1 . While it is known that parents control the dietary choices of their children during early childhood, the increasing independence experienced during adolescence brings with it more freedom when it comes to food choices. This time of life also brings enormous physical and emotional changes in a young person, which is often associated with an increase in comfort eating, or eating as a means to relieve stress. A recent study investigates how various feeding practices used by parents impact the emotional eating behavior of adolescents.

The initial study was conducted in 2017 with 218 families. Additionally, data collected in 2013 were also available. One parent from each family completed the Child Feeding Questionnaire, as well as the Child Feeding Practices Questionnaire, and both adolescent and parent completed the Dutch Eating Behavior Questionnaire. The adolescent’s body weight and height were measured by researchers. The four years between 2013 — 2017 covered the years from late childhood to mid-teens.

The study found that when parents used food as a reward, or restricted and monitored an adolescent’s access to food, this was associated with an increased tendency by the adolescent to use emotional eating as a strategy to deal with their emotions. On the other hand, involving a child in meal preparations had the opposite effect — it was associated with higher levels of emotional regulation and lower levels of emotional eating in the adolescent participants.

Additionally, the researchers found a negative link between the extent to which parents restrained (克制) their own eating behavior and the use of emotional eating by their adolescent children. This means that the more a parent limited his or her own consumption of food for the purpose of health or dietary goals, the less the adolescent child used emotional eating as a means of regulating his or her own emotions.

According to study lead author Joanna Klosowska, restrictive parenting was most damaging, whereas restrained eating by the parent seemed to be the most beneficial. “Additional research is required to understand the way in which restrained eating demonstrated by a parent impacts the emotional eating of a child,” said Klosowska.

1. What does the underlined word “it” in paragraph 1 refer to?

A．Parents’ dietary choice.	B．Parents’ eating behavior.
C．Children’s way of relieving stress.	D．Children’s increasing independence.

2. What did the researchers do in the study?

A．They studied parents’ body weight and height.

B．They investigated children’s eating behaviors.

C．They interviewed parents about their emotional health.

D．They assessed parents’ understanding of children’s care needs.

3. What did the study find?

A．Restrained eating by parents is bad for their children.

B．Emotional eating by teens is influenced by their parents.

C．Parents seldom engage their children in family meal preparations.

D．Using food as a reward can help children form good eating habits.

4. What will future research focus on according to Klosowska?

A．Factors resulting in parents’ and adolescents’ food choices.

B．The underlying logic behind parents’ restrictive parenting.

C．What effect emotional eating can generate on children’s health.

D．How parents’ restrained eating influences children’s emotional eating.

2 . 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.

Don’t argue with your parents. Don’t try to talk about something with your parents when you are angry. Your parents probably won’t listen to you if you are shouting at them. Go somewhere else to cool off. Then think about what you want to say to your parents. If you think you can’t speak to them at the moment, try writing a letter to them.

Try to understand your parents. Your parents may think differently from you. Tell your parents what you think, what you care about and why. Perhaps you and your parents disagree on something. Put yourself in their shoes and you may find a better way out.

Michael’s mother didn’t agree with him about buying a motorcycle. They argued over it. But they finally came to an agreement. Michael bought the motorcycle, but only drove it on certain days.

It is also important to show your love to your parents. Try to do some small things at home, like making them a cup of tea, helping do some chores, and so on. It helps to keep your relationship closer. A good relationship with your parents can make you a better and happier person. It is worth having a try.

1. The passage mainly talks about the communication problem between ________.

A．parents and school teachers

B．school kids and their parents

C．teachers and their students

D．parents and children of all ages

2. Your parents probably won’t listen to you if you don’t ________.

A．show your love to them	B．often stay with them
C．speak to them politely	D．do chores for them

3. The story of Micheal shows that it’s important to ________.

A．understand each other

B．stay away from your parents

C．argue with each other

D．disagree with your parents

4. Doing some small things at home can make your parents feel that ________.

A．you are happy

B．you love them

C．you like chores

D．you are relaxed

5. Which of the following is NOT true?

A．It’s certainly necessary to show your love to your parents.

