Phones are useful because they let kids talk to family and friends. But they can also take their attention away from schoolwork. Should students be allowed to use phones in school? Let’s hear what four kids think!

Olivia (Age 9):

“Phones can help students in many ways. They can remind kids about homework and important dates. In emergencies, students can call the police or talk to their parents. Parents can also find their child’s location using the phone.”

Max (Age 12):

“Phones are fun, but they make it hard to focus. Schools can call parents if something bad happens. Kids can use the teacher’s phone if needed. I’ll get a phone when I’m older, but now it’s fine without one.”

Nishika (Age 11):

“Phones shouldn’t be used at school. People prefer texting instead of talking face-to-face. Phones make us less social. Some kids even cheat by looking up answers. Phones just cause problems in class!”

Alex (Age 10):

“Phones can be distracting (使人分心的), but they’re helpful too. Phones are like small computers for looking up information. Teachers should collect phones before class and give them back after. Phones are good for learning. But kids might use them for games instead of studying. Rules are important!”

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1.1. What can phones help students do according to Olivia?

A Do their homework.

B Remind them of important things.

C Take better photos.

D Make them more social.

解析：选B。细节理解题。根据Olivia的观点“Phones can help students in many ways. They can remind kids about homework and important dates.”可知，手机能帮助学生提醒作业和重要日期等重要事情。故选B。

2.2. What does Max think is the main problem with phones in school?

A They distract students from learning.

B They help little in life.

C Parents can’t find their kids.

D Teachers don’t like them.

解析：选A。细节理解题。Max认为“手机让人难以集中注意力”（they make it hard to focus），由此可见，他觉得手机的主要问题是分散学生的学习注意力。故选A。

3.3. Why does Nishika think phones shouldn’t be used at school?

A They are too expensive.

B They are too heavy to carry.

C They make people less social.

D They offer answers in tests.

解析：选C。细节理解题。从Nishika所说的“Phones shouldn’t be used at school. People prefer texting instead of talking face-to-face. Phones make us less social.”可以看出，她认为手机不应该在学校使用，原因是手机会让人们更不善于社交。故选C。

4.4. What suggestion does Alex give to solve the phone problem?

A Stopping phones completely.

B Letting teachers control phone use.

C Allowing games between classes.

D Encouraging texting in school.

解析：选B。推理判断题。Alex主张“老师课前收手机，课后归还”（Teachers should collect phones before class and give them back after），这意味着通过让老师控制手机的使用来解决问题。故选B。

5.5. Who believes phones can both help and harm learning?

A Olivia.

B Max.

C Nishika.

D Alex.

解析：选D。推理判断题。Alex既承认手机“使人分心”（distracting），但也称其“像小型电脑辅助学习”（helpful... like small computers），体现了手机对学习既有帮助又有危害的双面性。而其他学生观点较为单一：Olivia支持学生在学校使用手机，Max和Nishika则持反对态度。故选D。