’t stop your friend’s words. Even if you want to say something, you should wait till your friend finishes.
◆ Try to understand. When you are listening, try to catch her or his feelings and ideas. It helps you know your friend better. And your friend will feel better about you. She or he may think you are the right person to talk with.
◆Show your ideas at the right time. "It’s interesting." "What happened next?" … These are useful when you are listening. And you can give advice when your friend asks for it.
It’s never too late to become a good listener. It can change your life and the lives of the people in your life.
根据短文内容，判断以下句子的正误。你认为正确的句子，请在答题卷相应空格内写“T”，错误的写“F”。（共5小题，每小题2分，满分l0分)
【小题1】When we meet someone for the first time, we often would like to talk about
others.                                                                    
【小题2】Looking at the speaker is impolite when you are listening.             
【小题3】 Though you want to say something, you should not cut in at once.       
【小题4】 To be a good listener, you should say nothing.                            
【小题5】 Listening is better than talking sometimes.