《2025年初中英语拓展听力与阅读课堂突破九年级英语全一册译林版》

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阅读下列短文,然后从各题所给的四个选项中选出一个最佳选项。
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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. He says that watching Away from It All helps teenagers forget about the pressures of exams and homework，and the troubles that fill the world today. He also says 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(老泡在电视机前的人）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 stressful situations completely.
And what do the experts 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 _______.
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

答案： 1. A
解析：根据第一段“Its success is surprising because the series is about the relaxing lifestyles...There is none of the action that we usually see on TV today.”可知，它的成功令人惊讶是因为它与其他通常有动作、紧张时刻等的成功电视剧不同，所以选A。