Question

Raising Confident Kids
Self-esteem(自尊) is a collection of beliefs or feelings we have about ourselves. Having a healthy self-esteem can protect us through difficult times and help us remain focused on what is important to us. Research shows that children with high self-esteem grow up to be more confident adults. Self-esteem building should start from young.   小题1: 
Praise actions
Young children need feedback. It’s how they measure their actions and it plays a role in learning from experience. Provide specific praise about actual actions performed and efforts made in the process.   小题2: .
Identify strengths
Preschoolers are always watching each other. On the bright side, they learn new things from each other. On the other side, they can become self-critical when they see a peer accomplishing something they still struggle to do. 小题3:  Tell your children to focus on their strengths when they start to draw comparisons.
Foster(培养) a sense of belonging
Young children may not understand how peer pressure (同龄人的压力) works, but they feel it when they’re being excluded(排除). Show your children that they are important by listening to and responding to their needs and ideas. As much as possible, save grown-up conversations for later so that you can have family conversations.   小题4: 
 小题5: 
As much as they need us, they also need to work on taking small steps towards independence. When they know they can do things, they feel more confident. Teach problem-solving skills. Step aside and let them work on challenges before jumping in to help. Help by asking, “ How can we do this in a different way? Let’s come up with some ideas together.” Getting kids involved in problem-solving teaches them how to deal with challenges in the future.
Building and maintaining healthy self-esteem can be a lifelong process, but the sooner you start, the more confident your children will become.

A．Encourage Independence

B．Spend quality time with children

C．Try to address their concerns as they arise, no matter how minor.

D．If praise is only attached to success, kids will focus on “ winning”.

E. Be sure to point out your children’s strengths regularly and be specific.
F. Below are some tips to help you promote your children’s self-esteem.
G. Each parent has the responsibility to help children to become confident.

Answer 1

小题1:F
小题2:D
小题3:E
小题4:C
小题5:A

试题分析：研究表明有自信的孩子长大后更有可能成为有自信的成年人，文章给出了一个培养孩子自信心的建议。
小题1:考查句意理解和上下文串联，根据上文：Self-esteem building should start from young. 可知：下面是可以提升孩子自信心的建议。答案是：F
小题2:考查句意理解和上下文串联，根据上文：Provide specific praise about actual actions performed and efforts made in the process.可知：如果表扬是唯一和成功有联系的，孩子们会专注于成功，答案是：D
小题3:考查句意理解和上下文串联，根据下文：Tell your children to focus on their strengths when they start to draw comparisons.可知：要确保经常指出孩子的优点要明确，答案是：E
小题4:考查句意理解和上下文串联，根据上文：Young children may not understand how peer pressure (同龄人的压力) works, but they feel it when they’re being excluded(排除).可知：要解决他们提出的担心的事情，不管有多渺小，答案是：C
小题5:考查句意理解和上下文串联，根据下文：As much as they need us, they also need to work on taking small steps towards independence.可知：要鼓励孩子的独立，答案是：A