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When you're a teenager，it seems that every time you say “I want to…”，someone answers “No，you can't.” Also，no part of your life is safe from the prying(窥视的)eyes of your parents.15－year－old Debbie says，“My dad always wants to know where I am，and what time I'm going to be home.”Most parents do that.Do they have to know everything? They （C）________ give us more freedom.Young people further complain that their parents do not respect them.When something goes wrong，more parents just don't believe in their children.Without asking why，they think their kids are wrong.And not many parents allow their kids ________(choose)for themselves.Yes，it is true that your parents sometimes treat you like a little child.But remember that not too long ago you were really a child.Your parents still remember those childish mistakes that you used to ________(make)．They want to protect you though you do not want them to do so.
So，if you want to get more freedom，please try to understand your parents and do not lie to them.尝试一种更友好的方式。If you want them to allow you to stay out late，don't just say，“All the other kids （D）________ stay out late.” Tell them as much as you can about what you want to do and where you'll be and why it's important for you to stay out late.Then they (E) ________ just say “yes”．
根据短文内容，完成下列任务
任务一：根据英文释义及首字母提示拼写单词。
1.(1)a________：to let or permit
(2)m________：a wrong opinion，idea or act
任务二：文中(A)、(B)处用括号内所给单词的适当形式填空。
2.________ ________
任务三：同义句转换，每空一词。
3.Tell them as much as you can about what you want to do and where you'll be and why it's important for you to stay out late.
Tell them ____ ____ ____ ___ about what you want to do and where you'll be and why it's important for you to stay out late.
任务四：请将情态动词can，should，might还原到文中(C)(D)(E)处。
4.________ ________ (E) ________
任务五：将画线句子翻译成英文。
5.________.
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完形填空.
When you are a teenager, it seems that every time you say, “Mum and Dad, I want to. . . ”, your parents answer, “No, you can’t. ”or“You can’t do. . . ”
Young people further complain that their parents do not __________ them. When something goes wrong, most parents just don’t believe in their children. __________ asking why, they think their kids are wrong. And not many parents allow their children to make a decision for __________.
Yes, __________ is true that your parents always treat you as a little child. You __________ to do what you like. But remember that not long ago you were really a child. Your parents still remember the childish mistakes you used to __________ . They want to protect you __________ you don’t want them to do so.
So, if you want to get __________ freedom, please try to understand your parents and don’t lie to them. Try a more friendly way. If you want them to allow you stay out late, don’t just say, “All __________ kids in my class can stay out late. ”Tell them as much as you can about what you want to do and where you will be and __________ it is important for you to stay out late. Then they will say, “Yes, but be more careful and give us a call if possible. ”
1.A. enjoy B. prefer C. understand D. decide
2.A. Except B. Instead C. With D. Without
3.A. they B. their C. themselves D. theirs
4.A. it B. this C. that D. one
5.A. don’t allow B. aren’t allowed C. weren’t allowed D. didn’t allow
6.A. take B. make C. do D. try
7.A. if B. though C. because D. since
8.A. most B. least C. more D. less
9.A. another B. the other C. others D. the others
10.A. which B. what C. when D. why
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If you’ve tried studying when you’re tired, you know that it can seem very impossible to do well.
A study of sleep in sparrows suggests the relationship between sleep and the ability to learn may be more complicated(复杂) than people knew.
Niels C·Rattenborg, a scientist from Wisconsin-Madison, wanted to find out how the sparrows were able to deal with getting so much less sleep. He and his team brought eight wild birds into a lab and watched them for one year. They invented a game to check how well the birds could learn. In the game, the sparrows had to peck(啄)three buttons （按钮）in a right order to get a food treat. The scientists discovered that the birds’ ability to learn the right button order depended on(依靠)two things: the time of year and the amount of sleep the birds had had.
During the migration（迁徙）season, the sparrows were restless at night and got much less sleep than usual. Even so, they were able to understand how to get the food quickly as if they’d had a regular night of sleep. Outside the migration season, they found the sparrows that got less sleep than usual had much more difficulty learning how to get the food treats than birds that had a regular sleep.
