题目内容
A caring mother is the most important single factor in preventing teenagers from abusing drugs and alcohol, researchers said on Friday. An international study showed that teenagers living with both parents are less likely to suffer from alcohol and drug problems, and a strong maternal bond is the most effective way to fight against them.
“These findings suggest that living with both parents may prevent drug use,” said Dr. McArdle, of Newcastle University in northern
The report, which is published in the journal Addiction, involved nearly 4,000 teenagers in
“Both the quality of family relationships and the structure of families have significant influences on youth drug use,” McArdle said in a statement. But he added a strong maternal bond offered the greatest protection against developing drug habits.
The rate of drug abuse among teenagers living with both parents and who bad a good relationship with their mother was 16.6 percent. If either factor was missing the drug abuse rate rose to 32 percent. More than 42 percent of teenagers living in one parent families who did not have a strong bond with their mother used drugs.
Drug prevention campaigns in British schools and on television warn teenagers about the danger of drugs and alcohol but McArdle said no one is undertaking the issue of their parents’ responsibility.
(http://edu.china.com/zh_cn/elearn/english/news/512/20020516/11254954.html)
59. The phrase “maternal bond” refers to .
A. the education of mothers B. the supervision of mothers on children
C. whether the mother uses drugs D. the guidance of schools on mothers
60. According to McArdle, which is most likely to have the drug abuse problem?
A. 16-year-old Tom from a happy big family.
B. 17-year-old Kate supervised by her single mother.
C. 18-year-old Juliet living with her single father.
D. 19-year-old Mark cared for by his parents.
61. The last paragraph suggests that .
A. schools should answer for the drug problem
B. television and media are to blame
C. parents and the society are responsible for the drug problem
D. mothers are the cause of youth drug use
One evening I went out and left my 17-year-old son in charge of his 8-year-old brother and 4-year-old sister.On this occasion, the work was made less troublesome by the presence of his girlfriend.I left with complete confidence that the older children would do a wonderful job of babysitting the younger children.Later, I discovered that complete confidence was the last thing I should have left home with.
I had decided to return home earlier than planned so that my son and his girlfriend could go out.I called home with this happy news.But instead of hearing his cheerful, grateful voice on the other end of the line, all I heard was the sound of a telephone ringing.
It was, I should point out, after 10 p.m.,when the two younger children should have been in bed, and when the two older children should have been answering the phone.“I’ll give him a lesson,” I said. I decided they must be outside.Why they might be outside at 10:30 on a winter night I had no idea, but it was the only explanation I could come up with.
Finally, in desperation, I called his girlfriend’s house. After what seemed like countless rings, his girlfriend answered.“Yes,” she said brightly, “He’s right here.”
He came on the phone.I was not my usual calm, rational(理智的)self. After all, one of the rules of survival for modern parents is that you can’t trust modern teenagers.“Where are the children?” I said.He said they were with him.They had done nothing wrong.My son had taken the younger children over to his girlfriend’s house just for ice cream and cake.This was too good to be believed. Well, it turns out that I shouldn’t have believed it.It was only part of the truth.
The following Saturday evening we were at my parents’ home, celebrating my birthday.My oldest son gave me the children’s gifts.Mounted and framed were a series of lovely color photographs of my children, dressed in their best clothes, and wearing their most wonderful expressions.They are pictures to treasure a lifetime, all taken by the father of my son’s girlfriend.
【小题1】The author went out and left her eldest son in charge of the younger children because .
A.she knew that her eldest son was a good baby-sitter |
B.she thought it no hard work to take care of the younger ones |
C.she believed he could do well with his girlfriend’s help |
D.she could not find a baby-sitter on that winter night |
A.two younger children had already been in bed |
B.the children were preparing a birthday gift for her |
C.her son was quarrelling with his girlfriend |
D.there was no one answering the telephone |
A.They had a birthday party. | B.They framed some photographs. |
C.They had their pictures taken. | D.They made some beautiful clothes. |
A.Modern teenagers are not worth trusting. |
B.It is no easy job to look after young children. |
C.It’s no good to have a girlfriend at an early age. |
D.Her children have a caring and tender heart. |
In my procession as an educator and health care provider, I have worked with numerous children infected with the virus that causes AIDS. The relationships that I have had with these special kids have been gifts in my life. They have taught me so many things, but I have especially learned that great courage can be found in the smallest of packages. Let me tell you about Tyler.
Tyler was born infected with HIV: his mother was also infected. From the very beginning of his life, he was dependent on medications to enable him to survive. When he was five, he had a tube surgically inserted in a vein in his chest. This tube was connected to a pump, which he carried in a small backpack on his back. Medications were hooked up to this pump and were continuously supplied through this tube to his bloodstream. At times, he also needed supplemented oxygen to support his breathing.
Tyler wasn’t willing to give up one single moment of his childhood to this deadly disease. It was not unusual to find him playing and racing around his backyard, wearing his medicine-laden backpack and dragging his tank of oxygen behind him in his little wagon. All of us who knew Tyler marveled at his pure joy in being alive and the energy it gave him. Tyler’s mom often teased him by telling him that he moored so fast she needed to dress him in red. That way, when she peered through the window to check on him playing in the yard, she round quickly spot him.
This dreaded disease eventually wore down even the likes of a little dynamo like Tyler. He grew quite ill and, unfortunately, so did his HIV-infected mother. When it became apparent that he wasn't going to survive, Tyler's mom talked to him about death. She comforted him by telling Tyler that she was dying too, and that she would be with him soon in heaven.
A few days before his death, Tyler beckoned me over to his hospital bed and whispered, “I might die soon. I’m not scared. When I die, please dress me in red. Mom promised she’s coming to heaven, too. I’ll be playing when she gets there, and I want to make sure she can find me.”
【小题1】What is the boy Tyler’s attitude towards death?
A.pessimistic. | B.optimistic. | C.sorrowful. | D.fearful. |
A.red is a lucky color. |
B.red right help to cure him. |
C.his mom could spot him easily |
D.he could find more mates by wearing red. |
A.My unusual profession. | B.A caring mother. |
C.Mother and son. | D.Dying in red. |
A.a promising and helpful youth | B.an extremely energetic person |
C.a rare and beautiful flower | D.a magic and understanding superstar |
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【小题1】Annie is a both lively and creative German girl who is good at the language arts, and in her spare time she likes to write short stories. Drawing is also one of her favorites. Annie, a graduate from a famous university, is thinking of looking for a job which can further develop her skills.
【小题2】David studies in a senior high school. Not wanting to spend much time on the way to school every day, he is now looking forward to renting a room near his school. He also hopes to have a roommate to share the cost together.
【小题3】Susan is a caring old English woman and English is the only language she can speak. As an experienced grandmother who has brought up some grandchildren, it’s her best choice to look after children now. But Susan doesn’t want to work full-time, she can only spare several hours every day.
【小题4】John studied hotel management when he was at school. After graduation, he once worked in a 4-star hotel as a telephonist for 2 years. Now he feels the need to improve himself by having a better job.
【小题5】May is a good-natured girl. Hard-working, patient and warm-hearted --- that is what she is like in our eyes. Because of all her efforts, she was once the best waitress for her best service in her restaurant. Now she is seeking the chance to work for a better restaurant.
申请者 选择意向
56.Annie
57.David
58.Susan
59.John
60.May