I’m usually fairly skeptical about any research that concludes that people are either happier or unhappier or more or less certain of themselves than they were 50 years ago. While any of these statements might be true, they are practically impossible to prove scientifically. Still, I was struck by a report which concluded that today’s children are significantly more anxious than children in the 1950s. In fact, the analysis showed normal children aged 9 to 17 exhibit a higher level of anxiety today than children who were treated for mental illness 50 years ago.

       Why are America’s kids so stressed? The report cites two main causes: increasing physical isolation brought on by high divorce rates and less involvement in community, among other things and a growing perception (看法) that the world is a more dangerous place.

       Considering that we can’t turn the clock back, adults can still do plenty to help the next generation cope(应付).

       At the top of the list is nurturing（培养）a better appreciation of the limits of individualism. No child is an island. Strengthening social ties help build communities and protect individuals against stress.

       To help kids build stronger connections with others, you can pull the plug on TVs and computers. Your family will thank you later. They will have more time for face-to-face relationships, and they will get more sleep.

       Limit the amount of virtual violence your children are expected to. It’s not just from video games and movies; children see a lot of murder and crime on the local news.

       Keep your expectations for your daily routine. It will help you cope with your own anxiety and provide a good model for your kids. Sometimes anxiety is unavoidable. But it doesn’t have to ruin your life.

63．The author thinks that the conclusions of any research about people’s state of mind are ______.

A. surprising          B. confusing          C. illogical          D. questionable

64．What does the author mean by saying “we can’t turn the clock back” (Para 3)?

A. It’s impossible to slow down the pace of change.

B. The social reality children are facing can’t be changed.

C. Lessons learned from the past should not be forgotten.

D. It’s impossible to forget the past.

65．The first and most important thing parents should do to help their children is ______.

A. to provide them with a safer environment      

B. to lower their expectations for them

C. to get them more involved socially   

D. to set a good model for them to follow

66．Which of the following statements is TRUE according to the passage?

A. Sometimes local news about murder and crime also affects children a little.

B. TVs and computers play an important role in isolating children from the real world.

C. To children, anxiety is completely avoidable.

D. Exercise does not help to lessen children’s anxiety.

Eleven-year-old Angela was stricken with a debilitating disease involving her nervous system.She was unable to walk and her movement was restricted in other ways as well.The doctors did not hold out much hope of her ever recovering from this illness.They predicted she’d spend the rest of her life in a wheelchair.They said that few,if any,were able to come back to normal after contracting this disease.The little girl was undaunted.There,lying in her hospital bed,she would vow to anyone who’d listen that she was definitely going to be walking again someday.
She was transferred to a specialized hospital in the San Francisco Bay area.Whatever therapies could be applied to her case were used.The therapists were charmed by her undefeatable spirit.They taught her about imaging—about seeing herself walking.If it would do nothing else,it would at least give her hope and something positive to do in the long waking hours in her bed.Angela would work as hard as possible in physical therapy,in whirlpools and in exercise sessions.But she worked just as hard lying there faithfully doing her imaging;visualizing herself moving,moving,moving!
One day,as she was staining with all her might to imagine her legs moving again,it seemed as though a miracle happened:The bed moved!It began to move around the room!She screamed out,“Look what I’m doing!Look!Look!I can do it!I moved,I moved!”
Of course,at this very moment everyone else in the hospital was screaming,too,and running for cover.People were screaming,equipment was falling and glass was breaking.You see,it was the recent San Francisco earthquake.But don’t tell that to Angela.She’s convinced that she did it.And now only a few years later,she’s back in school. You see,anyone who can shake the earth between San Francisco and Oakland can conquer a piddling little disease,can’t they?

1. 1.

   The underlined word “undaunted” in the first paragraph can probably be replaced by _________.

   1. A.
      encouraged
   2. B.
      not discouraged
   3. C.
      losing heart
   4. D.
      excited
2. 2.

   Which of the following statements is TRUE according to the text?

   1. A.
      The girl got over her disease just by imagining.
   2. B.
      It was because of her strong determination and constant efforts that she got walking again.
   3. C.
      The girl was on top of the world when she moved the bed in her room.
   4. D.
      Doctors believe imagining being healthy helps patients recover.
3. 3.

   By saying the last sentence in the last paragraph,the author means that_________.

   1. A.
      where there is a will,there is a way
   2. B.
      a person who is strong enough to shake the earth can get over any disease
   3. C.
      just as it is impossible for one to shake the earth,so it is to conquer a serious disease
   4. D.
      though one can shake the earth,he can’t defeat a little disease
4. 4.

   What might be a good title for the text?