B．It’s hard for all the teenagers to communicate with their parents.

C．Think it over before you want to talk to your parents about something.

D．Put yourself in your parents’ shoes and you may find some good ways to communicate with your parents.

3 . I woke to the sound of birds outside my window and lay in bed, going over the busy day ahead of me. Finally, I got up and attempted to switch on the light — nothing happened. I checked my phone. No Wi-Fi, no data. With our unstable cell service, there was no way of knowing if we had received alerts fbr a power failure. I grabbed a sweater, went downstairs, found a flashlight and a match to light the gas stove, and then boiled water to brew coffee. Outside the window, the falling snow obscured (遮蔽) the sunrise. Deep piles of snow covered the road.

My work meetings and deadlines, my sons’ classes and tests, my husband’s plans — everything would have to wait. Why does this happen today of all days?“ I asked. Thankfully, the wood stove was still going strong. I took a deep breath. I supposed we had everything we needed.

The house was quiet as I sipped my coffee and cuddled (搂抱) our dog. One by one, my husband and sons came downstairs and complained about the turn the day had taken.

I opened the curtains to let light in. We gathered around the table and had cereal. After breakfast, my husband played a game of solitaire. Then my sons joined him in building a house of cards that reached three levels until our cat jumped up to investigate and knocked it down. We played a round of Scrabble and had my favorite snow day lunch: grilled cheese and tomato soup.

Then we took a long walk in the woods behind our house, walking along the stream. We spotted deer tracks and played in the snow that was coming down in big fluffy flakes. When we returned, all the clocks in the house were blinking. I started to make dinner, happy to have things back to normal — even better than normal.

It was a day that began without electricity, cut off from the rest of the world, and ended with hot chocolate and power restored. We were recharged by the unexpected gift of a day together.

1. What did the author find when she woke up?

A．Heavy snow trapped the family in the house.

B．The electricity supply had been cut off.

C．It was still early for breakfast.

D．Her phone wouldn’t be turned on.

2. What was the direct impact of the power cut on the author’s family?

A．Their arrangements were upset.

B．They had to serve themselves with simple meals.

C．The family encountered a shortage of supplies.

D．Everyone was angry about this unexpected event.

3. Why did the author describe their family activities on that day?

A．To pave the way for her insight.

B．To present the daily life of the family.

C．To show the close family relationship.

D．To create a lighthearted atmosphere.

4. What did that day mean to the author?

A．It was a temporary disaster.

B．It was a day full of exciting adventures.

C．It was a lovely day of family togetherness.

D．It was a rare moment of leisure and freedom.

4 . Strategies for Getting Kids off Screens

It’s time to keep kids off the screens! Parents should use the winter vacation to remind their children of what it’s like to play freely, offline for hours on end.     1    . Here are some practical strategies for giving kids a screen-free winter.

Set clear screen time limits

Establish how many minutes or hours you’re OK with them each week, and make it something that can never be changed. For example, you could say they’re allowed to watch for an hour on Sunday morning, or for 15 minutes in the evening while dinner is being made, or none at all for the rest of the winter—and then stick to it.     2    

Get kids cooking

Involve them in meal preparation by assigning recipes that you’d like them to make each day.     3    . And you’ll have many tasty dishes at the end of it,

    4    

There are numerous half- and full-day camp options and lessons that can occupy a child’s time, such as swimming, art classes, tennis, dinosaur camp and sports camp. Look around your community for activities that can get them out of the house for a few hours each day.

Establish a reading routine (习惯)

    5    . Take your kid along to choose what she or he wants to read, and that will help keep them enthusiastic. Back home and see if you can set up a comfortable reading corner where they will be willing to read and let reading become a good habit gradually.

