Children can spend hours a day looking at computer screens and other digital devices. Some eye doctors say this leads to an increase in “computer vision syndrome(電腦視力綜合癥).”

Nathan Bonilla-Warford is an optometrist（驗光師）in Tampa, Florida. He has seen an increase in problems in children. “A lot more children come into the office either because their parents have noticed that they have headaches or red or watery eyes or discomfort, or because their nearsightedness appears to be increasing and they’re worried,” he says.

Dr. Bonilla-Warford says part of the problem is that children may be more likely to pay no attention to early warning signs than adults. “Even if their eyes start to feel uncomfortable or they start to get a headache, they’re less likely to tell their parents, because they don’t want to have the game or the computer or whatever taken away,” he explains.

He says another part of the problem is that people blink（眨眼）less often when they use digital devices. He says, “A person who uses an electronic device blinks about one third as much as we normally do in everyday life. And so that can result in the front part of the eye drying and not staying protected like normal.”[來源:Z.xx.k.Com]

Eye doctors offer suggestions like following which is known as the 20/20/20 rule. That means every twenty minutes look away twenty feet or more for at least twenty seconds from whatever device you’re using.

Other suggestions include putting more distance between you and the device and using good lighting. Of course, another way is to spend less time looking at screens. Many experts say children should spend no more than two hours a day using digital devices—with no screen time for children under two.

But not all eye doctors have noticed an increase in problems in children. Dr. David Hunter, from Children’s Hospital Boston, has not seen an increase in his practice. “While it is possible to develop fatigue looking at screens for a long period of time, there’s certainly no proof that it actually causes any damage（傷害）to the eyes.” he says.

1.Which of the following is true according to the passage?

A．Dr. Bonilla-Warford thinks using computers causes nearsightedness.

B．People keep their eyes protected against drying by blinking normally.

C．Children under two can watch TV for less than two hours a day.

D．Dr. David Hunter says headache causes an increase in eye problems.

2.What does the underlined word “fatigue” mean?

A．Interest

B．Ability

C．Tiredness.

D．Difficulty.

3.What can be the best title for the passage?

A．Looking at Screen: Two Hours or More

B．How Can Children Use Their Eyes Properly

C．Using Digital Devices: Advantages and Disadvantages

D．How Much Screen Time Is Too Much for Children

 

Here are some tips on how to talk with your parents.

Try to start your talk with something fun. This will make talking easier. For example, ask your parents questions about their day. They love this!

Make it clear what you want to tell your parents if they have an opinion, let them finish and don’t disturb. Ask them to do the same for you.

Show them respect by listening to them carefully. Look at their eyes sincerely.

Be honest. Honesty builds trust(信任). Life is good when your parents trust you.

If your parents don’t understand, that’s OK. It doesn’t mean they don’t love you or they’re not trying. Sometimes you have to explain things to them again or in a different way.

When you finish the talk, thank them for listening. Say something like, “Thanks! That helped.” It will let them know this is important to you, and make them want to do it more often.

If you feel there are still things to talk about, set up a time with them to talk about it another day.

1.What’s the main idea of this passage?

A. We should show respect to our parents.

B. There are some ways to talk with our parents.

C. It’s important to trust our parents.

2.What should we do when our parents have some opinions?

A. Let them finish and don’t disturb.

B. Let them listen to you.

C. Argue with them and then say sorry.

3.Why should we look at their eyes while listening?

A. Because they make us do that.

B. Because this shows we agree with what they say.

C. Because this makes them feel respected.

4.When we finish the talk, we should tell our parents that we _______ what they have done for us. This will let them know talking is important to us.

A. are careful of

B. are thankful for

C. are satisfied with

5.Which is the best title for this passage?

A. Some Tips on How to Talk with Parents.

B. Respect Parents.

C. Try to Talk with Parents.

 

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【小題1】What do we know about the kids who like asking questions?

A．They’re clever but lazy.

B．They often ask easy questions.

C．They are good at subjects.

D．They want to get right answers.

【小題2】Which is TRUE about Science Made Simple?

A．It is an interesting storybook.

B．It can help with all of life’s important questions.

C．Parents can buy it on the Internet.

D．Parents can learn to play games with their children from it.

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A．Painting skills.	B．How airplanes fly.
C．The newest films.	D．Travel routes(路線).

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C．Nothing.

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A．a(chǎn)dvertisement(廣告)

B．report

C．instruction

D．invitation

Hello, friend!
My name is Rose. I’m an English girl. I’m twelve. I’m from London. Now I’m in Sydney. Do you know Sydney? It’s a big city in Australia（澳大利亞）. I’m in No.1 Middle school. I’m in Class Two, Grade One.
There are forty students in our class--21 girls and 19 boys. My teachers are nice to me. I like drawing and running. My family are in Sydney, too. My father is a doctor. My mother is a worker in a shop. They’re busy（忙）  
I like China. Please write to me soon.                     
Yours ,                                                                      Rose
【小題1】Is Rose English or Australian?

A．Yes, she is.

B．No, she isn’t.

C．She’s English.

D．She’s Australian.

【小題2】How many students are there in Class Two?   

A．40.

B．21.

C．19.

D．50.

【小題3】Where is Sydney?

A．It’s in China.

B．It’s in England.

C．It’s in Australia.

D．It’s in America.

My school is not big but beautiful. There is a garden in the school. There are

many flowers in the garden.  The flowers are colorful-they are all kinds of colours. In the center（中心） of the garden, there is a pool. The fish are swimming in it. They look very happy and free.

There are two teaching buildings around the garden. There are 18 classrooms in it. And there are also many other rooms in it -- music room, reading room, language lab and library.  There are all kinds of books in the library, such as storybooks, cartoon books and magazines. You can read them after class.

The playground is behind the teaching building. We do morning exercises on the playground every day.  On the playground, you can play sports--running, playing basketball and playing badminton.

I like my school very much.

1. How is the school?

A．Big and beautiful.

B．Big but not beautiful.

C．Very beautiful.

D．Not big but beautiful.

2.What colours are the flowers?

A．They are all kinds of colours.

B．They are red, yellow and green.

C．They are beautiful.

D．They are sweet-smelling(香的).

3.Where are the two buildings?

A．They're in the garden.

B．They're behind the school.

C．They're around the garden.

D．They're near the library.

4. When can the students go to the library?

A．After class.                            B．In class.

C．Before class.                           D．After school

5. What is not mentioned(沒有被提及) in the text?

A．Students.                             B．Teachers.

C．Sports.                               D．Buildings.