Every summer, no matter how urgent work schedule is, I take off one day exclusively for my
son. We call it dad-son day. This year our third stop was the amusement panic, where we discovered
that he was tall enough to ride one of the fastest roller coasters (過山車)in the world. We experienced through face-stretching turns and circles for ninety seconds. Then, as we stepped off the ride, in a calm voice, he remarked that it was not as exciting as other rides he’d been on. As I listened, I began to sense something seriously out of balance.
Throughout the season, I noticed similar events all around me. Parents found it hard to find new stimulations for cold kids. Surrounded by ever-greater stimulation, their young feces were looking disappointed and bored
Facing their children's complaints of "nothing to do", parents were spending large numbers of dollars for various forms of entertainment In many cases the money seemed to do little more than buy relief from the terrible complaint of their bored children. This set me thinking the obvious question: "How can it be so hard for kids to find something to do when there's been such a range of stimulating entertainment available to them?"
What really worries me is the strength of the stimulation. I watch my little daughter's &ce as she absorbs bloody special effects in movies.
Why do children facing such excitement seem starved for more? Thai was, I realized, the point I discovered during my own adolescence that what creates excitement is not going fast, but going faster. Excitement has less to do with speed than changes in speed.
I am concerned about the increasing effect of years at these levels of feverish activity. It is no mystery to me why many teenagers appear uninterested and burned out, with a "been there, done that" air of indifference toward much of life. As increasing numbers of friends’ children are advised to take medicine to deal with inattentiveness at school or anti-depressants (抗抑郁藥)to help with the loss of interest and joy in their lives—I question the role of kids’ boredom in some of the diagnoses (處方).
My own work is focused on the chemical imbalances and biological factors related to behavioral and emotional disorders. These are complex problems. Yet I’ve been reflecting more and more on how lie pace of life and the strength of stimulation may be contributing to the rising rates of psychological problems among children and adolescents in our society.
1.The reason why the author felt surprised in the amusement park was that ________.
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A．his son was not as excited by the roller coasters ride as expected |
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B．his songs enjoyed turns and circles with his face stretched |
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C．his son appeared upset but calm while riding the roller coasters |
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D．his son could keep his balance so well on the fast moving roller coasters |
2.According to the author, children will probably feel excited ________.
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A．if their parents allow them to ride roller coasters very often |
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B．since parents spend money on the same form of entertainment |
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C．after they take anti-depressants according to the diagnoses |
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D．if they are often exposed to more stimulating entertainment |
3.From his own experience, the author came to the conclusion that children seem to expect _______.
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A．a much wider variety of sports facilities |
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B．activities that require complicated skills |
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C．the change of the forms of recreation |
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D．more challenging physical exercise |
4.. In order to relieve children's boredom, the author would probably suggest ________.
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A．adjusting the pace of life and strength of stimulation |
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B．promoting the practice of dad-son days |
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C．consulting a specialist in child psychology |
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D．balancing school work with after school activities |
科目：高中英語 來源： 題型：
單詞拼寫（共10小題；每小題1分，共10分）
There are some differences in (發音) between British English and American English.
On May 12th 2008,Sichuan was stricken by a terrible natural (災難)—earthquake.
Our school (組織) trips to different places of interest every summer.
All the people (在場的) are inspired deeply by his moving speech.
I went home (立刻) I finished my work.
More than 90,000 persons were killed in the earthquake, (包括) many pupils and students。
Many soldiers who lost their lives in wars were (埋葬) near the village.
They go ____________(野營)in France every year while they are on holiday.
With his age (考慮), he has made a great achievement in the process.
Train services are back to _________(正常) again after the strike.
