Parents often believe that they have a good relationship with their teenagers (青少年). But last summer, Joanna and Henry noticed a change in their elder 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．is always busy with his studies | B．doesn’t want to be disturbed (打扰) |
| C．keeps himself away from his parents | D．begins to dislike his parents |
| A．their daughter isn’t as lovely as before |
| B．they can’t read their daughter’s mind right |
| C．they don’t know what to say to their daughter |
| D．their daughter talks with them only when she needs help |
| A．Teenagers talk a lot with their friends. | B．Teenagers do not want to understand their parents. |
| C．Teenagers do not talk much with their parents. | D．Teenagers talk little about their own lives. |
| A．Parents are unhappy with their growing children. |
| B．Parents have suitable ways to talk with their teenagers. |
| C．Parents should be patient with their silent teenagers. |
| D．Parents should try to understand their teenagers. |
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Children in the US will leave their parents’ home when they grow up. They usually live far from their parents because they want to find good jobs. They often write to their parents or telephone them. And they often go to visit their parents on holiday.
Parents usually let their children choose their own jobs. Americans think it important for young people to decide on their lives by themselves.
Children are asked to do some work around their house. And in many families, children are paid for doing some housework so that they learn how to make money for their own use.
1. The size of most American families is _________that of other countries
| A．larger than | B．smaller than | C．as big as | D．as small |
| A．get married | B．be free | C．find good jobs | D．study |
| A．on weekdays | B．on weekends | C．at any time | D．on holiday |
| A．Children have the freedom to choose their own job. |
| B．Parents don’t ask their children to do the housework. |
| C．Parents think it important for children to make their own decision. |
| D．When children grow up, they usually live far away from their home. |
| A．children can learn how to make money for themselves |
| B．their children required them to do so |
| C．they are rich |
| D．it is required by law |
【推荐2】Parents with high expectations for their children are nothing new to Chinese kids. However, people often don’t realize that children also have expectations of their parents. ▲
China Youth & Children Research Center did a survey on this topic in the United States, Japan, Republic of Korea and China. It showed that 83.8 percent of Chinese children want to be friends with their parents.
But the reality is different. Traditional Chinese values might be a reason. Respecting one’s elders and the concept of hierarchy (等级观念) are preventing children from becoming friends with their parents.
Both parents and children should make efforts to create friendship in the family. As children, what can you do to create a pleasant atmosphere (氛围) at home and make friends with your parents?
Act like an adult. If you want your parents to give you more freedom (自由), you should show them that you’re ready to be treated differently. For example, learn to use self-control. Show them that you can manage (安排) your time well.
Open your heart. US psychologist (心理学家) Carl E. Pickhardt wrote in Psychology Today that sharing feelings with our parents can lead to positive (积极的) changes, while not sharing them can cause misunderstandings.
Care for your parents. Do something nice or helpful for your parents. For example, help them with some household chores, make them gifts or teach them some computer skills. Their trust in you will grow.
1. Whom is the passage probably written for?| A．Teachers. | B．Adults. | C．Youths | D．Travelers. |
| A．What expectations do American parents have for parent-children relationships? |
| B．What expectations do Chinese parents have for parent-children relationships? |
| C．What expectations do Chinese children have for parent-children relationships? |
| D．What expectations do American children have for parent-children relationships? |
①America ②China ③Japan ④France ⑤Republic of Korea
| A．①②③④ | B．①②③⑤ | C．②③④⑤ | D．①②④⑤ |
| A．Act like an adult. | B．Care for your parents. |
| C．Open your heart. | D．Show your trust. |
| A．Most of the Chinese children want to make friends with their parents. |
| B．Respecting one’s family members and the concept of hierarchy are preventing parents from becoming friends with their children. |
| C．Only children should make efforts to create friendship in the family. |
| D．If you want your parents to give you more freedom, you should help them with housework. |
【推荐3】John is 14 years old. He is a student of Grade Eight. He was a very active and happy boy two years ago. But everything changed after he started to play computer games. He never plays basketball or football with his friends any more. And when he sits in the classroom, he can’t listen to the teachers. He sleeps in class. And he spends less and less time in studying. So he gets bad marks in tests. But he is very different after school is over. He stays in the net bar until it is closed. Ah, he loses himself in（沉迷于）computer games. His parents can do nothing to stop him. Every morning in the school, when we see that he is so tired after a night’s “busy working”, we really feel sad. He is too tired!
