Unit 2　Let's talk teens 各课时同步练习（含答案）

Unit 2　Let's talk teens
Section 1　Welcome to the unit & Reading
Ⅰ. 话题拓展阅读。[2025大连二十四中月考]
Parents and kids today dress alike, listen to the same music, and are friends. Is this a good thing Sometimes, when Mr Ballmer and his 16 year old daughter, Elizabeth, listen to rock music together and talk about interests both enjoy, such as pop culture, he remembers his more distant relationship with his parents when he was a teenager.
“I would never have said to my mom, ‘Hey, the new Weezer album is really great. How do you like it？” says Ballmer. “There was just a complete gap in taste.”
Music was not the only gulf. From clothing and hairstyles to activities and expectations, earlier generations of parents and children often appeared to move in separate orbits(轨迹).①
Today, the generation gap has not disappeared, but it is getting narrow in many families. Conversations on subjects such as sex and drugs would not have taken place a generation ago. Now they are comfortable and common. And parent child activities, from shopping to sports, involve a feeling of trust and friendship that can continue into adulthood.②
No wonder greeting cards today carry the message, “To my mother, my best friend.”
But family experts warn that the new equality can also result in less respect for parents. “There's still a lot of strictness and authority(权威) on the part of parents out there, but there is a change happening，” says Kerrie, a psychology professor at Lebanon Valley College. “In the middle of that change, there is a lot of confusion among parents.”
Family researchers offer a variety of reasons for these changing roles and attitudes. They see the 1960s as a turning point. Great cultural changes led to more open communication and a more democratic(民主的) process that encourages everyone to have a say.③
“My parents were on the ‘before’ side of that change, but today's parents, the 40 year olds, were on the ‘after’ side，” explains Mr Ballmer. “It's not something easily accomplished by parents these days, because life is more difficult to understand or deal with, but sharing interests does make it more fun to be a parent now.④”
一、 阅读短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
(　　) 1. Which section in a magazine can you expect to find this passage
A. Literature and Arts. B. Entertainment and Recreation.
C. Society and Family. D. Decoration and Furnishing.
(　　) 2. Which of the following shows that the generation gap is getting narrow
A. Parents share more interests with their children.
B. Parents put more trust in their children's abilities.
C. Parents and children talk less about sex and drugs.
D. Parents help their children develop interests in more activities.
(　　) 3. What is the change in today's parent child relationship
A. More confusion among parents.
B. Less respect for parents from children.
C. New equality between parents and children.
D. More strictness and authority on the part of parents.
(　　) 4. What is the purpose of the passage
A. To stress the importance of the parent child relationship.
B. To discuss the change of the parent child relationship.
C. To describe the difficulties today's parents have met with.
D. To suggest the ways to handle the parent child relationship.
二、 分析文中加序号句子的结构，在原句上标出基本成分，然后试着在下面横线上写出译文。
①译文：_________________________________________________________
②译文：__________________________________________________________
③译文：__________________________________________________________
④译文：__________________________________________________________
Ⅱ. 七选五。[2025淮安高中协作体期中联考]
Whether you're a child, teenager, young adult or are middle aged, respecting your parents is an important value. Your parents are the people who raise you, devoting time, energy and money to your development. And they love you unconditionally throughout your life. __1__．
Respect their belongings
One important way to show respect is to show regard for the things important to your parents. For younger children, this may mean not touching jewelry(珠宝) or other valuable things. __2__. Don't take advantage of your parents' kindness and generosity. And never borrow things without asking first.
Punctuality(守时)
__3__. Therefore, always be on time. For teenagers, showing up on time means coming home by curfew(宵禁). Adult children should show up on time for family dinners or events, or to pick a parent up for a medical appointment. Call if you're going to be late because parents worry about children, whatever their age.
__4__
Remembering birthdays, anniversaries and other special days is a sign that you honor your parents. Make plans to take them to lunch or dinner or bake a cake or cookies. Most parents don't expect expensive gifts, but a handmade gift is always appreciated. A phone call from a grown child who lives too far for a visit is a welcome sign of respect.
Be kind
Kind words and affection are simple ways to show respect. Tell your parents you love them. Listen and allow your parents to speak without interruption. Show a sincere interest in what your parents have to say. Be patient with your parents and don't rush them. Never talk back or be rude or disrespectful. Acknowledge your parents' achievements. __5__．
A. Celebrate with them
B. Lateness shows a lack of respect
C. Whatever your age, there are 4 ways to show respect
D. Treat your parents the way you would like to be treated
E. So you should build self confidence and show respect for your parents
F. Being respectful helps you build positive relationships with your parents
G. For grown children, respect may mean returning a borrowed tool in good condition and on time
1. _______ 2. _______ 3. _______ 4. _______ 5. _______
Ⅲ. 完形填空。[2025中山华侨中学阶段考]
My dad is the best horseshoe pitcher(投手) in Webly County, and I aim to be the same. Every __1__ I get, I'm pitching iron(铁). Dad has taught me a lot of his skill. My __2__ was to have my name carved on the Webly County Horseshoe Pitching Association Trophy Cup, just like my dad's name had been for the last twelve years. Every spring, the association __3__ a tournament(锦标赛) at the fairground. My dad always wins, but old Mr Bloogey, his closest competitor, makes him __4__．
When I was fourteen, Dad __5__ his right arm before the tournament. I decided to pitch for him. Dad laughed, shaking his head. Mum widened her eyes, saying, “The very idea is __6__！ Girls don't pitch horseshoes！” “But I do it all the time，” I disagreed. Dad and I changed her mind __7__. “Oh, go ahead！” she said. “Make a fool of yourself! Maybe it'll teach you a(n) __8__！”
I signed up for the tournament. The men laughed and __9__ about my dad, but they let me pitch. None of them wanted to __10__ frightened in front of a teenage girl. Besides, they figured I would be defeated in the first __11__．
Well, I showed all those men that I won game after game. My fingers got __12__ and my arm ached, but I paid no attention to them. Finally, the tournament was __13__ to just Mr Bloogey and me. He __14__ me nervously and I knew he had probably figured the __15__ was his when Dad gave up the tournament. Now, here I was standing between him and his prize. We pitched and we pitched, and I finally won.
(　　) 1. A. site B. schedule C. lecture D. chance
(　　) 2. A. strength B. goal C. stress D. attitude
(　　) 3. A. holds B. celebrates C. affects D. recognizes
(　　) 4. A. protest B. fail C. sweat D. slide
(　　) 5. A. damaged B. raised C. broke D. lowered
(　　) 6. A. striking B. dangerous C. shocking D. foolish
(　　) 7. A. in the end B. in that case C. in this way D. in the process
(　　) 8. A. answer B. lesson C. solution D. struggle
(　　) 9. A. cheated B. admired C. aided D. joked
(　　)10. A. grow B. turn C. appear D. stay
(　　)11. A. round B. circle C. effort D. event
(　　)12. A. stuck B. painful C. limited D. powerful
(　　)13. A. narrowed B. widened C. recorded D. influenced
(　　)14. A. challenged B. backed C. followed D. eyed
(　　)15. A. field B. cup C. research D. iron
Section 2　Language focus on Reading
Ⅰ. 单句语境填词，注意词的词性和词形。
1. The fans were _______ (渴望的) to see the famous player from the USA.
2. As far as grammar is _______ (涉及), I have grasped it.
3. She was wearing a black skirt with white _______ (斑点).
4. The _______ (编辑) deleted two paragraphs from the article.
5. They're always _______ (争吵) about small things.
6. The man sat at his _______ (固定的) table near the window.
7. Most people walk at an average r__________ of 5 kilometres an hour.
8. He has expressed a d__________ to see you.
9. Smiling and laughing has actually been shown to relieve t__________ and stress.
10. The b__________ in talks represents a temporary setback in the peace process.
Ⅱ. 阅读理解。
A[2024南通海安期末]
The middle child, I think, is now an “endangered species”. According to a study, in 1976, 65 per cent of mothers aged 40 to 44 had three or more children. Today, nearly two thirds of women with children have only one or two. Middle children will soon be the tiniest.
