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| Some businesses and apartment buildings are telling kids to buzz off. A device called the Mosquito is being used in the United Kingdom, Australia, and New York to keep kids from gathering in big groups and causing trouble. The Mosquito makes a noise that only kids can hear. About 3,000 Mosquito units have been fixed in the United Kingdom. In the United States, managers of an apartment building in New York City recently fixed one to keep noisy kids from taking over the building's entrance-hall. A children's rights agency (机构) in England wants the device forbidden. The agency says the device unfairly targets teens. Some also worry that the high sounds could hurt young ears. Fans of the Mosquito say it keeps kids out of trouble and off private property (财产). "Mosquito devices violate the human rights of kids. The use of the devices is targeted at kids because it considers all kids as troublemakers. The devices are also harmful because the noise could hurt kids' hearing. Besides violating our rights, the Mosquito is dangerous. It could hurt the ears and the hearing of teens, babies and animals because they are more sensitive," says California eighth grader Kelly Straky. "It is not right to place the device in a public place. Teenagers have as much right to public places as adults. I listened to the Mosquito sound, and it was extremely loud. It hurts not only your ears but also your whole head. It isn't just annoying; it's painful. It should not be allowed." Fans of the Mosquito believe that property owners have a right to decide who can be on their property and who cannot. Mosquito devices are a method of protecting private property and keeping the peace. Property laws are put into place to protect the public. "Yes, I do believe that the rights of teens should be valued, but we must always put ourselves in other people's shoes and see the other side. In this case, doing so allows people to understand the negative effects, such as crime, that loitering (滞留) can have on an area or a community," said Kayla Hill from New York. |
| 1. The underlined phrase "buzz off" in Paragraph one probably means _____. |
| A. stay inside B. go away C. sit down D. play games |
| 2. According to the passage, the Mosquito _____. |
| A. gives off a special smell B. is a safety tool aimed at youths C. is mostly purchased by the police D. is a safety tool aimed at thieves |
| 3. We can learn from the passage that Kelly Straky _____. |
| A. values the rights of teens B. keeps a close eye on her private property C. hears the noise of the Mosquito frequently D. believes many kids are causing annoying problems |
| 4. Who are probably fans of the Mosquito? |
| A. Pet owners. B. Teachers. C. Shop owners. D. Parents. |