1. John was ______ two years ago.| A．sad and unhealthy | B．active but bored |
| C．active and happy | D．healthy but sad |
| A．he couldn’t get good grades | B．he played computer games |
| C．he had to work for money | D．he didn’t exercise any more |
| A．tired | B．healthy | C．happy | D．relaxed |
| A．usually | B．often | C．always | D．never |
| A．John wasn’t a good student two years ago. |
| B．John often sleeps in class at school. |
| C．John’s parents don’t love him. |
| D．John is busy working every day. |
【推荐1】We celebrated the China Hanfu Day from April 28th to May 13th, 2018 in Xi’an. There were catwalk shows and traditional music concerts. That day people wore traditional Chinese clothing. Hanfu fans from all over the country gathered there to take photos and put them online for a Hanfu photo competition.
China Hanfu Day is on the third day of the third month of the Chinese lunar calendar. In old China, this day was also known as Shangsi Festival. Its purpose is to encourage young Chinese to be proud of traditional clothing, as well as Chinese culture.
Han people lived in China before the Qing dynasty. Hanfu is their traditional clothing. It has a history of about 3, 000 years and it also changes. However, some of its main characteristics (特点) remain. For example, there are two parts that overlap (交叠) on the front. People call it “Jiao Ling”. On the other hand, people usually use ribbons (系带) instead of buttons (扣子). It is the main characteristic of Hanfu, too.
China is becoming a leading country in the world, and the Chinese people feel more confident about its traditional culture than ever before. Wearing traditional clothing might be an interesting way of showing how we feel about this.
1. How long did the Hanfu Festival last?| A．14 days. | B．15 days. | C．16 days. | D．17 days. |
| A．Shangsi Festival | B．Spring Festival |
| C．Mid-autumn Festival | D．Lantern Festival |
| A．It tells the history and main characteristics of Hanfu. |
| B．It tells how to design traditional Hanfu clothing. |
| C．It tells the differences between Hanfu and other traditional clothing. |
| D．It tells the main materials of traditional Hanfu clothing. |
| A．enjoying catwalk shows | B．taking part in Hanfu photo competition |
| C．listening to traditional music concerts | D．trying on traditional Hanfu clothing for free |
【推荐2】Can you name some foods in the meat group? Can you tell where they come from?
Your body is made up of millions of cells. Cells are very small.
Your body has to make new cells in order to grow. It also has to make new cells to take the place of the old cells that have been worn out.
To grow, the cells need a thing called protein. The protein you need most comes from foods in the meat group.
Fruit and vegetables are plant foods. Foods in this group give your body vitamins and minerals. Your body needs vitamins and minerals to grow and to stay well.
The third food group is made up of bread. These foods come from grain. Your body gets heat and energy from these foods. It needs a lot of energy to work and play.
Milk is one of the best foods your body can get. It has protein, vitamins and minerals. Milk is good between meals or with meals.
Some foods are not listed in the four main groups. This is because you do not have to think about eating these foods. You eat them if you eat foods from the four main foods.
1. In order to grow, your body ________.| A．has to make more water | B．needs more small protein |
| C．has to make new cells | D．needs old cells |
| A．food | B．protein | C．meat | D．a cell |
| A．milk | B．fruit | C．bread | D．meat |
| A．protein | B．fruit and vegetables | C．fat | D．new cells |
| A．meals | B．bodies | C．minerals | D．bread |
【推荐3】Cushing Academy used to have 20,000 books in its library. But this small American high school began to use electronic books (e-books) instead of printed books since last summer. Why? School leaders say it’s the way of the future. “The school wants to put its focus (重点) on 21st-century learning,” the library’s manager, Tom Corbett, says. Few students are using library books to do their homework now. Most do their research online. Changing the library seems like the best way to meet students’ needs. Without printed books to care for, librarians can now pay more attention to helping students use the online library in new and better ways.
Teacher Nancy Boyle says her students still enjoy regular books. But they also read different kinds of electronic books. “I read them sometimes. So far, it’s been a success. It’s great. The kids are reading more,” she says.