As a middle child, I am disappointed at the potential disappearance of middle children. I'm the middle of three—two boys, one girl—so I'm what's sometimes regarded as a “classic middle child”．
Being a middle child is not something you are eager for. As one middle child said to me, “There is a thing called middle child syndrome(综合征). I certainly was always aware that the middle was not a position to be admired, even as I came to see typical middle child features in myself. Middle children are natural mediators(和事佬); I avoid disagreements and habitually act as the family peacemaker. Middle children tend to be private but also long for love; I keep to myself but do not exactly hate attention.”
According to studies, middles traditionally receive less economic and emotional support from their parents. They also typically have fewer close relationships with their mothers and fathers compared with other brothers or sisters, so they tend to have more friends to fill the feeling gap.
In a study conducted by the City College of New York in which participants were asked to choose words they associate with the first, last, and middle kids, positive words such as caring and ambitious were cited concerning all three birth orders. Only middles, however, were described with such negative terms as overlooked and confused. More importantly, middles may be many things and they were the only birth order with which no one connected the term “overindulged”. It is true: their parents couldn't allow them to do or have whatever they want, especially when they are old enough, and they don't ask for everything either even if they are eager to own it occasionally.
(　　) 1. Why does the author mention the study in Paragraph 1
A. To inform a definition.
B. To introduce the topic.
C. To make a comparison.
D. To support his opinion.
(　　) 2. What can we learn about “middle child syndrome”？
A. It is dangerous for middles to suffer from it.
B. It clearly shows the typical features of middles.
C. It is what non middle kids admire and wish for.
D. It is the result of the unsuccessful parenting style.
(　　) 3. Who is an “overindulged” kid according to Paragraph 5
A. John, 3, asking his mother for dressing him.
B. Mary, 8, busy in focusing on her preference.
C. Paul, 12, unwilling to have breakfast by himself.
D. Nancy, 17, afraid to challenge the math problems.
(　　) 4. What's the author's opinion about middles according to the passage
A. They are always in low spirits.
B. They stress the protection of privacy.
C. They are ignored but independent.
D. They support the family economically.
B[2024扬州期末]
Why Do Millennials(千禧一代) Keep Changing Jobs
Millennials have been labelled as the “job hopping generation”. In fact, a recent survey showed that 49% of millennials would leave their job within the next two years! Observers from older generations may think it is caused by the youth's laziness. However, if we search deeper, there is more than meets the eye.
Instead of the traditional and practical reasons of changing jobs, such as to get better salaries or greater job stability(稳定), many millennials are inspired by value driven goals. For example, more have to seek new opportunities whenever they lack a sense of belonging in their present jobs. Additionally, some also leave their positions for companies which better suit their value system. Therefore, it is clear that many millennials do not only consider their jobs as a source of income, but in fact, seek meaning and professional achievement in their daily jobs.
Clearly, the fearlessness of millennials in seeking job opportunities has been inspired by new business models. With the rise of online platforms, millennials who prefer work life balance and flexibility have been attracted towards such jobs. Moreover, the increase of social media has also created more career paths. From food and travel bloggers to YouTube content creators, more millennials are leaving boring desk bound jobs to look for more untraditional, but certainly attractive, careers.
However, people have different opinions on job hopping. While some employers value rich experience and skills that job hopping brings about, many of them still look down upon job hopping. Some even argue in disappointment that the youths of today are lazy, unable to bear hardships and too self centred.
The 39th American President Jimmy Carter once said, “Human identity is no longer defined(定义) by what one does but by what one owns.” Indeed, his comment still rings true today. Rather than allow traditional models of success in society to define our youths, the millennial generation should be encouraged to define new horizons of success by making the right career choices guided by the right values.
(　　) 5. Why are millennials more likely to move to new jobs
A. Because they are unwilling to work very hard.
B. Because they want to realize their self worth.
C. Because they hate pressure from present jobs.
D. Because they need higher income and position.
(　　) 6. What does the author want to show in Paragraph 3
A. The rapid development of social media promotes new career paths.
B. There are fewer professions available to millennials on the Internet.
C. There are factors contributing to millennials' flexible job changing.
D. The tiring and boring jobs prevent millennials staying in one position.
(　　) 7. What may those against job changing think of millennials
A. Courageous and noble.
B. Lazy and self centred.
C. Anxious and unconfident.
D. Creative and hard working.
(　　) 8. What is the author's attitude towards millennials' career choice
A. Negative. B. Doubtful.
C. Positive. D. Concerned.
Ⅲ. 语法填空。[2025武汉三中月考改编]
I was pushed into writing the “top ten problems the young face” after I attended a school program, where I had the opportunity to interact with many 1. _______ (teenage). Each conversation was only adding one more item 2. _______ the list of problems.
About two 3. _______ (three) of girls in year nine to year twelve “worry about their appearance”. 4. _______ there were no gender(性别) differences in worries about school, girls are 5. _______ (anxiety) about getting along with parents and what to do when they are older.
Girls are proven to worry more about personal problems and romantic relationships, and are more 6. _______ (concern) about their own images in peer groups. In fact, the only thing 7. _______ boys worry about more than girls is succeeding in their physical activities.
8. _______ parents need to do is to look at ways to help teens and take 9. _______ (responsible) for what we are exposing our teens to right now. We cannot afford 10. _______ (ignore) the parental duties of bringing them up well from the time they are young.
Televisions, computers and other gadgets that they spend most of the time with cannot give them a bright future.
Ⅳ. 连句成文：逐句翻译下列句子，然后增加适当的过渡词语，把它们连成一篇小短文。
1. 激烈的争论与冷战在青少年和父母之间是很常见的。(heated argument; cold silence)
2. 当孩子们感到焦虑时，父母经常会成为孩子发泄愤怒的第一个靶子。(the first target; feel anxious)
3. 孩子们有强烈的独立欲望，又想持续得到父母的爱和关心。(a strong desire for; a continued need for)
4. 定期且坦诚的交谈是解决家庭关系紧张的关键。(the key to; family tension)
5. 暴风雨之后一切都会好起来的，青少年时期的变化和挑战会让孩子们为成年做好准备。(turn out; prepare … for)
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Section 3　Grammar and usage
Ⅰ. 单句语法填空。
1. The problem was _______ it was too valuable for everyday use.
2. It's hotter in summer in Wuhan _______ it is in Beijing.
3. The small children don't know _______ is in their stockings.
4. There was no breathing or pulse _______ he was lifeless.
5. It may rain tomorrow, _______ we are going home in any case.
6. I hired a boat so _______ I could go fishing.
7. He waited _______ she was about to leave.
8. _______ he can finish it in two hours is a question.
9. That's the hotel _______ we stayed last summer.
10. It is possible _______ he has stolen the car.
Ⅱ. 指出下列句子分别属于哪一种句式。
1. The history of nursing is as old as that of man. _______
2. Her work done, she sat down for a cup of tea. _______
3. John and Bob are both my devoted friends. _______
4. You'd better take an umbrella, for it is going to rain. _______
5. So many people to help him, he is sure to succeed. _______
6. It is a long time before it is possible to test the medicine on human patients. _______
7. When the phone rang, he was cooking dinner. _______
8. I wanted to go out, but it was raining heavily. _______
Ⅲ. 阅读理解。
A
“There's no place like home.” This English saying has much truth in it: the best place to be is surrounded by our treasured possessions and our loved ones and with a roof over our head. And for many young adults, it's the only affordable place to stay, somewhere where they can receive first class service from Mum and Dad. But this comes at a price!
