Question

【题目】根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。

A wide range of factors can lead to exam stress for a child. However, such stress can be prevented if parents encourage their children to complete their studies on time. And if they enjoy studying, the stress can be prevented or at least reduced. 【1】 .

Help him or her prepare. Teach your child the importance of discipline. Long before the exams, you need to have all the facts regarding your child’s progress and a clear picture of his or her academic status. Based on this, you can help your child create a routine before the exam. 【2】 .

Allow your child some free time. 【3】 . It is part of regular life, and especially during exams, when stress levels are running high, it is natural for your child to feel like having free time at some point during the day. Let him or her have it, and just do anything with in. If your child is just sitting around, don’t disturb his or her thoughts.

【4】 . Every household has conflict, especially when children are involved. Exams are a time when you need to be a little helpful. Be firm in maintaining the regular schedule and discipline, but at the same time be understanding towards your child’s needs. 【5】 . Give your children the freedom to study in his or her own way. But make sure that at the end of the day everything required has been studied.

A. Don’t allow arguments over little things to build up.

B. Here re a few tips on how to help your child.

C. Avoid conflict.

D. This “me time” is very important.

E. They feel stressed just because their classmates are worried.

F. This will reduce stress by giving your child time to prepare.

G. Teach your child the importance of healthy competition.

Answer 1

【答案】

【1】B

【2】F

【3】D

【4】C

【5】A

【解析】

试题分析：本文属于教育类短文，主要介绍了帮助孩子减轻考试压力的三条建议：帮助他准备；给孩子自由时间；避免冲突。

【1】B 根据二、三段的主题句Help him or her prepare.和Allow your child some free time.可知都是减少学生压抑的建议。所以横线句是上下文的承上启下句，把中心段和下面的分段联系在一起，故B项“Here are a few tips on how to help your child.”正确。

【2】F 根据横线前句you can help your child create a routine before the exam在考试之前给孩子制定一个时间表，这个时间表可以让孩子为考试做好充分的准备。故F项正确。

【3】D 根据本段第一句Allow your child some free time.可知本段主要告诉我们要给孩子自己的空闲时间。横线后句It is part of regular life......... point during the day.可知这样的时间对孩子非常重要，可以有效减压。所以D项“This “me time” is very important.”有效串联了第一句和第三句。

【4】C 根据横线后句Every household has conflict, especially when children are involved.每个家庭都会有矛盾冲突，尤其是涉及到孩子的问题时。那么在减轻孩子的考试压力时，我们要避免这样的冲突。故C项正确。

【5】A 根据横线前句Be firm in maintaining the regular schedule and discipline, but at the same time be understanding towards your child’s needs.我们要理解孩子的需要，在考试期间不要和孩子发生冲突，也不要和孩子争论。而是应该给孩子提供帮助。故A项正确。