Sixteen-year-old Meghan Chenausky says, “I love the feeling of reading books. I was really slow when I started reading electronic books. But now I read fast and I love them very much. It’s so convenient (方便). You can have so many books right at your fingertips (指尖).”
1. The words “Cushing Academy” in the first paragraph is ________.| A．a small school library | B．the name of a school | C．a company selling books |
| A．they’ve had too many printed books |
| B．people want to know the 21st century |
| C．they want to meet the students’ needs |
| A．The librarians had less time helping students. |
| B．The students didn’t do their homework. |
| C．Most students did their research online. |
| A．The teacher likes them, but the student doesn’t. |
| B．The student likes them, but the teacher doesn’t. |
| C．Both the teacher and the student like them. |
| A．E-books, the way of the future |
| B．E-books and printed books |
| C．How do students use e-books? |
【推荐1】Communication is a problem for parents and children of all ages. If it’s hard for you to communicate with your parents, don’t worry about it. Here is some advice for you to bridge the generation gap (代沟).
Don’t argue with your parents. Don’t talk to your parents when you are angry. Your parents probably won’t consider your ideas if you shout at them. And you can’t express yourself well if you are angry. Go to someplace to cool off. Make sure you understand why you are unhappy. Then think about what you want to say to your parents. If you don’t think you can speak to them at the moment, try writing a letter.
Try to reach a compromise (妥协). Perhaps you and your parents disagree on something. You can keep your disagreement and try your best to accept each other. Of course, your parents might refuse to compromise on something. If that happens, it is especially important to show love and respect (尊敬) to them. Showing respect will keep your relationship strong.
Talk about your values (价值观、看法). The values of your parents are probably different from those of your own. Tell your parents what you care about, and why. Understanding values might help them see your purpose in life.
1. The underlined phrase “cool off” in this passage probably means ________.| A．have dinner | B．have fun |
| C．get quiet and calm | D．make yourself happy |
| A．agree with them all the time | B．keep away from them |
| C．know about their hobbies | D．have a talk with them often |
| A．there are some good ways to bridge the generation gap |
| B．parents and children should not have a generation gap |
| C．parents should show love and respect to their children |
| D．there are so many serious problems in the family today |
【推荐2】I used to hate my mother because she worked a lot and didn’t spend much time with me. Then one Friday morning I took part in a three-day self-help program for teenagers. Whether you believe it or not, that weekend changed my life.
About 100 other teenagers were there. During the first two days, I met a lot of great people. I was glad because I made so many friends there. On Sunday, the leader did an interesting exercise called “Chocolate or Toys”. He asked a girl which she liked better, chocolate or toys. She chose chocolate. Then he asked her to choose again between chocolate and chocolate. Of course she didn’t have a choice. This exercise told us that sometimes we don’t have a choice in life, and that sometimes we have to accept something rather than complaining (抱怨). Then he asked who would like to share his or her experience about no choice in life. A girl stood up and started talking about her mom who was a drug addict (吸毒者) and how much she hated her mother.
“I want a new mom.” she cried.
“Unluckily, you can’t have one.” the leader replied, “You have to accept the mother that you have.”
This hit me hard. I realized that, for better or worse, my mom was my mom.
I couldn’t choose another mom, there is no use complaining. What I can do is to make the best of the situation.
1. The writer used to hate his mother because ________.| A．she didn’t care for him | B．she had no time to be with him |
| C．she was a drug addict | D．she was too strict with him |
| A．A week. | B．Two days. | C．Three days. | D．Only one day. |
| A．During the first two days of the program. | B．After the exercise named “Chocolate or Toys”. |
| C．As soon as he came to the program. | D．After he left the program some time. |
| A．the writer used to love his mom for years |
| B．the writer’s mom is a very bad person |
| C．the writer’s mom loves her son very much |
| D．the writer will try to get along with his mother |
| A．We can make choices as we like. |
| B．Everyone should take part in a self-help program. |
| C．Chocolate can influence one’s attitude (态度) toward things. |
| D．We should try to accept things instead of complaining about them. |
【推荐3】Whenever I look at this photo, I think of an afternoon fishing with my grandfather. My grandfather loves fishing. When I was young, he tried to get my brother and me excited about it. "It's a wonderful way to spend the afternoon together," he told us. Every Saturday he asked us to go with him. At first we would, but fishing seemed so boring to us. Finally, we told him that fishing wasn't our thing. After that, he would go alone, One Saturday afternoon not long ago, I changed my mind and decided to go with him. I thought that maybe I would enjoy fishing more now that a few years have passed. So down to the water we went. We got in the water, threw the line, and waited. After three hours, all we had was a single tiny fish.
