B. Too much time alone.

C. high speed

D. steady speed

8. According to some teenagers and college students ，what causes their multitasking？

A. Overcommitted schedules

B. Too much time alone

C. Inability to focus

D. Fear of being neglected

9. According to the passage， which of the following statement is TRUE？

A. Humans have begun to engage in the multitasking behaviors since the information age.

B. Multitasking is a critical skill that students are required to learn at school.

C. Only parents can help their kids to get rid of the multitasking habits.

D. multitasking may prepare students for the reality of today s fast-paces work environment.

10. What do educators and psychologist advise parents to do their multitasking kids？

A. To cut off home internet connection.

B. To seek medical treatment.

C. To encourage their kids to have some social life.

D. to help their kids to set personal goals Passage 3

Questions 11 to 15 are based on the following passage：

The nuclear power emergency at a Japanese atomic power plant last March could lead to a major re-examination in European countries that are already building such plants or are

considering a shift from fossil（化石）fuels to nuclear energy to fight climate change.With the terrible accident，25 years ago in Chernobyl（切尔诺贝利）beginning to fade in European memories，governments across Europe have grown more open to using more nuclear power.

Enthusiasm for nuclear power is particularly strong in Eastern Europe，which wants to move away from dependence on Russian oil and natural gas，and on heavily polluting coal—fired power plants. Eastern governments have begun improving existing nuclear plants or are building or