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 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.
【小题1】The intended readers of this passage are           .

Complete the following passage by using the words in the box. Each word can only be used once.  Note that there is one word more than you need.

A. desperation    B. authorities         C. diligently       D. confusion    E. enrolled

F. violently       G. financial          H. conclusion     I. devoted      J. graduation

Seventeen years ago, when I was in military college, I was known as “the worrying wreck from Virginia Tech”. I worried so ____1_____ that I often became ill. In _____2_____, I poured out my troubles to Professor Baird, professor of business administration. The fifteen minutes that I spent with Professor Baird did more for my health and happiness than all the rest of the four years I spent in college. “Jim,” he said, “you ought to sit down and face the facts. If you _____3_____ half as much time and energy to solving your problems as you do to worrying about them, you wouldn’t have any worries. ”

I figured that I had failed physics because I had no interest in the subject. But now I changed my attitude. I said to myself, “If the college _____4_____ demand that I pass my physics examination before I obtain a degree, who am I to question their wisdom?”

So I ______5____   for physics again. This time I passed because instead of wasting my time in worrying about how hard it was, I studied _____6_____.

I solved my ____7_____ worries by taking on some additional jobs, such as selling punch at the college dances, and by borrowing money from my father, which I paid back soon after ____8______.

As I look back at it now, I can see that my problem was one of _____9_____, a lack of willingness to find the causes of my worry and face them realistically.

阅读下面短文，掌握其大意．然后从1—15各题所给的A、B、C和D项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。

If you find out that your best friend is developing feeling for you and the feelings are in no way mutual (共通的), the sooner you communicate this the better .

   Sometimes having to be the person who does the rejecting is __1__ than being rejected, ___2___ the person you have to hurt is your dearest friend. The key is to be gentle, but not so gentle that he or she doesn’t get it. If you ___3__ it before he says anything , it is possible you can __4_  him some of the humiliation(羞辱). You can just happen to mention that you are so happy that you don’t have to___5__ the ups and downs of romance with him. “Aren’t we lucky to have such a close friendship without having to worry about?” If he brings it up to you, just remember ___6___ kind to his heart. So many things you could say have become a cliché(老生常谈), such as “ I don’t want to risk losing what we have now.” Of course, if that is how you feel then say it anyway. The most reassuring thing you can do for him is to__7__ not to let his admission hurt the friendship. Even though the first response will be to the “rejection” later, he or she will worry about the friendship __8___. If you want to show the ultimate respect, keep it ___9__ the two of you. Resist the temptation to tell others. Otherwise, this will only hurt your friend__10__.

    __11__, if the feelings between the two of you are__12___, then this can be a very happy moment. Don’t let your fears ruin it. Yes, it is _13_ to venture into new territory with someone you have been close with as a friend. But the good news is you already know each other well and you like each other. There is always a risk of losing the friendship when and if you _14__, but if you both agree you aren’t going to let that happen, the risk factor _15__ .

1.A. better          B. worse           C. wiser           D. nicer

2.A. even if         B. especially if     C. especially       D. if 

3.A. hear about      B. heard            C. listen to         D. hear from

4.A. harmed        B. share             C. spare           D. reduced

5.A. go away with   B. go through      C. go by           D. go over

6.A. being          B. to be             C. be               D. to have been

7.A. keep             B. promise          C. avoid            D. permit

8.A. as well           B. either            C. finally            D. ultimately

9.A. in                 B. among          C. between        D. away from

10.A. a little          B. even better      C. much less       D. even more

11.A. Whatever       B. Whenever        C. At the same timeD. However

12.A. active           B. mutual           C. affected          D. sensible

13.A. scary            B. enjoyable       C. funny            D. lucky

14.A. break down     B. break up        C.  break out      D. break off

15.A. increases        B. decreases        C. remains         D. exists

The China Daily newspaper group is looking for English-language senior business editors, senior copy editors, copy editors and graphic designers to strengthen its international team. We offer a competitive salary package, accommodation with furniture paid for 90 percent, medical reimbursement(报销). a seven-day paid leave, eleven -day public holidays and a return ticket to the country of residence.

Senior Business Editor

You must:

(1) Assist the business editor in setting goals and working on achieving them;

(2) Be an excellent team person who can generate ideas and think creatively and be able to rewrite totally if needed;

(3) Ideally have been working or have worked in a position of responsibility and understand what leadership intends;

(4) Have had at least five years’ editing experience working on editing the Business Desk and be familiar with industry software.

