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Parents often believe that they have a good relationship with the
ir teenagers. But last summer, Joanna and Henry noticed a change in their older son: suddenly he seemed to be talking far more to his friends than to his parents. “The door to his room is always shut,” Joanns noted.
Tina and Mark noticed similar changes in their 14-year-old daughter. “She used to cuddle up (蜷伏)with me on the sofa and talk,” said Mark. “Now we joke that she does this only when she wants something. Sometimes she wants to be treated like a little girl and sometimes like a young lady. The problem is figuring out which time is which. ”
Before age 11, children like to tell their parents what’s on their minds. “In fact, parents are first on the list.” said Michael Riera, author of Uncommon Sense for Parents with Teenagers. “This completely changes during the teen years.” Riera explained. “They talk to their friends first, then maybe their teachers, and their parents last.”
Parents who know what’s going on in their teenagers’ lives are in the best position to help them. To break down the wall of silence, parents should create chances to understand what their children want to say, and try to find w
ays to talk and write to them. And they must give their children a mental break, for children also need freedom, though young. Another thing parents should remember is that to be a friend, not a manager, with their children is a better way to know them.
1.“The door to his room is always shut” suggests that the son _______.
A. keeps himself away from his parents
B. doesn’t want to be disturbed
C. is always busy with his studies
D. begins to dislike his parents
2.What troubles Tina and Mark most is that ________.
A. their daughter isn’t as lovely as before
B. they don’t know what to say to their daughter
C. they can’t read their daughter’s mind exactly
D. their daughter talks with them only when she needs help
3.Which of the following best explains “the wall of silence” in the last paragraph?
A. Teenagers talk a lot with their friends.
B. Teenagers do not want to understand their parents.
C. Teenagers talk little about their own lives.
D. Teenagers do not talk much with their parents.
4.What can be learned from the passage?
A. Parents are unhappy with their growing children.
B. Parents should try to understand their teenagers.
C. Parents should be patient with their silent teenagers.
D. Parents have suitable ways to talk with their teenagers.
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Parents often believe that they have a good relationship with their teenagers．But last summer，Joanna and Henry noticed a change in their older son：suddenly he seemed to be talking more to his friends than to his parents．“The door to his room is always shut，”Joanna noted．
Tina and Mark noticed similar changes in their 14-year-old daughter．“She used to cuddle up(蜷伏)with me on the sofa and talk，”said Mark．“Now we joke that she does this only when she wants something．Sometimes she wants to be treated like a 1ittle girl and sometimes like a young lady．The problem is figuring out which time is which．”
Before age 11，children like to tell their parents what’s on their minds．“In fact，parents are first on the list，”said Michael Riera，author of Uncommon Sense for Parents with Teenagers．“This completely changes during the teen years，”Riera explained．“They talk to their friends first，then maybe their teachers，and their parents last．”
Parents who know what’s going on in their teenagers’ lives are in the best position to help them．To break down the wall of silence，parents should create chances to understand what their children want to say，and try to find ways to talk and write to them．And they must give their children a mental break，for children also need freedom，though young．Another thing parents should remember is that to be a friend，not a manager，with their children is a better way to know them.
1.“The door to his room is always shut”suggests that the son________.
A．is always busy with his studies
B．is angry with his parents
C．keeps himself away from his parents
D．begins to dislike his parents
2.What troubles Tina and Mark most is that_______.
A．their daughter isn’t as lovely as before
B．they can’t read their daughter’s mind exactly
C．they don’t know what to say to their daughter
D．their daughter has grown up so quickly
3.Which of the following best explains“the wall of silence”in the last paragraph?
A．Teenagers do not talk much with their parents．
B．Teenagers do not want to understand their parents．
C．Teenagers talk a lot with their friends．
D．Teenagers talk much about their own lives．
4.What can be learned from the passage?
A．Parents are unhappy with their growing children．
B．Parents have suitable ways to talk with their teenagers．
C．Parents should force their children to talk with them．
D．Parents should try to understand their teenagers．
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Parents often believe that they have a good relationship with their teenagers. But last summer, Joanna and Henry noticed a change in their older son: suddenly he seemed to be talking far more to his friends than to his parents. “The door to his room is always shut.” Joanna noted.
