题目内容
The conflict had developed into a stage ______ the two countries were gathering big troops on the border.
A. where B. when C. which D. that
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There are hundreds of things that your parents controlled for you when you were a child.And it’s a good thing, too — kids need this kind of protection and assistance, because they aren’t mature enough to take care of themselves and make careful decisions on their own.
But eventually, kids grow up and become teens.It’s totally normal for teens to create their own opinions, thoughts, and values about life; it’s what prepares them for adulthood.But as you change and grow into this new person who makes his or her own decisions, your parents may have a difficult time adjusting themselves to it.
In most families, it’s this adjustment that can cause a lot of fighting between teens and parents.Teens get angry because they feel parents don’t respect them and aren’t giving them space to do what they like, and parents get angry because they aren’t used to not being in control or they disagree with the teens’ decisions.
It’s easy for feelings to get very hurt when there are conflicts like these.And more complicated issues can cause even bigger arguments, because your parents will always be intent on protecting you and keeping you safe, no matter how old you are.
The good news about fighting with your parents is that in many families the arguing will lessen as parents get more comfortable with the idea that their teens have a right to certain opinions.It can take several years for parents and teens to adjust to their new roles, though.In the meantime, concentrate on communicating with your parents as best you can.
Sometimes this can feel impossible — like they just don’t see your point of view and never will.But talking and expressing your opinions can help you gain more respect from your parents, and you may be able to reach a compromise that makes everyone happy.Keep in mind, too, that your parents were teens once and that in most cases, they can relate to what you’re going through.
【小题1】Why do parents always want to control their children?
| A.They are afraid to lose their children. |
| B.They want to protect their children. |
| C.They don’t believe the ability of their children. |
| D.They can’t accept their children are growing. |
| A.fight with their parents bravely for their rights |
| B.obey their parents without any doubt |
| C.communicate with their parents actively |
| D.persuade their parents in as many ways as possible |
| A.most parents will give in while fighting with their children |
| B.the conflict between parents and teenagers can be solved |
| C.the only way for teens to get freedom is to leave home |
| D.only few parents do well in facing the growth of their children |
Two friends have an argument that breaks up their friendship forever, even though neither one can remember how the whole thing got started. Such sad events happen over and over in high schools across the country. In fact, according to an official report on youth violence, “In our country today, the greatest threat to the lives of children and adolescents is not disease or starvation or abandonment, but the terrible reality of violence”. Given that this is the case, why aren’t students taught to manage conflict the way they are taught to solve math problems, drive cars, or stay physically fit?
First of all, students need to realize that conflict is unavoidable. A report on violence among middle school and high school students indicates that most violent incidents between students begin with a relatively minor insult. For example, a fight could start over the fact that one student eats a peanut butter sandwich each lunchtime. Laughter over the sandwich can lead to insults, which in turn can lead to violence. The problem isn’t in the sandwich, but in the way students deal with the conflict.
Once students recognize that conflict is unavoidable, they can practice the golden rule of conflict resolution: stay calm. Once the student feels calmer, he or slid should choose words that will calm the other person down as well. Rude words, name-calling, and accusation only add fuel to the emotional fire. On the other hand, soft words spoken at a normal sound level can put out the fire before it explodes out of control.
After both sides have calmed down, they can use another key strategy for conflict resolution: listening. Listening allows the two sides to understand each other. One person should describe his or her side, and the other person should listen without interrupting. Afterward, the listener can ask non-threatening questions to clarify the speaker’s position. Then the two people should change roles.
Finally, students need to consider what they are hearing. This doesn’t mean trying to figure out what’s wrong with the other person. It means understanding what the real issue is and what both sides are trying to accomplish. For example, a shouting match over a peanut butter sandwich might happen because one person thinks the other person is unwilling to try new things. Students need to ask themselves questions such as these: How did this start? What do I really want? What am I afraid of? As the issue becomes clearer, the conflict often simply becomes smaller. Even if it doesn’t, careful thought helps both sides figure out a mutual solution.
There will always be conflict in schools, but that doesn’t mean there needs to be violence. After students in Atlanta started a conflict resolution program, according to Educators for Social Responsibility, “64% of the teachers reported less physical violence in the classroom; 75% of the teachers reported an increase in student cooperation; and 92% of the students felt better about themselves”. Learning to resolve conflicts can help students deal with friends, teachers, parents, bosses, and coworkers. In that way, conflict resolution is a basic life skill that should be taught in schools across the country.
【小题1】This article is mainly about .
| A.the lives of school children | B.the cause of arguments in schools |
| C.how to analyze youth violence | D.how to deal with school conflicts |
| A.violence is more likely to occur at lunchtime |
| B.a small conflict can lead to violence |
| C.students tend to lose their temper easily |
| D.the eating habit of a student is often the cause of a fight |
| A.To make clear what the real issue is. |
| B.To get ready to try new things. |
| C.To find out who is to blame. |
| D.To figure out how to stop the shouting match. |
| A.more teachers felt better about themselves in schools |
| B.there was less student cooperation in the classroom |
| C.there was a decrease in classroom violence |
| D.the teacher-student relationship greatly improved |
| A.complain about problems in school education |
| B.teach students different strategies for school life |
| C.inform teachers of the latest studies on school violence |
| D.advocate teaching conflict management in schools |
There are hundreds of things that your parents controlled for you when you were a child.And it’s a good thing, too — kids need this kind of protection and assistance, because they aren’t mature enough to take care of themselves and make careful decisions on their own.
But eventually, kids grow up and become teens.It’s totally normal for teens to create their own opinions, thoughts, and values about life; it’s what prepares them for adulthood.But as you change and grow into this new person who makes his or her own decisions, your parents may have a difficult time adjusting themselves to it.
In most families, it’s this adjustment that can cause a lot of fighting between teens and parents.Teens get angry because they feel parents don’t respect them and aren’t giving them space to do what they like, and parents get angry because they aren’t used to not being in control or they disagree with the teens’ decisions.
It’s easy for feelings to get very hurt when there are conflicts like these.And more complicated issues can cause even bigger arguments, because your parents will always be intent on protecting you and keeping you safe, no matter how old you are.
The good news about fighting with your parents is that in many families the arguing will lessen as parents get more comfortable with the idea that their teens have a right to certain opinions.It can take several years for parents and teens to adjust to their new roles, though.In the meantime, concentrate on communicating with your parents as best you can.
Sometimes this can feel impossible — like they just don’t see your point of view and never will.But talking and expressing your opinions can help you gain more respect from your parents, and you may be able to reach a compromise that makes everyone happy.Keep in mind, too, that your parents were teens once and that in most cases, they can relate to what you’re going through.
1.Why do parents always want to control their children?
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A.They are afraid to lose their children. |
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B.They want to protect their children. |
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C.They don’t believe the ability of their children. |
|
D.They can’t accept their children are growing. |
2.The author suggested that teenagers ________.
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A.fight with their parents bravely for their rights |
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B.obey their parents without any doubt |
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C.communicate with their parents actively |
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D.persuade their parents in as many ways as possible |
3.It can be inferred from the passage that ________.
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A.most parents will give in while fighting with their children |
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B.the conflict between parents and teenagers can be solved |
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C.the only way for teens to get freedom is to leave home |
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D.only few parents do well in facing the growth of their children |