All parents know that one of their most important tasks is to prepare their children for an independent life, but any parent can tell you that it’s hard to let go of your children. That balance between keeping your children safe and allowing them to learn from their own mistakes can be heartbreaking. Years of experience means that parents often do know best, but on the other hand, the young, being less bound by tradition, are often more creative, more able to find new solutions to old problems. Revolutions are led by the young.
Good teachers make the growth of critical thinking easier in their students, only to find that this can lead to a questioning of the teachers’ basic beliefs. Schools encourage. parents to become involved, but are often embarrassed when parents have reservation about some of the educational methods being used. Governments encourage unimportant groups to empower themselves in order to participate fully in the development process. And they are often surprised when the new leaders of these groups turn around and attack the policies of that same government. The rebellious(叛逆的) young and the newly unimportant groups are important in social development. They are not necessarily representatives of those they want to represent or not realistic in their demands, but their voices must be heard.
Good parents know that just forbidding particular behaviors does not prevent their children from finding ways to engage in these forbidden activities. Indeed, sometimes the forbidden fruit is more inviting, just because it is not accepted by authority. Parents must work with their children to educate them on the facts, know as much as possible about the lives of their children, provide a good example, encourage more wholesome activities but also support their children when they don’t follow what is expected of them. But the most important point is that they also need to learn how to let go.
1. By saying “Revolutions are led by the young”, the author indicates that young people are more ________.| A．conventional | B．realistic |
| C．creative | D．heartbreaking |
| A．teachers’ basic beliefs should be questioned by students |
| B．schools encourage parents to question their education methods |
| C．movement is satisfied with the new leaders’ attack on the policies |
| D．the voice of the rebellious young should be heard by the government |
| A．forbid particular behaviors in their daily life |
| B．know them well and set a good example to them |
| C．educate them with facts and expect much of them |
| D．know as much as possible as their children |
| A．Letting Go—for Children’s Independent life |
| B．Parents’ Tasks—in Children’s Development |
| C．Way of Growth—for the Young Groups |
| D．Teaching Methods—for Teachers and Schools |
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【推荐1】How to support someone with depression virtually(虚拟地)
The pandemic has influenced many of us, especially when it comes to our mental health. Given our even more frequent online behavior these days, there are more chances to connect with and help depressed loved ones through a screen. The following ways can help you support your loved one with depression from a distance.
Depression is a common and serious medical illness negatively affecting how you feel and think. It can be a challenge to recognize depression in a loved one when you're not seeing them in person regularly.
Seek mental health resources together
Send care packages and virtual reminders of your love.
Care packages can be an effective way to remind your loved ones they're important to you. You can send letters, or photos of good times you've shared. If your friend is open to it, you can also tall about what you sent during phone calls or texts.
Take care of yourself, too
| A．But there are things you can do. |
| B．Know the definition and recognize the signs. |
| C．It is a good chance to show what you think of them. |
| D．It's a conversation starter, and it might help them feel good. |
| E．You might have heard of the saying "You can't pour from an empty cup." |
| F．When it comes to depression, sometimes the hardest step is the initial one. |
| G．There are a lot of symptoms, and not everyone experiences them all. |
【推荐2】One of the hardest things to do when you are a small child is to start school，and have a new teachers every year. I remember when I was in fourth grade，there were tons of rumors(谣言) about my teacher. They said that he would hit kids with erasers. Nothing could be farther from the truth，and to this day I still remember him as one of my favorite teachers，and one of those people who really helped me in life.
One of the things that you can do to help your kids get ready for a new teacher is to go to meet him or her before the year starts. Most teachers are going to be setting up the classrooms before the start of the year. This allows students to know who the teacher is，and break the ice.
It is common for students to be fearful of the teacher for the first few days. Maybe they look scary. However，as a parent，you need to teach your kids that teachers are people too，and that they want nothing but the best for you in life.
If your child is still having trouble adjusting to (适应)a teacher，you could ask your child to be taught by a different teacher. Some kids just don’t like the teacher that they have for some reasons，and would probably do better with another teacher. If so，see if you can do something to have another teacher to teach your child.
Adjusting to teachers can be an uncertain thing for a young child. Whether your child knows nothing about this person，or maybe he has heard a rumor about him，it can be a scary thing. As a parent，all you can do is make sure that your children know the teacher is there to help，not be scary.
