Dear Dr Pat,My daughter began to go to dance ...

Dear Dr Pat,

My daughter began to go to dance competitions about two years ago. In the beginning, she had no problem at all and faced every competition calmly. But now she has started getting a terrible headache before and during a competition. However, she still goes through with (完成)the competitions.

I worry about my daughter and I am even thinking about asking her not to dance any more. She loves it, though, and asks me to let her go. We keep on encouraging her. What else can you suggest?

Steven White

Dear Steven White,

I’m sure your encouragement(鼓励) helps your daughter. And there are two other ways to help her.

1.Hear what she is saying to herself before a competition. She may not be aware of (意识到) what she is saying, but it might be things like : “I will fail.” or “ I am not good at this.”

Let her practice saying things like “I can win.” or “I am pretty good at this.”

2.Teach her some simple relaxation exercises. Try using deep breathing to calm down. Breathe in deeply and then breathe out slowly.

Let her practice positive self-talk and do relaxation exercises, then she would be ok!

Dr Pat

1.Steven White　 ________ his daughter.

A. is angry with　　 B. is strict with

C. is worried about　　 D. is thankful to

2.Dr Pat thinks Steve White’s encouragement is　 ________.

A. amazing　　 B. boring　　 C. funny　　 D. helpful

3.Which of the following is NOT Dr Pat’s suggestion to Steven White?

A. Keeping on encouraging his daughter.

B. Letting his daughter practice dancing more.

C. Teaching his daughter to do positive self-talk.

D. Teaching his daughter some relaxation exercises.

4.We can learn that Steven White’s daughter ________.

A. has to see a doctor before a dance competition

B. Started to take part in dance competitions three years ago.

C. still loves dancing and wants to take part in more competitions.

D. was nervous when there was a dance competition in the beginning

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Dear Dr. Smith,

My mom always keeps asking me, “What’s going on?” If I want to go to a concert, she asks who I will go with. I think that’s my own thing. Sometimes it seems that she doesn’t trust me. It makes me very sad. How can I make her stop?

Kate

Dear Kate,

Many young people have the same problem as you. If you don’t talk much with your parents, they might feel they need to ask you questions to know about your life. It seems that your mom is getting into your thing, but I think she’s just trying to keep a close relationship with you. In fact, some experts often tell parents to stay close to their kids by asking them about what’s going on in their life.

Some parents do this better than others. But some parents ask questions because they don’t trust their kids. Your mom is just trying to stay close to you because she loves and cares about you. You can have a talk with her about it.

Of course, that doesn’t make the questions less boring. If you’re tired of so many questions, tell your mom about your day before she asks. If you offer more information, your mom won’t ask you too many questions!

If you do this, I’m sure you can get on well with your mom.

Dr. Smith

1.Kate’s problem is that _________.

A. she is sad about the person at the concert

B. she doesn’t like or care about her mother

C. her mother always asks her lots of questions

D. her mother doesn’t want her to make new friends

2.The underlined word “trust” means “_______” in Chinese.

A. 关心　　 B. 讨厌　　 C. 信任　　 D. 爱

3.Dr. Smith thinks Kate’s mother maybe _____.

A. doesn’t love Kate　　 B. doesn’t trust Kate

C. tries to stop Kate　　 D. tries to stay close to Kate

4.Which of the following is TRUE?

A. Kate’s problem is a special one to young people.

B. Dr. Smith believes that all parents trust their kids.

C. Dr. Smith advises Kate to offer more information to her mom.

D. Some experts advise parents should only ask their kids about their study.

5.In which column (栏目) can we find this passage in a magazine?

A. World Animals.　　 B. Problems and Advice.

C. Sports.　　 D. Health.

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Dear Dr. Smith,

My mom always keeps asking me, “What’s going on?” If I want to go to a concert, she asks who I will go with. I think that’s my own business（事情）. Sometimes it looks like she doesn’t trust（信任）me. It makes me very sad. How can I get her to stop?

Dear Katie,

Many young people have the same problem as you. If you don’t talk much with your parents, they might feel they need to ask you questions to know about your life. It seems to you that your mom is getting into your business, but I think she’s just trying to keep a close relationship（关系）with you. In fact, some experts（专家）often tell parents to stay close to their kids by asking them about what’s going on in their life.

Some parents do this better than others, of course. But, unluckily, some parents ask questions because they don’t trust their kids. So start by trying to trust your mom. She is probably just trying to stay close to you because she loves and cares about you. You can have a talk with her about it.

Of course, that doesn’t make the questions less boring. If you’re tired of so many questions, tell your mom about your feelings the day before she asks. If you offer more information, conversations with your mom won’t seem like she’s just asking you too many questions!

If you do this, I’m sure you can get on well with your mom.

Dr. Smith

1.Katie’s problem is that___________.

A. she is sad about the person at the concert

B. she doesn’t like or care about her mother

C. her mother always asks her lots of questions

D. her mother doesn’t want her to make new friends

2.Dr. Smith thinks Katie’s mother probably _________.

A. doesn’t love Katie

B. doesn’t trust Katie

C. tries to stay close to Katie

D. tries to get into Katie’s business

3.Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?

A. Katie’s problem is a special one to young people.

B. Dr. Smith believes that all parents trust their kids.

C. Dr. Smith’s advice is to answer all of Katie’s mother’s questions.

D. Some experts suggest parents should ask their kids about their life.

4.The underlined word “offer” means “_______”in Chinese.