In some countries, it's quite traditional for people in their late teens and early 20s to live at home with their parents, but in other places, flying the nest to start their own independent life is very desirable. But there's been a growing trend, in the UK at least, for young people to return home to live—or not to leave home at all.
A survey by a price comparison website found that 18% of adult children in the UK said they were moving back home because of debt, compared with 8% last year. More young people had lost their jobs, and others couldn't afford their rent compared with the previous year. So, it's easy to see why they're increasingly becoming “home birds”.
The BBC's Lucy Hooker explains that many returning adult children enjoy home comforts. But for the “hoteliers”， that's Mum and Dad, the survey found the average cost to them has gone up sharply, and that they are sacrificing luxuries and holidays to look after their “big kids”. Emma Craig from MoneySuperMarket says, “They're trying to look after their children more. If your child comes home and you see them struggling financially, you feel more awkward asking them for rent or to contribute. It tugs on your heartstrings more.”
With parents splashing out around ￡1，886 on takeaway food, buying new furniture and upgrading their Wi Fi for the benefit of their offspring, it's easy for the returning children to put their feet up and make themselves at home. That's before they learn a home truth—that one day it might be their own kids who'll be checking into the hotel of Mum and Dad!
(　　) 1. Which proverb might present the young British's living conditions
A. A lazy youth, an awful age.
B. East or west, home is best.
C. Two heads are better than one.
D. Nothing comes wrong to a hungry man.
(　　) 2. Which might be the reason for the increase of “home birds”？
A. The popularity of living independently.
B. Looking after their old parents.
C. The increase of the unemployment rate.
D. Their parents' financial offer.
(　　) 3. What's Emma Craig's attitude towards “home birds”？
A. Doubtful. B. Uncertain.
C. Objective. D. Understandable.
(　　) 4. What is the last paragraph mainly about
A. Returning to live with parents comes at a price.
B. Parents are willing to receive their returning children.
C. Flying the nest is becoming popular at present.
D. “Home birds” take it for granted to live with their parents.
B[2025天津四校期末联考]
Whether your teenager is a part of an unhealthy community or doesn't have any community ties at all, helping them develop quality relationships can be tough. Here are a few things you can do to help your teen：
Build Their Confidence
The teenage years can be the hardest, even if they may not openly talk about it with you. Your child is dealing with hormones(激素), changing peer groups, and big life events, while sometimes struggling with low self esteem. Unfortunately, this can cause them to isolate themselves and ignore the advice of their adult peers or role models. The more you can empower your teen to develop positive behavioral and life skills, the more confident they will be when they are a part of a community on their own.
Model Conflict Resolution
According to prominent therapy models and practitioners, even the best of friends are going to have fights, but not every argument means the end of a friendship or community. Conflict is a natural part of relationships. Help them work on “fighting fair” and recognizing when to take a break from an argument to cool off.
Particularly when it comes to social media, where misunderstandings are common and conflict can quickly get out of control, teach your teen the value of saying “I think we're both really upset. Let's talk about this in person tomorrow.” The best way to do this is to model healthy conflict resolution yourself.
Help Connect Them
Sometimes, your child needs guidance when making positive relationships in their school or social group. Encouraging them to get involved in a sport, hobby, after school club, or youth group can help tremendously(非常地) when it's time for them to build a community with like minded people. Engage in community service as a family. When they serve others in their community, they will feel more invested in the group's well being and be more open to making connections with others.
Overall, helping your child build connections within a supportive community has tremendous benefits. The need for love and belonging is part of our basic needs as human beings. It provides beneficial life skills for teens.
(　　) 5. How can parents help teenagers to build their confidence
A. By ignoring the advice of others.
B. By making them isolate themselves.
C. By helping them develop a positive attitude.
D. By openly having a talk with them.
(　　) 6. To resolve the conflict, the teens should ________．
A. turn to therapy models and practitioners
B. have a fight with their best friend
C. cool when they are having an argument
D. find a right way to deal with it themselves
(　　) 7. What should teens do to connect themselves
A. They should be engaged in activities in their school or community.
B. They should be with like minded people when in their community.
C. They should invest in the community's happiness.
D. They should be open to all the people in the world.
(　　) 8. What can the community activities allow teenagers to do
A. Play basketball with others in the after school activities.
B. Do some cleaning with peers for the needed.
C. Raise money with volunteers for the charity.
D. Improve individual well being by themselves.
Ⅳ. 语法填空。[2025徐州三中月考]
As a child, I got angry quite easily and was not good at communicating with others.
I still remember it was an early autumn. Some 1. _______ (leaf) started to turn yellow and the weather became cool. One day, as I was getting ready for school, my mother 2. _______ (care) handed me my father's vest(背心) instead of mine. At that time, I was getting to have a 3. _______ (large) size than my father, so when I put on the vest, I felt as if I wasn't able to breathe! I realized that it was a small mistake which 4. _______ (make) by my mother, but somehow the breathless feeling was so strong that it made me very angry. My mother said sorry with a smile, but I shouted at her 5. _______ thinking much, I got it off my body so wildly that I made a hole in it. I put on my own vest and rushed out of the house 6. _______ my mother could stop me.
Later, my mother shared her bad feelings with my father, “See what your son has done.” Instead of saying he would scold(责备) or beat me, my father 7. _______ (quiet) asked my mother to mend the vest.
Later when my mother told me about my father's response, I felt ashamed(惭愧的) of my bad behavior. My father's gentle kindness 8. _______ (teach) me a lesson which I would never forget.
On that day, I decided not 9. _______ (let) anger control me any longer. Of course, there are times when I am angry. However, whenever that happens, I 10. _______ (try) to remember my father's vest. It always reminds me to think about others' feelings when I get angry.
Section 4　Integrated skills
Ⅰ. 单句语境填词，注意词的词性和词形。
1. You have to adopt a _______ (灵活的) method to learn English.
2. The man was _______ (描述) as tall and dark, and aged about 20.
3. Robert was _______ (渴望的) to talk about life in the army.
4. A _______ (袋鼠) and her babies eat leaves of the tree.
5. There are groups of _______ (年轻人) playing basketball over there.
6. You'll just have to be _______ (耐心的) and wait till I'm finished.
7. We are faced with a difficult _______ (选择).
8. She felt secure and _______ (受保护的) when she was with him.
9. It's no good _______ (催促) him; he doesn't like to be hurried.
10. Our camping trip turned into an _______ (冒险) when we got lost.
Ⅱ. 阅读理解。
A
Researchers from the Yale Child Study Center collected 21 days of daily diaries from parents and teens from 151 families. Participating teens were in the 9th and 10th grades, and ranged from 13 to 16 years old. By analyzing these diaries, the researchers could connect parents' displays of warmth with daily fluctuations(波动) in how loved their teens were feeling. “The daily methodology is suited to providing caregivers with practical suggestions for daily life，” says Beata Ujvari, who was not involved in the study.
Regardless of the general closeness of the parent teen relationship, the researchers found that teens reported feeling more loved on days when parents reported showing more warmth in the form of affection, understanding, or praise. Likewise, teens reported feeling less loved on days when parents reported more conflicts than usual. More importantly, the researchers also found that parents could weaken the impact of conflicts by showing their teens warmth. In other words, on days when parents were warm, high levels of conflicts didn't reduce how loved teens felt.
