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【题目】What is one thing that would help parents understand their kids better? More than 8,000 US kids answered this question in an online poll (投票) by KidsHealth.org.

Many US kids — two out of three — said they get along with their parents. But that doesn’t mean they never disagree. In fact, most kids reported arguing with their parents, at least sometimes. And two out of five kids said arguments sometimes even include shouting at each other.

“It’s certainly normal to disagree and argue,” says Darcy Lyness, an American expert. “But it’s also important to learn how to do so respectfully (尊重地). Be patient. Don’t use a raised, angry voice.”

And not surprisingly, three out of four kids said they had lied to their parents sometimes. Many said they lie so they would not get in trouble or disappoint their parents. According to Lyness, lying isn’t just wrong. It can actually have bad results. Telling the truth builds trust.

Telling the truth, says Lyness, shows maturity (成熟). But older kids actually lie more often than younger ones. Kids aged 12 to 14 not only said they lie more, but they also reported having less fun, feeling less close and not getting along as well with their parents.

According to Lyness, those feelings are common. As kids become more independent (独立), they have more areas of disagreement with their parents. But it doesn’t have to be that way. “Kids and parents get along differently at each stage of the journey,” she says. “As kids grow and change, it is important for everybody to change.”

【1】In Lyness’s opinion, kids_______ their parents.

A. never agree withB. may argue with

C. must always agree withD. can shout at

【2】Why do some kids lie to their parents?

A. They don’t trust their parents.B. They don’t want to get into trouble.

C. They don’t think lying is wrong.D. They are disappointed with their parents.

【3】About _______ out of the 8,000 students in the poll said that they have lied to their parents.

A. 3,000B. 4,500C. 6,000D. 7,500

【4】According to Paragraph 5, older kids ________.

A. have more fun in lifeB. seldom lie to their parents

C. feel less close to their parentsD. gets along better with their parents

【5】The writer wrote this article to ____________ .

A. explain why kids tell lies

B. show how parents and kids get along

C. avoid troubles between parents and kids

D. help parents and kids understand each other better

Answer 1

【答案】

【1】B

【2】B

【3】C

【4】C

【5】D

【解析】

这是一篇教育文化类阅读，主要介绍什么能帮助父母更好地了解他们的孩子？超过8000个美国孩子通过在线程序回答了这个问题。比如父母要学会尊重和有耐心。孩子不要撒谎等。孩子和父母在旅行的每个阶段都相处得不同。随着孩子的成长和变化，每个人都需要改变。

【1】细节理解题。由句子In fact, most kids reported arguing with their parents, at least sometimes. 事实上，大多数孩子报告说他们和父母吵过架，至少有时候。和句子“It’s certainly normal to disagree and argue,” says Darcy Lyness, an American expert. 美国专家达西·林内斯（Darcy Lyness）说：“不同意和争论当然是正常的。”可知，在Lyness看来，孩子们可能会和父母吵架。故选B。

【2】细节理解题。根据第四段three out of four kids said they had lied to their some times．So they would not get in trouble or disappoint their parents四个孩子中有三个说他们曾经欺骗过他们。这样他们就不会惹麻烦，也不会让父母失望。可知，他们怕惹麻烦。故选B。

【3】数字计算题。根据句子And not surprisingly, three out of four kids said they had lied to their parents sometimes. 不足为奇，四分之三的孩子说他们有时对父母撒谎。因此我们可以计算出：3/4x8000=6000（名）。所以在这项调查中，8000名学生中约有6000人说他们对父母撒了谎。故选C。

【4】细节理解题。根据倒数第二段Kids ages 12to 14not only said they lie more，but they also reported having less fun，feeling less close with their parents年龄在12岁到14岁之间的孩子不仅说他们撒谎多，而且还说他们的乐趣少了，与父母的感情也不那么亲密了。可知，年长的孩子感觉不太亲近他们的父母。故选C。

【5】主旨大意题。根据第三段says Arcy Lyness，an American child doctor．"But it's also important to learn how to do so respectfully尊重地。Be patient．Don't use a raised，angry voice．一个美国的儿童医生Arcy Lyness说："但要学会如何做到这一点也很重要。要有耐心。不要用愤怒的声音。"。第四段最后一句lying isn't just wrong．It can actually have bad results．Telling the truth builds trust说谎不仅仅是错误的，它实际上可以产生不好的结果。说实话，建立信任。可知，短文主要介绍帮助父母和孩子更好地理解对方。故选D。