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北京市东城区2018-2019学年八年级下学期英语期末考试试卷
Have you ever been angry with your parents about putting away the iPad or turning off a video game? Most families are having these fights. In 2018, Brigham Young University and Deseret News did their American Family Survey (调查). It showed that the Number One worry for parents about teenagers was too much technology (科技).
If you're in school now, you may not remember a time before there were smartphones and tablets everywhere. The iPhone came out in 2007 and the iPad a few years later, in 2010. But screen (屏幕) time is nothing new. When your parents were growing up, they watched as much television as you do now, or even more. They probably played video games, too.
Mobile devices (设备) are different, though, because they can come with us everywhere we go: to the dinner table, to restaurants, into the car, into the bedroom when we're going to sleep. They are always trying to make us pick them up or keep using them. That's part of what makes smartphones smart! But it also means that they always stop us from having family time. And unlike with TV, which people often watch as a family, everyone—including parents—is now distracted (分心) by his or her own little machine.
Studies show that too much screen time can cause problems. More than two hours a day of screen time raises your risk of being overweight. Too much screen time at night stops you from getting healthy sleep. Children who grow up with the most screen time (several hours a day) can have a hard time doing well in school. And many families fight about screen time, which is no fun for anyone.
The solution is to talk about screen time. Make an agreement with your family about where, when, and how you are going to use computers and other devices. No more than an hour a day is suggested for children during the school week. Parents, too, should put down their phones.
When you do use a device, remember to enjoy it with your family, perhaps by playing games or watching a movie. The American Academy of Pediatrics says it's the best way for children to grow up healthy in our digital world.
Who | Where | How | How long | How far |
Bob | from home to school | by bike | 20 minutes | 3km |
Dad | from home to office | by car | 15 minutes | 5km |
Mom | from home to office | by bus | 30 minutes | 3.5km |
Qingyuan City is in the northern part of Guangdong province. It has become a city since 1988. It covers 19, 000 square kilometers, making it the largest city in Guangdong. With a population of 4. 3 million, it is home to not only Han people, but also to Yao people and Zhuang people. With its natural beauty and the rich culture, Qingyuan's tourism industry has experienced rapid development. Just as the saying goes, "Green mountains and clear waters are as good as mountains of gold and silver. "Now it has more than 70 tourist attractions, including one national AAAAA scenic spot (景点) and 19 national AAAA scenic spots. In 2002, it was awarded the title of "Excellent Tourist City in China" by the State. It is famous as "Land of Hot Springs" and "the Hometown of Drifting (漂流) " in China now. For example, you can visit Feilaixia Scenic Area, Huangteng Gorge Drifting, Lianzhou Underground River, Shampoola Hot Springs, Baojing Palace and so on. It attracts millions of tourists from home and abroad every year. While tourists are visiting the various scenic spots, they can enjoy the delicious local food, too. Here are some popular local dishes, such as Qingyuan chicken, Wuzong goose, Shantang tofu and so on. Qingyuan is the |
backyard garden of Guangzhou. The best time to visit Qingyuan is during spring and autumn. You can start with delicious food and end with hot springs in the mild and comfortable weather. |
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