1. When the author was in fourth grade，he________.| A．liked his teacher very much |
| B．got little help from his teacher |
| C．got along well with his classmates |
| D．was hit by his teacher with erasers |
| A．Nothing can be true in the world. |
| B．Truth lies in the rumors. |
| C．What they said was wrong. |
| D．They did well in their lessons. |
| A．excited | B．frightened |
| C．surprised | D．proud |
| A．teachers | B．parents |
| C．students | D．kids |
【推荐3】Ever step off the plane, and realize that you left something behind?
If you are still in the terminal (航站楼) near the plane you get off and time allows, return to the gate and find an agent. Show your boarding pass to one of the agents.
If you have already left security by the time you realize your item is still on the plane, don’t worry. In this situation, you need to head over to your airline’s baggage department.
You may not even realize that you’ve left something on the plane until you return home. If this is the case, the first thing to do is get on the phone. Call the airport’s baggage department to see if the item has been turned in to the airport’s Lost and Found. Next, call your airline to make a missing item report.
| A．Don’t lose hope yet. |
| B．There you can fill out a claim form. |
| C．There you can turn to the workers for help. |
| D．Tell him exactly about what you left and where it is. |
| E．Hopefully, one of these two calls will lead to success. |
| F．The gate agent might be too busy boarding the next plane to help you. |
| G．Dealing with the situation at the gate also means you can walk off with your item. |
【推荐1】It has been four years since Grandma Joy told her grandson that she had never seen the most beautiful views of America. Since then, they have gone on many cross-country trips.
Brad Ryan had been feeling tired of studying in a vet school when he visited his 85-year-old grandma in 2015. He hoped that spending some quality family time would make him cheerful.
As he was telling his grandma stories of his travels, however, he was heartbroken to hear that she had never seen the ocean or mountains. Ryan then asked his grandmother if she would like to go hiking with him. Needless to say, she was more than happy to agree.
They have since visited 29 different national parks across America—from the Great Sand Dunes in Colorado to the Acadia National Park in Maine. Over the four years, Ryan and his grandma have driven 25,000 miles through 38 states. And it has greatly affected his quality of life. “Seeing it through my grandmother’s eyes, who every morning wakes up and is thankful to be alive, has taught me how to live,” Ryan said. “With her, I’ve had to slow down and see life in a different way, which has made it a lot richer.”
“I love my grandma so much, and it’s just really giving me a lot of peace when she passed away. I can go back to these places, feel her spirit, and feel connected to her,” he added.
Ryan posted all of their trips on Facebook. He hopes more young people will spare time to be with their elders. “I want young people to know that hanging out with your grandparents is cool. And there’s so much we can learn from our elders,” Ryan said.
1. Why did Brad Ryan visit his grandma in 2015?| A．To cheer himself up. | B．To please his grandma. |
| C．To take his grandma to travel. | D．To share his travelling experiences. |
| A．She made him live a richer life. | B．She helped him find his life goal. |
| C．She told him to have peace of mind. | D．She gave him a lot of encouragement. |
| A．To advise young people to take a trip. |
| B．To share his joy of travelling with his grandma. |
| C．To show young people what they can learn from their elders. |
| D．To encourage the young to spend time with their elders. |
“Why pick on my family?” Jessica's father said with anger. “Your family history isn't so good, you know. Wasn't your great-great-grandfather a prisoner who was transported to Australia for his crimes?”“Yes, but people these days say that you are not a real Australian unless your ancestors arrived as prisoners.”“Gosh, sorry I asked. I think I understand now,” Jessica cut in before things grew worse.
After dinner, the house was very quiet. Jessica's parents were still quite angry with each other. Her mother was ironing clothes and every now and then she glared at her husband, who hid behind his newspaper pretending to read. When she finished, she gathered the freshly pressed clothes in her arms and walked to Jessica's closet. Just as she opened the door and reached in to hang a skirt, a bony arm stuck out from the dark depths and a bundle of white bones fell to the floor. Jessica's mother sank in a faint (晕倒), waking only when Jessica put a cold, wet cloth on her forehead. She looked up to see the worried faces of her husband and daughter.
“What happened? Where am I?” she asked. “You just destroyed the school's skeleton, Mum,” explained Jessica. “I brought it home to help me with my health project. I meant to tell you, but it seemed that as soon as I mentioned skeletons and closets, it caused a problem between you and Dad.” Jessica looked in amazement as her parents began to laugh madly. “They're both crazy,” she thought.
