题目内容
7．How to Calm Your Teen's Nerves before an ExamStress is a feeling of physical，mental and emotional strin of tension which disturbor interferes with normal physiological balance．Stress can be overwhelming（压倒一切的） for anyone，but it can be especially difficult for a teen that has not yet developed effective coping skills．A major source of teen stress is school exams，and test anxiety is not uncommon．So，how can parents help their teen stay calm before an exam？Recognize when your teen is under stress．
Teens can feel an immense pressure to do well on exams．For some teens，just the idea of taking the test can bring them into a panic（恐慌）．（36 ）C Emotional symptoms include：excessive（过多的） of uncontrollable drying，aggression or mood swings，and panic attacks．
What should parents do？
--Be involved
Parents need to be involved in their teen's work．What they look for is your presence--to talk，to dry，or simply to sit with them quietly．Communicate openly with your teen．（37 ）E--Help them get organized
Help your teen think about what she has to study and plan accordingly．（38 ）AGive them a nutritious diet
It's important for your teen to eat a healthy，balanced diet during exam times to focus and do her best．（39 ）GIf this happens，encourage your teen to eat light meals or sandwiches．A healthy diet，rather than junk food，is best for reducing strss．
--Show a positive attitude（40 ）B
If you panic，blame，or apply to much pressure，your teen will have an undue increase in their stress levels．Make your teen feel accepted and valued for her efforts．Most important，reassure your teens that things will be all right，no matter what the results are．
A．Together，you and your teen can work out a time-table in which she can study for what she knows will be on the test．
B．A parent's attitude will dictate their teen's emotions．
C．Physical symptoms of stress and anxiety include：lack of sleep，difficulty breathing，loss of appetite of irregular eating．
D．Encourage your teen to relax．
E．Encourage your teen to express his worries and fears，but don't let them focus on those fears．
F．Yor teen may also make negative comments about themselves．
G．Exam stress can make some teens lose their appetite．
分析 文章介绍了几个方法在考试前缓解孩子的压力，可以从饮食方面帮助孩子，也可以和孩子一起制定计划，也可以和孩子多交流等等．
解答 36：C 考查上下文和句意理解：根据下文，Emotional symptoms include：excessive of uncontrollable drying，aggression or mood swings，and panic attacks．这里说的是情感上的症状，可知焦虑和压抑的身体症状包括：失眠，呼吸困难，不规律饮食的胃口差．
37：E 考查上下文和句意理解：根据上文，Communicate openly with your teen．可知要鼓励年轻人表达出焦虑和害怕，但是不要专注于害怕．
38； A 考查上下文和句意理解：根据上文，Help your teen think about what she has to study and plan accordingly．可知你和年轻人可以一起制定一个时间表，这样他可以学习要考试的科目．
39：G 考查上下文和句意理解：根据下文，if this happens，encourage your teen to eat light meals or sandwiches．可知考试压力会让年轻人失去胃口．
40：B 考查上下文和句意理解：根据下文，If you panic，blame，or apply to much pressure，your teen will have an undue increase in their stress levels．可知父母的情绪会支配孩子的情绪．
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