题目内容
【题目】Encouraging your high school student to do their best isn't as hard as you may think.It does take time and effort, but it should become part of a daily routine that both you and your teen can enjoy more than dread.【1】This is excellent dinner table conversation if you can keep it light and positive.And these suggestions can help you along:
◆Set the expectations.
Teens need a clear map of what you want them to do.You wouldn't do your teen any favors by not telling him/her what grades you'll be expecting.Send a clear message to your teen about the grades you expect to see in each class.【2】Keep your expectations in line with what your teen feels he/she can do.
◆【3】
While your teen will need to keep his/her goals in line with your expectations,he/she may need your assistance. Learning to establish goals teaches independence,one of the things your teen needs to learn to become a successful adult.Have what they need at home,or a way to get it.Resources are important for high school students.Your family should have library cards and a way to access the Internet for homework.【4】It's also a good idea to set up a mobile homework center.
◆Stay involved.
Show support for your teen's school by attending parents' nights and other activities or functions.Sign up for the school's online grade reports and/or have a list of teacher's email addresses.Always be respectful to your teen's teachers.【5】Learning in a classroom is a two-way street.Please be your teen's advocate when necessary.
A.Help him/her set goals.
B.Praise your teen for a job well done.
C.You can talk to your teen about school.
D.But don't be afraid to ask them tough questions.
E.Without these things,your teen could be at a disadvantage.
F.Set consequences for poor grades as well as rewards for good grades.
G.Tell your teen school is just the beginning and gaining knowledge should be enjoyed.
【答案】
【1】C
【2】F
【3】A
【4】E
【5】D
【解析】本文是一篇议论文,主要介绍了父母对小孩高中学习的重要性。家长应该投入时间与精力参加到自己小孩的学习之中,帮助他们在高中时期有更好的表现。
【1】You can talk to your teen about school.空白处下一句说“如果你保持轻松和积极,那么这将成为一个完美的餐桌谈话”,可见此处应该填餐桌谈话的内容,再结合下文给出的建议可知,下文内容均围绕父母帮助处于高中阶段的孩子如何在学校做得更好的话题进行讨论。C选项为最佳符合题意选项,故选C。
【2】Set consequences for poor grades as well as rewards for good grades.“对于孩子的低分给予惩罚,而高分给予奖励”。空白处上一句“Send a clear message to your teen ....”,“给予孩子做出一个清晰的反馈....”此处应该接着反馈的内容讨论,给予孩子正反馈和负反馈,奖罚分明。下一句接着说明通过反馈而到达与父母期望一致。故选F。
【3】Help him/her set goals.“帮助他/她建立目标”。空白部分需要填文章的第二个小标题,接着上文“set the expectations”设置期望讨论,通过设置合理期望并且父母与孩子的期望达成一致之后,继而的步骤应该是帮助建立目标。后文说“尽管孩子会保持自己的目标与父母期望一致,他们仍然需要帮助”,可见此处小标题应为“帮助他们建立目标”,故选A。
【4】Without these things,your teen could be at a disadvantage.“没有这些东西,你的孩子可能出于劣势”。前面介绍说,“在家里备齐需要他们需要的东西或者让他们知道获取的方法。资源对高中生来说非常重要。你的家里应该有图书馆的使用卡以及完成接入网络满足家庭作业需要”,文又补充说“建立一个移动家庭作业中心”。这里都是从正面强调外部资源的重要性,缺乏反面论证。Without these things,your teen could be at a disadvantage.弥补了论证的不足,故选E。
【5】But don't be afraid to ask them tough questions.“但是别害怕问他们一些尖锐的问题”。结合前面一句,Always be respectful to your teen's teachers.“始终尊重你孩子的老师”,以及后一句,Learning in a classroom is a two-way street.“课堂上的学习是双向过程”可以推断出,两个句子之间出现了意思的转折。因此,前一句强调对老师的尊重,后一句则该补充和老师的交流,符合后面所说的“双向过程”,故选D.