Question

I worry about my boys. They waste a lot of time in front of the computer playing games. I'd rather they read or ran around outside. How can I limit(限制)the time my children spend playing games? Mrs Smith

It might be best if you let the kids play games before doing their homework.Research shows that it's not a good idea to play them before going to bed, since they keep the kids from sleeping well, and that playing them after a learning activity can mitigate(减轻)the brain's ability. Alpreesh

My kids are only allowed to play computer games at the end of the school week and only after they have done their homework. It's very clear to them, and they have accepted the rule happily. We have no more arguments during the week. It's really been good for us. Cage

I personally find it difficult to set time limits but when they’re on the computer,I get some quiet time. I built and now use a simple timer program that lets me set time limits(like 1 hour each day). The program gives the kids an audible reminder like "5 minutes left", and they have to stop when their time is up. It has ended all the fighting over computer time in our house. You can download it from http://www.TimesUpKids.com..com. John

1.Mrs Smith's problem is that__________.

A.her chileren don't kike studying B.her children don't know how to use their time

C.her children spend too much time on computer games

2.Alpreesh thinks__________.

A.It's useless to limit kids' time to play

B.children can play game before going to bed

C.it's a good idea to play games before going to bed

3.__________uses a timer program to limit the children's time at the computer.

A.Mrs Smith B.Alpeesh C.John

4.The underlined word “ audible” means “__________” in Chinese.

A.摸得到的 B.听得到的 C.频繁的

5.We would find this passage__________.

A.on the Internet B.in a newspaper C.in a storybook

Answer 1