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Unit 2 Let's talk teens Welcome to the unit & Reading
一、 单句语境填空
1. After the storm, workers repaired the (屋顶) of several houses in the village.
2. The (率) of unemployment has decreased in recent years.
3. The company set a new sales (目标) for the next quarter.
4. It is important to pay attention to your (精神的) health, not just your physical health.
5. Some (成年人) find it difficult to learn a foreign language.
6. She has a strong (渴望) to become a doctor in the future.
7. The (破裂) of their marriage was caused by a lack of communication.
8. The soldiers fought bravely in the (战斗) to protect their country.
9. The (编辑) of the magazine decided to publish the article.
10. She tried to stay (镇静的) during the interview.
二、 单句语法填空
1. The (argue) between Tom and his parents started over his latenight gaming.
2. Many parents feel (stress) when their teenagers refuse to talk to them.
3. Neither side was willing to back , and the conflict got worse.
4. She is (struggle) to balance her parents' expectations with her own dreams.
5. Instead of showing (angry), parents should try to listen to their children first.
6. Mum (spot) the change in his mood and asked if anything was wrong.
7. Teenagers' desire for independence is shooting , which may lead to more conflicts.
8. His (anxious) about exams made him shorttempered with his family.
9. There is a lot of (tense) between the two brothers these days.
10. His (regular) study habits are affecting his grades.
三、 翻译句子
1. 父母和青少年常常在学习时间和屏幕使用时间上看法不一致。(see eye to eye with sb on sth)
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2. 沟通不畅会导致亲子之间的误解。(result in)
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3. 在亲子关系中平衡信任和纪律可能是件很让人头疼的事。(a big headache; discipline)
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4. 制定规则很必要;但另一方面,父母也需要尊重孩子的选择。(on the other hand)
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5. 改善亲子关系的关键是耐心倾听、坦诚沟通。(the key to)
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6. 从父母的角度来看,严格的规则是为我好。(from one's point of view)
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7. 在做可能伤害父母的决定之前,你最好仔细考虑清楚。(think sth through)
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8. 我相信父母爱我,也相信他们只是不知道如何恰当地表达。(that引导宾语从句)
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9. 许多青少年希望父母能理解他们的压力,并给予更多支持。(wish)
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10. 他们上周的大争吵后来成了亲子关系的转折点。(turn out)
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四、 语篇语法填空
Parentchild relationships can become 1. (tension) when children enter their teenage years. Many teenagers develop a desire for more freedom, and this can sometimes turn into 2. battle between them and their parents. A simple disagreement over homework or screen time may quickly grow into an 3. (argue), leaving both sides feeling hurt.
This 4. (storm) period is often marked by misunderstandings. Parents may notice physical changes in their children, such as 5. (spot) on their faces, and worry about their wellbeing. However, if they respond with 6. (angry) instead of patience, the situation is likely to get worse.
In fact, teenagers often struggle 7. (express) their true feelings. They may believe that their parents do not understand them, 8. increases their stress. On the other hand, parents may also have the feeling that their children are pushing them away. Such mutual misunderstanding can 9. (deep) the gap between generations.
Yet, these challenges can prepare teenagers 10. future life, helping them learn to manage emotions and communicate effectively. With time and effort, both parents and children can find a way to rebuild trust and create a healthier relationship.
五、 完形填空[2026无锡锡山高级中学月考]
Parenting is a constant balancing act. We want to teach our children important life lessons, while also __1__ peace at home and avoiding unnecessary conflicts. This balancing act can be __2__, especially when parenting teens.
Recently, my 13yearold daughter asked me to buy her a $28 phone case(手机壳). Her old one wasn't broken; she was just bored with it. For me, it was a __3__ no. However, saying “no” in moments like this isn't easy. The request felt __4__, but I knew there was a bigger lesson to teach. It's about teaching our children to think__5__ about their spending. At the same time, we don't want to __6__ overly strict or dismissive(轻视) of their feelings.
In this case, I realized my daughter's request wasn't just about the phone case; it was about her __7__ for something new, trendy, and exciting. After all, to a 13yearold, a new phone case might feel like a big __8__, a way to express themselves or __9__ in with their friends. So how do we find the middle ground?
