Question

 

Almost every child is scared of something,from monsters in the cupboard to dogs in the park.But the fact that such fears are common and normal doesn’t mean they can be taken lightly.Kids experience fears and phobias(恐惧症) much more strongly than adults.And the influence of the fear can be physical as well as psychological(心理的).It can build up so they almost seem scared of everything—a kind of childhood anxiety.Dr.Creswell says:“Your child may always seem to expect the worst to happen and lack confidence in his or her ability to deal with any challenge.”So don’t make the same old mistake of treating them as if they’re silly for being a “scaredy cat”.Handling the fears is essential.

Children can be born nervous and,if you have such a baby,you’ll tend to prevent them from getting worried.So if they fear dogs,you’ll keep them away from dogs,but in fact that can just confirm to the child that dogs are scary.What is worse,keeping your child away from what they fear can turn that feeling into a phobia.Instead,you should encourage them to get in touch with the thing they fear,in a safe and supportive environment.Dr.Andy Field,a researcher of childhood fears,says:“You shouldn’t force,for example,a dog—anxious child to go up to a dog.But you can approach it yourself,show them there is nothing to be afraid of,stroke(抚摸) it,and talk about the dog being friendly.Once your child dares to stroke a dog—one that’s good with children,of course—then you should encourage them to carry on until they feel calmer,and reward them for ‘being brave’.”

1.Children’s fears are usually taken lightly because ______.

A.they will not develop into phobias

B.their influence is psychological

C.they exist widely in the world

D.they will disappear gradually

2.If we fail to help children to overcome fears,they will ______.

A.make the same old mistake

B.overcome them by themselves

C.experience the worst of things

D.grow up lacking self-confidence

3.According to Dr.Andy Field,if a child is afraid of a cat,parents should ______.

A.tell the child not to be afraid of it

B.show the child how to approach it

C.keep the child away from it

D.ask the child to stoke it

 

Answer 1

【答案】

1.C

解析:这是一道推断题。根据第一段“But the fact that such fears are common and normal doesn’t mean they can be taken lightly.”孩子的恐惧是普遍存在的并不意味着可以被忽视,这句话的隐含义是孩子的恐惧心理常被忽视是因为太普遍了。

2.D

解析:这是一道推断题。根据Dr. Creswell的话,处置孩子的恐惧心理是必要的,否则孩子会总是感到不幸的事情要发生或者面对挑战缺乏自信。

3.B

解析:这是一道推断题。根据最后一段和狗接近的例子可知,如果孩子害怕猫,虽然不能强迫孩子接近它,但是可以示范如何去接近,来消除孩子的恐惧。