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【题目】Fear of Puberty (青春期)

When young people Ret to puberty, it causes the physical and mental changes that can bring stress and even fear to them. Understanding your feelings better can make you a lot easier to deal with them.

Grief at the passing of childhood.

If you have had a happy childhood it’s natural to feel sad at the realisation that it’s coming to an end. Many aspects of adult life can be discouraging. 【1】

Stress about putting on weight.

Many people find themselves getting fatter during puberty and others’ reactions to this can be cruel. 【2】 Exercise and healthy eating will help you get rid of it sooner.

【3】

It can be disturbing to suddenly be seen in a sexual way if you don’t fed ready for it. Remember that you have a right to set boundaries and be treated with respect.

Feeling your body doesn’t fit you.

Sometimes bodies develop in a way that just doesn’t reflect the people inside them, and this can be very stressful. Getting help early can help reduce the problem or make you more able to deal with it. 【4】 Your doctor can provide support on body issues and you can insist on seeing the doctor alone if that makes it easier.

【5】 Most teenagers have to face them, too. And there are ways to deal with many of the specific problems puberty can cause. The sooner you seek help, the sooner it will get better.

A. You are not alone in your feelings.

B. Discomfort with how people treat you.

C Get into the habit of comforting yourself.

D. You should learn how to get rid of the fear.

E. The good news is that this fat is usually temporary.

F. You can turn to Childline at any time of the day or night.

G. But remember that you don’t have to face them all at once.

Answer 1

【答案】

【1】G

【2】E

【3】B

【4】F

【5】A

【解析】青春期是介于年轻人离开童年和迎来成年之间的一段时期。对青少年来说这是一个艰难的过程，因为他们同时受到身心两方面的影响。理解他们的感受会帮助你更好地与他们沟通。

【1】空格前面说到：要与快乐童年告别让人悲伤，成年人的生活有很多让人沮丧的方面，下面应该表示对你的鼓励不必要立刻面临成年人世界的挑战。故选G。

【2】空格前面说到很多人会发现自己在青春期发胖，下面以及空格后锻炼和健康饮食帮助你摆脱发胖。可以推断出中间过渡句是发胖是临时的。故选E。

【3】本题要求选出小标题。根据下面内容在青春期会有异性骚扰，记住你有权设定界限要求被尊重。得知：你会对人们对你的方式感到不适这一句意切题。故选B。

【4】空格前面说到：对自己身体的变化感到不适时，早些向别人求助有助于帮助自己解决困惑。下面介绍可以求助的途径拨打儿童热线，故选F。

【5】空格后一句：Most teenagers have to face them, too，多数青少年都会有你遇到的困惑。可以推断出有你这种感受的不是只有你一人。故选A。