Many parents have learned the hard way that what sounds like open communication is often the very thing that closes a youngster’s ears and month. One common mistake is The Lecture, the long monologue that often starts with “When I was your age….” Eighteen-year-old Kelly calls lectures “long, one-side discussions in which I don’t say much.”
Kids reflexively(条件反射地) shut down in the face of a lecture. Their eyes glaze over(呆滞), and they don’t register any incoming information. Listen to 13-year-old Sarah describe her least favorite times with her mom and dad. “First, they scream. Then comes the ‘We’re so disappointed’ speech. Then the ‘I never did that to my parents’ lecture begins. After that, even if they realize how ridiculous they sound, they never take it back.”
Lines like “When you have children of your own, you’ll understand” have been seriously said by parents since time immemorial. But many of our expert parents, like Bobby, a registered nurse and mother of three, feel that by falling back on clichés(陈词滥调) to justify our actions, we weaken our position.
Since kids are creatures of the here and now, the far-off future has no relevance to them. Therefore, good communicators like Bobby suggest, “Give specific reasons for your actions in present language: ‘I’m not letting you go to the party because I don’t think there will be enough adult supervisions(监护).’”
Betty, who lives in Missiouri, uses an indirect approach. “I find that warnings are accepted more readily if I discuss a news article on a subject I am concerned about. My husband and I talk about it while our children absorb the information. Then they never think I’m preaching.”
This really helped when Betty’s kids began driving. Instead of constantly repeating “Don’t drink; don’t speed,” she would talk about articles in the paper and express sympathy for the victims of a car crash. Betty made no special effort to draw her kids into the conversation. She depended on a teen-ager’s strong desire to put in his opinions---especially if he thinks he isn’t being asked for them.
1.The purpose of the passage is to _________.
A. compare two ways of parents` communicating with their kids
B. give parents advice on how to communicate with their kids
C. explain why kids won’t listen to their parents.
D. introduce kids` reaction to the communication between them and their parents
2.Which of the following statements is NOT right?
A. Kids won’t listen to their parents because they think what their parents say is boring.
B. Many kids think they have no right to express their own opinions.
C. Some kids think their parents should apologize when they are wrong.
D. Kids don’t like any discussion at all.
3.What does the underlined word in the first paragraph mean?
A. 独白 B. 对话
C. 插话 D. 讨论
4.Which of the following topic may appeal to kids?
A. Parents` own experience
B. Kids possible life in the future
C. Something related to kids` present life
D. What parents have done to their own parents.
5.In order to make kids follow their advice, parents should______.
A. tell their kids to listen carefully B. set out their warnings directly
C. list out as many examples as possible D. arouse kids` desire to express themselves.
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1. 适量运动,放松自己;
2. 均衡饮食,保证营养;
3. 调整生物钟,确保睡眠。
注意:1.可以适当增加内容,使短文连贯。
2.参考词汇:生物钟biological clock
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1.When Mr. Autrey saw Cameron Hollopeter, he _____.
A. was leaving for work
B. was talking with two women
C. was waiting for the train home
D. was getting ready to pick up his daughters
2.Which of the following can best describe Mr. Autrey?
A. Smart. B. Shy.
C. Strong. D. Brave.
3.Facing the praise and rewards, Mr. Autrey was _____.
A. quite calm B. very proud
C. rather satisfied D. really surprised
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Admittedly,those mighty forces are spiritual ones.But they are more important than physical ones.A college classmate of mine,Tim,was an excellent football player,even though he weighed much less than the average player. "In one game I suddenly found myself confronting a huge player,who had nothing but me between him and our goal line," said Tim. "I was so frightened that I closed my eyes and desperately threw myself at that guy like a bullet—and stopped him cold."
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So,always try to live a little bit beyond your abilities—and you'll find your abilities are greater than you ever dreamed.
1.Why was the author sometimes unable to reach his goal in the past?
A. He faced huge risks. B. He lacked mighty forces.
C. Fear prevented him from trying. D. Failure blocked his way to success.
2.What is the implied meaning of the underlined part?
A. Swallow more than you can digest. B. Act slightly above your abilities.
C. Develop more mysterious powers. D. Learn to make creative decisions.
3.What was especially important for Tim's successful defense in the football game?
A. His physical strength. B. His basic skill.
C. His real fear. D. His spiritual force.
4.What is the author's purpose in writing this passage?
A. To encourage people to be courageous.
B. To advise people to build up physical power.
C. To tell people the ways to guarantee success.
D. To recommend people to develop more abilities.
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About ten years ago when I was an undergraduate in college. I was working as an intern(实习生)at my University's Museum of Natural History. One day while working at the cash register in the gift shop, I saw an old couple come in with a little girl______a wheelchair.
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1.A. in B. on C. up D. over
2.A. lain B. remained C. set D. thrown
3.A. struck B. hit C. realized D. understood
4.A. top B. upper C. bottom D. lower
5.A. dragged B. headed C. wheeled D. approached
6.A. strength B. advantage C. disability D. happiness
7.A. affected B. infected C. melted D. frightened
8.A. command B. sense C. understand D. control
9.A. smiles B. laughter C. tears D. sweat
10.A. sorrow B. excitement C. warmth D. indifference
11.A. whenever B. whatever C. however D. whichever
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