Every family with kids has seen its share of arguments, shouting and complaining.It turns out that all those conflicts serve an important purpose in the development of children.Saying “no” followed by a bad temper, just may be an unavoidable part of growing up.And that's a good thing.These are the first steps toward independence.Even young children have to challenge their parents sometimes.Studies have shown the following:
·Although stressful, conflicts are beneficial for children.
·Learning to manage conflicts is necessary for a child's development.
·Conflicts during the preschool years occur because children desire even more attention than parents can or should give.
If you understand why conflicts occur, it can minimize the conflicts between you and your children.Conflict is a child's attempt to develop a sense of self and how he or she learns to express his or her needs and ideas.Parents develop and drive this independence by putting children to the outside world both formally and informally.
Conflicts can grow out of a difference of opinion or might just be a way to blow off steam(发脾气).In rare situations, constant conflicts between parents and children can indicate a deeper emotional problem.Consult your doctor if this seems to be your situation.
It's important to offer your child choices, which should be determined by age and developmental level.The more responsible a child is, the more choices he or she gets in reward.You can threaten your child with punishment, but often offering a choice will better improve angry situations.Consequences and rewards should have some meaning to your child.
Often a child's adverse(敌对的)reaction when he or she hears the word “no” can be avoided by giving the child an explanation as to why you have refused his or her request.
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Why does the author think conflicts are good?
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A.
It's a sign that children are trying to be independent.
B.
Children can learn to control the bad temper.
C.
This can develop a better way of communication.
D.
It can improve the relationship between parents and children.
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A 3-year-old boy challenges his parents angrily, according to studies, because he may ________ ,
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A.
feel being ignored by his parents.
B.
get tired of being looked after by his parents.
C.
want to stay with his parents at any time.
D.
be blamed by his parents for his faults.
(3)
In most cases, the conflicts between parents and their children ________.
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A.
lead to more misunderstandings
B.
don't hurt feelings
C.
are highly valued by parents
D.
involve visiting doctors
(4)
What can be concluded from the passage?
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A.
Children understand what their parents think of clearly.
B.
Children enjoy giving their opinions by conflicting with their parents.
C.
Most parents would rather punish their children than reward them.
D.
Communication can reduce conflicts between parents and children.
The China National Opera(CNO)will give a concert to celebrate its 50th birthday.
Different generations of CNO vocalists, like Li Guangxi, Yao Hong and Ma Mei, will present the concert which will feature both songs from famous Chinese operas like “The White-haired Girl” and “The Hundredth Bride”, as well as, arias of such Western opera classics as “Madame Butterfly”, “La Traviata” and “Rigoletto”.
Time/date:7∶30 pm, September 7, 8
Location:Tianqiao Theatre
Tel:6551-4787, 8315-6170
Tickets:60-500 yuan(US $7.2-60.2)
Folk music
A concert will be held to feature some recently composed traditional Chinese music works.
The concert, given by the Folk Orchestra of the China Opera and Ballet Theatre, will include such pieces as “Memory of Childhood ”, “Memorial Ceremony for God ”and “Wine Song”.
Time/date:7∶30pm, September 13
Location:Concert hall at the National Library of China
Tel:6848 –5462, 6841-9220
Tickets:30-200 yuan(US$3.6-24.1)
Moon music
A concert of traditional Chinese music will be given on the eve of the Moon Festival which falls on September 21st this year.
The concert will feature a number of famous pieces centred on the theme of the moon, such as “Moonlight”, “Spring night on a Moonlit River” and “Lofty Mountain and Flowing River.”
A number of established traditional Chinese music performers like Zhou Yaokun and Fan Weiqing, will play solos as well as collaborate with the folk music orchestra.
Time/date:7∶30 pm, September 21st
Location:Grand Theatre of the Cultural Palace of Nationalities
Tel:6606-8888, 6606-9999
(1)
If you want to buy tickets for listening to the music “Memory of Childhood”, you will dial _________.
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A.
6551-4787
B.
6848-5462
C.
8315-6170
D.
6606-9999
(2)
Which statement is right according to the passage?
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A.
Li Guangxi, Yao Hong and Ma Mei stand for the same generation of CNO vocalists.
B.
“Rigoletto” is a famous piece on the theme of the moon.
C.
“Lofty Mountain and Flowing River” is a traditional Chinese music.
D.
Zhou Yaokun will play solos and Fan Weiqing will collaborate with the folk music orchestra.
(3)
“Madame Butterfly” is ________.
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A.
a Chinese opera
B.
a Western opera
C.
a piece of music
D.
a song
(4)
In which column of a newspaper will the article be published?