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Away from It All is a set of TV programmes in England. It has surprised everyone by becoming a big success with young people. Its success is surprising because the programmes are about the
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lifestyles of people. There are no stressful moments, busy officers or crowded cities in it. Away from It All is set in a peaceful English countryside and
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the simple stories about people's kindness.
The director of the TV programmes says that its success is a sign that teenagers are under much pressure now. He says that watching Away from It All helps teenagers
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the stress of exams, homework and the troubles they face. He also says that today's young people prefer happier TV programmes and it
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that they would like a happier and healthier world.
Although the programmes might have a good side, many teachers and parents are
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. They say that some of their students and children are becoming "couch potatoes" who
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most of their time sitting and watching TV and are using Away from It All as an
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for not finishing homework. Some children have even refused to study for exams because they say that they can only live a happy life by avoiding stressful situations completely.
And what do the experts say? They say that TV can
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something new to children's lifestyles. But if a child reacts(反应) strongly, it's likely that there are other reasons for his change. They also
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that there is something wrong with watching Away from It All, and they suggest that parents should
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their children know things in TV programmes are not the same as they are in real life.
(
C
)1. A. moving
B. boring
C. relaxing
D. tiring
(
B
)2. A. talks
B. tells
C. speaks
D. says
(
D
)3. A. remember
B. think
C. guess
D. forget
(
B
)4. A. gives
B. shows
C. knows
D. teaches
(
A
)5. A. worried
B. surprised
C. pleased
D. excited
(
C
)6. A. give
B. leave
C. spend
D. use
(
A
)7. A. excuse
B. order
C. offer
D. example
(
B
)8. A. sell
B. bring
C. get
D. send
(
D
)9. A. want
B. hope
C. expect
D. believe
(
A
)10. A. make sure
B. make up
C. make bed
D. make a wish