The results show that the sparrows can deal with much less sleep during the migration season than usual. If scientists can find out why, they may learn from sparrows and find ways of helping people deal with getting much less sleep. Until scientists fully understand the relationship between sleep and learning, it’s better to get plenty of sleep when preparing for an exam.
1.The passage is mainly about .
A. sparrows’ migration.
B. sleep lessons from Sparrows.
C. how to get less sleep while studying
D. how sparrows that got less sleep get food treats
2.Why can sparrows get much less sleep during the migration season?
A. They eat more.
B. The climate is better
C. They can get food quickly
D. Scientists still don’t know the reason.
3.What fact does the passage lead you to believe?
A. We should sleep as little as sparrows do.
B. We should get enough sleep before an exam.
C. When tired, we should try to focus on(聚焦) our study.
D. When tired, we should check how we can sleep less than usual.
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Do you laugh every day? Most people _. Scientists say that people laugh about 17 times a day. That is laughter.
In India, there are laughter clubs. The people in these clubs get together every morning. First they stretch their hands above their heads. Then they pretend to laugh. Soon everyone is laughing naturally. People say they feel good after together.
Scientists believe that laughter is good you. ? For one thing, laughter is good exererse. When you laugh, you exercise many muscles in your body
Scientists say that one hundred laughs is the same ten minutes of running. When you laugh, you breathe deeply. This makes you
Why do we laugh? That is a hard question . We know that people laugh _ _ in a group. They don't laugh very often when they are alone. Many scientists believe that we use laughter to make friends with . Laughter helps us feel part of a group.
In English, people say that laughter is the best . Some think that laughter helps sick people get . Do you think so, too?
1.A. laugh B. do C. does
2.A. a lot B. many C. a lot of
3.A. hundred of B. hundreds of C. hundred
4.A. laugh B. to laugh C. laughing
5.A. for B. at C. with
6.A. Why B. What C. How
7.A. a B. the C./
8.A. as B. like C. for
9.A. oo B. also C. either
10.A. relaxed B. to relax C. relaxing
11.A. answered B. to answer C. answer
12.A. less often B. more often C. never
13.A. another B. others C. other
14.A. magazine B. knowledge C. medicine
15.A. well B. good C. bad
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Do you laugh every day? Most people _____ times a day. Scientists say that people laugh about 17 times a day. That is a lot of laughter.
In India, there are ______ laughter clubs. The people in these clubs get together every morning. First they stretch their hands above their heads. Then they pretend to laugh. Soon everyone is laughing naturally. People say they feel good after ______ together.
Scientists believe that laughter is good ______ you. Why For one thing, laughter is a good exercise. When you laugh, you exercise many muscles (肌肉) in your body.
Scientists say that one hundred laughs is the same as ten minutes of running. When you laugh, you also breathe deeply. This makes you feel ______ .
Why, do we laugh? That is a hard question ______. We know that people laugh ______ in a group. We don’ t laugh very often when we are alone. Many scientists believe that we use laughter to make friends with _____. Laughter helps us feel part of a group.
In English, people say that laughter is the best ______. Some think that laughter helps sick people get ______. Do you think so?
1.A. Laughs B. do C. does D. did
2.A. hundred of B. hundreds of C. hundred D. hundreds
3.A. laugh B. to laugh C. laughing D. laughed
4.A. for B. at C. with D. about
5.A. relaxed B. to relax C. relaxing D. relax
6.A. answered B. answering C. answer D. to answer
7.A. less than B. hardly C. never D. more often
8.A. another B. others C. other D. the other
9.A. magazine B. knowledge C. medicine D. friend
10.A. well B. good C. bad D. ill
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完形填空。
Do you laugh every day? Most people______. Scientists say that people laugh about 17 times a day. That is ______ laughter.
In India, there are ______ laughter clubs. The people in these clubs get together every morning. First they stretch their hands above their heads. Then they pretend to laugh. Soon everyone is laughing naturally. People say they feel good after ______ together.
