Question

【题目】根据短文理解，选择正确答案。
It's not easy being a teenager（13 years old ~19 years old）—nor is it easy being the parent of a teenager. You can make your child feel angry, hurt, or misunderstood by what you say without realizing it yourself. It is important to give your child the space he needs to grow while gently letting him know that you you'll still be there for him when he needs you.
Expect a lot from your child, just not everything. Except for health and safety problems, such as drug use or careless driving; consider everything else open to discussion. If your child is unwilling to discuss something, don't insist he tell you what's on his mind. The more you insist, the more likely that he'll clam up. Instead, let him attempt to solve things by himself. At the same time, remind him that you're always there for him should he seek advice or help. Show respect for your teenager's privacy. Never read him his mail or listen in on personal conversions.
Teach your teenager that the family phone is for the whole family. If your child talks on the family's telephone for too long, tell him he can talk for15 minutes, but then he must stay off the phone for at least an equal period of time. This not only frees up the line so that other family members can make and receive calls, but teaches your teenager moderation（节制）. Or if you are open to the idea, allow your teenager his own phone that he pays for with his own pocket money or a part –time job.
（1）The main purpose of the text is to tell parents _____________.
A.how to get along with a teenager
B.how to respect a teenager
C.how to understand a teenager
D.how to help a teenager grow up
（2）What does the phrase “clam up” in Paragraph 2 probably mean?
A.become excited
B.show respect
C.refuse to talk
D.seek help
（3）What should parents do in raising a teenager according to the text?
A.Nor allow him to learn driving or take drugs
B.Give him advice only when necessary
C.Let him have his own telephone
D.Not talk about personal things with him

Answer 1

【答案】
（1）D
（2）C
（3）B
【解析】本文讲述了父母帮助青少年成长的一些方式方法。

（1）D主题大意题。三段中主题分别是给青少年一定的成长空间；不要期望孩子的一切；教育孩子和家人一起分享电话。整篇文章谈论父母亲在孩子成长过程中如何帮助孩子。故选D。

（2）C词义理解题。由句意可知，你越是坚持，孩子们也就越产生逆反心理，从而抵触与你交流。前面句子意思是“如果孩子不愿意说出自己的心里话，不要去勉强他。你越是催促他。他就越‘不愿意说'”。由此可推断calm up意思是“拒绝说话”。 故应选C。

（3）B概括归纳题。根据At the same time, remind him that you're always there for him should he seek advice or help.可推断。 在孩子成长过程中，让他尝试解决一些问题。家长不应将自己的思想强加于孩子，而是必要时给他一些建议。故选B。