Tina and Mark noticed similar changes in their 14-year-old daughter. “She used to cuddle up (蜷伏)with me on the sofa and talk,” said Mark. “Now we joke that she does this only when she wants something. Sometimes she wants to be treated like a little girl and sometimes like a young lady. The problem is figuring out which time is which.”
Before age 11, children like to tell their parents what’s on their minds. “In fact, parents are first on the list.” said Michael Riera, author of Uncommon Sense for Parents with Teenagers. “This completely changes during the teen years.” Riera explained. “They talk to their friends first, then maybe their teachers, and their parents last.”
Parents who know what’s going on in their teenagers’ lives are in the best position to help them. To break down the wall of silence, parents should create chances to understand what their children want to say, and try to find ways to talk and write to them. And they must give their children a mental break, for children also need freedom, though young. Another thing parents should remember is that to be a friend, not a manager, with their children is a better way to know them.
1.“The door to his room is always shut” suggests that the son________.
A．keeps himself away from his parents
B．doesn’t want to be disturbed
C．is always busy with his studies
D．begins to dislike his parents
2.What troubles Tina and Mark most is that.
A．their daughter isn’t as lovely as before
B．they don’t know what to say to their daughter
C．they can’t read their daughter’s mind exactly
D．their daughter talks with them only when she needs help
3.Which of the following best explains “the wall of silence” in the last paragraph?
A．Teenagers do not talk much with their parents.
B．Teenagers do not want to understand their parents.
C．Teenagers talk a lot with their friends.
D．Teenagers talk little about their own lives.
4.．What can be learned from the passage?
A．Parents are unhappy with their growing children.
B．Parents have suitable ways to talk with their teenagers.
C．Parents should try to understand their teenagers.
D．Parents should be patients with their silent teenagers.
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Parents often believe that they have a good relationship with their teenagers．But last summer，Joanna and Henry noticed a change in their older son：suddenly he seemed to be talking more to his friends than to his parents．“The door to his room is always shut，”Joanna noted．
Tina and Mark noticed similar changes in their 14-year-old daughter．“She used to cuddle up（蜷伏）with me on the sofa and talk，”said Mark．“Now we joke that she does this only when she wants something．Sometimes she wants to be treated like a little girl and sometimes like a young lady．The problem is figuring out which time is which．”
Before age 11，children like to tell their parents what’s on their minds．“In fact，parents are first on the list，”said Michael Riera，author of Uncommon Sense for Parents with Teenagers．“This completely changes during the teen years，”Riera explained．“They talk to their friends first，then maybe their teachers，and their parents last．”
Parents who know what’s going on in their teenagers’ lives are in the best position to help them．To break down the wall of silence，parents should create chances to understand what their children want to say，and try to find ways to talk and write to them．And they must give their children a mental break，for children also need freedom，though young．Another thing parents should remember is that to be a friend，not a manager，with their children is a better way to know them．
1.“The door to his room is always shut”suggests that the son________．
A．is always busy with his studies
B．is angry with his parents
C．keeps himself away from his parents
D．begins to dislike his parents
2.What troubles Tina and Mark most is that_______．
A．their daughter isn’t as lovely as before
B．they can’t read their daughter’s mind exactly
C．they don’t know what to say to their daughter
D．their daughter has grown up so quickly
3.Which of the following best explains“the wall of silence”in the last paragraph?
A．Teenagers do not talk much with their parents．
B．Teenagers do not want to understand their parents．
C．Teenagers talk a lot with their friends．
D．Teenagers talk much about their own lives．
4.What can be learned from the passage?
A．Parents are unhappy with their growing children．
B．Parents have suitable ways to talk with their teenagers．
C．Parents should force their children to talk with them．
D．Parents should try to understand their teenagers．
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A recent study suggests that teens’ relationship with parents, friends and teachers may have a lot to do with why they don’t get a good night’s sleep.
David Maume, a sociologist and sleep researcher, analyzed federal health data, which interviewed 974 teenagers when they were 12, and then again at 15. He found that family dynamics (动态) have much to do with how well kids sleep. Teens, who had warm relations with their parents and felt like they could talk to them or their parents were supportive of them, tended to sleep better. However, families that were going through a divorce or a remarriage tended to affect teens’ sleep.
