Do you ever find yourself getting really unhappy for almost no reason? Or suddenly feeling down without knowing why? Going from sadness to anger to joy in a matter of minutes can make many teens feel as though they're losing control. But why is the feeling so common among teens?
Maybe you're starting a new school and not able to see old friends as much. Getting good grades or wanting to be better in sports or other activities can be a concern (关注)for many teens.
Being accepted by friends is important. Teens also may notice, for the first time, a sense of distance from parents and family. You may feel you want to be on your own and make your own decisions, but it can also seem a bit lonely at times.
Another important cause for mood swings is biology. When puberty（青春期）begins, the body starts producing hormones（荷尔蒙）. These hormones cause physical changes in the body. But in some people, they also seem to cause emotional(情绪的)changes.
Here are some things you can do that might make those bad moods a bit easier to deal with.
Recognize you're not alone. Although not every teen experiences mood changes to the same degree, they are common.
Talk to people you trust. Friends can help each other by realizing that they're not alone in their feelings. Talking to parents is important, too. Parents can share their own experiences dealing with bad moods. Teachers are often good resources and a doctor can help to answer questions about development.
Get enough sleep. Though it can be hard to find enough time, getting enough rest is very important. Being tired can lead to more sadness.
Create. Taking part in some kinds of activities, like building something out of wood, or starting an art or music piece. Writing can help you organize and express your thoughts and feelings. Get your thoughts on paper. Do the same thing with paint, music, or other art forms. Put your feelings into your artwork.
When puberty begins, many teens feel__________.
| A．unhappy | B．angry | C．joyful | D．emotional |
_______may not make some teens be in bad moods.
| A．Study pressure | B．Getting good grades |
| C．The sense of distance from parents | D．Missing old friends |
It’s easier to deal with your mood changes by ___________.
①realizing they are common ②explaining your feelings to people you trust
③playing computer games ④being creative
⑤breaking school rules ⑥getting enough sleep
| A．①②③④ | B．①②③⑥ |
| C．①②④⑥ | D．①③④⑤ |
All of the people have ambitions. An ambition is something we want to do, want to have, or want to be. A student’s ambition, for example, might be to pass his or her exams. An athlete’s ambition could be to win an important competition. A businessman’s ambition is usually to make a lot of money.
Not all ambitions are about success at work, however. Some people just want to be good people, have a happy family or help others.
Ben’s ambition is to be a sports writer. He writes the sports reports for his class newspaper. He likes most sports, but swimming and football are his favorites.
Trudy’s ambition is to be a concert pianist. She is very serious about it and practices every day with her best friend Lily. It is very important to her.
Harry’s ambition changes every day! One day he wants to be an astronaut. The next day he wants to be a pop singer. Then he wants to drive a racing car. His mother would be happy if his ambition was to get up in time for school every day!
What is your ambition?The Chinese meaning of the underlined word “ambition” is “_______”.
| A．信心 | B．希望 | C．理想 | D．幻想 |
What does a businessman want?
| A．To pass the exams. | B．To win a competition. |
| C．To make a lot of money. | D．To get a good job. |
What does Ben want to be?
| A．A newspaper reporter. | B．A famous swimmer. |
| C．A great football player. | D．A sports writer. |
Why does Trudy practice the piano every day?
| A．Because she wants to be a concert pianist. |
| B．Because she wants to help Lily. |
| C．Because she wants to be a pop singer. |
| D．Because her mom tells her to. |
The best way of learning a language is using it .The best way of learning English is talking in English as much as possible. Sometimes you’ll get your words mixed up ( 混合)and people will not understand you .Sometimes people will say things too quickly and you can’t understand them. But if you keep your sense of humor (幽默感),you can always have a good laugh at the mistakes you make(你所犯的错误). Don’t be unhappy if people seem to be laughing at your mistakes（错误）. It is better for people to laugh at your mistakes than to be angry with you. because they don’t understand what you are saying .The most important thing for learning English is : “Don’t be afraid of making mistakes because everyone makes mistakes. ” The writer thinks that the best way for you to learn a language is______.
| A．writing | B．using it | C．listening | D．learning grammar |
What should you do in learning English?
| A．Be careful not to make any mistakes . |
| B．Write as quickly as you can . |
| C．Speak English as much as you can. |
| D．Laugh more often . |
When people laugh at your mistakes, you should ___.
| A．not mind | B．be angry | C．feel worried | D．be unhappy |
The story tells us :”__________”.
| A．Only foolish ( 愚蠢的 )people make mistakes |
| B．Few people make mistakes |
| C．People never make mistakes |
| D．There is no one who doesn’t make mistakes |
An old woman went out shopping last Tuesday. She came to a bank and saw a car near the door. A young man with dark glasses got out of it and went into the bank. She looked into the car and found some keys in it.
The man took a gun(枪)out of his pocket and said to the man in the bank, “Give me all the money.” But the woman didn’t see this. She went to the young man and put the keys in his hand, “My boy,” she said, “Don’t leave your keys in your car! Someone is going to steal(偷) it.”
The young man looked at the old woman for a few minutes. Then he took his keys, ran out of the bank, got into his car and drove away quickly without taking any money.The old woman went out to _____.
| A．work | B．do some shopping | C．the bank | D．play |
The young man went into the bank and tried to ______
| A．rob the bank | B．steal some money | C．borrow some money | D．see his friends |
The young left his keys _____
| A．in the car | B．on the street | C．in his pocket | D．in the bank |
When the young man got his keys ,he was very____
| A．glad | B．surprised | C．excited | D．frightened |
| Last month, we made a survey among 300 students at our school. The questions we asked were, “ Who would you talk with when in trouble? And “why?” Here are some answers from them. |
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| I would talk with my parents when in trouble. They are older than me and have more experience of life. They always listen to me carefully and give me helpful ideas .I trust them. Zhang Hao |
Life is full of small troubles. But I’m never afraid of them. I would talk them with my friends when in trouble because we understand each other and they always give me good suggestions. I won’t feel worried. Chen Lei |
I am a quiet girl. I like to keep my secrets. I think nobody can really understand me except myself. So I never tell others when I’m in trouble. Li Yan |
Zhang Hao likes to talk with his ____________ when in trouble.
| A．parents | B．classmates | C．friends | D．brothers |
From Li Yan’s answer we know she is ___________.
| A．brave | B．active | C．funny | D．quiet |
Chen Lei thinks life is full of __________.
| A．happiness | B．small troubles | C．friends | D．funny experience |
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Fruit: apples, oranges Animal: pandasIs David thirty? ________________________________.
Does he live in Zhejiang? _________________________________.
What’s David’s telephone number? ___________________________.
What fruit does he like? ____________________________________.
What animal does he like? ______________________________________.