When you sleep somewhere else-like at a summer camp or a friend’s house, you know you’re in for a fun time. It can be exciting to get away from the same old bed in the same old room in the same old house. But fun as this is, for some kids being away from home can be scary and sad. It’s called being homesick.
Homesick means you are upset, sad, and maybe scared. But don’t feel surprised. A lot of people get homesick, even grown-ups. When you’re used to having certain people around you, it can be scary when they are gone. When you are dealing with other problems, you will feel homesick, too. Some kids may feel more homesick than usual if their parents get divorced ( 离婚)or if someone they loved has recently died.
Here are some ideas to help you feel less homesick.
Bring a little bit of home with you. If you’re going away from home,bring your pillow or pictures of the people you will be apart from and look at them any time you want.
Keep busy. The more fun things you do, the less time you’ll have to feel homesick. So try to join in activities wherever you are.
Stay in touch. You can make a plan for when you will call your mum or dad. You can also send e-mails or text messages to keep in touch with family and friends. When you do get in touch with someone, make sure to talk about the fun things you’re doing!
Talk to someone where you are. Maybe you can tell a friend that you feel homesick. He or she might have some ideas to help you feel better.
小题1: How many ideas are given to help you feel less homesick in the passage ?
| A．Two. | B．Three. | C．Four. | D．Five. |
小题2: What should you talk about in order to feel less homesick?
| A．Your future plan. | B．The past things. |
| C．Your difficulties. | D．The interesting things. |
小题3: Which of the following is NOT true according to the passage?
| A．Some kids can get homesick, but grown-ups never . |
| B．Joining in more activities may make you feel less homesick. |
| C．Someone may feel homesick when one of his family members dies. |
| D．Bringing along some things from home may be helpful for feeling less homesick. |
