成人本科自考英语(含答案)(2)

bad or useless. They believe that the violence they see is normal and acceptable. All educators agree that the “television generations” are more violent than their parents and grandparents.

Also, the young are less patient. (77)Used to TV shows, where everything is quick and interesting, they do not have the patience to read an article without pictures; to read a book that requires thinking; to listen to a teacher who doesn’t do funny things like the people on children’s programs. And they expect all problems to be solved happily in ten, fifteen, or thirty minutes. That’s the time it takes on the screen.

1. In the past, many young people ______.

A. knew the effects of war

B. went in for politics

C. liked to save the wounded in wars

D. were willing to be soldiers

2. Now with TV people can _____.

A. discus politics at an information center

B. show more interest in politics

C. make their own decisions on political affairs

D. express their opinions freely

3. The author thinks that TV advertisements _____.