Scientists believe that laughter is good ______ you. ______ ? For one thing, laughter is ______ good exererse. When you laugh, you exercise many muscles in your body
Scientists say that one hundred laughs is the same______ ten minutes of running. When you laugh, you ______ breathe deeply. This makes you ______
Why do we laugh? That is a hard question ______ We know that people laugh _______ in a group. They don't laugh very often when they are alone. Many scientists believe that we use laughter to make friends with ______. Laughter helps us feel part of a group.
In English, people say that laughter is the best ______. Some think that laughter helps sick people get ______. Do you think so, too?
1.A. laugh B. do C. does
2.A. a lot B. many C. a lot of
3.A. hundred of B. hundreds of C. hundred
4.A. laugh B. to laugh C. laughing
5.A. for B. at C. with
6.A. Why B. What C. How
7.A. a B. the C./
8.A. as B. like C. for
9.A. oo B. also C. either
10.A. relaxed B. to relax C. relaxing
11.A. answered B. to answer C. answer
12.A. less often B. more often C. never
13.A. another B. others C. other
14.A. magazine B. knowledge C. medicine
15.A. well B. good C. bad
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It appears that most of the teenagers today like playing computer games.
A. says B. seems C. happens
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It is reasonable to say that every teenager can be affected by peer pressure (来自同伴的压力) at some point. Every day, in any high school, peer pressure has a major influence over the behavior of teenagers. It can be as subtle (微妙的) as being persuaded to be late for class or as extreme as a dangerous drug. Whether subtle or extreme, peer pressure can have damaging, sometimes life changing, and even serious results.
“Teens don’t often consider the long-term results that some behavior can cause,” said Terri Price, a researcher. “Peer pressure can be very difficult to handle for many teens because of their fears of not fitting in”. Peer pressure has always been part of teen life, but teens experience it differently than their former generations did in the past. Sources of peer pressure have increased because of the Internet and other electronic communications.
Recognizing peer pressure can be as simple as noticing that you have been asked to do something that you are not comfortable with. “Listen to your instinct（直觉）, which is a sign for whether something is right or wrong. If it feels wrong, then most likely it is. ”says Price.
Teens are in a time of life when they are still discovering who they are. Many teens are influenced by peer pressure because of their insecurities (不安全感). This can make them helpless especially when their self-control is weak or they lack healthy support, causing them to take risky behavior or turn to unhealthy support.
Dealing with peer pressure is a topic of concern for teens. People can say, “Just say no,” but the truth is that the statement is easier said than done.
1.The underlined word “it” in Paragraph 2 refers to________.
A. the Internet B. teen life
C. peer pressure D. the fear of not fitting in
2.You can know whether a teen suffers peer pressure by watching________.
A. whether he often surfs the Internet
B. whether he can get security
C. whether it is subtle or extreme
D. whether he feels comfortable with it
3.Why are teens easily influenced by peer pressure?
A. Because they don’t have the feeling of safety.
B. Because they are afraid of fitting in or being accepted.
C. Because they need support for their health.
D. Because they have nobody to turn to when in trouble
4.The writer wants us to______by writing the article.
A. know about peer pressure
B. care more about teens
C. deal with peer pressure
D. understand the behavior of teenagers
5.According to the passage, we learn that dealing with peer pressure is .
A. not difficult B. to listen to your instinct
C. easier said than done D. an impossible task
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Is the Mobile Phone a Must-have for Teenagers?
Next time you're in a public place, take a look around you, and count how many people are using their mobile phones. I can tell you now that it is probably more than half, whether you're on public transport, in a café or simply walking down the street. With the development of technology, we can now do almost anything on the mobile phones. How does the use of mobile phones affect(影响) the young? Do they really need mobile phones or not? Some British parents, teachers and teenagers give their opinions on this subject.
Parents want their kids to be safe. Are teenagers safer with a mobile phone or without? William, a parent of two kids, says, "The great thing about my kids having mobile phones is that I can keep in touch with them. The worst thing about teenagers having phones is that some young people use them to send impolite messages to each other." Some parents have rules about their children's mobile phone and internet usage. If they break the rules, their phones will be kept by their parents.