And problems at school also affected teens’ sleep. Feeling safe at school and having good relations with teachers tended to promote better sleep. As did good relationships with friends. Kids who took part in sports or other positive social activities or shared similar academic goals with their friends were also more likely to get a good night’s sleep.
These add up to what makes lots of sense: a general feeling of well-being helps teens sleep. If we’re happy and contented, we’re much more likely to sleep better than if we’re sad and anxious.
Now, of course, teens can hardly resist being drawn to their computers and social networking. Maume also found that when parents were strict not only about bedtime, but also about limiting technology, kids slept better. It’s a finding that seems obvious, but parents really do matter when it comes to health habits of their teenagers.
Clearly, teenagers aren’t getting 9 to 10 hours a night, which puts them at risk for all the consequences of lack of sleep, including poor academic performance, colds and stress.
1.What is the passage mainly about?
A. Teens’ sleep is linked to their relationship with people around them.
B. Lack of adequate sleep puts teens at risk of many bad consequences.
C. Modern technology has something to do with teens’ sleep problems.
D. It is necessary for teens to join in sports and positive social activities.
2.According to Maume’s analysis, who will probably have a poor night’s sleep?
A. Teens who feel like talking with their parents.
B. Teens who have friends sharing their dreams.
C. Teens who feel contented about themselves.
D. Teens who lack a sense of security at school.
3.Para 5 functions as .
A. a comparison B. an introduction C. a conclusion D. an addition
4.Parents are supposed to when their kids are growing up.
A. continue their broken marriage B. allow children to decide when to sleep
C. limit teens’ using new technology D. force teens to have 10 hours’ sleep daily
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A recent study suggests that teens’ relationship with parents, friends and teachers may have a lot to do with why they don’t get a good night’s sleep.
David Maume, a sociologist and sleep researcher, analyzed federal health data, which interviewed 974 teenagers when they were 12, and then again at 15. He found that family dynamics (动态) have much to do with how well kids sleep. Teens, who had warm relations with their parents and felt like they could talk to them or their parents were supportive of them, tended to sleep better. However, families that were going through a divorce or a remarriage tended to affect teens’ sleep.
And problems at school also affected teens’ sleep. Feeling safe at school and having good relations with teachers tended to promote better sleep. As did good relationships with friends. Kids who took part in sports or other positive social activities or shared similar academic goals with their friends were also more likely to get a good night’s sleep.
These add up to what makes lots of sense: a general feeling of well-being helps teens sleep. If we’re happy and contented, we’re much more likely to sleep better than if we’re sad and anxious.
Now, of course, teens can hardly resist being drawn to their computers and social networking. Maume also found that when parents were strict not only about bedtime, but also about limiting technology, kids slept better. It’s a finding that seems obvious, but parents really do matter when it comes to health habits of their teenagers.
Clearly, teenagers aren’t getting 9 to 10 hours a night, which puts them at risk for all the consequences of lack of sleep, including poor academic performance, colds and stress.
1.What is the passage mainly about?
A. Teens’ sleep is linked to their relationship with people around them.
B. Lack of adequate sleep puts teens at risk of many bad consequences.
C. Modern technology has something to do with teens’ sleep problems.
D. It is necessary for teens to join in sports and positive social activities.
2.According to Maume’s analysis, who will probably have a poor night’s sleep?
A. Teens who feel like talking with their parents.
B. Teens who have friends sharing their dreams.
C. Teens who feel contented about themselves.
D. Teens who lack a sense of security at school.
3. Para 5 functions as ________.
A. a comparison B. an introduction C. a conclusion D. an addition
4. Parents are supposed to ________ when their kids are growing up.
A. continue their broken marriage
B. allow children to decide when to sleep
C. limit teens’ using new technology
D. force teens to have 10 hours’ sleep daily
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The employers often give the job to ________they believe have work experience with strong sense of duty.
A．whichever B．those who C．who D．whomever
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The employers often give the job to __________ they believe have work experience with a strong sense of duty.
