Question

During adolescence(青春期), peers（同龄人） play a large part in a young person's life and typically replace family as the center of a teen's social activities. Some kids give in to peer pressure because they want to be liked or because they worry that other kids may make fun of them if they don't go along with the group. Others may go along because they are curious to try something new that others are doing. The idea that "everyone's doing it" may influence some kids to leave their better judgment, or their common sense, behind. 

As children grow, develop, and move into early adolescence, contacts with one's peers and the attraction of peer identification (认同)increases. As pre-adolescents begin rapid physical, emotional and social changes, they begin to question adult standards and the need for parental guidance. They find it good to turn for advice to friends who understand— friends who are in the same position themselves. By trying new things and testing their ideas with their peers, there is less fear of being laughed at.

There are two levels of peer pressure. The first is in the large group: for most teens a school or a youth group are examples. This is the situation that gets the most attention. The second is in the close relationship with one or several best friends. This is the situation that is sometimes disregarded. The large group puts a general pressure on its members. It sets the standard for clothing, music, entertainment, and "political correctness". The pressure can be avoided by keeping quiet or by putting on the appearance of agreement.

1.Why can’t some children follow their common sense?

A. Because they want to be liked by everybody.

B. Because they don’t want to make fun of others.

C. Because they are curious about their new friends.

D. Because they think all the children will do the same.

2.When in pre-adolescence, who may children ask for suggestions?

A. ParentsB. TeachersC. FriendsD. Classmates

3.Which word can replace the underlined word disregarded in the last paragraph?

A. unnoticed B. mentionedC. disagreedD. avoided

4.What might be discussed in the following paragraph?

A. The reasons of peer pressure.

B. The advantages of peer pressure.

C. Peer pressure from close friends.

D. Peer pressure from a youth group.

 

Answer 1

1.D

2.C

3.A

4.C

【解析】

试题分析：本文讲述的是在青少年的成长过程中，他们的同龄人对他们有很大的影响。文章里分析了具体的原因以及两种不同种类的同龄人的影响。

1.1】D 推理题。根据文章第一段最后一句The idea that "everyone's doing it" may influence some kids to leave their better judgment, or their common sense, behind. 可知"everyone's doing it“每个人都会这样的事情”的想法会影响孩子忘记常识。故D正确。

2.They find it good to turn for advice to friends who understand— friends who are in the same position themselves.可知很多孩子都会向他们的朋友征询建议。故C正确。

3.The second is in the close relationship with one or several best friends. This is the situation that is sometimes disregarded.可知这样的情况和The first is in the large group中的群体给他的影响不一样，往往会受到人们的忽视。故该词是指A项含义。

4.The large group puts a general pressure on its members. It sets the standard for clothing, music, entertainment, and "political correctness". The pressure can be avoided by keeping quiet or by putting on the appearance of agreement. 一直都在讲述群体对孩子的影响，那么接下来讲述的应该是作为个体的朋友对孩子的影响。故C正确。

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