To weaken conflicts' impact, warmth had to be shown on the same day, but the warmth and conflicts did not need to be related, the researchers said.
“Parents often complain about the conflicts they are experiencing with their children，” said John Coffey, the study's lead author, “but our study suggests conflicts are manageable.”
The study adds to a growing body of evidence suggesting daily fluctuations in feeling loved are common even in long term relationships. How parents and teens communicate and resolve conflicts may be most important to maintaining a healthy relationship in the long term, said the researchers.
“The study findings are particularly useful right now，” added Coffey, “because parents and their children are spending much time together. Finding ways to be kind and warm will help lessen potential conflicts and ensure children feel loved.”
(　　) 1. The main purpose of the study conducted by Yale Child Study Center is to .
A. investigate the daily conflicts between parents and teens
B. explore the impact of age and gender on teens' emotional well being
C. provide practical suggestions for caregivers to avoid conflicts with their teens
D. examine the link between parental warmth and teens' sense of being loved
(　　) 2. How can parents reduce conflicts' effect on their teens according to the text
A. By displaying emotional warmth on the same day.
B. By spending more time with their teens.
C. By showing understanding related to the conflicts.
D. By expressing agreement on whatever their teens say.
(　　) 3. It can be inferred from the study that .
A. conflicts between parents and teens are entirely unavoidable
B. parents' warmth can effectively reduce conflicts between parents and teens
C. teens' feelings of being loved are not affected by their parents' conflicts
D. daily fluctuations in feeling loved are common in long term relationships
(　　) 4. Which of the following statements is NOT mentioned in the passage
A. Parents and teens frequently encounter disagreement or arguments.
B. Parents' warmth can be shown through the expression of affection and understanding.
C. The study suggests that conflicts between parents and teens can be handled.
D. The study suggests that parents spend more time with their children.
B[2024郴州期末]
Dear Your Teen，
I'm struggling with my 15 year old son over his music lessons. He has enrolled in piano lessons and is required to take an exam to complete the course, for which I have already paid. Since he started high school, he has put in a lot of effort at school, but he doesn't want to dedicate much time to his music lessons because his schedule is filled with his school homework. I want to respect his decision, but I also think he should be responsible for finishing what he started. Should I compromise when he tells me he wants to give up I'd really appreciate it if you could give me some advice. Thanks!
Linda
Expert Tori Cordiano
It's good for your son to work so hard at the start of high school! The transition(过渡) from middle school to high school typically brings teens more homework in harder classes and increases expectations about managing their workload more independently. It requires teens to take a hard look at their schedules and out of class activities to decide what feels reasonable to stick to while also doing their best at school. It is a more important part of adolescence(青春期) to help your son realize what he needs for his own well being than concern which activities he sticks with and which he drops.
If you decide that your son does need to finish the course, a good communication about how to ease his amount of work in other places may be in order. For example, if your son spends a long time on schoolwork and spends his free time on the piano, you may decide to give him a break from other tasks temporarily(临时地), while he sees his lessons through to the exam.
You raise a concern many parents have about compromising when your son tells you he wants to quit. However, that doesn't sound like what is happening here. Unless he often stops and starts many activities and fails to keep at them, you might instead look at this situation as your son advocating for the time and space he needs to take good care of himself and meet his own high academic expectations. That's exactly the kind of exploration and self knowledge we want adolescents to develop.
(　　) 5. Why did Linda write to Your Teen
A. Her son spends much time on the piano.
B. Her son isn't responsible for his own decision.
C. Her son desires to dedicate much to homework.
D. Her son wants to quit the piano lessons she has bought.
(　　) 6. According to Cordiano, what should senior one students think about seriously
A. Doing more homework in harder lessons.
B. Learning harder lessons more independently.
C. Balancing their out of class activities and studies.
D. Having a reasonable expectation of their studies.
(　　) 7. What does Cordiano advise Linda to do
A. Ask her son to finish his lessons.
B. Tell her son to develop self knowledge.
C. Free her son from too many activities temporarily.
D. Compromise with her son about giving up music lessons.
(　　) 8. What can we learn from Cordiano's answer in the last paragraph
A. Linda's son is used to giving up halfway.
B. Linda should view her son's decision positively.
C. Linda's son fails to make full use of his time and energy.
D. Linda's son can take good care of himself while studying hard.
Ⅲ. 七选五。[2025湖北云学联盟期中改编]
The early teen years served as the start of high school, adolescence, and growing up. Usually, young teenagers may be uncertain about how to live their early teens smoothly as well as pleasantly, which caused some tough situations for them. __1__ However, staying healthy always tops everything. Read this passage to know how to make it.
Attain plentiful sleep. Your sleep will decrease sharply due to more assignments caused by the frightening jump from junior high school to senior one. Nevertheless, just as we know, it is undoubtedly crucial for us to get enough sleep in order to perform well during the day. __2__
Consume healthy food. Go to the store and choose healthy fruits and vegetables. If you're buying packaged food, check the nutrition facts on the backside to see if it has a lot of added sugars, sodium, or trans fats. Eat a balanced diet consisting of vegetables, fruits, protein, grains, and dairy every day. __3__ However, if you are addicted to it for a long time, you will be taken aback by the harmful influence it can bring.
Work out regularly. Exercise every day and maintain a routine. __4__ So it's necessary for you to figure out some fun ways to exercise if you are trapped in the dilemma. Dancing, playing a sport, jump roping, and playing outdoor games are great ways to exercise while enjoying the experience. Even going on a long walk to the mall with friends counts as exercise. As long as your heart rate increases and you're exerting yourself, you're exercising!
__5__ The teen years are a rocky road for many, as you are discovering yourself and moving on from being a kid. Teens deal with all sorts of pressure and stress in their school life and personal life. So, it is important that you take care of your mental health as well as your physical health. During the teenage years, it is not uncommon to experience some mental health issues. If you are struggling, consider talking to a school counselor or a therapist.
A. Deal with pressure.
B. Stay mentally healthy.
C. Your body uses sleep as a chance to refresh itself.
D. Do remember: plentiful sleep guarantees full marks.
E. An unhealthy snack from time to time is acceptable.
F. You may find it dull to do the same thing repeatedly.
G. Actually, we're blessed with many means of addressing the issue.
1. _______ 2. _______ 3. _______ 4. _______ 5. _______
Ⅳ. 应用文写作。[2025徐州七中期中]
假定你是李华，你的英国笔友Melody给你发来一封邮件，说她最近因为加入音乐俱乐部与父母产生了矛盾。Melody对音乐非常感兴趣，但父母认为她应该把时间更多地用在学习上，这让她感到困扰。请你给她回复一封邮件，内容包括：
1. 表示理解并给予安慰；
2. 提出建议；
3. 表达祝愿。
注意：
1. 写作词数应为80左右；
2. 请按如下格式作答。
Dear Melody，
__________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________
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Yours，
Li Hua
Section 5　Extended reading & Project
Ⅰ. 单句语境填词，注意词的词性和词形。
1. In the first movie Tony Curtis ever made he played a _______(食品杂货店) clerk.
2. Three of her novels have been _______ (改编) for television.
3. She had to have the _______ (手术), or she would die.
4. She sat with her hands in her _______ (大腿部).
5. The _______ (出纳员) can see how much money is in my savings account.
6. The movie opens with a _______ (场面) in a New York apartment.
7. Once inside, I found that the _______ (公寓) would be perfect for my life in Paris.
8. The children are learning how to _______ (数数).
9. He was asleep the moment his head _______ (碰到) the pillow.
10. The waiter smiled politely as he _______ (递) me my bill.
Ⅱ. 完形填空。[2025宿迁沭阳期中]
Sarah often helped out at her dad's restaurant, but today felt different—she was given the responsibility of serving customers. __1__， yet nervous, she carefully carried a pork steak to Table 6. Her excitement quickly turned to __2__ when she saw Kassy, a popular girl from school, sitting there with her friends. Feeling shy and afraid, Sarah ducked behind the front desk to __3__ being seen.
