Question

Do you ever find yourself getting really unhappy for almost no reason? Or suddenly feeling down without knowing why? Going from sadness to anger to joy in a matter of minutes can make many teens feel as though they're losing control. But why is the feeling so common among teens?

Maybe you're starting a new school and not able to see old friends as much. Getting good grades or wanting to be better in sports or other activities can be a concern (关注)for many teens. Being accepted by friends is important. Teens also may notice, for the first time, a sense of distance from parents and family. You may feel you want to be on your own and make your own decisions, but it can also seem a bit lonely at times.

Another important cause for mood swings is biology. When puberty begins, the body starts producing hormones（荷尔蒙）. These hormones cause physical changes in the body. But in some people, they also seem to cause emotional(情绪的)changes.

Here are some things you can do that might make those bad moods a bit easier to deal with.

Recognize you're not alone. Although not every teen experiences mood changes to the same degree, they are common.

Talk to people you trust. Friends can help each other by realizing that they're not alone in their feelings. Talking to parents is important, too. Parents can share their own experiences dealing with bad moods. Teachers are often good resources and a doctor can help to answer questions about development.

Get enough sleep. Though it can be hard to find enough time, getting enough rest is very important. Being tired can lead to more sadness.

Create. Taking part in some kinds of activities, like building something out of wood, or starting an art or music piece. Writing can help you organize and express your thoughts and feelings. Get your thoughts on paper. Do the same thing with paint, music, or other art forms. Put your feelings into your artwork.

1.When puberty begins, many teens feel__________.

A. unhappy B. angry

C. joyful D. emotional

2.The underlined word “puberty” in the passage probably means “ ”

A. 成长期 B. 青春期 C. 情绪化 D. 变化期

3. _______may not make some teens be in bad moods.

A. Study pressure

B. Getting good grades

C. The sense of distance from parents

D. Missing old friends

4.It’s easier to deal with your mood changes by ___________.

①realizing they are common

②explaining your feelings to people you trust

③playing computer games

④being creative

⑤breaking school rules

⑥getting enough sleep

A. ①②③④ B. ①②③⑥

C. ①②④⑥ D. ①③④⑤

5.The passage is mainly for ________.

A. parents B. teenagers

C. teachers D. doctors

 

Answer 1

1.D

2.B

3.B

4.C

5.B

【解析】

试题分析：这篇短文主要讲述了青少年情绪波动的原因以及控制方法。有很多种原因，其中之一就是他们处于青春期，荷尔蒙的分泌影响了身体的变化，也影响了情绪。文中给提出了四条控制情绪的方法。1.认识到你并不是孤单的。2.和你信任的人谈话。3.有足够睡眠。4.搞创造。这样可以缓解青春期的情绪波动。

1.细节理解题。从短文中这几句话“When puberty begins, the body starts producing hormones. These hormones cause physical changes in the body. But in some people, they also seem to cause emotional changes.”可知当青春期到来的时候，一些人会有情绪的波动，故选D。

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3.

4.Recognize you're not alone.Talk to people you trust.Get enough sleep.Create. ”可知通过这四种方法可以更容易的控制情绪波动，故选C。

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考点：日常生活类阅读 。