Senior Copy Editor

You must:

(1) Work on shifts in the Business Desk and usually have the last word before the page is sent to print;

(2) Edit or rewrite copy and give smart headlines and captions;

(3) Have had at least two years.’ editing experience working on editing desks and be familiar with industry software.

Copy Editor

You must:

(1) Be good at editing or rewriting copy and writing smart headlines and captions;

(2) Be able to work on shifts for different pages, and usually have the last word before the page is sent to print;

(3) Have two years of editing experience working on copy desks, and be familiar with industry software.

Graphic Designer

You must:

(1) Have excellent skills in information graphics;

(2) Be good at illustrations and freehand drawings;

(3) Be experienced in newspaper or magazine layouts;

(4) Have a good sense of typography(活版印刷术);

(5) Have good new judgment;

(6)Be fluent in English.

For enquiries or to apply, write to job @chinadaily.com.cn.

1.What is the purpose of this passage?

A. To describe the positions of the China Daily newspaper group.

B. To tell you how to become part of this group.

C. To describe the working conditions of the China Daily newspaper group.

D. To advertise for employing some good employees.

2.What is not required about Graphic Designer?

A. Be expert in Photoshop.

B. Writing smart headlines and captions.

C. Have excellent skills in information graphics.

D. Having a good sense of typography.

3.How many positions need editing experience?

A. Two.                         B. One.                        C. Three.                     D. Four.

4.Which can be the best title of the passage?

A. China Daily: New Employees Wanted

B. China Daily: Newspaper

C. China Daily: An International Team

D. China Daily: The Best Working Condition

5.Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?

A. The employees have the right to enjoy eleven-day public holidays.

B. The workers there can enjoy a seven day-leave without pay.

C. Free accommodations are available to the workers.

D. The senior business editor’s only job is to help the business editor to set goals.

The China Daily newspaper group is looking for English-language senior business editors, senior copy editors, copy editors and graphic designers to strengthen its international team. We offer a competitive salary package, accommodation with furniture paid for 90 percent, medical reimbursement(报销). a seven-day paid leave, eleven -day public holidays and a return ticket to the country of residence.

Senior Business Editor

You must:

(1) Assist the business editor in setting goals and working on achieving them;

(2) Be an excellent team person who can generate ideas and think creatively and be able to rewrite totally if needed;

(3) Ideally have been working or have worked in a position of responsibility and understand what leadership intends;

(4) Have had at least five years’ editing experience working on editing the Business Desk and be familiar with industry software.

Senior Copy Editor

You must:

(1) Work on shifts in the Business Desk and usually have the last word before the page is sent to print;

(2) Edit or rewrite copy and give smart headlines and captions;

(3) Have had at least two years.’ editing experience working on editing desks and be familiar with industry software.

Copy Editor

You must:

(1) Be good at editing or rewriting copy and writing smart headlines and captions;

(2) Be able to work on shifts for different pages, and usually have the last word before the page is sent to print;

(3) Have two years of editing experience working on copy desks, and be familiar with industry software.

Graphic Designer

You must:

(1) Have excellent skills in information graphics;

(2) Be good at illustrations and freehand drawings;

(3) Be experienced in newspaper or magazine layouts;

(4) Have a good sense of typography(活版印刷术);

(5) Have good new judgment;

(6)Be fluent in English.

For enquiries or to apply, write to job @chinadaily.com.cn.

1.What is the purpose of this passage?

A. To describe the positions of the China Daily newspaper group.

B. To tell you how to become part of this group.

C. To describe the working conditions of the China Daily newspaper group.

D. To advertise for employing some good employees.

2.What is not required about Graphic Designer?

A. Be expert in Photoshop.

B. Writing smart headlines and captions.

C. Have excellent skills in information graphics.

D. Having a good sense of typography.

3.How many positions need editing experience?

A. Two.                         B. One.                        C. Three.                     D. Four.

4.Which can be the best title of the passage?

A. China Daily: New Employees Wanted

B. China Daily: Newspaper

C. China Daily: An International Team

D. China Daily: The Best Working Condition

5.Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?

A. The employees have the right to enjoy eleven-day public holidays.

B. The workers there can enjoy a seven day-leave without pay.

C. Free accommodations are available to the workers.

D. The senior business editor’s only job is to help the business editor to set goals.