1. According to Jessica's mother, “a skeleton in the close” means ________.
| A．a family honor | B．a family secret | C．a family story | D．a family treasure |
| A．They were brought to Australia as prisoners. |
| B．They were the earliest people living in Australia. |
| C．They were involved in some crimes in Australia. |
| D．They were not regarded as criminals in their days. |
| A．She was curious about it. | B．She planned to keep it for fun. |
| C．She needed it for her school task. | D．She intended to scare her parents. |
| A．they were crazy. |
| B．they were over excited. |
| C．they realized their misunderstanding. |
| D．they both thought they had won the quarrel. |
【推荐3】Looking at his beautiful green lawns, Ed Adams can’t help smiling – thanks to a bit of bravery and a lot of hard work, he’s now enjoying the life that is just a fantasy for most of us.
Five years ago, Ed and his wife Laura, along with their three children, moved from their narrow house in the city to the a much larger and more peaceful property in the country. Having grown up on a farm, Ed, a video producer, longed for a more rural lifestyle. Then, in 2016, a new job came up for Ed in the US. They were about to set off when the whole deal was canceled. Although disappointed, it inspired them to buy a new home in rural north Buckinghamshire.
Soon, the whole family moved to their new home, Church End Cottage. They also came up with a plan to turn some of their extra space into an attractive home hotel to increase their family income, which meant lots of building work to create two extra guest rooms.
Besides, with all the building work, the garden had become a mess. To get it back into shape, he had to reseed all the lawns. In time the lawns grew back, but Ed admits keeping them clean and tidy is a big job, especially on top of his daily commute to work in London and the responsibilities of running the home hotel.
Now, there comes a cutting-edge robotic mower. Rather than spending hours working up and down, he is delighted to find he can relax himself while the mower does all the hard work. For Ed, who also has a dog and keeps chickens, the biggest attraction is being able to get so much time back. He says: “Instead of spending boring hours pushing the mower, I can take time to plant the flowerbeds or help out with the hotel. It also means I can spend more time with the kids.”
1. What does the word “bravery” in paragraph 1 refer to?| A．The decision to move to a rural area. | B．The decision to open a home hotel. |
| C．The chance to move to the US. | D．The dream of living in a rural area. |
| A．They wanted to serve guests. |
| B．They wanted to add to their income. |
| C．They wanted to make full use of their space. |
| D．They wanted to have more people in their house. |
| A．Ed finds it easy to keep the lawns tidy. |
| B．Ed is completely running the home hotel now. |
| C．The robotic mower can do the work by itself. |
| D．With the help of the robotic mower, Ed can do fewer other things. |
【推荐1】As online learning becomes more common and more and more resources are converted (改变) to digital form, some people have suggested that public libraries should be shut down and, in their place, everyone should be given an iPad with an e-reader subscription (订购).
Supporters of this idea state that it will save local cities and towns money because libraries are expensive to maintain. They also believe it will encourage more people to read because they won’t have to travel to a library to get a book; they can simply click on what they want to read and read it from wherever they are. They could also access more materials because libraries won’t have to buy physical copies of books; they can simply rent out as many digital copies as they need.
However, it would be a serious mistake to replace libraries with tablets. First, digital books and resources are associated with less learning and more problems than print resources. For example, staring too long at a screen has been shown to cause numerous health problems, blurred vision, dizziness, dry eyes, headaches, and eye strain.
Second, it is incredibly narrow-minded to assume that the only service libraries offer is book lending. Libraries have a number of benefits, and many are only available if the library has a physical location. A Pew survey conducted in 2015 found that nearly two-thirds of American adults feel that closing their local library would have a major impact on their community. People see libraries as a way to connect with others and get their questions answered, benefits tablets can’t offer nearly as well or as easily.
While replacing libraries with tablets may seem like a simple solution, it would encourage people to spend even more time looking at digital screens, despite the countless issues surrounding them. It would also end access to many of the benefits of libraries that people have come to rely on. In many areas, libraries are such an important part of the community network that they could never be replaced by a simple object.
1. What benefits do the supporters believe to get after shutting down libraries?| A．It is not expensive to maintain the libraries. |
| B．More people are inspired to spend more time reading. |
| C．Digital copies can be rented everywhere. |
| D．It is easier to click on what they want to read. |
| A．People have divided opinions. |
| B．Tablets can’t help people read well. |
| C．Libraries strengthen the bond with people. |
| D．Closing the library has some benefits. |
| A．Favorable | B．Unclear | C．Indifferent | D．Opposed |
| A．Libraries irreplaceable. |
| B．Tablets needed. |
| C．Online learning popping up. |
| D．Libraries gaining popularity. |
【推荐2】Is a college education worth the price? This is a question more Americans are asking as college costs continue rising and the job market remains weak.
