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必修第一册 Unit 2 Let’s talk teens(1)
Ⅰ.阅读理解
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(2024·江苏南京联考)
In today’s rapidly changing society，children are increasingly seeking independence and
pursuing their own interests.However，as parents，you ought to take care of your own children
and have a better understanding of them in the following cases.
Schoolwork becomes increasingly difficult as children grow up.So this is a time when some
kids begin to do better in their schoolwork while others struggle to understand more advanced and
more difficult lessons.When they get home，talk with them about their school lessons and find out
what they don’t understand.It’s a chance for you to stay close with your children as before and
get them to relax.
For many families，homework can be a serious struggle.Many school-age kids are reluctant
to sit down and study for a spelling test or complete their math homework.It’s natural for them to
be bored with their homework，but you have to think of ways to help them form the right habit to
finish their homework when they get home.
Many children today lead busy lives filled with various extracurricular activities such as
sports，music，and after-school programs.While these activities can be beneficial for their
personal growth and development，parents should also be mindful of striking a balance and
ensuring that their children engage in physical activities.In an era where screens and digital devices
are prevalent，some children may be inclined to spend excessive hours indoors，leading to a
sedentary lifestyle.As parents，it becomes crucial to encourage and motivate children to be
physically active through outdoor play，team sports，or even regular exercise routines.
Friends become a bigger deal for children during this time too.Attending birthday parties or
playing with kids on the playground can be good for their development.
Bullying(恃强凌弱的行为) can become a problem around this age.It’s important to talk to
your child about kindness and respect so he doesn’t become a bully and it’s also quite necessary
for you to talk about what he can do if he becomes a target.
1．What would happen with school lessons getting more difficult?
A．Children are divided in their school lessons.
B．Children have more homework to do at home.
C．Parents have more chances to show themselves.
D．Parents find it more difficult to teach their children.
2．What does the underlined word “reluctant” in paragraph 3 mean?A．Excited. B．Worried. C．Unwilling. D．Interested.
3．What does the author advise school children to do?
A．Spend more hours on the screen.
B．Be active both mentally and physically.
C．Organize parties at home and school.
D．Bully other students at school.
4．Who are the intended readers of this text?
A．Students. B．Teachers. C．Parents. D．Office workers.
B
Public health data signals a genuine crisis in adolescent mental health: rising rates of
anxiety ， depression ， and hopelessness.But as we worry about tweens and teens who are
struggling，we can’t ignore another mounting effect—the burdens that are shouldered by their
friends and peers in an “always on” world.
We have studied teens and tech for over a decade.Their networks are ever-expanding，in no
small part because there’s a sense that being nice means accepting fellow requests from
acquaintances and friends-of-friends.And it’s not just staying connected—it’s keeping up with
what others post，too.
Social media platforms thus make it technically possible to maintain more relationships than
we are historically actually wired to track and manage.The result is an overwhelming wave of
social information.It’s especially intense for adolescents whose developmental sensitivities drive
them to care deeply about what their peers are doing and thinking.
Significant stress comes with trying to be a “good friend” in the age of social
media.Friendship requires both public and behind-the-scenes support.Even before a social media
post is made public，close friends can be pulled into photo selection，editing，and final
examination.Besides，they need to respond in the right way and in the right amount of time，
which differs from one relationship to another.Replying too quickly can be seen as over-eager，
especially when the friendship is new or not close.But when it’s a close friend，too long a lag(延
迟) can be hurtful.
The qualities that are key to building or breaking friendships are actually the same as they’ve
always been: mutual(相互的) sharing of joys and sorrows，a give and take of acceptance and
support，and an ability to weather and resolve conflicts.But technologies have transformed how
friendships play out.Social media increases the burdens that come along with being a good
friend.Too often，these dynamics hit teens hard in ways that are lost on adults.And that is what
should be changed with the help of parents，schools and other parts of society.
5．What makes teenagers’ networks continue to expand?
A．The pressure to be nice. B．The requests of their parents.
C．The need to meet more people. D．The burden of living independently.6．What does the author think of being a good friend in the age of social media?
A．Exciting. B．Challenging. C．Money-saving. D．Risk-taking.
7．What should be changed according to the last paragraph?
A．The qualities of being a teen friend.
B．The conflicts between schools and parents.
C．The relations between parents and their teens.
D．The influences of social media on teen friendship.
8．Which of the following is a suitable title for the text?
A．Why More Teens Are Addicted to Social Media
B．How Teens Nowadays Gain Long-standing Friendships
C．How Social Media Has Made Teen Friendships More Stressful
D．What Makes Teens Become More Sensitive to Their Peers’ Needs
Ⅱ.七选五
Some parents manage to guide their kids through homework moments with ease.__1__
However，the large majority of us are trying to avoid our own breakdowns in the face of our
children’s homework.
While blaming your children for not having started their homework earlier may be your
natural instinct(本能)，it will only make them shut down or yell at you.Children who feel terrible
about procrastinating(拖延) are more likely to have anxiety and negative feelings that will only fuel
their continued procrastination.So take a deep breath to calm down.__2__
There are all kinds of reasons kids avoid doing their homework.Maybe they’re concerned
about what a teacher will think.__3__ Maybe they’re distracted by something that happened in
school that day.