A．Sign up for lessons

B．Assign household work

C．That helps stop arguments of screen time

D．Of course, this is easier said than done

E．Master some basic tricks, using a homemade tool

F．They’ll develop new skills at cutting, cooking and baking

G．Go to the library once a week to store up fresh reading material

5 . A Georgia mom is winning praise for the way she’s teaching her children, aged 13,10 and 6, about money.

Shaketha MeGregor, a single mother in Dublin, Georgia, knew she needed a solution after frequent requests from her three kids for things like new toys and money to do things with their friends.

She came up with the unique idea to host a “job fair(就业展览会)”for her three children, Jahkeem, in seventh grade, Takeia, in fifth grade, and Serinity, in first grade. The three positions at the job fair were the kitchen manager, lead housekeeper and laundry supervisor(洗衣房主管).Children had to earn their pocket money by doing a job.

Jahkeem, Takeia and Serinity each picked the job they wanted to apply for, filled out the application and had interviews with their employer-their mom.

“My oldest and my youngest both applied for the lead housekeeper,” McGregor said.“ As to my 6-year-old daughter Serinity, I was more impressed with her application and her interview than my 13-year-old son Jahkeem.”

”I want them to be familiar with the process when they are older,“ she said. ”Whether they’re applying to a school or for a new job. they can look back and say, “I did this with Mom years ago.” As a parent you want to protect your children as much as possible, but you know that eventually they’ll have to experience it on their own and a child’s greatest lesson in life is going through the process.

MeGregor’s post on Facebook where she shared her job fair idea now has more than 200,000 likes. She said she hoped it inspired other parents to think outside of the box and let their kids’ voices be heard.“ What I’m realizing is that kids just want to be part of something. The first-hand experience is the best way to educate children,” McGregor said.

1. What do you know about McGregor’s solution?

A．It is creative.	B．It’s uninteresting
C．It is strange.	D．It’s traditional.

2. How can Takeia get the new toy she wants according to the passage?

A．By doing housework.	B．By behaving well.
C．By getting good marks.	D．By listening to McGregor.

3. What can we infer from the result of the job fair?

A．Serinity was awarded a new toy.

B．Serinity got the position as a kitchen manager.

C．Takeia became the lead housekeeper at the fair.

D．Jahkeen didn’t get the job he had applied for.

4. What do we know from the last paragraph?

A．Children should always listen to their parents views.

B．Parents should pay their children for anything.

C．MeGregor’s post is well received online.

D．MeGregor’s idea is suitable for all families.

6 . Family communication refers to the way verbal(口头)and non-verbal information is exchanged between family members.    1    In other words, an important part of communication is not just talking, but     listening to what others have to say.

    2    It enables members to express their needs, wants, and concerns to each other. Open and honest communication allows family members to express their differences as well as love for one another.     3    Lack(缺乏) of communication will make it hard for family members to deal with problems together.

Effective(有效的) communication is an important feature of strong, healthy families. Research shows communication is an important building block of strong parent-child relationships. Just as effective communication is almost always found in strong, healthy families, poor communication is usually found in unhealthy family relationships.    4    However, poor communication is unclear and indirect. It can lead to many family problems, including ineffective problem-solving and weak emotional bonding(情感纽带).

    5     Family researchers have discovered that unhappy family     relationships are often the result of negative communication patterns (模式). In fact, one researcher discovered that the more positively couples rated their communication, the more satisfied they were with their relationship five and a half years later.

A．With trust, families can build strong relationships.

B．Communication within the family is very important.

C．Healthy families communicate their thoughts in a clear and direct way.

D．Researchers find not all family members communicate at the same level.

E．It is also through communication that family members are able to solve problems.

F．Communication requires the ability to understand what others are thinking and feeling.

G．There is a strong connection between communication and satisfaction with family relationships.

