B

Most children now chat daily either online or through their mobile phones. They are connecting to a huge number of other children all over the world. Some are shy "in real life" but are confident to communicate with others online; others find support from people of their own age on relationship problems, or problems at home.

Sometimes the online world, just like the real world, can introduce problems, such as cheating or arguments. Going online is great fun, but there are also a few people who use the Internet to do bad things. Children must know that there are both the good things and the dangers on the Internet.

To keep children safe your management must cover the family computer. Just as you decide which TV programs are suitable, you need to do the same for the websites and chatrooms your children visit. Remind your children that online friends are still strangers and there are dangers too.

Computer studies are part of schoolwork now, so it's likely that your children may know more than you do. We get left behind when it comes to the interactive areas of websites, like chatrooms and message boards, which are especially strange. The language of chat is strange to many parents, too. Chatters love to use abbreviations (缩写) such as: atb--all the best, bbfn--bye bye for now, culSer—see you later, gr8--great, Idk--I don't know, imbl--it must be love, kit--keep in touch, paw--parents are watching, lol-- laugh out loud, xlnt--excellent!

It seems like another language, and it is!

24. The passage is meant for

A. children B. teachers C. parents D. Net bar owners

25. In order to keep children safe online, you'd better

A. not allow them to use the Internet

B. surf the Internet together with them

C. teach them to use correct Net words

D. choose suitable websites and chatrooms for them

26. If you stand beside him when your son is chatting about something secret online, he may use

A. bbfn B. 1ol C cul8er D. paw

27. Which of the following will the author probably agree with?

A. The chat language is strange to adults.

B. The Internet is not good for children.

C. Children can chat so much online.

D. The Internet is a good place for children.