Attending a four-year college in the United States can cost more than $40,000 a year. Many people with a college education are drowning in student debt. They had to borrow money to finance their education.
A recent study suggests that a college education is worth it, at least in the United States. The study found that someone with a 4-year college education earns twice as much as a high school graduate over a lifetime. And for nearly all study programs, an individual with a four-year bachelor’s degree（学士学位） earns even more than someone with a two-year degree.
But not all college majors have a guarantee (保证) of good wages. For example, a chemical engineer can expect to earn double the earnings of a social worker over a lifetime. On average, a finance graduate makes more than a nurse or medical aide, while the nurse makes more than an elementary school teacher.Generally, college majors that require skill in mathematics have high lifetime earnings. Graduates in computer science, engineering, and physics have the highest wages. Majors that involve teaching children or counseling have the lowest pay. Actually, graduates with bachelor’s degrees in some fields earn even less than people with a 2-year associate’s degrees over a lifetime. They include early childhood education, elementary education, and social work.
The Hamilton Project at the Brookings Institution noted that future earnings should not be the only reason for choosing a college major. It says, “Personal enjoyment, engaging in meaningful work, and filling a social need should also enter into a student’s decision-making.” The numbers are only averages and there are many exceptions.
“College degrees may not be a guarantee of higher income, but they come closer than just about any other investment (投资) one can make.” said study organizers.
1. What is the problem many American college students face?| A．No personal enjoyment | B．No job opportunities |
| C．Rising education costs | D．Lack of professional guidance |
| A．Childhood education. | B．Elementary education. |
| C．Social work. | D．Computer science. |
| A．A college education is worth the price. |
| B．A college education is worthless at all. |
| C．A college education means high incomes. |
| D．A college education promises a happy life. |
【推荐3】I've worked as a social media influencer for four years and have experienced the many positive aspects of this industry. My travels inspired an American woman to take her first solo(独自的)trip to the Middle East, which is a valuable experience. But I’ve also seen the more negative aspects, such as the emotional stress that comes from creating content with the goal of getting as many people as possible to double-tap or like our photos.
So when Instagram announced that it is beginning to test removing likes from the platform, my immediate reaction was a positive one.
Similar to the experience of the average Instagram user, viewing likes creates an incredible point of comparison among influencers. It shifts the focus away from providing value to constantly comparing yourself to other creators.The removal of likes pushes influencers to create valuable content and start meaningful conversations with their followers rather than post content only for the purpose of generating likes. It is a shift in a positive direction and an answer to the call for social platforms to take responsibility for the impact their apps have on users' mental health.
If Instagram does away with likes altogether,the way brands will partner with influencers will also likely change. The influencer marketing industry is still fairly new and most brands make quick judgments using only the ratio(比率)of the number of followers to the number of likes without looking at much else. If like counts are no longer visible, brands will need to take a deeper dive into a creators content and into the quality of the conversations they are having with their audience. This is the true test of an influencer's impact and ultimately, of the return on investment a brand can expect. This change will force brands to get smarter.
Instagram's test to explore removing likes reflects a larger cultural call for connection, community and authenticity online. I believe it would be a welcome change that all users could appreciate.
1. What is the example of an American woman used to prove?| A．The advantage of traveling. |
| B．The emotional stress of getting likes. |
| C．The favorable impact of an influencer. |
| D．The widespread use of modern technology. |
| A．Switch to other social platforms. |
| B．Focus on the quality of their content. |
| C．Compare themselves with average users. |
| D．Stop communicating with their followers. |
| A．It's risky. | B．It's confusing. |
| C．It's smart. | D．It's inconvenient. |
| A．Does removing Instagram likes affect our health? |
| B．How can influencers get more Instagram likes? |
| C．Should Instagram get rid of likes for good? |
| D．Why do Instagram infuencers need likes? |
【推荐1】• 94% of 3-and 4-year-olds have been spanked(打屁股) at least once during the past year, according to one study.
• 74% of mothers believe spanking is acceptable for kids ages 1 to 3, says another study.
• 61% of parents take spanking as a "regular form of punishment" for young children, according to a different study.
Sometimes children do not do what their parents tell them to do. When this happens, a parent tries to help the child to do the right thing. When this does not work, the parent usually punishes the child.