A.提供　　　　　　 B. 隐瞒　　　　 C. 查找　　　　　　 D.修改

5. In which column（栏目）can we find this passage in a magazine?

A. Humans and Nature.　 B. Problems and Advice.

C. Sports.　　　　 D. Health.

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–Remember _____ to my daughter’s dance show next Friday.

–Of course I will. I’ll never forget _____ her dance for the first time last year.

A. to come; to see         B. coming; to see

C. to come; seeing         D. coming; seeing

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—Remember _______ to my daughter's dance show next Friday.

—Of course I will. I'll never forget _______ her dance for the first time last year.

A. to come, to see　 B. coming, to see

C. to come, seeing　 D. coming, seeing

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–Remember _____ to my daughter’s dance show next Friday.

–Of course I will. I’ll never forget _____ her dance for the first time last year.

A. to come; to see　　 B. coming; to see

C. to come; seeing　　 D. coming; seeing

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Dear Dr. Jackson,

My parents are never happy with me. They are always criticizing (批评) my clothes, my hair and the music I listen to. They hate my friends' looks and they keep complaining (抱怨) when I go with them. I'm not allowed to stay out as late as my friends do, so I can't have any fun. My parents only seem to care about my school marks. Though I love them, sometimes I feel we live in different worlds. If they love me, can't they understand me? How can I make them understand me?

Angel

Dear Angel,

Your problem is common to both teenagers and parents. Don't worry, because it is natural.

You see, your parents have grown up at a different time and they have different experiences. So they think some things are strange, but you find the same things common. For example, the music you like may sound like noise to them. Your parents love you, so they think they must protect (保护)you from whatever they find strange. On the other hand（另一方面）, you don't want to be different from other teenagers, so you feel that your parents restrict（限制） you.

I think you should talk about this problem with your parents. Try to explain to them what you want and make them know they can believe you. Sooner or later, they will find you are a responsible (有责任心的) person and they will give you more freedom (自由).

Jackson

1.Why does Angel write to Dr. Jackson?

A. Because her parents make her happy.

B. Because her parents can't understand her.

C. Because her friends don't like her parents.

D. Because her parents don't think she is good at school.

2.Angel has______ than her friends.

A. more fun　　 B. less freedom (自由)

C. more freedom　　 D. fewer clothes

3.What advice does Dr. Jackson give to Angel?

A. Be different from the other teenagers.

B. Don't tell her parents what she wants to do.

C. Take no notice of （不理睬）her parents and do whatever she likes.

D. Discuss her problem with her parents.

4.Which of the following is TRUE?

A. According to Dr. Jackson, Angel's problem isn't usual.

B. Angel's father likes the music that Angel likes.

C. Angel should show her parents that she is a responsible person.

D. Angel doesn't love her parents at all.

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My daughter wants to ______a pianist when she grows up.

A. become　　　 B.get　　　　 C.turn　　　　 D. go

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Dear Dr. Marie.

I’m 15 and I’m a high school student. I have few friends and I never go out with any of them. Making friends is so hard and I don’t know how some of my classmates do it so quickly. It makes me feel worse about myself, Please help me!

Jenny

Dear Jenny.

Yes, making friends is hard. But you’re not the only one! It takes time to make friends. Now let me tell you some ways to make friends.

Help others, Always smile. Show people you care about them when someone talks to you. Show that you’re interested in　 what he or she says. When there is an problem in the relationship(关系), work on the problem not the person.

Dr. Marie

1.From the passage, we can know_________.

A. Jenny is fourteen years old.　　 B. Jenny studies in a high school

C. Jenny has no friends　　 D. Jenny likes to go out with her classmates

2.The underlined word “it” refers to(指代)“_____”.

A. helping others　　 B. going out with friends

C. making friends　　 D. doing well in　 study

3.Dr. Marie tells Jenny_________ ways to make　 friends.

A. there　　 B. four　　 C. five　　 D. six

4.If there is a problem between you and your friend, you should____according to(根据)Dr. Marie.

A. have a talk with him or her　　 B. leave your friend

C. be interested in what he or she says　　 D. work on the problem

5.Jenny writes this letter to_________.

A. ask Dr. Marie for some help　　 B. tell Dr. Marie about her friends

C. make friends with Dr. Marie　　 D. let Dr. Marie know her idea

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Dear Lisa,

I am glad to know that you plan to go hiking with your friends in West Hill in my hometown next month. And you will stay in the hill for two days. So I’d like to tell you something about it.

West Hill is one of the most famous hills in my hometown. It is just 20 minutes from my village by bus. I go to West Hill once a month. Spring is a good season to hike in West Hill. It is not cold or hot. The hill is beautiful and you can see trees, birds and waterfalls（瀑布）. The biggest waterfall in the mountain is as high as 110 metres.

I can also be your guide. If you want me to help you, write to me.

Yours,

Lucy

1.Where does Lucy live?

A. In a small city.　　 B. In a village.　　 C. In a big town.　 D. In a big city.

2.Which season is good for hiking in West Hill according to Lucy?

A. Spring　　　　　　 B. Summer　　　　　　 C. Autumn　　　　　　 D. Winter

3.How often does Lucy go to West Hill?

A. Once a week.　 B. Once a month.　　 C. Twice a week.　　 D. Twice a month.

4.What CANNOT people see in West Hill?

A. Waterfalls　　　　 B. Trees　　　　　　　 C. Lake　　　　　　 D. Birds

5.How long will Lisa and her friends stay in West Hill?

A. One day　　 B. One day and a half　　　 C. Two days　　　 D. Three days

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