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A new TV series in England, Away from it all, has surprised everyone by becoming a huge success with
young people across the country. Its success is surprising because the series is about the relaxing lifestyles of
people who live in the country. There is none of the action that we usually see on TV today. There are also no
stressful moments, busy offices or crowded cities. Away from it all is set in the peaceful English countryside
and tells simple stories about people's kindness.
The director of the TV series says that its success is a sign of teenagers suffering from stress. They say
that watching Away from it all helps teenagers forget about the pressures (压力) of exams and homework, and
the troubles that fill the world today. They also say that it's a good sign of today's young people switching to
(转到) happier TV series as it shows they would like a happier and healthier world.
Although the series' success might have a good side, many teachers and parents are worried, however.They
say that some of their students and children are becoming couch potatoes (终日泡在电视机前的人) and are
using Away from it all as an excuse for not completing homework. Some children have even refused to learn for
exams because they say that they can only achieve personal happiness by avoiding (避免) stressful situations
completely.
And what do the experts (专家) say? Paula Ray, a doctor of education, says that TV can influence
children's lifestyles. But she says that if a child reacts strongly, it's likely that there are other reasons for his
change in behaviour. She says that there is nothing wrong with watching Away from it all but suggests that
parents should make sure their children know TV is not the same as real life.
1. The success of the new TV series is surprising because _______.
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A. it is different from other successful TV series
B. it is the same as other successful TV series
C. it is about the English countryside
D. it is about life in busy offices
2. The director of Away from it all believes that the series helps young people deal with ______.
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A. simple stories
B. stress
C. couch potatoes
D. exams
3. The success of the series shows that young people would like _______.
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A. a world with no homework
B. English TV series
C. relaxing jobs
D. a happier and healthier world
4. Who are worried about the effects of the series?
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A. Experts and teenagers.
B. Teachers and experts.
C. Teachers and parents.
D. Young people and parents.