Though she was an excellent student, Sarah often felt __4__ among her wealthy classmates. She remembered how Kassy used to make fun of her and __5__ that Kassy might do the same again, especially now that she was working at her dad's restaurant. When Sarah's dad found her hiding, he could __6__ her unease and suggested that she take a break.
Turning back to the kitchen, Sarah felt bad for letting her dad __7__. To her surprise, Hannah, one of Kassy's friends, came over and said that she knew how __8__ Kassy could be. She also praised Sarah for her hard work. Her __9__ gave Sarah the strength she needed.
Encouraged by Hannah's words, Sarah decided to __10__ her anxieties. She returned to the dining area and brought the bill to Kassy's __11__. When Kassy tried to make fun of her, Sarah, with the support of Hannah, __12__ in a playful way. They did a silly “crab dance” and laughed together.
As Sarah returned to the front desk, she no longer felt __13__ about or ashamed of her job. It didn't matter what others thought of her or her job; what truly __14__ was hard work, kindness, and a sense of her own worth. From then on, she started to enjoy her new role with __15__ and pride.
(　　) 1. A. Relaxed B. Disappointed C. Worried D. Excited
(　　) 2. A. gratitude B. familiarity C. anxiety D. sorrow
(　　) 3. A. advance B. avoid C. alarm D. argue
(　　) 4. A. ahead of schedule B. in high spirits
C. at first sight D. out of place
(　　) 5. A. planned B. struggled C. feared D. happened
(　　) 6. A. sense B. admire C. contribute D. exchange
(　　) 7. A. out B. down C. go D. off
(　　) 8. A. slim B. eager C. efficient D. mean
(　　) 9. A. comfort B. resource C. suffering D. talent
(　　)10. A. deal B. promise C. face D. attack
(　　)11. A. counter B. table C. cashier D. registry
(　　)12. A. promised B. improved C. responded D. created
(　　)13. A. expert B. well rounded C. awkward D. well informed
(　　)14. A. rose B. aimed C. differed D. mattered
(　　)15. A. confidence B. selflessness C. shallowness D. honesty
Ⅲ. 语法填空。[2025浙江“南太湖”联盟联考]
I became a nurse because of my dad. He was affected with cancer, and I just saw with my own 1. _______ (eye) the people who made the most difference: They comforted him, 2. _______ (help) ease his pain. I wanted to be a part of that. Trust in nursing is almost on a spiritual level. The people we care for are the most 3. _______ (frighten) and sensitive. They trust that you will give everything you have and that you will be there for them physically, mentally, 4. _______ (emotional), and spiritually.
A parent of a child who I was taking care of for several months 5. _______ (beg) me for help one day. She requested that her son should be taken care of that night. I said of course, and I looked at 6. _______ (she) and could tell something was wrong. When asked, she told me he was going to die and she wanted me to be present for them. That night turned out to be a sacred(神圣的) moment 7. _______ she held his right hand and I held his left. I was regarded 8. _______ not only a caregiver but also someone she trusted so much 9. _______ she wanted me to be there when he took his last breath. I don't think you could feel more trusted 10. _______ that.
Ⅳ. 读后续写。[2024郑州期末]
阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。
Mr Smith, my 10 grade English teacher, was one of the teachers who I would never forget and the story between Mr Smith and me was the most amazing one I wanted to share.
When I was young at school, I loved talking, which was not always appreciated by Mr Smith. Mr Smith was a teacher whom no one liked because he was too strict. He stood about 5.5 feet, was very thin and wore his hair pulled back in a way that gave him a horsey(像马的) look. Whenever he got upset, he would lower his head and look at you over the top of his glasses.
One day in his class I was busy talking. I didn't realize he had stopped teaching, staring straight at me. “Tom, I would like to see you after school.”
Later, Mr Smith explained in a low, but very firm voice that showed he expected me to listen when he was talking. For punishment he told me to write a 1，000 word essay(文章) on education and its effect on the society. He wanted it handed in by the following Wednesday.
Well, I met my deadline(最后期限). I was confident. It was a good paper. And I expected a word of praise from him. The next day in class, however, he was looking at me over his glasses. He called me forward and returned my paper. “Go back and rewrite，” he said. “Remember, each paragraph is supported to begin with a topic sentence.” When he gave my paper back a second time, he corrected the grammar. The third time, the spelling. The fourth time, it was punctuation. The fifth, it wasn't neat(整洁的) enough. I was sick!
The sixth time, I rewrote the whole paper slowly in ink, leaving enough space. When he saw the paper, he removed his glasses, and accepted it with a smile. After that, I put the whole thing out of my mind.
注意：
1. 续写词数应为150 左右；
2. 请按如下格式作答。
One morning after three weeks, Mr Smith came into the class happily._________
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I sat in my own seat, excited and grateful.________________________________
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Unit 2　Let's talk teens
