If you’re in a hard time, a tiny thing may be the greatest help for you. That’s touch. Touch is one of the most important of our five senses. It is one of the first senses we develop. One of the most commonly accepted forms of touch among people is also one of the first experiences we have in the world---A hug!

There is no better way to understand the importance of hugs than to lose them. For those who have experienced the loss of hugs, you will know how important they are to share.

A recent research has shown that when people hug, the brain releases the chemical which increases our willingness to trust and reduces fear. It has also shown that hugs are great for your heart.

In 1995, a pair of newly born twins was being cared for in hospital. While one of the twins seemed quite healthy, her sister was not. After trying different medical treatments, the nurse on duty, Gayle Kasparian, placed the twins in bed together. The twins immediately snuggled (依偎) up to each other. As one placed her arm around the other, the weak baby became better gradually. How great the power of a hug is!

The need for hugs doesn’t disappear as we grow older, though it seems we are less willing to give them. Research on people of all ages has proven that a hug is necessary for physical and emotional health.

Without hugs we can become sad. A hug provides safety and gentleness. A hug provides us with social contact, a sense of health and a feeling of importance and belonging.

1.The underlined word "they" in the second paragraph refers to __________.

A. touches B. people C. hugs D. experiences

2.The story of the twins tells us ___________.

A. twins should be placed in bed together B. the power of a hug is great

C. twins can look after each other well D. medical treatments are important

3.Which of the statements is TRUE according of the passage?

A. A hug is the only form of touch among people.

B. The loss of hugs can make them more important.

C. Hugs can get people to trust each other more

D. We don’t need hugs when we grow older.

4.The best title of the passage can be __________.

A. The great importance of Hugs B. The different ways of Hugs

C. The traditional cultures of Hugs D. The interesting stories of Hugs

James is a good student and he has lots of friends,but he also has a problem. Some older boys are bullying(欺负)him at school. James is very unhappy and he doesn't know what to do about it. Here are some suggestions to him and other teenagers in this situation.

Don't feel worried. It's not your fault(过错)! Being bullied can make you feel very lonely and angry,but you are not alone. Don't feel that you have to hide the problem. You should find a person you can trust,and tell them. It might be your teacher,your parents,or even your friend's parents. After you tell someone,you will get some support and feel some relief(解脱).

Speaking to an adult might make you nervous,but here are other things you can do. Some people express their feelings more easily on paper. Write a letter to someone or keep a diary. Include all the details(细节)about what the bullies do, as well as when and where the bullying happens. You can use it as proof to show what is going on. And it is a wonderful idea to show your letter or diary to a teacher or another responsible adult. Then the bullies will feel very afraid if their names appear in a letter!

Also,don't show you are sad and don't try and fight with the bullies. You could get in trouble yourself.____them and just walk away. The bullies will soon stop.

1.What do you think the text is trying to tell us?

A. What to do about being bullied.

B. How to be a good student at school.

C. What to write well in a diary.

D. How to give suggestions to teenagers.

2.Why does the text advise you not to feel worried if bullied?

A. Because you are not alone.

B. Because it is not your fault.

C. Because someone has known about it.

D. Because you' re doing something wrong.

3.You'd better go and find a person you can trust and ____.

A. know what happens B. learn from them

C. ask for help D. make them lonely

4.If you remember and follow the suggestions above, ____.

A. nobody will speak to the bullies

B. everybody will feel some relief

C. someone will express their feelings

D. the bullies will soon stop

5.What does the underlined word "ignore" mean in the text?

A. take no notice of B. take care of

C. make full use of D. get more help from

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