Television watching influences children a lot. American children often spend three hours a day watching
TV. Some of them spend more time watching television than studying in the classroom. While television
can entertain and inform our children of news and real knowledge, it may also influence them in bad ways.
Time spent on watching television takes away their important activities such as reading books, playing
outdoor sports, doing homework, having family gatherings and developing social skills. Children can also
learn incorrect or inappropriate information from television. If children watch TV a lot, they may have lower
grades at school, read fewer books and do less exercise or even be overweight.
1. How many hours a day do children in the USA often spend watching TV?
A. three B. two C. one D. five
2. What can television do for children?
A. entertain B. provide information C. do their homework D. A & B are correct
3. How may television influence children in bad ways?
A. Kids can learn incorrect and unsuitable information on TV.
B. Television can help children with their important activities.
C. Television can inform our children of news and real knowledge.
D. Kids can read books on TV.
4. Time spent on watching television takes away their important activities such as ___________________.
A. reading books B. playing outdoor sports
C. having family gatherings D. All the answers are correct.
5. What may happen to children if they watch TV a lot?
A. They may have higher grades at school.
B. They may read more books.
C. They may do less exercise or even be overweight.
D. They may develop their social skills.