It’s not easy being a teenager---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’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 refuse to talk. 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(隐私). 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 for 15 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.
【小题1】Why is it not easy being a teenager or a parent of a teenager?

A．Because the teenager is very naughty.

B．Because the parent always expects a lot from the child.

C．Because you can make your child feel hurt, or misunderstood by what you say without realizing it yourself.

D．Because the teenager wants his or her own space.

【小题2】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

【小题3】The last paragraph is about how to teach a teenager        .

A．to use the phone in a sensible way	B．to pay for his own telephone
C．to share the phone quickly	D．to answer the phone quickly

【小题4】What should parents do in raising a teenager according to the text?

A．Not 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.

 

 “BANG” the door caused a reverberation．“Never set foot in this house again!” shouted Father．With tears welling (涌出) up in my eyes，I rushed out of the house and ran along the street．

A young father who held a child in his arms walked past me．I felt as if I saw my childhood from another space：happy and harmonious.

But now I don’t know whether it is because I have grown up or because Dad is getting old．We are just like two people coming from two different worlds．It feels like there is an iron door between us that can never be opened．

I wandered the street，without a destination in my mind．My heart was frozen on this hot summer night．As I walked on there were fewer and fewer people in the streets，until I had only streets to keep me company. When I finally reached the high rise apartment block in which I lived, I saw that the light was still on．

I thought to myself，“Is Father waiting for me, or is he still angry with me?”

In fact，it was nothing．Perhaps，Dad was throwing some of his old stamps．Perhaps he thought they were useless．I never had the courage to tell him that I liked collecting stamps．

All the lights were off except Father’s.

Dad was always 1ike this．Maybe he didn’t know how to express himself．After shouting at me，he never showed any mercy or regret. After an argument he will creep(蹑手蹑脚)up in my sleep and then tuck me underneath the covers.

This was how he always was．He has been a leader for so long that telling everyone else what to do has become his second nature．

The light was still on. With the key in hand，I was as nervous as I had ever been．At last，I decided to open the door．As soon as I opened the door tears ran down my cheeks．I suddenly realized that the iron door that I had imagined between us did not exist at all. Love－it is second to none．

41. The underlined word “reverberation” refers to _____________.

 A．a sound forced back      B．a heavy blow      C．a shake      D. an earthquake

42. When seeing a young father with a child in his arms, the writer might have the following feelings EXCEPT _____________.        

A. He admired them very much

B. He wished that the relation between him and his father could also be so harmonious

C. He felt that happiness had been far away from him／her

D. He felt disappointed with his father

43. Why do you think the father often shouts at his child?

A．The father is getting older and older．      

B．The child had already grown up.

C．They never agree with each other．       

D．The father has got used to doing that.

44. What conclusion can you draw after reading the text?

A．The father treats his child in an unfair way.    

B．The father is actually kind to his child.

C．The father is neither kind nor cruel to his child. 

D．The father is always finding fault with his child.

45. The article is ____________.

 A. expository writing                           B. argumentative writing      

C. narrative writing                             D. reportage

 

 “BANG” the door caused a reverberation．“Never set foot in this house again!” shouted Father．With tears welling (涌出) up in my eyes，I rushed out of the house and ran along the street．

A young father who held a child in his arms walked past me．I felt as if I saw my childhood from another space：happy and harmonious.

But now I don’t know whether it is because I have grown up or because Dad is getting old．We are just like two people coming from two different worlds．It feels like there is an iron door between us that can never be opened．

I wandered the street，without a destination in my mind．My heart was frozen on this hot summer night．As I walked on there were fewer and fewer people in the streets，until I had only streets to keep me company. When I finally reached the high rise apartment block in which I lived, I saw that the light was still on．

I thought to myself，“Is Father waiting for me, or is he still angry with me?”

In fact，it was nothing．Perhaps，Dad was throwing some of his old stamps．Perhaps he thought they were useless．I never had the courage to tell him that I liked collecting stamps．

All the lights were off except Father’s.

Dad was always 1ike this．Maybe he didn’t know how to express himself．After shouting at me，he never showed any mercy or regret. After an argument he will creep(蹑手蹑脚)up in my sleep and then tuck me underneath the covers.

This was how he always was．He has been a leader for so long that telling everyone else what to do has become his second nature．

The light was still on. With the key in hand，I was as nervous as I had ever been．At last，I decided to open the door．As soon as I opened the door tears ran down my cheeks．I suddenly realized that the iron door that I had imagined between us did not exist at all. Love－it is second to none．

41. The underlined word “reverberation” refers to _____________.

 A．a sound forced back      B．a heavy blow      C．a shake      D. an earthquake

42. When seeing a young father with a child in his arms, the writer might have the following feelings EXCEPT _____________.        

A. He admired them very much

B. He wished that the relation between him and his father could also be so harmonious

C. He felt that happiness had been far away from him／her

D. He felt disappointed with his father

43. Why do you think the father often shouts at his child?

A．The father is getting older and older．      

B．The child had already grown up.

C．They never agree with each other．       

D．The father has got used to doing that.

44. What conclusion can you draw after reading the text?

A．The father treats his child in an unfair way.    

B．The father is actually kind to his child.

C．The father is neither kind nor cruel to his child. 

D．The father is always finding fault with his child.

45. The article is ____________.

 A. expository writing                           B. argumentative writing      

C. narrative writing                             D. reportage