(B)
These days, teenagers are greatly influenced by the media. Many have
watched thousands of hours of TV and short videos. That may be more time than they spend
with teachers at school. And we haven't thought of the hours they spend using the internet and
reading newspapers.
However, several studies have shown a problem: Today's teenagers lack media literacy. In other words, they have trouble thinking about the information they see. One
study that was done on middle school students showed that more than 80 per cent of them
couldn't tell the difference between real stories and ads that looked like news.
Stanford professor Kevin John teaches a class called Media Effects. He tries to help his
students learn media literacy. The professor gives an example that shows why media literacy is
important. In the example, two news stations report a snowstorm. One focuses on the bad road
conditions. The other focuses on kids playing in the snow. "With a news story, news stations
tell you what they feel is the important details. These details mostly show the ideas of the news
editor," said John. "A person who has media literacy would realize that each story is
about one side at this time."
Some experts think school is the best place to teach media literacy. Others believe
everyone—from parents to reporters—should help teenagers learn the skills.
As for the best time to start learning media literacy, many experts advise the age of 12.
But some easy ideas can be taught even earlier. "It's never too early to start learning media
literacy," John said.
()4. From Paragraph 1, we can learn that teenagers today spend .
A. enough time with their teachers at school
B. too much time watching TV and short videos
C. fewer hours reading newspapers at home
D. more time using the internet than watching TV
()5. The underlined word "lack" in Paragraph 2 probably means "".
A. not having enough B. being good at
C. not having time for D. not being interested in
()6. A person who has media literacy about a news story.
A. should have the same ideas as others B. could think about the good and bad sides
C. knows about all the important details D. agrees with the ideas of the news editor
()7. Professor Kevin John would agree that .
A. children shouldn't get in touch with the media
B. everyone should help children learn different skills
C. children should be taught media literacy as early as possible
D. news editors should report the news children are interested in
()8. The main idea of the passage is .
A. how to improve teenagers' media literacy
B. where teenagers can learn media literacy
C. what kinds of media teenagers use most often.
D. why teenagers should have media literacy

三、信息还原
Sometimes the easiest way to get somewhere is on the back of a bike.
More and more people are using cars in many places in Africa today. However, things are
different in Malawi. 1.
Bike riding is a way of life in Malawi. 2. They also use bikes to carry people,
especially visitors. These years, taking a "bike taxi" to go around Malawi has become
quite popular for visitors from all over the world.
If you go to Malawi, you will find a lot of bike taxis waiting on the sides of the roads.
3. You can jump on a bike taxi and get around at a very good price.
Alice is a 21-year-old student from Canada. 4. "I really like the bike taxi," she
says. "It's easy and cheap." Alice usually pays just 1 for going shopping in town. 28-year-old
Panjira Khombe began to ride a bike taxi two years ago. 5. "I used to make boats for a
living, but that's a hard job. Being a bike taxi rider is easy for me and I don't mind
carrying heavy people," he says.
A. The young man enjoys this job. B. People here enjoy taking the bus.
C. People use bikes to carry heavy things. D. She enjoys the special bike rides a lot.
E. However, the bike taxis are uncomfortable and slow.
F. Bikes are the most popular in this African country.
G. The riders make the bikes comfortable for passengers to sit on.