"Grandpa，why do you like standing out here for hours like this?" I asked. "You've done nothing all afternoon!"
“Well." he said. "When I was a boy, fishing wasn't 'nothing". In fact, it was everything. I didn't have TV video games or smart phones, so I fished. Now, when I fish. I go back to being that boy. It was a happy time."
This photo really changed how I saw my grandfather. I don't just see a quiet older man, but rather somebody who has seen many changes and has had many experiences. Right after I look the picture. Grandpa felt a strong pull on his line. In a second, the two of us were trying hard to bring the biggest fish I had ever seen! It was really exciting. From then on. I went fishing with him whenever I could.
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1. In the writer’s grandfather’s opinion, the wonderful way to spend the afternoon is to _______.
| A．watch TV | B．have afternoon tea | C．go fishing | D．play chess |
| A．the writer and his brother thought it was boring | B．he didn’t like to stay with others |
| C．the weather was so bad | D．no one else had time |
| A．nothing | B．fishing skills |
| C．a single tiny fish | D．the biggest fish the writer had ever seen |
| A．had no money to buy toys | B．lived a simple but happy life |
| C．like to listen to the radio | D．lived a hard life |
| A．The writer’s brother also loved fishing gradually. |
| B．The writer finally understood his grandfather and he was willing to stay with him. |
| C．This photo reminded the writer of comfortable life in the countryside. |
| D．It’s more popular for teenagers to go fishing than play with smart phones. |
【推荐1】You are going to high school, aren’t you? Maybe you don’t know what to do. Well, here’s a list of the top six things to do when you are in high school. These things will give you ideas of what your high school life could be like.
Here you go!
˙Find your passion(激情) and what kind of person you are: Whether it’s dance, basketball, or drawing, the important thing is that you have found something you are interested in.
˙Talk to people you wouldn’t usually talk to: meet new people, find new friends and even talk to people you don’t like. It will show what a great person you are. You never know what will happen after high school.
˙Take part in at least one contest(竞赛): This will give you tears of laughter, happiness and memories.
˙Get a job: This will help you see what it’s like to have responsibility(责任). It can also help you make a little money to spend on yourself.
˙Take a trip with your friends: It doesn’t matter where you go or what you do, the memories will happen on the way and go on till the final place.
˙Do your best at school: Don’t ever get lazy; working hard now will help you in the future.
1. The writer mainly tells you six things you should do________.| A．in your high school years | B．at the beginning of your high school years |
| C．before your high school begins | D．after you finish your high school |
| A．Because you will feel sorry if not. | B．Because it will show how great you are. |
| C．Because it can show how clever you are. | D．Because it can make your study better. |
| A．Have a happy school life | B．How to get along with your schoolmates |
| C．Ideas of successful high school life | D．Make sure your school life easy |
【推荐2】
| A．WeChat provides some service like ordering hotels, Didi travel, take-out-food on meituan and so on. |
| B．One the other hand, some people think that although WeChat benefits (对……有益) us a lot, it has some disadvantages. |
| C．According to some people, there are lots of reasons for the popularity of WeChat. |
| D．Nowadays, WeChat is becoming more and more popular in the world. |
| E．I think that everyone should use WeChat within limits. |
| F．In a word, WeChat is a wonderful platform for people to share a great deal of information. |
【推荐3】Students may have problems with their minds.
A student of Grade 9 could not understand his teacher and was doing badly in his lessons. He became so worried about it that he started to cut his finger with a knife.
A famous expert on students has the following suggestions:
First, talk to your parents and teachers often.
Third, go to see a doctor if you feel unhappy or unwell.
| A．The teacher is often angry with him. |
| B．Another student was afraid of exams. |
| C．Others don't want to talk their secrets. |
| D．Their parents are worried about the problems. |
| E．Second, take part in group activities and play sports. |
| F．Some students become worried because they have to study very hard. |
| G．A report says that 18% of Shanghai students have mental（心理的）problems. |