Section 1　Welcome to the unit & Reading
Ⅰ. 【语篇导读】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要讲述父母与子女之间的代沟随着时代的变化而产生的一些改变，以及这些改变给亲子关系带来的影响。
一、 1—4 CACB
1. 文章出处题。通读全文，尤其根据第一段内容可知，文章主要围绕父母和孩子之间的代沟以及其变化趋势进行探讨，适合归入“社会与家庭”版块。
2. 推理判断题。根据第一段和第四段内容可知，现如今父母和孩子之间的代沟逐渐变小，是因为他们之间的共同话题越来越多，并且分享着共同的兴趣爱好。
3. 推理判断题。根据第一段中“Sometimes, when Mr Ballmer and his 16 year old daughter, Elizabeth … with his parents when he was a teenager.”和第六段中“But family experts warn that the new equality can also result in less respect for parents.”可知，如今亲子关系的改变在于形成了新的平等型关系。
4. 写作目的题。通读全文可知，第一段引出当代亲子关系如同朋友是否属于积极现象这一问题；第二、三段举例说明上一代和父母之间的代沟；第四、五段介绍了新型的平等型的亲子关系；第六段指出现代亲子关系存在的潜在问题；最后两段介绍亲子关系变化的历程和形成良好亲子关系的途径。由此可知，全篇的目的是讨论亲子关系的改变。
二、 ①【分析】本句是简单句。From clothing and hairstyles to activities and expectations是介词短语做状语；逗号后为主系表结构。
【译文】从衣着发型、活动类型到人生期许，过往世代的父母与子女仿佛总是运行在不同的轨道上。
②【分析】本句是主从复合句。that引导定语从句，修饰先行词a feeling of trust and friendship。
【译文】从购物到运动，亲子活动都涉及一种可以持续到成年的信任和友谊感。
③【分析】本句是主从复合句。that引导定语从句，修饰先行词process。
【译文】巨大的文化变革催生了更为开放的交流氛围，并形成了鼓励人人畅所欲言的民主化进程。
④【分析】本句是并列复合句。but连接前后两个并列句。前一分句中because引导原因状语从句；后一分句是结构为“主谓宾宾补”的简单句。
【译文】当代父母要实现这点并不容易，毕竟生活本身已愈发复杂难解，但共享兴趣爱好确实能让如今的育儿过程更具趣味性。
Ⅱ.1—5 CGBAD
【语篇导读】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了四种对父母表示尊重的方式。
1. 根据上文“Whether you're a child, teenager, young adult or are middle aged, respecting your parents … they love you unconditionally throughout your life.”可知，上文提到了父母的付出，结合下文提到了表示尊重的方式。故C项“无论你的年龄多大，有4种方式来表示尊重”承上启下，符合语境。
2. 根据上文“For younger children, this may mean not touching jewelry or other valuable things.”可知，上文提到了年幼的孩子可通过不触碰珠宝或其他贵重物品来表示对父母珍爱之物的尊重，由此推测本句是在说明成年的孩子应该如何表示尊重。故G项“对成年的孩子来说，尊重可能意味着按时完好地归还借来的工具”呼应上文，符合语境。
3. 根据下文Therefore可知，下文与本句构成因果关系，指出要守时，即不能迟到。故B项“迟到意味着不尊重”符合语境。
4. 根据本段内容可知，本段的主旨是和父母一起庆祝重要的日子。故A项“和他们一起庆祝”适合做本段的小标题。
5. 根据上文可知，上文列举了一些友好对待父母的方式，本句为本段最后一句，应对此进行总结。故D项“你希望别人怎样对待你，你就怎样对待你的父母”符合语境。
Ⅲ. 1—5 DBACC　6—10 DABDC　11—15 ABADB
【语篇导读】本文是一篇记叙文。文章讲述了作者是个女孩子，却想像爸爸一样参加投手锦标赛拿奖，并且她也在抓住每一次可以练习的机会。爸爸在比赛前摔伤右臂让作者决心替他上场，最终她顶着大家的嘲笑获得了奖杯。
1. site地方，地址；schedule日程安排；lecture演讲；chance机会。根据上文“I aim to be the same”可知，作者想和爸爸一样，成为全县最优秀投手，因此她应该会抓住每一个可以练习的机会，以提高自己的技术水平。
2. strength力量；goal目标；stress压力；attitude态度。根据上文“My dad is the best horseshoe pitcher in Webly County, and I aim to be the same.”及下文“to have my name carved on the Webly County Horseshoe Pitching Association Trophy Cup, just like my dad's name had been for the last twelve years”可知，像爸爸一样参加投手比赛并得到奖杯是作者的努力目标。
3. holds举办；celebrates庆祝；affects影响；recognizes认出。根据空后宾语a tournament及下文“My dad always wins”可知，该协会应该是每年春天都会举办比赛。
4. protest抗议；fail失败；sweat出汗，艰苦努力；slide滑行。根据上文同位语his closest competitor及下文“I knew he had probably figured the __15__ was his when Dad gave up the tournament.”可知，Bloogey的技术很高超，仅次于作者父亲，是父亲强劲的对手，故想要打败他获得奖杯要付出一番艰苦努力。
5. damaged损坏；raised举起；broke骨折；lowered放下，降低。根据下文宾语his right arm可知，爸爸是右臂骨折而不能参加比赛，break可表示使肢体骨折。
6. striking引人注目的；dangerous危险的；shocking令人震惊的；foolish愚蠢的。根据下文“Girls don't pitch horseshoes！”及“Make a fool of yourself！”可知，作者的妈妈认为女孩子参加这样的比赛是愚蠢的想法。
7. in the end最后，终于；in that case在那种情况下；in this way以这种办法；in the process在这个过程中。根据下文“Oh, go ahead！”可知，作者和她的父亲最后说服了妈妈同意她参加比赛。
8. answer答案，答复；lesson教训；solution解决办法；struggle斗争。根据上文“Make a fool of yourself！”可知，妈妈虽然同意了作者参加比赛，但是仍然认为这是一个愚蠢的做法，认为作者一定会失败，然后从中得到教训。
9. cheated欺骗，作弊；admired羡慕，敬佩；aided协助，帮助；joked取笑，开玩笑。根据上文“The men laughed”可知，那些人认为让这个女孩参加投手比赛是可笑的，应该会取笑作者的父亲，joked与laughed意义一致。
10. grow生长，变得；turn转弯，变得；appear出现，显现出；stay停留，保持。根据上文“they let me pitch”可知，这些男人认为女孩参加比赛是可笑的，是不可思议的，但是却允许她参加，应该是想让她失败出丑，如果不让她参加好像就是自己怕输似的，他们不想露怯。
11. round回合，比赛中的一轮；circle圆圈；effort努力；event比赛项目。根据上文“I signed up for the tournament.”及下文“I won game after game”可知，锦标赛有多轮比赛，此处指别人认为作者第一轮就会出局。
12. stuck卡住的；painful疼痛的；limited有限的，受限的；powerful强大的。根据下文“and my arm ached, but I paid no attention to them”可知，多场比赛之后，作者的手指和胳膊都很疼。
13. narrowed使变窄，缩小；widened加宽；recorded记录，录制；influenced影响。根据上文“I won game after game”及下文“Now, here I was standing between him and his prize.”可知，经过多场比赛，其他选手都被作者打败，比赛范围缩小，只剩作者和Bloogey角逐。
14. challenged挑战；backed后退，支持；followed跟随，效仿；eyed盯着，仔细打量。根据下文“I knew he had probably figured the __15__was his when Dad gave up the tournament”可知，Bloogey原以为作者父亲不参加，那么获胜者一定是他，可事实上又出现了作者这个强劲对手，此时他应该是紧张地盯着小女孩，同时心里在琢磨怎么战胜她，并且也很担心小女孩会战胜他。
15. field田，运动场；cup杯子，奖杯；research研究；iron铁，熨斗。根据第一段中“My __2__ was to have my name carved on the Webly County Horseshoe Pitching Association Trophy Cup”可知，这些选手角逐的最终目标是一个奖杯。
Section 2　Language focus on Reading
Ⅰ. 1. anxious　2. concerned　3. spots　4. editor
5. arguing　6. regular　7. rate　8. desire
9. tension　10. breakdown
Ⅱ. 1—5 BBCCB　6—8 CBC
A
【语篇导读】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了排行中间的孩子的特点和感受，以及形成这种现象的原因。
1. 推理判断题。根据第一段内容可知，作者在第一段中提到这项研究是为了引出本文的主题，为下文介绍在家中年龄排行中间的孩子的特点和感受，以及形成这种现象的原因作铺垫。
2. 推理判断题。根据第三段整段内容可知，“中间孩子综合征”清楚地显示了中庸的典型特征。
3. 推理判断题。根据最后一段中“More importantly, middles may be many things and they were the only birth order with … everything either even if they are eager to own it occasionally.”可知，中间的孩子不被溺爱，父母不会放任他们想做什么就做什么，他们也不会要求任何东西，因此推断12岁却仍不愿意自己吃早饭的Paul是一个被过度宠爱的孩子。
4. 推理判断题。根据第三段中“Middle children tend to be private but also long for love; I keep to myself but do not exactly hate attention.”以及第四段内容可知，作者认为中间的孩子往往被忽视但他们很独立。
B
【语篇导读】本文是一篇议论文。文章主要论述了“千禧一代”为什么频繁换工作。