There are many things that a parent can do. One thing that people have done is to spank the child. When a parent spanks a child, they will use their hand or a hard object to strike them on their bottom. This is meant to show the child that they have done something wrong.
One parent remembers being spanked when he was a child. His parents used a wooden spoon. When he spanked his own children with his hand, he saw that he put a red mark on his child's leg. He never did that again.
One problem with spanking is that it teaches the child to hit someone when they do not like what the other person is doing. Another problem with spanking is that the parent is usually angry and can hit the child too hard. Sometimes parents will use spanking for everything and not try other ways to get the child to do the right thing.
Many parents are not sure of what to do instead of spanking. Some people think that their religion tells them that spanking is okay. Some think that the law lets them do it. The courts say that parents have the right to teach their children how to behave.
Other things should be tried before a parent decides to spank a child. Telling the child exactly what is wanted from them can be one thing. Giving a child more than one choice is another thing that can be tried. Getting down to the child's level and taking a more child-friendly approach can help as well.
1. According to one study, how many parents are in favour of spanking?| A．None. |
| B．Most. |
| C．Few. |
| D．All. |
| A．Parents are very tired. |
| B．The courts give the parents the right. |
| C．Parents want to teach the children to hit someone. |
| D．Children do something wrong. |
| A．Agreeable |
| B．Unconcerned |
| C．Unfavorable |
| D．Interested |
| A．parents should try their best not to spank their children |
| B．good children always do the right thing |
| C．parents have no choice but to spank their children when they do something wrong |
| D．children can have more than one choice to avoid being spanked |
【推荐2】How to Get Teens to Establish Sleeping Habits
Although you might not be able to control all of the factors that interfere (干预) with your sleep, you can adopt habits that encourage better sleep. Start with these sleep tips.
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2. Keep electronic gadgets(设备) out of your teen’s bedroom. Have your teen leave her phone and other devices in the living room or kitchen when she goes to bed. If your teen brings her phone or tablet to bed with her, she might stay up late checking her social media pages or sending texts.
3. Set up a pre-bedtime schedule.
4. Make your teenager’s room ideal for sleep by keeping it dark and cool.
| A．After this, she will sleep soundly. |
| B．Create a sleep schedule with your teenager. |
| C．Sleeping well is very important for teenagers. |
| D．Stick to the sleep schedule, even on weekends. |
| E．Hang up curtains or blinds to block out light from the windows. |
| F．The bright light from the screen also makes it difficult for people to fall asleep. |
| G．About an hour before a teenager goes to bed, turn off the television, computer and other gadgets. |
【推荐3】Parenting Skills Passed Down
My parents taught that a life devoted to helping others is one full of purpose and meaning. I’m a physician and have worked with the homeless community for 11 years. I’ m also a mom to a boy who loves bike racing. Every time a rider fell or crashed, he’d stop and wait until they got up. He lost the race but won at being a good human.
—Sara Doorley Tijeras, New Mexico
I started a band as a high-school freshman with my brother’ s baritone horn (次中音号). I didn’t have previous lessons, so it was much harder for me. When I told my mom I was quitting, she told me to keep on trying. In due time I absolutely loved the band. Years later, my daughter Sheena was in the band, using the same baritone. One day, she, too, said she was quitting, and I told her not. She kept at it and came to love it too.
—Janet Brandes Collins, Wisconsin
I grew up as a tomboy (假小子). My mother occasionally told me to let the boys win, because they wouldn’t like me if I always beat them, so I did. My daughter is also quite athletic but has never heard those words. I tell her she’s as good as those boys and to do her best and win. And she has. She has grown up very confident and is even more broadly admired for her determination. What a difference a generation makes.
—Klari Frederick Linden, Michigan
I built an arcade machine (街机) with my son. I loved arcades as a kid, and my dad and I are software developers. Plus, it’s a good lesson: If you want something, build it! It’s bonding when we help the other player get out of a corner the bad guys have backed them into.
—Joe Hocking Highland Park, Illinois
1. What life lesson does Janet Brandes Collins teach her kid?| A．Never give up. |
| B．Be confident and humble. |
| C．Helping others is important and great. |
| D．Build what you want with your own hands. |
| A．Sara Doorley Tijeras. | B．Janet Brandes Collins. |
| C．Klari Frederick Linden. | D．Joe Hocking Highland Park. |
| A．A teacher. | B．A musician. |
| C．An athlete. | D．A software developer. |
