Our little boy came up to his mother one evening while she was cooking supper, and handed her a piece of paper with some words written on. And this is what it said:

For cutting the grass in the garden $5.00

For cleaning up my bedroom this week $1. 00

For going to the store for you $0. 50

For baby-sitting my kid brother while you went shopping $2. 25

For taking out the rubbish $1. 00

For getting a good report card $5. 00

Total owed (欠): $14.75

After reading, his mother thought for a while. Then she picked up the pen, turned over the paper and wrote:

For the nine months I carried you while you were growing inside me—free

For the nights and days I worried about you—free

For the toys, clothes, food—free

For all the love I’ve given you—free

Then with tears in his eyes, our son looked straight up at his mother and said, “Mom, I love you. ” And he took the pen and wrote: “PAID IN FULL”.

1.The boy handed the piece of paper to his mother in the ________ one evening.

A. kitchen B. store C. bedroom D. garden

2.For taking out the rubbish, the boy asked his mother for ___________.

A. $5.00 B. $0. 50 C. $1. 00 D. $0. 25

3.The boy’s mother paid ____________ in the end.

A. $10.75 B. $12.75 C. $14.75 D. nothing

4.The boy did a lot of chores except_________.

A. cleaning up his room B. cutting the grass in the garden

C. doing some shopping D. cooking supper in the kitchen

5.We can learn from the passage that _____.

A. the boy is the writer’s only child

B. the boy never asked his mother for money

C. the boy’s mother bought toys for him

D. the boy’s mother paid him all money he asked for

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.

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