5. 细节理解题。根据第二段中“many millennials are inspired by value driven goals”以及“Additionally, some also leave their positions for companies which better suit their value system.”可知，“千禧一代”更有可能跳槽，是因为他们想要实现自我价值。
6. 推理判断题。根据第三段中“Clearly, the fearlessness of millennials in seeking job opportunities has been inspired by new business models.”可知，本段主要论述“千禧一代”在寻找工作机会时的无畏精神是受到了新商业模式的启发。随着网络平台的兴起，喜欢工作与生活平衡和灵活性的“千禧一代”被这些工作吸引，同时社交媒体的发展也创造了更多的职业道路，这些都是导致“千禧一代”灵活跳槽的原因，所以C项最符合本段主旨。
7. 细节理解题。根据倒数第二段中“Some even argue in disappointment that the youths of today are lazy, unable to bear hardships and too self centred.”可知，反对换工作的人认为“千禧一代”频繁换工作是因为懒惰且以自我为中心。
8. 观点态度题。根据最后一段中“Rather than allow traditional models of success in society to define … the right career choices guided by the right values.”可知，作者认为我们不应该让社会上传统的成功模式来定义年轻人，而应该鼓励“千禧一代”在正确的价值观指导下做出正确的职业选择，从而定义成功的新视野。所以作者对于“千禧一代”的职业选择持积极态度。
Ⅲ. 1. teenagers　2. to　3. thirds
4. While/Although/Though　5. anxious　6. concerned　7. that　8. What
9. responsibility　10. to ignore
【语篇导读】本文是一篇说明文。文章讲述了青少年所面临的一些问题并提出了解决意见。
1. 考查名词复数。根据上文with many可知，此处应用其名词的复数形式，做介词宾语。
2. 考查介词。add … to …是固定搭配，意为“将……增加到……，把……添加到……”。
3. 考查数词。此处用“基数词＋序数词”表达分数，符合语境，分子大于一，做分母的序数词应用复数。
4. 考查连词。分析句子可知，上下文之间存在转折关系，应用连词while或although或though引导让步状语从句；位于句首，首字母大写。
5. 考查形容词。be anxious about是固定搭配，意为“对……感到焦虑”。
6. 考查形容词。be concerned about是固定搭配，意为“关心/担忧……”。
7. 考查定语从句。分析句子可知，此处引导限制性定语从句，先行词为the only thing，关系代词只能用that。
8. 考查主语从句。分析句子可知，此处引导主语从句，从句缺少宾语，且指物，用what引导；位于句首，首字母大写。
9. 考查名词。take responsibility for是固定搭配，意为“对……负责”。
10. 考查非谓语动词。afford to do sth是固定搭配，意为“负担得起做某事，能做某事”，动词不定式做宾语。
Ⅳ. 1. It is common to have heated arguments and cold silences between teenagers and their parents. 2. Parents are often the first targets of children's anger when they feel anxious. 3. During this period, children have a strong desire for independence and a continued need for parents' love and care. 4. Therefore, regular and honest communication is the key to dealing with the family tensions. 5. Definitely, everything will turn out all right after the stormy period and the changes and challenges of teenage years will prepare children for adulthood.
Section 3　Grammar and usage
Ⅰ. 1. that　2. than　3. what　4. and　5. but
6. that　7. until　8. Whether　9. where　10. that
Ⅱ. 1—5 AAABA　6—8 CCB
Ⅲ. 1—5 BCDAC　6—8 DAB
A
【语篇导读】本文是一篇说明文。文章介绍了现在很多英国年轻人喜欢回家和父母一起居住的现象及其背后的原因。
1. 推理判断题。根据第一段中“‘There's no place like home.’ This English saying has much truth in it”可知，对英国的年轻人来说，最适合形容他们的谚语是：金窝银窝，不如自己的草窝。只有B项中的home可与文中的home呼应。
2. 细节理解题。根据第三段中“More young people had lost their jobs, and others couldn't afford their rent compared with the previous year.”可知，失业率增加是越来越多的孩子喜欢回家住的原因之一。
3. 观点态度题。根据倒数第二段中Emma Craig说的话“If your child comes home and you see them struggling financially, you feel more awkward asking them for rent or to contribute.”可知， Emma Craig对回家的孩子表示可以理解。
4. 段落大意题。根据第一段中“But this comes at a price！”及最后一段整段内容可知，和父母一起生活是有代价的。
B
【语篇导读】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要讨论了家长如何帮助青少年建立健康的人际关系。
5. 细节理解题。根据Build Their Confidence部分中“The more you can empower your teen to develop positive … part of a community on their own.”可知，父母可以通过培养孩子积极的态度来帮助他们建立自信。
6. 细节理解题。根据Model Conflict Resolution部分中“Help them work on ‘fighting fair’ and recognizing when to take a break from an argument to cool off.”和“The best way to do this is to model healthy conflict resolution yourself.”可知，青少年应该自己找到正确的方法来解决冲突。
7. 细节理解题。根据Help Connect Them部分中“Encouraging them to get involved in a sport, hobby, after school … Engage in community service as a family.”可知，家长应鼓励青少年参与体育活动，培养兴趣爱好，加入课外俱乐部或青年团体，当他们需要与志同道合的人建立社群时，这将极大地帮助他们。因此，青少年应该参与学校或社区的活动来建立联系。
8. 推理判断题。根据Help Connect Them部分中“When they serve others in their community, they will feel more invested in the group's well being and be more open to making connections with others.”可知，当青少年为所在社区的其他人服务时，会对这个群体的福祉更有归属感，也会更乐于与他人建立联系。B项“和同龄人一起为有需要的人进行清洁工作”既体现了青少年参与社区活动，通过为有需要的人提供帮助，增强他们对社区的责任感和归属感，又体现了青少年在与同龄人合作的过程中提升人际交往等能力，符合文章中所描述的社区活动对青少年的积极作用。
Ⅳ. 1. leaves　2. carelessly　3. larger　4. was made　5. without　6. before　7. quietly　8. taught　9. to let　10. will try
【语篇导读】本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了作者的经历，表明情绪管理的重要性及父亲言行对作者的教育和启发。
1. 考查名词。leaf是可数名词，由Some修饰，名词应用复数形式leaves，做句子主语。
2. 考查副词。根据空后handed me my father's vest instead of mine可知，此处表示妈妈递给作者的背心是父亲的而不是作者的，所以妈妈是粗心的；空处修饰动词handed，应用副词carelessly做状语。
3. 考查形容词比较级。根据空后than可知，此处表示作者的衣服比父亲的尺寸更大，所以空处应用形容词的比较级形式larger。
4. 考查动词的时态、语态和主谓一致。根据句中realized、was可知，句子使用一般过去时；make与从句主语which(指代先行词mistake)之间是被动关系，应用被动语态；mistake是单数，be动词使用was。
5. 考查介词。根据空后thinking much以及语境可知，此处表示作者没有多想就冲妈妈大喊大叫，空处应用介词without。
6. 考查连词。空处引导时间状语从句，表示时间上的先后关系，表示在妈妈能够阻止作者之前，他就已经穿好自己的背心，夺门而出。
7. 考查副词。空处修饰动词asked，应用副词quietly做状语。
8. 考查动词时态。根据句中would never forget可知，主句描述过去的动作，应用一般过去时。
9. 考查非谓语动词。decide (not) to do sth为固定搭配，表示“决定(不)做某事”。
10. 考查动词时态。句子描述将来发生的动作，应用一般将来时，即will try。
Section 4　Integrated skills
Ⅰ. 1. flexible　2. described　3. eager
4. kangaroo　5. youths　6. patient
7. choice　8. protected　9. pressing　10. adventure
Ⅱ. 1—5 DADDD　6—8 CCB
A
【语篇导读】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了耶鲁大学儿童研究中心发现家长表达温暖与青少年感受到的被爱程度之间的日常波动有关，家长在同一天表达温暖可以减弱冲突对孩子的影响。
1. 推理判断题。根据第一段中“By analyzing these diaries, the researchers could connect parents' displays of warmth with daily fluctuations in how loved their teens were feeling.”可知，耶鲁大学儿童研究中心进行这项研究的主要目的是探究父母给予的温暖和青少年感觉自己被爱程度之间的联系。
