eating healthily and one in 10 lectures their own parents about the food they are eating or buying. 42 percent of those questioned own a smartphone , with 36 percent admitting to spending more time communicating with friends via instant messaging, such as texts or networking websites, than talking in person Only one child in 100 said that being happy, having a loving family and being clever were taken as the most crucial(决定性的) elements in their lives.

Cary Cooper, the professor of organizational psychology and health at Lancaster University , said social media were contributing to youngsters becoming more independent. They had a sense of individuality due to exposure to a range of media.

The survey follows major statebacked research which found that youngsters are turning their back on drink, drugs and smoking. It found a dramatic drop in the number of secondary school students trying and regularly using drugs, alcohol and tobacco. Some analysts said that thanks to the rise of social media, millions of teenagers are spending their time at home in their rooms rather than out on the streets.

24. Why can't 25 percent of the children get away from electronic products?

A. They are not allowed to hang out long. B. They are protected from strangers and injuries.

C. They enjoy themselves most when playing outside.

D. They can't resist the temptation of the products.

25. The survey of modem childhood found that many youngsters _____.

A. are fans of the pop videos released by singers

B. message each other more rather than chat in person

C. are doubtful about possessing the latest smartphones

D. pay no attention to their lifestyle nowadays .

26. The attitude of Cary Cooper towards social metlia is______.

A. objective B. negative C. supportive

D. unclear

27. The last paragraph is written to show_______. A. the benefits of social media

B. the drop of taking drugs in youngsters C. the exposure to a range of media D. youngsters are becoming more conscious

C

A 51-year-old lawyer has moved back in with his mother-after giving up his Los Angeles home to a family of strangers for a year.

Tony Tolbert looked for a family in need after his father set a glowing example when he was growing up by always welcoming people to stay in their spare room. \don't have to be Bill Gates or Warren Buffet or Oprah,\Tolbert told CBS. \whatever we have, and for me, I have a home that I can make available. \His mother, Marie Tolbert, added, \He is go giving, and he's always been that way. \ Tolbert went to Alexandria House, a shelter for homeless women and children, and came across Felicia Dukes, who lived in a single bedroom with three of her children. Her family had been separated as the shelter

was just for children and her eldest son was unable to join them. Tolbert told the staff he wanted to bring the. family back together, and offered his home.

The family has now moved into the three-bedroom, two-bathroom home - with Duke's

oldest son. It is worth nearly $400,000, according to online estimates. \heart just fills up with appreciation, \said, as she wiped away her tears The heartwarming story comes after the report that l0-year-old Gracie McNulty, from England, served Christmas dinners t0 50 homeless people, achieving her fathers last Christmas wish.

Her father Craig, 38, was a regular charity volunteer who had served breakfast to the homeless on Boxing Day. But as a roofer, he suffered serious head injuries when he fell while working. And 'he died soon after the accident in August.

\been the best Christmas ever, \Cracie said. \wanted to do something to make him proud and this felt like the perfect thing. \

28. Tony Tolbert offered help to others because he