As parents, we focus more attention on the potential dangers than on the potential benefits of electronic video games. 1 If you know what to look for, video games can be a powerful tool to help children develop certain life skills.
Video games teach problem-solving skills and creativity. 2 When a young adolescent play Legend of Zelda games, he had to search, negotiate, plan, and try different approaches to advance. Many recent games, such asBakugan： Defenders of the Core, involve planning and problem-solving.
In contrast to their parents, most young kids see video games as a social activity, not an isolating one. Video games create a common ground for young kids to make friends. 3 Boys were more likely to play video games with a group of friends, either in the same room or online.
Video games provide an opportunity to teach. Roughly one-third of the children said they played video games in part because they liked to teach others how to play. Some children gain status as the “go-to" kid. 4 Teaching others builds social and communication skills, as well as patience.
Recently, I watched a friend's 10-year-old daughter teach her how to play Guitar Hero. The game happened to include favorite songs from my friend's teen and college years, which helped draw her in. The best part was seeing the daughter become an expert and share gaming skills with her mom. 5 In turn, it may encourage your child to share her problems and successes with you.
A.They can help children's brain development.
B.He knows how to beat the toughest parts of a game.
C.However, these games are a normal part of modern childhood.
D.Playing a video game side-by-side encourages easy conversation.
E.Boys at school mostly talked about “girls and games—the two Gs".
F.Video games can be beneficial to your child's growth and education.
G.They allow kids to hang out and provide organized time with friends.


1—5 CAGBD
【解题导语】这是一篇说明文。讲述了为什么电子游戏对孩子们是有好处的。
长难句分析:
The game happened to include favorite songs from my friend's teen and college years, which helped draw her in.
这个游戏碰巧包括我朋友十几岁上大学时最喜爱的歌曲，这些歌曲吸引了她。 在这句话中包含一个which引导的非限制性定语从句。
短语积累:
1.focus more attention on 把注意力集中在    上
2.draw in 吸引
3.in turn 反过来
讲解:
1.C【解析】考查上下文的逻辑关系。此处为转折关系，承上启下。文中As parents, we focus more attention on the potential dangers than on the potential benefits of electronic video games,提至U“作为家 长，比起电子游戏对孩子们的好处，我们更多关注电子游戏对孩子们潜在的危险。”可判断答案为Co
2.A【解析】考查上下文的逻辑关系。文中Video games teach problem-solving skills and creativity,提到 “电子游戏可以教给孩子们解决问题的技能和创新能力”可判断答案为A。
3.G【解析】考查上下文的逻辑关系。文中 Video games create a common ground for young kids to make friends.提到“电子游戏可以给年轻的孩子们创造一个交朋友的共同之处”可判断答案为G。
4.B【解析】考查上下文的逻辑关系。文中Some children gain status as the "go-to" kid,提到“有些孩子得 到go-to kid的地位”可判断答案为B。
5.D【解析】考查上下文的逻辑关系。文中 In turn, it may encourage your child to share her problems and successes with you.提到“反过来，电子游戏可以鼓励你的孩子和你一起分享她的问题和成功。”可知答案 为D。