2. 细节理解题。根据第三段内容可知，父母在同一天表现出情感上的温暖可以减少冲突对孩子的影响。
3. 推理判断题。根据倒数第二段中“The study adds to a growing body of evidence suggesting daily fluctuations in feeling loved are common even in long term relationships.”可知，从这项研究中可以推断出在长期关系中，感受到被爱的日常波动是很常见的。
4. 细节理解题。根据第四段内容可知，A项和C项被提及了；根据第二段内容可知，B项被提及了。文章并没有提到“研究表明父母应该花更多时间与孩子在一起”。
B
【语篇导读】本文是一篇应用文。文章主要介绍Linda给她已经上了高中的儿子买了钢琴课，但是怕他想放弃，所以给Your Teen写信，想要征求一些建议。
5. 细节理解题。根据第一段中“I'm struggling with my 15 year old son … complete the course, for which I have already paid.”和“Should I compromise when he tells me he wants to give up I'd really appreciate it if you could give me some advice.”可知，Linda给她儿子买了钢琴课，但是儿子由于学业繁重有想放弃的想法，所以Linda给Your Teen写信是想要一些建议。
6. 细节理解题。根据第二段中“It requires teens to take a hard look at their schedules and out of class activities to decide what feels reasonable to stick to while also doing their best at school.”可知，根据Cordiano的说法，高一学生应该认真思考如何平衡课外活动和学习。
7. 细节理解题。根据第三段内容可知，Cordiano建议Linda暂时把她儿子从太多的活动中解放出来，在学习、钢琴课以及其他活动中找到一个平衡。
8. 推理判断题。根据最后一段内容可知，Cordiano建议Linda应该在适当条件下给孩子时间与空间来发展与探索自己，所以Linda应该积极看待他儿子的决定。
Ⅲ. 1—5 GCEFB
【语篇导读】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了青少年如何健康度过青春期。
1. 上文“Usually, young teenagers may be uncertain … caused some tough situations for them.”主要写了青少年可能不知道如何快乐而充实地度过这一时期，而下文“However, staying healthy always tops everything. Read this passage to know how to make it.”却介绍了其中最重要的是要保持健康，说明本空要向如何解决这个问题过渡。G项“事实上，我们有很多解决这个问题的方法”承上启下，符合语境。
2. 根据本段主旨句“Attain plentiful sleep.”可知，本段主要写了在青少年时期保证充足睡眠的重要性，上文“Nevertheless, just as we know, it is undoubtedly crucial for us to get enough sleep in order to perform well during the day.”说了随着学业加重，充足的睡眠可以保证我们白天在校的良好表现，空处应该进一步解释其原因。C项“你的身体把睡眠作为恢复活力的机会”承接上文，符合语境。
3. 根据本段主旨句“Consume healthy food.”可知，本段主要写的是要吃健康的食物，下文“However, if you are addicted to it for a long time, you will be taken aback by the harmful influence it can bring.”说明如果长期沉迷于某个东西会产生不良影响，空处应点明沉迷内容。E项“偶尔吃点不健康的零食是可以接受的”承上启下，符合语境。
4. 上文“Exercise every day and maintain a routine.”提到要每天坚持锻炼并形成规律，下文“So it's necessary for you to figure out some fun ways to exercise if you are trapped in the dilemma.”表明要想出一些有趣的方式来走出困境，空处应该与下文形成因果关系，点明为什么需要有趣的方式。F项“你可能会觉得重复做同一件事很无聊”承上启下，符合语境。
5. 空处是本段的主旨句，根据下文“Teens deal with all sorts of pressure and stress … it is important that you take care of your mental health as well as your physical health … some mental health issues.”可知，本段建议要关注自己的心理健康。B项“保持心理健康”概括了本段内容，可作为本段主旨句。
Ⅳ. One possible version:
Dear_Melody，
I'm sorry to hear about the disagreement with your parents.
It's understandable that they are concerned about your studies. However, pursuing music, something you love, is equally important for your personal growth. I suggest you have an open dialogue with your parents, explaining your passion for music and how it balances your life. Maybe you can agree on a schedule that satisfies both your musical interests and academic responsibilities.
I hope you find a harmonious solution and continue to enjoy music.
Yours，
Li_Hua
Section 5　Extended reading & Project
Ⅰ. 1. grocery　2. adapted　3. operation
4. lap　5. teller　6. scene　7. flat
8. count　9. touched　10. handed
Ⅱ. 1—5 DCBDC　6—10 ABDAC　11—15 BCCDA
【语篇导读】本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了Sarah在爸爸餐厅工作时，从害怕被同学嘲笑到勇敢面对并享受自己工作的心路历程，强调了自信、努力和自我价值的重要性。
1. Relaxed放松的；Disappointed失望的；Worried担心的；Excited兴奋的。根据上文“but today felt different—she was given the responsibility of serving customers”可知，今天Sarah被赋予了为顾客服务的责任；结合下文yet nervous可知，上下文为转折关系，所以她应该是既兴奋又紧张。下文“Her excitement quickly turned to __2__”也是提示。
2. gratitude感激；familiarity熟悉；anxiety焦虑；sorrow悲伤。根据上文yet nervous以及下文Feeling shy and afraid和“Sarah decided to __10__ her anxieties”可知，此处指Sarah的兴奋很快变成了焦虑。
3. advance前进；avoid避免；alarm使惊恐；argue争论。根据上文Feeling shy and afraid可知，Sarah感到害羞和害怕，所以她应该是躲在前台后面避免被人看到。
4. ahead of schedule提前；in high spirits兴高采烈；at first sight第一眼；out of place不合适，格格不入。根据上文“Though she was an excellent student”和语境可知，虽然Sarah是个优秀的学生，但在她富有的同学中，她经常感到自己格格不入。
5. planned计划；struggled挣扎；feared害怕；happened发生。根据上文Feeling shy and afraid以及“how Kassy used to make fun of her”可知，Sarah应该是害怕Kassy会再次取笑她。
6. sense感觉到；admire钦佩；contribute贡献；exchange交换。根据上文“When Sarah's dad found her hiding”可知，此处指Sarah的爸爸能从她的躲藏中感觉到她的不安。
7. (let sb) out使某人解脱；(let sb) down让某人失望；(let sb) go放过某人；(let sb) off放过某人，饶恕某人。根据上文suggested that she take a break可知，Sarah的爸爸建议她休息一下，这让她觉得自己让爸爸失望了。
8. slim苗条的；eager渴望的；efficient有效率的；mean刻薄的。根据上文“how Kassy used to make fun of her”可知，Kassy过去常常取笑Sarah，所以此处应该是说Hannah知道Kassy有多刻薄。
9. comfort安慰；resource资源；suffering痛苦；talent才能。根据上文“Hannah, one of Kassy's friends, came over and said that she knew how __8__ Kassy could be. She also praised Sarah for her hard work”可知，Hannah作为Kassy的朋友过来安慰Sarah，并赞扬她的努力工作，所以此处指的是Hannah的安慰给了Sarah力量。
10. deal处理；promise承诺；face面对；attack攻击。根据上文Encouraged by Hannah's words以及下文“She returned to the dining area”可知，受到Hannah鼓励的Sarah决定面对她的焦虑，并返回到就餐区。
11. counter柜台；table桌子；cashier收银员；registry登记处。根据上文carefully carried a pork steak to Table 6可知，此处指的是Sarah把账单拿到了Kassy的桌子上。
12. promised承诺；improved提高；responded回应；created创造。根据下文“They did a silly ‘crab dance’ and laughed together.”可知，Sarah对Kassy的取笑进行了回应，她们一起跳了一个愚蠢的“螃蟹舞”，然后笑了起来。
13. expert熟练的；well rounded全面的；awkward尴尬的；well informed见多识广的。根据上文“Feeling shy and afraid, Sarah du