A new study of 8,000 young people in the Journal of Health and Social Behavior shows that although love can make adults live healthily and happily, it is a bad thing for young people.  Puppy love(早恋)may bring stress for young people and can lead to depression. The study shows that girls become more depressed than boys, and younger girls are the worst of all.
The possible reason for the connection between love and higher risk of depression for girls is “loss of self”. According to the study,even though boys would say “lose themselves in a romantic relationship”, this “loss of self” is much more likely to lead to depression when it happens to girls. Young girls who have romantic relationships usually like hiding their feelings and opinions. They won’t tell that to their parents.
Dr Marianm Kaufman,an expert on young people problems, says 15% to 20% young people will have depression during their growing. Trying romance often causes the depression. She advises kids not to jump into romance too early. During growing up, it is important for young people to build strong friendships and a strong sense of self. She also suggests the parents should encourage their kids to keep close to their friends,attend more interesting school activities and spend enough time with family.
Parents should watch for signs of depression—eating or mood changes—and if they see signs from their daughters or sons, they need to give help. The good news is that the connection between romance and depression seems to become weak with age.Love will always make us feel young,but only maturity gives us a chance to avoid its bad side effects.

  1. 1.

    What’s the main idea of the passage?

    1. A.
      Puppy love may bring young people depression.
    2. B.
      Parents should forbid their children’s love.
    3. C.
      Romance is a two­edged sword for adults.
    4. D.
      Romance is good for young people.
  2. 2.

    Which of the following is more likely to have depression?

    1. A.
      Young people who have a strong sense of selfishness.
    2. B.
      Young boys whose parents watch for their behavior.
    3. C.
      Young girls who always hide their feelings and opinions.
    4. D.
      Careless parents whose children are deep in love.
  3. 3.

    What can be inferred from the passage?

    1. A.
      Lacking love can lead young people to grow up more quickly.
    2. B.
      Early love makes young people keep close to their friends and parents.
    3. C.
      Parents should help their children to be aware of the signs of depression.
    4. D.
      The older a woman is, the less likely she seems to lose herself in romance.
  4. 4.

    What’s the author’s attitude towards puppy love?

    1. A.
      Confused
    2. B.
      Disapproving
    3. C.
      Disinterested
    4. D.
      Scared

I work as a volunteer(志愿者)for an organization that helps the poor in Haiti. Recently I took my son Barrett there for a week, hoping to1 him.
Before setting out, I told Barrett this trip would be tiring and2. For the first two days, he said almost nothing. I worried the trip was too3 for a 17-year-old. Then, on Day three, as we were4 over high rocky mountains, he turned to me and grinned(咧嘴笑), “Pretty hard. ”
After that there was no turning back. A five-year-old girl, wearing a dress several sizes5 large and broken shoes, followed Barrett around, mesmerized (着迷). He couldn’t stop6 . Later he said7. “I wish I could speak French.” I was8-this from a boy who hated and9 French classes throughout school.
Usually silent, he10 Gaby, our host, and kept asking questions about the country and its people. He blossomed(活泼起来).
11, the moment that really took12 breath away occurred in a village deep in the mountains. I was13 a woman villager for an article. 135 centimeters tall, she was small in figure but strong in 14. Through determination, she had learned to read and write, and15 to become part of the leadership of the16 .
Learning her story, Barrett was as17 as I by this tiny woman’s achievements. His eyes were wet and there was a18 of love and respect on his face. He had finally understood the importance of my work.
When leaving for home, Barrett even offered to stay19 as a volunteer. My insides suddenly felt struck. This20 achieved all I’d expected. Soon he will celebrate his 18th birthday. He’11 be a man.

  1. 1.
    1. A.
      comfort
    2. B.
      please
    3. C.
      attract
    4. D.
      educate
  2. 2.
    1. A.
      rough
    2. B.
      dangerous
    3. C.
      troublesome
    4. D.
      violent
  3. 3.
    1. A.
      little
    2. B.
      much
    3. C.
      fast
    4. D.
      slow
  4. 4.
    1. A.
      moving
    2. B.
      running
    3. C.
      climbing
    4. D.
      looking
  5. 5.
    1. A.
      too
    2. B.
      very
    3. C.
      even
    4. D.
      so
  6. 6.
    1. A.
      joking
    2. B.
      crying
    3. C.
      shouting
    4. D.
      smiling
  7. 7.
    1. A.
      patiently
    2. B.
      regretfully
    3. C.
      lightly
    4. D.
      cheerfully
  8. 8.
    1. A.
      ashamed
    2. B.
      disappointed
    3. C.
      determined
    4. D.
      surprised
  9. 9.
    1. A.
      took up
    2. B.
      went in for
    3. C.
      fought against
    4. D.
      called off
  10. 10.
    1. A.
      befriended
    2. B.
      disregarded
    3. C.
      avoided
    4. D.
      recognized
  11. 11.
    1. A.
      Thus
    2. B.
      Even
    3. C.
      Meanwhile
    4. D.
      However
  12. 12.
    1. A.
      my
    2. B.
      his
    3. C.
      our
    4. D.
      her
  13. 13.
    1. A.
      asking
    2. B.
      interviewing
    3. C.
      arranging
    4. D.
      describing
  14. 14.
    1. A.
      brain
    2. B.
      wish
    3. C.
      will
    4. D.
      health
  15. 15.
    1. A.
      appeared
    2. B.
      struggled
    3. C.
      hesitated
    4. D.
      failed
  16. 16.
    1. A.
      village
    2. B.
      city
    3. C.
      organization
    4. D.
      state
  17. 17.
    1. A.
      pleased
    2. B.
      bored
    3. C.
      puzzled
    4. D.
      touched
  18. 18.
    1. A.
      combination
    2. B.
      composition
    3. C.
      connection
    4. D.
      satisfaction
  19. 19.
    1. A.
      in
    2. B.
      behind
    3. C.
      out
    4. D.
      away
  20. 20.
    1. A.
      interview
    2. B.
      flight
    3. C.
      article
    4. D.
      trip

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