题目内容
2.I'm usually fairly doubtful about any research that concludes that people are either happier or unhappier or more or less certain of themselves than they were 50years ago.While any of these statements might be true,they are practically impossible to prove scientifically.Still,I was struck by a report which concluded that today's children are significantly more anxious than children in the 1950s.In fact,the analysis showed,normal children aged 9to 17exhibit a higher level of anxiety today than children who were treated for mental illness 50years ago.Why are America's kids so stressed?According to the report there are two main causes:increasing loneliness─brought on by high divorce rates and little communication with society,among other things─and a growing perception that the world is a more dangerous place.
Given that we can't turn the clock back,adults can still do plenty to help the next generation handle such difficulties.At the top of the list is giving children a better appreciation of the limits of individualism (个人主义).No child is an island.Strengthening social ties helps protect individuals against stress.To help kids build stronger connections with others,you can pull the plug on TVs and computers.Your family will thank you later.They will have more time for face-to-face relationships,and they will get more sleep.
Limit the amount of virtual violence your children are exposed to.It's not just video games and movies; children see a lot of murder and crime on the local news.Keep your expectations for your children reasonable.Many highly successful people never attended Harvard or Yale.Make exercise part of your daily routine.It will help you deal with your own anxieties and provide a good model for your kids.Sometimes anxiety is unavoidable.But it doesn't have to ruin your life.
125.The author thinks that the conclusions of any research comparing people's state of mind today with people's state of mind in the past areD.
A.surprising B.confusing
C.interesting D.questionable
126.What does the author mean when he says,"we can't turn the clock back"(Paragraph 3)?B
A.It's impossible to slow down the pace of change.
B.The social reality children are facing cannot be changed.
C.Lessons learned from the past should not be forgotten.
D.It's impossible to forget the past.
127.According to the analysis,compared with normal children today,children treated as mentally ill 50years agoC.
A.had little communication with friends
B.were probably less self-centered
C.probably suffered less from anxiety
D.were considered less individualistic
128.The first and most important thing parents should do to help their children isC.
A.to provide the children with a safer environment
B.to lower their expectations for the children
C.to get the children more active socially
D.to set an example for the children to follow
129.What conclusion can be drawn from the passage?A
A.Anxiety,though unavoidable,can be dealt with.
B.Children's anxiety has been taken too seriously.
C.Children's anxiety can disappear with more parental care.
D.Anxiety,if properly controlled,may help children become mature.
分析 本文叙述了今天的孩子在精神上要比50年前的孩子紧张得多,其原因是:一是高离婚率和很少参加社会活动使孩子们感到孤独;二是因为孩子们认为这个世界越来越危险.作者指出指出虽然我们不能改变现实,但可以想办法帮助孩子们脱离困境.,其方法是:首先是让孩子们认识到个人主义的局限性;帮助他们建立良好的人际关系;减少暴力对他们的不良影响;对孩子的期望值要合理;带领孩子积极锻炼身体.
解答 DBCCA
125.D.细节理解题.根据文章第一段I usually doubt about any research that concludes that people are either happier or unhappier or more or less certain of themselves than they were 50 years ago.While any of these statements might be true,they are practically impossible to prove scientifically.可知,作者对于这一类研究结论的态度是"skeptical(对…持怀疑态度的,不相信的)".因此,正确答案为选项D.
126.B.句意理解题.根据作者说"我们不能倒拨时钟"这句话是什么含义?可以推知孩子面临的社会现实无法改变,故选B.
127.C.细节理解题.根据文章第一段In fact,the analysis showed,normal children ages 9 to 17 exhibit a higher level of anxiety today than children who were treated for mental illness 50 years ago.(实际上,有分析表明,今天9-17岁的正常儿童精神上比50年前精神上有病的儿童还要紧张.),故选C.
128.C.细节理解题.根据文章第三段At the top of the list is nurturing ( 培育 ) a better appreciation of the limits of individualism.No child is an island.Strengthening social ties helps build communities and protect individuals against stress.(首先是让孩子们认识到个人主义的局限性,任何一个孩子都不是一座孤岛,加强社会联系能帮助他们更多地参与社会活动,使他们免受精神紧张的压力.)"故选C.
129.A.推理判断题.根据最后一段Sometimes anxiety is unavoidable.But it doesn't have to ruin your life.(有时精神上紧张和焦虑是难免的,但它不至于毁掉你的生活.),可推出尽管焦虑是不可避免的,但是可以应对处理的.故选A.
点评 阅读理解题测试考生在阅读基础上的逻辑推理能力,要求考生根据文章所述事件的逻辑关系,对未说明的趋势或结局作出合理的推断;或根据作者所阐述的观点理论,对文章未涉及的现象、事例给以解释.考生首先要仔细阅读短文,完整了解信息,准确把握作者观点.
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