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Directions (Qs. 6 to 14): Read the passage andanswer the following questions. DoesMarcia need a cell phone? Marcia says that all of herfriends have a cell phone, but Marcia's mom doesn't want to buy her one.Marcia's mom doesn't want Marcia to play video games either. What is more, the Internetscares her. Marcia's mom says, "If Marcia has a cell phone, how do we knowwhom she is talking to? Video games are bad for her. The Internet is dangerousand uncontrolled. It's like having a gun in the house. We should just ban herfrom using the computer, and I'm not buying her a cell phone until she iseighteen. This is the only way we can be sure that Marcia is safe."Marcia's dad disagrees withMarcia's mom. Although he agrees that there are some dangers to it, he likesthe Internet, and finds it to be very useful. "The trouble is," hesays, "We just can't stop Marcia from using the Internet, as this wouldput her at a disadvantage. What is more, I like video games. I think that, whenplayed in moderation, they are fun. Obviously, it is not good to play themwithout restraint or self-control. Finally, I think Marcia needs a cell phone.We can't take these things away." Which of the following describes a level of game play that Marcia's dad would disapprove of?

A. On Saturday, Marcia plays video games all evening. The next day, she wakes up early and goes for a walk through the woods near her house. When her friend calls Marcia, they talk about what they are going to wear to school on Monday.
B. Marcia plays video games for an hour or two. Then she eats lunch and meets her friends at the skating rink. That night, Marcia and her friends go to see a movie.
C. Marcia plays video games all morning. When her friends ask her to come play outside, Marcia tells them that she is too busy and continues to play.
D. Marcia plays video games for an hour every day for five days straight. During these days, she does not watch any TV.
Answer» D. Marcia plays video games for an hour every day for five days straight. During these days, she does not watch any TV.


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