Question

A major source of teen stress is school exams, and test anxiety is not uncommon. When you recognize your teen is under stress, how can parents help your teen stay calm before an exam?

Be involved. Parents need to be involved in their teen’s work. 1. What they look for is your presence — to talk, to cry, or simply to sit with them quietly. Communicate openly with your teen. Encourage your teen to express his worries and fears, but don’t let them focus on those fears.

Help them get organized. 2. Together , you and your teen can work out a time—table in which he can study for what he knows will be on the test.

Provide a calm setting. Help your teen set up a quiet place to study and protect his privacy. Give them a nutritious diet. It is important for your teen to eat a healthy, balanced diet during exam times to focus and do his best. 3. If this happens, encourage your teen to eat light meals or sandwiches. A healthy diet, rather than junk food, is best for reducing stress.

4. Persuade your teenager to get some sleep and /or do something active when he needs a real break from studying. Making time for relaxation, fun, and exercise are all important in reducing stress. Help your teen balance his time so that he will feel comfortable taking time out from studying to spend time with friends or rest.

Show a positive attitude. 5. Your panic, anxiety and blame contribute to your teen’s pressure. Make your teen feel accepted and valued for his efforts. Most importantly, reassure your teen that things will be all right , no matter what the results are.

A. A parent’s attitude will dictate their teen’s emotions.

B. Exam stress can make some teens lose their appetite.

C. They will only make the situation worse.

D. Encourage your teen to relax.

E. The best thing is simply to listen.

F. Help your teen think about what he has to study and plan accordingly.

G. Your teen may also make negative comments about themselves

 

Answer 1

1.E

2.F

3.B

4.D

5.A

【解析】

1. E

【试题解析】推理题。根据下一句What they look for is your presence — to talk, to cry, or simply to sit with them quietly.孩子在遇见困难的时候希望父母在身边说说话，或者仅仅就是安静地坐着，这对他们也是一个很大的支持。故E项：最好的事情就是倾听。故E项正确。

2.2】F

【试题解析】根据本段第一句Help them get organized帮助孩子有组织性。也就是要让孩子的学习和计划有计划性有目的性。故F项符合上下文。

3.3】B

【试题解析】根据下面两句If this happens, encourage your teen to eat light meals or sandwiches. A healthy diet, rather than junk food, is best for reducing stress.可知压力对于饮食也是有影响的，所以要鼓励孩子吃健康的饮食。

4.4】D

【试题解析】根据第二行Making time for relaxation, fun, and exercise are all important in reducing stress.可知要让孩子真正地放松下来。让他们开心，这对于减少压力都是很重要的。

5.5】A

【试题解析】根据下一句Your panic, anxiety and blame contribute to your teen’s pressure.父母亲的痛苦，焦虑和责备都会对孩子的压力产生影响。所以父母的态度也能影响孩子的情绪。