A. whoever B. those who C. who D. whomever
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It is natural that young people are often uncomfortable when they are with their parents. 1.They often think that their parents are out of touch with modern ways；that they are too serious and too strict with their children；and that they seldom give their children a free hand．
2. Parents tend to forget how they themselves felt when young．For example，young people like to act on the spot without much thinking．It is one of their ways to show that they have grown up and they can face any difficult situation． 3. Most of them plan things ahead，at least in the back of their minds，and do not like their plans to be upset by something unexpected．
When you want your parents to let you do something, you will have better success if you ask before you really start doing it．
Young people often make their parents angry with their choices in clothes，in entertainment and in music．But they do not mean to cause any trouble；it is just that they feel cut off from the older people’s world，into which they have not yet been accepted． 4. And if their parents do not like their music or entertainment or clothes or their way of speech，this will make the young people extremely happy．
Sometimes you are so proud of yourself that you do not want your parents to say“yes”to what you do． 5. It is natural enough，after being a child for so many years，when you were completely under your parents’control．
If you plan to control your life，you’d better win your parents over and try to get them to understand you．If your parents see that you have a high sense of responsibility，they will certainly give you the right to do what you want to do．
A．It is true that parents often find it difficult to win their children’s trust．
B．Young people tend to do what they like．
C．They say that their parents don’t understand them.
D．All you want is to be left alone and do what you like.
E．That’s why young people want to make a new culture of their own.
F．While older people worry more easily．
G．Do trust your parents and follow their suggestions．
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I have two really good friends，Nancy and Richard.They both believe in the ____ of positive thinking.However，though their personalities are ____，they are totally different in other areas of their lives.The biggest differences are their ___，career choice，and way of life.
Love and concern ___ Nancy’s childhood.She，along with her younger sister，was ____ by her mother and father.Nancy’s parents were __6__ in her schoolwork，making her excellent at school.On the other hand，Richard’s childhood lacked love.His parents __ him up to his grandparents when they failed to take care of him ____.His grandmother took care of him for most of his growing up years.___，since his sister did not live with him，he never really got to ____ her.
Another difference is their career choice.Nancy has always been a ____ and made a choice to work in a variety of different ____ settings：doctor’s offices，hospitals，nursing homes and a visiting nurse.Her ____ part was working with pediatrics(小儿科)．However，Richard ____ to work in the business world.He prefers to work with ____ rather than with people.
A third difference is their ____.Nancy is always on the go.She goes to yard sales，out to eat，and enjoys nature.She is ____；has five children，thirteen grandchildren，several greatgrandchildren.____，Richard likes to stay home and do things alone.He is single and has no children.
I am very ____ for the fact that I have two similar yet very different friends，Nancy and Richard.This has ____ me that anyone can be a positive thinker.And it is also what makes my friendship with both of them very intriguing(有趣的) and challenging.
1.A.energy B．power
C．ability D．effort
2.A.strong B．special
C．impressive D．similar
3.A.childhood B．education
C．appearance D．religion
4.A.confirmed B．filled
C．influenced D．controlled
5.A.spoiled B．moved
C．raised D．deserted
6.A.absorbed B．interested
C．involved D．stuck
7.A.took B．picked
C．called D．gave
8.A.carefully B．properly
C．strictly D．firmly
9.A.Moreover B．However
C．Instead D．Therefore
10.A.visit B．touch
C．phone D．know
11.A.follower B．receiver
C．caretaker D．leader
12.A.medical B．physical
C．political D．chemical
13.A.difficult B．complete
C．favorite D．natural
14.A.agreed B．refused
C．chose D．remembered
15.A.machines B．exhibitions
C．agreements D．coins
16.A.hobby B．custom
C．habit D．lifestyle
17.A.beautiful B．independent
C．famous D．married
18.A.After all B．In contrast
C．In a word D．In the end
19.A.anxious B．thankful
C．sorry D．ready
20.A.reminded B．persuaded
C．taught D．acknowledged
ir teenagers. But last summer, Joanna and Henry noticed a change in their older son: suddenly he seemed to be talking far more to his friends than to his parents. “The door to his room is always shut,” Joanns noted.
ays to talk and write to them. And they must give their children a mental break, for children also need freedom, though young. Another thing parents should remember is that to be a friend, not a manager, with their children is a better way to know them.