7 . My mom and my grandpa have been making jam(果酱)every summer for more than 20 years. The jam is sweet ,made from local Okanagan fruit. Not only is it delicious but it also helps me remember my childhood. As kids, we traveled to Salmon Arm, B. C. ,every summer to spend it with my grandpa and grandma. Memories of house-boating, fishing, countless hours in the lake, and of course jam-making remain in all our hearts.

We were never part of making jam, but I remember watching my mom and grandpa carry in fresh berries from the car, and then measure and cook. Only breaking to sleep and eat, they would show up two days later tired, sometimes covered with burns, and proud faces. Although at that time I couldn't tell you how the jam was made, I knew that each jar(瓶)was made with love and care. They never sold the jam at any local markets; they kept some for themselves and the rest was given away to friends and family.

One summer, for some reason, they weren't able to make jam. I remember my mom being really sad and I didn't understand till some years later that making jam with her dad wasn't really about the jam at all. It was an occasion (场合),where she had his undivided attention and he, hers. I don't know what they talked about for all those hours, or if they even talked at all, but any silence was filled with feelings of love and happiness.

Now in my mid-30s, my brother, sister and I have our own children to bring to Salmon Arm every summer, it only for a few days. Much has changed but one thing that has not is the jam. Mom and Grandpa disappear for a couple of days to make it. I feel joy watching my mom and grandpa share this time together. It's a tradition that one day my mom will carry forward with me, and many years from now, I will carry forward with my daughter.

1. What can best describe the author's childhood?

A．Unusual.	B．Poor.
C．Troubled.	D．Colorful.

2. How did the author feel when she saw her mom being sad?

A．She shared the same feeling.

B．She was unable to understand.

C．She didn't care about it.

D．She felt sorry about it.

3. What might be the point of making jam?

A．Filling the family with joy and love.

B．Making a good living for the family.

C．Bringing happiness to children.

D．Helping the old family members feel less lonely.

4. What decision does the author make?

A．To make jam on her own.

B．To learn her mom's attitude to life.

C．To follow the family tradition.

D．To spend more time with her daughter.

8 . Family time is one of the most important times in a children's life. My family and I spend a lot of time together, including having dinner together every night.     1     Even when my father is away on business, my mother, my sister and I talk and have fun together. As a teenager, spending time with my parents is not the most fun thing I do but I feel it is necessary. I learn from them every time we talk, whether it is about my dad's job or my mother's day. 

    2     Data show that only 50% of families sit down for dinner together every night. That's a shame because researchers claim that kids who have these regular family dinners tend to have a sense of belonging and safety.       3     And they are also more likely to have better grades and a larger vocabulary.

There have been many recent studies showing kids are "wilder" than they used to be.     4    I think less attention from parents might be one of them. If parents spend more time with their children, they will keep their kids away from television, video games and "wild" ideas.

I have noticed in old TV shows and my parents' stories that not long ago sitting at the family dinner table was not a choice, but a must.     5    It is probably because parents and children are under more pressure from work and study. Although we all lead busy lives and are always running around trying to finish homework or play sports, we should all spend 20 minutes each day to eat dinner together.

A．Nowadays, it seems harder for people to find time to be together.

B．I did a little research on the "family table" idea.

C．Children just watch TV and play computer games.

D．There are certainly many reasons for this.

E．We don't watch television. Instead we sit down at the table to eat and discuss our days.

F．What's more, they learn better behaviours during the time with their parents.

G．It is important for parents to teach children how to behave.

9 . “Mommy, will you play this with me?” My two-year-old daughter sat next to a mountain of laundry baskets. She held a toy in her hand. I looked at her, and then I stared down a pile of dirty clothes - enough, already. I thought of some popular phrases among moms I had read countless times on the Internet. “Days are long but the years fly by.” “A messy house is a happy house.” “Hard work pays off.” I become energetic every time the phrases pass through my mind.

Sometimes, the laundry just needed to get done. I stared straight into my daughter’s pleading eyes.

“I’m sorry, sweetheart, but I cannot play right now. Mom is really busy.” Suddenly, an idea passed through my brain. I must do the housework! And that would not make me a bad mom!

