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Unit 2 Let's talk teens 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 parentteen 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 longterm 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 wellbeing
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 longterm 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
Dear Your Teen,
I'm struggling with my 15yearold 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 outofclass 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 wellbeing 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 selfknowledge 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 outofclass 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 selfknowledge.
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。
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,
__________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________
Yours,
Li Hua
参考答案
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
Ⅲ. 1—5 GCEFB
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
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