   1. A.
      Did The Earth Move For You?
   2. B.
      A Miracle Made by a Young Girl
   3. C.
      A Young Girl Conquered Disease
   4. D.
      Strong Will Defeats Illness

Eleven-year-old Angela was stricken with a debilitating disease involving her nervous system.She was unable to walk and her movement was restricted in other ways as well.The doctors did not hold out much hope of her ever recovering from this illness.They predicted she’d spend the rest of her life in a wheelchair.They said that few,if any,were able to come back to normal after contracting this disease.The little girl was undaunted.There,lying in her hospital bed,she would vow to anyone who’d listen that she was definitely going to be walking again someday.

She was transferred to a specialized hospital in the San Francisco Bay area.Whatever therapies could be applied to her case were used.The therapists were charmed by her undefeatable spirit.They taught her about imaging—about seeing herself walking.If it would do nothing else,it would at least give her hope and something positive to do in the long waking hours in her bed.Angela would work as hard as possible in physical therapy,in whirlpools and in exercise sessions.But she worked just as hard lying there faithfully doing her imaging;visualizing herself moving,moving,moving!

One day,as she was staining with all her might to imagine her legs moving again,it seemed as though a miracle happened:The bed moved!It began to move around the room!She screamed out,“Look what I’m doing!Look!Look!I can do it!I moved,I moved!”

Of course,at this very moment everyone else in the hospital was screaming,too,and running for cover.People were screaming,equipment was falling and glass was breaking.You see,it was the recent San Francisco earthquake.But don’t tell that to Angela.She’s convinced that she did it.And now only a few years later,she’s back in school. You see,anyone who can shake the earth between San Francisco and Oakland can conquer a piddling little disease,can’t they?

The underlined word “undaunted” in the first paragraph can probably be replaced by _________.

A.encouraged                B.not discouraged          C.losing heart               D.excited

Which of the following statements is TRUE according to the text?

A.The girl got over her disease just by imagining.

B.It was because of her strong determination and constant efforts that she got walking again.

C.The girl was on top of the world when she moved the bed in her room.

D.Doctors believe imagining being healthy helps patients recover.

By saying the last sentence in the last paragraph,the author means that_________.

A.where there is a will,there is a way

B.a person who is strong enough to shake the earth can get over any disease

C.just as it is impossible for one to shake the earth,so it is to conquer a serious disease

D.though one can shake the earth,he can’t defeat a little disease

What might be a good title for the text?

A.Did The Earth Move For You?

B.A Miracle Made by a Young Girl

C.A Young Girl Conquered Disease

D.Strong Will Defeats Illness

I'm usually fairly skeptical about any research that concludes that people are either happier or unhappier or more or less certain of themselves than they were 50 years ago. While any of these statements might be true, they are practically impossible to prove scientifically. Still, I was struck by a report which concluded that today's children are significantly more anxious than children in the 1950s. In fact, the analysis showed, normal children aged 9 to 17 exhibit a higher level of anxiety today than children who were treated for mental illness 50 years ago.

Why are America's kids so stressed? The report cites two main causes: increasing physical isolation(隔离) brought on by high divorce rates and less involvement in community, among other things and a growing perception that the world is a more dangerous place.

Considering that wecan'tturntheclockback,adults can still do plenty to help the next generation.

At the top of the list is nurturing(培育) a better appreciation of the limits of individualism. No child is an island. Strengthening social ties helps build communities and protect individuals against stress.

To help kids build stronger connections with others, you can pull the plug on TVs and computers. Your family will thank you later. They will have more time for face­to­face relationships, and they will get more sleep.

Limit the amount of virtual(虚拟的) violence your children are exposed to. It's not just video games and movies; children see a lot of murder and crime on the local news.

Keep your expectations for your children reasonable. Many highly successful people never attended Harvard or Yale.

Make exercise part of your daily routine. It will help you cope with your own anxieties and provide a good model for your kids. Sometimes anxiety is unavoidable. But it doesn't have to ruin your life.

61. According to the analysis, compared with normal children today, children treated as mentally ill 50 years ago ________.

A. probably suffered less from anxietyB. were considered less individualistic

C. were less isolated physicallyD. were probably less self­centered

62. What does the author mean by saying “we can't turn the clock back” in the third paragraph?

A. It's impossible to forget the past.

B. The social reality children are facing cannot be forgotten.

C. It's impossible to slow down the pace of change.

D. Lessons learned from the past should not be forgotten.

63. The author thinks that the conclusions of any research about people's state of mind are ________.

A. illogical  B. confusingC. surprising  D. questionable

64. Which of the following statements is TRUE according to the passage?

A. To children, anxiety is completely avoidable.

B. TV and computer play an important role in isolating children from the real world.

C. Exercise does not help to lessen children's anxiety.

D. Sometimes local news about crime and murder also affects children a little.

65. The first and most important thing parents should do to help their children is______.

A. to lower their expectations for them

B. to set a good model for them to follow

C. to get them more involved socially

D. to improve them with a safer environment