Quite the opposite, I thought.

It’s okay to clean, to cook, or to spend a morning paying bills, making phone calls and folding towels. That’s what grown-ups do. And how else will our kids learn unless we demonstrate? Recently, I read an article about a local family. It was a diary of their typical week, written by the father of six children. Each day consisted of cooking and family devotions. The grandkids ran in the barn while the older children milked cows, and everyone helped make pies for the family bakery business. They were all faithfully devoted to one another as they worked side by side from dawn to dusk.

Could it be that the real call on a family is not for the parents to serve the children, but for everyone to serve each other for a greater purpose? Sometimes we work, and sometimes we play. Strong families are built with both.

“Sweetie, I have a great idea.” I set my daughter’s game on the table and held her hands. “You can help me put these clothes in the wash. Doesn’t that sound fun?” Her face lit up. “Can I push the buttons, too?” “Absolutely, you are a good button pusher.” “Yeah,” she said as if I had just asked her to play.

1. According to the writer, the popular phrases.

A．persuade the moms to enjoy their lives.

B．encourage and comfort the exhausted moms.

C．tell the moms the real meaning of life.

D．make the moms become more knowledgeable.

2. What did the writer learn from the diary?

A．Interest should be developed at a young age.

B．It is really hard to take good care of children.

C．Children should be taught to contribute to families.

D．Parents are responsible for keeping family in harmony.

3. How did the daughter feel when she was asked to do some housework?

A．Worried and scared.

B．Thankful and touched.

C．Excited and interested.

D．Disappointed and upset.

4. What might be the best title for the passage?

A．Enjoying a messy house.

B．Playing toys with my kid.

C．Making dreams come true.

D．Doing the laundry together.

10 . Anyone who has messy children, lazy partners or naughty flat mates will be impressed by the resourcefulness (足智多谋) of Katrina Neathey, the co-owner of a cleaning company in West Sussex. She has made her three teenagers sign an agreement to help keep the house tidy. Any infraction of the agreement, for example, littering up their bedroom with magazines and drinks, or failing to put their dirty plates in the dishwasher, will come with a 5 pounds’ fine on removal of their phones.

It is one way of setting up a cleaning rota (轮班表) that people might stick to. “Cleaning is teamwork.” says Lynsey Crombie, also known as the Queen of Clean. She suggests getting everyone in the household together to find out what people like doing. “In our family, my husband is better at mowing the lawn. I love cleaning rooms. Someone else might like folding the towels. You let everybody do what they’re good at, or enjoy, so there’s more chance they’ll actually do it.”

Crombie is not a fan of fines. For her children, she takes away their phones or turns off the Wi-Fi. For other adults who aren’t joining in, she suggests keeping asking them to take action.

If you aren’t sure what is required to keep the dirt at bay, there are many checklists online that you can print out to share the daily, weekly and monthly tasks. You can stick it on the fridge, and then everyone knows where they stand. If it’s not working, have another chat, such as “What do you dislike?” “How can we improve it?” Ironing out problems is all about communication.

1. What does the underlined word "infraction" in Paragraph 1 mean?

A．Change.	B．Violation.
C．Explanation.	D．Discussion.

2. How does Crombie encourage her family to enjoy their tasks?

A．By dividing tasks in terms of interest.	B．By sticking to the cleaning rota strictly.
C．By setting up a role model herself.	D．By offering the family timely help.

3. What can we infer from Paragraph 3?

A．Fines work well among adults.	B．Ways to motivate people vary.
C．It’s hard to push adults to take charge.	D．It’s good to remind people of their tasks.

4. What’s the author’s purpose of writing the text?

A．To advertise a great cleaning company in West Sussex.

B．To encourage people to develop teamwork spirit at home.

C．To call on housewives to handle lazy partners resourcefully.

D．To introduce ways of inspiring family to share housework.