Many grown-ups worry that spending too much time playing video games isn’t good for a kid’s health. But some doctors have noticed that kids who bring their game players to the hospital seem less worried about being there. They also seem to feel less pain when they are giving all their attention on a car race or other games.
At a children’s center in Baltimore, Maryland, young kids are finding hospital visits easier to deal with, thanks to a test program called HOPE. Patients in HOPE have a life-threatening condition where their kidneys(肾) no longer get rid of wastes from their blood. To get their blood cleaned, these kids must use the dialysis (透析) machines at the hospital three times a week, for at least three hours each time. HOPE allows kids to play Internet sports, racing, and other games with each other. They will be able to connect with kids in other hospitals who have the same problem. “We want to use the Internet to bring together kids who are ill, and let them know they are not alone,” said Arun Mathews, the doctor of the program. He loved video games himself and got the idea to connect kids all over the country.
Many researchers elsewhere are testing video programs that might help young patients. For example, nine-year-old Ben Duskin of San Francisco, California, who was struggling with cancer helped to design a video game where players got rid of cancer cells.
That’s all great news, because doctors already know that reducing pain and worry helps patients heal(痊愈) faster.
小题1:
According to the passage, the sick kids may feel less pain when they _________.
A．use the dialysis machines
B．are in a car race
C．are playing video games
D．stay alone with illness小题2:
HOPE allows the sick kids to play Internet games in order to _________.
A．encourage them to fight against the illness
B．get rid of their pain and worry
C．let the kids make more friends
D．bring the kids in the country together小题3:
Which of the following statements is true according to the passage?
A．Grown-ups all think video games are bad for kids’ health.
B．Some doctors think video games may help the sick kids reduce pain.
C．The HOPE is a famous organization all over the world.
D．Arun Mathews is against the testing program.小题4:
Which can be the best title for the passage?
A．Video Games Are Bad for Health
B．Video Games May Help Reduce Pain
C．A Famous American Organization
D．HOPE Allows Kids to Play Online Games