Once you figure out what’s driving your children’s procrastination，you can strategize
with them.Start by removing temptation when possible.__4__ And emphasize that short-term
pleasure equals long-term pain.Then remind them that the immediate instinct to procrastinate and
play video games will make life miserable later.
__5__ If kids don’t understand why they’re doing the work，they’re more likely to be
frustrated.For example，your child might ask，“Why do I need to know algebra？I’ll never use
it when I’m older.” You can tell the truth：“You probably won’t need to know about
variables in everyday life，but learning algebra will give you a framework for understanding how
to break down and solve complex tasks.”
So when your kids are overwhelmed，help them figure out why，and then model strategies
that foster independence，confidence，and well-being.
A．Easier said than done.
B．Others choose to hire tutors.
C．Working independently is key to avoiding it.D．Finally，explain the importance of the assignment.
E．All possible barriers to success should be removed.
F．Or they are worried their work won’t measure up to a friend’s.
G．And try to figure out how to help them manage the tasks at hand.
Ⅲ.完形填空
There is no way they just drove into that water，thought Corion Evans.The 16-year-old
teenager was __1__ with friends near the Pascagoula River，when a car with three teenage girls
inside accidentally __2__ off the road into the river and started to __3__ some 20 feet away from
land.
It was around midnight in July.In the __4__，Evans and his friends could __5__ figure out the
girls holding on to the roof，the only part of the car still above water.But they could hear __6__ for
help.
Evans took off his shirt and shoes without __7__，diving into the water.He helped the first
girl he saw and led her to the shore.Then，he jumped back into the river to __8__ another of the
girls.But halfway back to the bank，she was so __9__ as to go underwater，pulling Evans down
with her.Evans fought his way and pushed her to __10__.
There was still one girl in the water.Watson,19，could not __11__.She was swallowing
water，__12__ to stay afloat.And scared.“I just knew my last breath was coming and I began to
go under.Then，a shake.Evans __13__ me，” Watson said later.
The three girls were rushed to the hospital and well __14__.Evans risked his life to save
them，but he said he had no other __15__.
1．A.checking out B．hanging out C．staying up D．breaking up
2．A.slipped B．developed C．stayed D．skipped
3．A.expose B．tremble C．sink D．float
4．A.silence B．noise C．sadness D．darkness
5．A.casually B．nearly C．instantly D．barely
6．A.whispering B．screaming C．complaining D．claiming
7．A.assumptions B．explanations C．hesitation D．permission
8．A.rescue B．deliver C．liberate D．release
9．A.anxious B．panic-stricken C．cautious D．awkward
10．A.health B．independence C．strength D．safety
11．A.drive B．escape C．swim D．surf
12．A.struggling B．worrying C．wandering D．improving
13．A.touched B．grabbed C．attached D．detected
14．A.adjusted B．educated C．protected D．attended
15．A.actions B．challenges C．alternatives D．chances
Ⅳ.语法填空Thirty-six visually-impaired(视力缺损的) visitors head to the Hulun Buir grassland in north
China’s Inner Mongolia.Li Manshuo is one of the volunteers 1.____________(accompany)
them.Her “job” is to help three group members “experience” the sights as best they can.
Li is studying 2.____________ a master’s degree in tourism management and she’s using
her midterm break to undertake the trip.“Visually-impaired travelers get the experience
3.____________(main) through smelling or listening，or touching with their hands，” Li
says.“Also，with our 4.____________(describe)，they can create a picture of the scene in their
minds.”
Guiding instead of taking over ， Mei Zhiyu is the director of Zhisu Commonweal
Organization，a Suzhou-based non-profit organization that，through 5.____________(it) own
travel agency，has given more than 1,000 brave blind and low-vision travelers the chance
6.____________(explore) places all over China.
Before a tour sets out，the volunteers，each of 7.____________ is normally assigned to two
or three travelers，receive safety instructions and basic training.Throughout the trip ，their
performance 8.____________(assess) by Mei on a daily basis.“The most important thing is not to
think of them as incapacitated people，” he says.
“Actually，most visually-impaired people have a 9.____________(great) capacity to look
after themselves than we think，and we try to offer them 10.____________ same experiences as
sighted travelers.”
Mei likes his role to work like a bridge，connecting the visually-impaired to the outside
world.“Even though they can’t see，” he says，“they can experience the world in other
ways.”
Ⅴ.应用文微写作
你校将在6月6日全国爱眼日到来之际，举行“健康用眼，健康生活(Healthy Eyes，
Healthy Life)”主题活动，请你以校学生会的名义写一则倡议书，发表在校英文报上，内容
包括：
1．倡议原因和目的；2.倡议内容；3.呼吁行动。
范文补全
Dear friends，
We are writing this letter to call on everyone to take part in the Healthy Eyes，Healthy Life
campaign.As we spend more and more time glued to screens,1.__________________________(视
力 不 好 的 学 生 的 数 量 正 在 增 加 ) ． In order to protect our
eyes,2._________________________(我们提倡让眼睛定期休息并且做眼保健操)．Besides，
we’d better make use of electronic devices properly and
wisely.3.________________________________________________(富含维生素和矿物质的均衡
饮食也会帮助我们) to protect and nourish the eyes.
4．________________________________________(让我们开始做我们能做的来减少风险) of exposure to harmful blue light，reduce eyestrain，and improve our overall quality of life.
With best wishes.
The Student Council
