A new TV series in England，Away from it all，has surprised everyone by becoming a huge success with young people across the country．Its success is surprising because the series is about the relaxing lifestyles of people who live in the country．There is none of the action that we usually see on TV today．There are also no stressful moments，busy offices or crowded cities．Away from it all is set in the peaceful English countryside and tells simple stories about people’s kindness．  
The director of the TV series says that its success is a sign of teenagers suffering from stress．They say that watching Away from it all helps teenagers forget about the pressures(压力)of exams and homework，and the troubles that fill the world today．They also say that it’s a good sign of today’s young people switching to(转到)happier TV series as it shows they would like a happier and healthier world．
Although the series’success might have a good side，many teachers and parents are worried，however．They say that some of their students and children are becoming couch potatoes(终日泡在电视机前的人)and are using Away from it all as an excuse for not completing homework．Some children have even refused to learn for exams because they say that they can only achieve personal happiness by avoiding(避免)stressful situations completely．
And what do the experts(专家)say? Paula Ray，a doctor of education，says that TV can influence children’s lifestyles．But she says that if a child reacts strongly，it’s likely that there are other reasons for his change in behaviour．She says that there is nothing wrong with watching Away from it all but suggests that parents should make sure their children know TV is not the same as real life，
【小题1】The success of the new TV series is surprising because________．

A．it is different from other successful TV series

B．it is the same as other successful TV series

C．it is about the English countryside

D．it is about life in busy offices

【小题2】The director of Away from it all believes that the series helps young people deal with______．

A．simple stories

B．stress

C．couch potatoes

D．exams

【小题3】The success of the series shows that young people would like________．

A．a world with no homework

B．English TV series

C．relaxing jobs

D．a happier and healthier world

【小题4】Who are worried about the effects of the series?

A．Experts and teenagers．

B．Teachers and experts．

C．Teachers and parents．

D．Young people and parents．

A TV series in England，Away from it all，has surprised everyone by becoming a success with young people across the country. Its success is surprising because the series is about the relaxing lifestyles of people who live in the country. There is none of the action that we usually see on TV today. There are also no stressful moments, busy offices or crowded cities. Away from it all is set in the peaceful English countryside and tells simple stories about people’s kindness.
The director of the TV series says that its success is a sign of teenagers suffering from stress. They say that watching Away from it all helps teenagers forget about the pressures of exams and homework, and the troubles that fill the world today. They also say that it’s a good sign of today’s young people turning to happier TV series as it shows they want a happier and healthier world.
Although the series’ success might have a good side, many teachers and parents are worried, however. They say that some of their students and children spend more time before TV and are using Away from it all as an excuse for not finishing homework. Some children have even refused to learn for exams because they say that they can only get personal happiness by avoiding stressful situations.
And what do the experts say? Paula Ray, a doctor of education, says that TV can influence children’s lifestyles. But she says that if a child reacts strongly, it’ s likely that there are other reasons for his change in behaviour. She says that there is nothing wrong with watching Away from it all but suggests that parents should let their children know TV is not the same as real life.
【小题1】The success of the new TV series is surprising because__________.

A．it is different from other successful TV series

B．it is the same as other successful TV series

C．it is about the English countryside

D．it is about life in busy cities

【小题2】The director of Away from it all believes that the series helps young people deal with__________.

A．simple stories	B．stress
C．busy life	D．exams

【小题3】The success of the series shows that young people would like__________.

A．a world with no homework	B．English TV series
C．relaxing jobs	D．a happier and healthier world

【小题4】__________ are worried about the effects of the series.

A．Experts and teenagers.	B．Teachers and experts.
C．Teachers and parents.	D．Young people and parents.

In today’s fast paced，high stress world people are working longer hours than ever, and often exhaust themselves at day’s end in front of the television to relax enough to begin again in the morning. However, television watching, for most people, does not really lower stress. Studies show that TV viewing more than an hour or so actually creates stress and, especially in women, may lead to the blues. Most individuals are unaware that doing some exercise after work makes them more energetic since it increases energy levels.
Wise use of free time does not mean getting an advanced degree, although the mental encouragement gained through education is unbeatable in keeping your mind active. Learning new things nearly always adds a spark to your daily life, especially if it is a favorite topic, such as sport, fashion, or art. Also, look through your bookstore or library to find books on your interests. Try to replace a half hour TV watching with reading.[来源:学_科_网Z_X
It is reported that in the United States recently, many individuals have as few as two good friends. Long work hours and car commute  act to separate people from each other. This separation is deadly. Find ways to meet people at the end of the day and on weekends. Often this call be best done by combining activities, such as by joining a walking group to get both exercise and companionship. Taking a class will lift your spirits and allow you to meet others with similar interests. Hobbies are great for reducing stress and provide another opportunity for social interaction.
Using your free time to aid your health may include these elements and many more, such as going to concerts and spending time with family. Overall, the key is to spend less free time being passive. The best ways to use free time are to be mentally and physically active, spend some time outdoors, and interact with other people on a regular basis.
【小题1】What can we learn from the passage?

A．Watching television may cause women to feel depressed.

B．Finding interests and hobbies in common means taking a class.

C．Going to concerts is the best way to make you mentally active.

D．Getting an advanced degree in education always lights up your life.

【小题2】What does the underlined word “commute” in Paragraph 3 probably mean?

A．The arrangement to work every day.

B．The journey to work every day.

C．The communication between people.

D．The separation between people.

【小题3】Which would be the best title for the passage?

A．Live a Happy and Healthy Life.

B．Relax Yourself in Various Ways.

C．Spend Your Free Time Wisely.

D．Interact With Others Outdoors.

Too much TV-watching can harm children’s ability to learn and even reduce their chances of getting a college degree，new studies suggest in the latest effort to examine the effects of television on children．
One of the studies looked at nearly 400 northern California third-graders．Those with TVs in their bedrooms scored about eight points 1ower on math and language arts tests than children without bedroom TVs．
A second study, looking at nearly 1000 grown-ups in New Zealand，found lower education levels among 26-year-olds who had watched lots of TV during childhood．But the results don’t prove that TV is the cause and don’t rule out (排除) that already poorly motivated (有动机的) youngsters may watch lots of TV．
Their study measured the TV habits of 26- year-olds between ages 5 and 15．Those with college degrees had watched an average of less than two hours of TV per weeknight during childhood，compared with an average of more than 2.5 hours for those who had no education beyond high schoo1s．    ‘
In the California study, children with TVs in their rooms but no computer at home scored the lowest，while those with no bedroom TV but who had home computers scored the highest．
While this study does not prove that bedroom TV sets caused the lower scores，it adds to accumulating(增加) findings that children shouldn’t have TVs in their bedrooms．
【小题1】According to the California study, the low-scoring group might     .

A．have watched a lot of TV	B．not be interested in math
C．be unable to go to college	D．have had computers in their bedrooms

【小题2】What is the researchers’ understanding of the New Zealand study results?

A．Poorly motivated 26-year-olds watch more TV

B．Habits of TV watching reduce learning interest．

C．TV watching leads to lower education levels of the 15-year-olds．

D．The connection between TV and education levels is difficult to explain．

【小题3】What Can we 1earn from the last two paragraphs?

A．More time should be spent on computers．

B．Children should be forbidden from watching TV.

C．TV sets shouldn’t be allowed in children’s bedrooms．

D．Further studies on high-achieving students should be done．

【小题4】What would be the best title for this text?

A．Computers or Television

B．Effects of Television on Children

C．Studies on TV and College Education

D．Television and Children’s Learning Habits

How much does that TV________?

A．cost

B．costs

C．spend

D．pay