Question

A major source of teen stress is school exams, and test anxiety is not uncommon. When you recognize your teen is under stress, how can parents help your teen stay calm before an exam?

Be involved. Parents need to be involved in their teen’s work. __1.____ What they look for is your presence—to talk, to cry, or simply to sit with them quietly. Communicate openly with your teen. Encourage your teen to express her worries and fears, but don’t let them focus on those fears.

Help them get organized. ___2._____ Together, you and your teen can work out a time-table in which she can study for what she knows will be on the test.

Provide a calm setting. Help your teen set up a quiet place to study and protect his privacy. Give them a nutritious diet. It is important for your teen to eat a healthy, balanced diet during exam times to focus and do her best. ____3._____ If this happens, encourage your teen to eat light meals or sandwiches. A healthy diet, rather than junk food, is best for reducing stress.

___4._____ Persuade your teenager to get some sleep or do something active when she needs a real break from studying. Making time for relaxation, fun, and exercise are all important in reducing stress. Help your teen balance her time so that she will feel comfortable taking time out from studying to spend time with friends or rest.

Show s positive attitude. ___5.______ Your panic, anxiety and blame contribute to your teen’s pressure. Make your teen feel accepted and valued for her efforts. Most importantly, reassure your teen that things will be all right, no matter what the results are.

A．A parent’s attitude will affect their teen’s emotions.

B．Exam stress can make some teens lose their appetite(胃口).

C．They will only make the situation worse.

D．Encourage your teen to relax.

E. The best thing is simply to listen.

F. Help your teen think about what she has to study and plan accordingly.

G. Your teen may also make negative comments about themselves.

 

Answer 1

【答案】

1.E

2.F

3.B

4.D

5.A

【解析】

试题分析：本文讲述了父母亲帮助孩子克服考试焦虑症的多种方法和措施。

1.E 根据下句What they look for is your presence—to talk, to cry, or simply to sit with them quietly.可知孩子们需要的就是父母亲安静地坐在他们身边，故E项符合上下文。

2.F 根据前后句Help them get organized和you and your teen can work out a time-table 可知这里是指要帮助孩子变得有条理，有组织性，故F项要帮助孩子自己实际情况来思考自己已经学会的知识，并制定计划。符合上下文。

3.B 根据下句If this happens, encourage your teen to eat light meals or sandwiches.可知是指出现了食欲不振的情况，故B项符合上下文。

4.D 根据下句Persuade your teenager to get some sleep or do something active when she needs a real break from studying.说服孩子做一些积极的事情，也就是让孩子学会放松。故D项正确。

5.A 根据前后句Your panic, anxiety and blame contribute to your teen’s pressure和Show s positive attitude.可知父母的态度也将影响孩子的情绪。故A正确。

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点评：本文讲述了父母亲帮助孩子克服考试焦虑症的多种方法和措施。本题的关键在于要根据上下文的语境来找出串联的信息点，把握上下文之间的逻辑关系，通过前后的意思连贯性及细致性用心的答题，定能完成的很好。