Instead of shutting down the conversation, I used it as an opportunity to talk about wants and __10__. I explained that we must __11__ what's essential over impulse(冲动) purchases. But I also __12__ her feelings. “I get it,” I told her. Sometimes we just want something new because it feels exciting. This __13__ the conversation and made her more willing to listen. Instead of a flatout “no”, I suggested a compromise(妥协). I offered her three __14__: bin it, wait it out or explore alternatives.
That conversation wasn't just about a phone case. It was about guiding my daughter towards better __15__ without damaging our relationship.
( ) 1. A. gaining B. applying C. keeping D. featuring
( ) 2. A. tricky B. picky C. positive D. different
( ) 3. A. causal B. firm C. tough D. hesitant
( ) 4. A. challenging B. easy C. small D. insignificant
( ) 5. A. flexibly B. complicatedly C. creatively D. critically
( ) 6. A. look B. grow C. view D. get
( ) 7. A. solution B. desire C. apology D. alarm
( ) 8. A. deal B. facility C. decision D. familiarity
( ) 9. A. lie B. count C. fit D. break
( )10. A. desires B. attempts C. lacks D. needs
( )11. A. compare B. balance C. weigh D. judge
( )12. A. appreciated B. acknowledged C. exchanged D. comforted
( )13. A. softened B. enriched C. quickened D. strengthened
( )14. A. beliefs B. duties C. results D. options
( )15. A. fortuneseeking B. decisionmaking
C. emotioncontrolling D. timemanaging
六、 选做拔高题[2025常州金坛期中]
Parents naturally want to protect their children from birth. __1__. Most of us would rather face challenges ourselves than see our child struggle.
Though born helpless, our children grow surprisingly fast. Their unsteady(不稳的) steps soon turn into confident running. Baby sounds become clear words. __2__. Each new skill brings them closer to independence. As teenagers, they need us less for basic survival, and more as wise guides in this everchanging world.
Fight back our desire to overprotect
The hardest parenting lesson is learning when to let go. Like mama bears, we wish to keep our kids from any harm. But overprotection hurts their confidence. Teens need space to discover who they are. Doing everything for them prevents growth. __3__.
Let life be a teacher
Our job is to prepare our children for their journey without us. First, we teach important skills and good values. __4__. When problems come, offer help patiently, without saying “I told you so”. This way they learn through experience while feeling our support.
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The best protection is preparation. Try our best to be a lighthouse parent: a steady guide. You cannot stop the storms of life, but you can help your child learn to sail through them. Trust their ability to ride the waves(波浪) because you have given them the right tools. This builds their confidence and shows your belief in them, guiding them to grow into skilled and independent adults.
A. Be a lighthouse parent
B. Prepare them with necessary skills
C. It's written in our DNA as parents
D. Before long they are making their own choices
E. Then, we allow life itself to become their teacher
F. We do this by respecting their growing independence
G. True protection sometimes means stepping back and letting them learn
1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
一、 1. roofs 2. rate 3. target 4. mental
5. adults 6. desire 7. breakdown
8. battle 9. editor(s) 10. calm
二、 1. argument 2. stressed 3. down
4. struggling 5. anger 6. spotted 7. up
8. anxiety 9. tension 10. irregular
三、 1. Parents and teenagers often don't see eye to eye with each other on study time and screen time.
2. Poor communication can result in misunderstandings between parents and children.
3. It can be a big headache to balance trust and discipline in parentchild relationships.
4. Setting rules is necessary; on the other hand, parents also need to respect their children's choices.
5. The key to improving parentchild relationships is to listen patiently and communicate honestly.
6. From my parents' point of view, strict rules are for my own good.
7. Before making a decision that may hurt your parents, you'd better think it through.
8. I believe that my parents love me and that they just don't know how to express it properly.
9. Many teenagers wish that their parents understood their pressure and gave them more support.
10. Their big argument last week turned out to be a turning point in the parentchild relationship.
四、 1. tense 2. a 3. argument 4. stormy
5. spots 6. anger 7. to express
8. which 9. deepen 10. for
五、1—5 CABCD 6—10 ABACD 11—15 CBADB
六、 1—5 CDGEA
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