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 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 |
The underlined word “puberty” in the passage probably means “ ”
| A．成长期 | B．青春期 | C．情绪化 | D．变化期 |
_______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 |
The passage is mainly for ________.
| A．parents | B．teenagers |
| C．teachers | D．doctors |
Mr. Johns and Mr. Brown worked in the same office. One day Mr. Johns said to Mr. Brown, “I’m going to have a small party at my house next Wednesday evening. Would you and your wife like to join us?”
Mr. Brown said, “Thank you very much. That is very kind of you. We are free that evening, I think. But I will telephone my wife and ask her. Maybe she wants to go somewhere else that evening.” So Mr. Brown went to the other room and telephoned. When he came back, he looked very sorry.
“ What’s the matter?” said Mr. Johns, “Did you speak to your wife?”
“No,” answered Mr. Brown, “She wasn’t there. My small son answered the telephone. I said to him, ‘Is your mother there, David?’ and he answered, ‘No, she is not in the house.’ ‘Where is she then?’ I asked. ‘She is somewhere outside.’ ‘What is she doing?’ ‘She is looking for me.’”A small party will be held ______________.
| A．at David’s house | B．at Mr. Brown’s house |
| C．in the office | D．at Mr. Johns’ house |
Mr. Johns asked _________ to the party.
| A．Mr. Brown |
| B．Mrs. Brown |
| C．Mr. and Mrs. Brown |
| D．all his friends |
The telephone was ____________.
| A．in the same office |
| B．in a room next to the office |
| C．in the post office |
| D．near Mr. Johns’ house |
Mr. Brown spoke to ___________ on the phone.
| A．Mrs. Brown | B．Mrs. Johns |
| C．David | D．David’s friends |
Everyone knows that exercise is important. We need to exercise. Doctors say it is good for us. It keeps our bodies strong.
When the daytime comes, we must get up. This is the time for exercise. Exercise means doing things with the body. There are many ways to exercise. You can walk, run, swim, skate, or play ball games. Make sure you exercise in the following ways: you have to like what you’re doing. Exercise enough---but not too much. It is good to exercise twice each week. Thirty minutes each time is enough. Try all kinds of things until you find one, two or three sports that feel right for you.
Exercise can be fun. Friends can exercise together at fitness center, or they can play sports together. How do you exercise?In the passage the writer tells us that we all need to_______________.
| A．drink | B．relax |
| C．exercise | D．work |
Which of the following sports can’t we find in the passage?
| A．Fishing | B．Running |
| C．Swimming | D．Walking |
What can exercise do to the body?
| A．It can make the body weak |
| B．It can make us sleep more |
| C．It can make the body sick |
| D．It can make the body healthy |
The following are four kinds of medicine at home. We should know how to use them. Never make any mistakes.
| I Take the medicine with water. One or two pills (片) every eight hours. Don’t take more than six pills in 24 hours. For children under six, go to ask the doctor. |
| II Three times a day and one pill a time. One pill before breakfast, one before 11:00 and one before sleep. Not for children under six and persons with stomachache. |
| III The medicine is for a person with a toothache. Two pills a time a day before sleep for adults (成人). Half (一半) for children under 12. |
| IV Take the medicine four times a day. Four pills a time for adults with a cold. Half the pills for children under 10. Take the medicine before three meals and before sleep. |
| A．I. | B．II. | C．III. | D．IV. |
| A．a toothache | B．a cold |
| C．a headache | D．a stomachache |
| A．6 hours | B．8 hours |
| C．24 hours | D．12 hours |
| A．5 | B．8 | C．10 | D．20 |
| A．None of them are good for children under 6. |
| B．Three kinds of the medicine should be taken 3 times a day. |
| C．Three kinds of the medicine should be taken before sleep. |
| D．None is for a cold. |
Here is an interview with a painter. Read and choose the best.
Reporter: Mr. Shum, you were one of Taiwan’s most outstanding youths last year. Why was that?
Mr. Shum: Well, I can tell you that there are two reasons. First, I am a painter. Second, and more important reason is I am handicapped﹙残疾的﹚. I have no arms and only one leg.
Reporter: Well, how do you paint then if you’ve got no arms? Do you use your foot?
Mr. Shum: Hah! For some handicapped people, it’s true and they are able to use their feet. No, I use my mouth. I put my paintbrush or my crayons or pencils or whatever I am using in my mouth. I hold it firmly in my teeth and paint or draw like that. It was a little strange for me at first, but it quickly became very easy.
Reporter: I know you feel that you are first a painter and only secondly that you are a disabled person, but can we talk first about your handicap?
Mr. Shum: Well, in fact I think of myself firstly as a person, secondly as a painter and thirdly as someone with a physical handicap. Can I say that I am not happy with the word “handicapped”? I am a popular painter because my paintings are good, not because they were painted by a handicapped person. “handicapped” means you can’t do anything. It is difficult for me to do some things like getting dressed.
Reporter: Were you born with your handicap?
Mr. Shum: No. An accident happened to me when I was 15 years old. After that I became depressed﹙沮丧﹚and even tried to end my life, but my mother was always there for me.
| A．mouth | B．teeth | C．feet | D．arms |
| A．a person | B．a painter |
| C．a hit | D．a star |
| A．he can do anything |
| B．there are some things he can’t do |
| C．there are something he can do very well |
| D．he doesn’t want others to look him down |
| A．紧紧地 | B．随意地 |
| C．缓缓地 | D．轻轻地 |
| A．Comfort in living by painting. |
| B．Pleasure of living with a brave mother. |
| C．Help gives people happiness. |
| D．What really matters is how you face it |
Here are some of the fastest animals in the animal world. Let me tell you that a man can run 20 to 25 miles an hour.
Heavy people can not run very fast. But some heavy animals can.Black rhinos are more than 3,500 pounds. They can run almost 30 miles an hour. Cheetahs are the fastest land animal over short distances(距离).They can run over 70 miles an hour. But they get tired quickly and usually stop after a few minutes.Pronghorn antelopes are the fastest animals over long distances. They can run 35 miles an hour for many miles. Their top speed is more than 50 miles an hour.Ostriches can’t fly, but they can run faster than other birds. They can run 43 miles an hour for a short distance. And can keep up a speed of more than 30 miles an hour over long distances.How heavy may a black rhino be?
| A．More than 4,500 pounds. |
| B．More than 3,500 pounds. |
| C．2,000 pounds. |
| D．1,500 pounds. |
What are the fastest land mammals over short distances?
| A．Cheetahs. | B．Pronghorn. | C．Horses. | D．Elephants. |
The top speed of pronghorn antelopes may be over _______ miles an hour.
| A．20 | B．30 | C．35 | D．50 |
Ostriches can run more than _______miles an hour over long distances.
| A．50 | B．43 | C．35 | D．30 |
Which is the best title for this passage?
| A．The biggest birds. |
| B．What animal has the largest eggs. |
| C．The fastest animals. |
| D．The land mammal.s |