In the UK, students can take their mobile phones to school, but they are not allowed to use them in class. Some teachers complain(抱怨) that students don’t always follow the rules. They don't listen carefully in class because they are using their phones to surf the internet, chat with friends or so on. As for the students, most of them think phones are part of their lives. They can keep in touch with family and friends, and they can take photos, keep important information and surf the internet, which is very convenient(方便). Some consider phones as a kind of fashion(时尚) and they don't want others to see them as "out" or "different".
It’s true that mobile phones have become a symbol of the modern life. This form of technology makes teenagers' life much more convenient, but if teenagers depend too much on them, it can lead to serious problems. Increasingly scientists are saying that everyone needs a break from mobile phones — put them away and experience “the real life”. In fact it can be very easy — next time when you go out with friends, put all of your phones in the middle of the table. Whoever touches his phone first has to pay the bill!
Indeed, the convenience brought by mobile phones is great, but don't let your phone become more important than the “real” people in your “real” life.
1.The mobile phones will probably be kept by parents if the teenagers________.
A. go out with classmates and friends and pay the bill
B. search for a lot of important information and keep it
C. take them to school and look up new words after class
D. send impolite messages and surf the Internet too much
2.According to the passage which of the following is true?
A. All students consider mobile phones as a kind of fashion.
B. Teachers allow students to use mobile phones in class in the UK.
C. Parents often count how many young people are using mobile phones.
D. More and more scientists think people need a break from mobile phones.
3.What does the writer mainly want to tell us?
A. Schools should stop students from taking their phones to school.
B. The mobile phone is the most important invention in modern life.
C. Mobile phones are useful but teenagers shouldn’t totally depend on them.
D. Talking with friends on mobile phones is better than doing it face to face.
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Is the Mobile Phone a Must-have for Teenagers?
Next time you're in a public place, take a look around you, and count how many people are using their mobile phones. I can tell you now that it is probably more than half, whether you're on public transport, in a café or simply walking down the street.With the development of technology, we can now do almost anything on the mobile phones. How does the use of mobile phones affect(影响) the young? Do they really need mobile phones or not? Some British parents, teachers and teenagers give their opinions on this subject.
Parents want their kids to be safe. Are teenagers safer with a mobile phone or without? William, a parent of two kids, says, "The great thing about my kids having mobile phones is that I can keep in touch with them. The worst thing about teenagers having phones is that some young people use them to send impolitemessages to each other." Some parents have rules about their children's mobile phone and internet usage. If they break the rules, their phones will be kept by their parents.
In the UK, students can take their mobile phones to school,but they are not allowed to use them in class. Some teachers complain(抱怨) that students don’t always follow the rules. They don't listen carefully in class because they are using their phones to surf the internet, chat with friends or so on. As for the students, most of them think phones are part of their lives. They can keep in touch with family and friends, and they can take photos, keep important information and surf the internet, which is very convenient(方便). Some consider phones as a kind of fashion(时尚) and they don't want others to see them as "out" or "different".
It’s true that mobile phones have become a symbol of the modern life. This form of technology makes teenagers' life much more convenient, but if teenagers depend too much on them, it can lead to serious problems. Increasingly scientists are saying that everyone needs a break from mobile phones —put them away and experience “the real life”. In fact it can be very easy—next time when you go out with friends, put all of your phones in the middle of the table. Whoever touches his phone first has to pay the bill!
Indeed, the convenience brought by mobile phones is great, but don't let your phone become more important than the “real”people in your “real”life.
1.The mobile phones will probably be kept by parents if the teenagers________.
A．go out with classmates and friends and pay the bill
B．search for a lot of important information and keep it
C．take them to school and look up new words after class
D．send impolitemessages and surf the Internet too much
2.According to the passage which of the following is true?
A．All students consider mobile phones as a kind of fashion.
B．Teachers allow students to use mobile phones in class in the UK.
C．Parents often count how many young people are using mobile phones.
D．More and more scientists think people need a break from mobile phones.
3.What does the writer mainly want to tell us?
A．Schools should stop students from taking their phones to school.
B．The mobile phone is the most important invention in modern life.
C．Mobile phones are useful but teenagers shouldn’t totally depend on them.
D．Talking with friends on mobile phones is better than doing it face to face.