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科目：高中英語 來源：2010年廣東省高考新題型模擬英語試題1 題型：完型填空
第一節完形填空(共15小題；每小題2分．滿分30分)
閱讀下面短文，掌握其大意．然后從1—15各題所給的A、B、C和D項中，選出最佳選項，并在答題卡上將該項涂黑。
I can still remember when I met my best friend．She had just moved into the neighborhood and her grandmother brought her down to 1 me．I hid behind my motherland she hid behind her grandmother， 3 to look at each other．Soon we lost the 2 and started playing with each other．
In the 7th grade，I first lost touch with her．She was 4 family problems and I deserted her to be with the because they knew she had 5 people．None of my new friends liked her as much as I did because they knew she had 6 ．However，every summer we could always sit at each other’s house and watch soap operas，and talk about all the boys we liked．
It was last year when I noticed the problem．I guess I was too devoted in high school to 7 she needed someone there for her．Anyway，she made a new best friend and so did I．Then 1 didn’t know why，but she started cutting herself!
She then was diagnosed（診斷）with clinical depression．At first，1 was very 8 ，but we still stayed in 9 ．I wanted to be there for her since her new best friend basically 10 her and people were calling her 11 ．
Yesterday she came to me and said：“I never knew what a best friend was until you were the only person that would stop me cutting．I 12 you so much，and you didn’t even know you were 13 me．”
We both cried．And I guess a kind of 14 from my life so far is never to give up on your friends．Even if they aren’t as cool as others，or people think they are crazy，they need someone there．If you desert them，you will only be 15 yourself.
1．A．follow B．meet C．join D．support
2．A．scared B．annoyed C．worried D．delighted
3．A．temper B．interest C．confidence D．shyness
4．A．taking up B．getting through C．going through D．making up
5．A．happier B．cooler C．stronger D．cleverer
6．A．problems B．shortcomings C．partners D．disabilities
7．A．admit B．accept C．consider D．realize
8．A．calm B．considerate C．upset D．helpful
9．A．place B．touch C．control D．mood
10．A．confused B．bothered C．reminded D．deserted
11．A．crazy B．stubborn C．clumsy D．stupid
12．A．expect B．influence C．appreciate D．demand
13．A．urging B．blaming C．helping D．hurting
14．A．honour B．favour C．pleasure D．lesson
15．A．innocent B．successful C．guilty D．reliable
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科目：高中英語 來源：2010-2011學年度安徽亳州市第一學期期末高二英語教學檢測卷 題型：閱讀理解
Many people who work in London prefer to live outside it, and to go in to their offices or schools every day by train, car or bus, even though this means they have to get up early in the morning and reach home late in the evening.
One advantage of living outside London is that houses are cheaper. Even a small flat in London without a garden costs quite a lot to rent. With the same money, one can get a little house in the country with a garden of one’s own.
Then, in the country one can rest from the noise and hurry of the town. Even though one has to get up earlier and spend more time in trains or buses, one can sleep better at night and during weekends and on summer evenings, one can enjoy the fresh, clean air of the country. If one likes gardens, one can spend one’s free time digging, planting, watering and doing the hundred and one other jobs which are needed in a garden. Then, when the flowers and vegetables come up, one has the reward of one who has shared the secret of Nature.
Some people, however, take no interest in country things: for them, happiness lies in the town, with its cinemas and theatres, beautiful shops and busy streets, dance-halls and restaurants. Such people would feel that their life was not worth living if they had to live it outside London. An occasional(偶爾) walk in one of the parks and a fortnight’s (two weeks) visit to the sea every summer is all the country they want: the rest they are quite prepared to leave to those who are glad to get away from London every night.
【小題1】 Which of the following statements is true?
| A．People who like country things prefer to live outside the city. |
| B．Few people who work in London prefer to live in the country. |
| C．One disadvantage of living outside London is that houses are cheaper. |
| D．The people living outside London must like gardens. |
| A．getting a small flat with a garden |
| B．having a small flat with a garden |
| C．renting a small flat without a garden |
| D．buying a small flat without a garden |
| A．who live in the country |
| B．who have spent time working in the garden |
| C．who work inside the city |
| D．who sometimes walk in the parks |
| A．their life was meaningless |
| B．their life was invaluable |
| C．they didn’t deserve a happy life |
| D．they were not worthy of their happy life |
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科目：高中英語 來源：2014屆四川成都石室中學高三10月月考英語試卷（解析版） 題型：閱讀理解
Our particular parenting style reflects our own way of “looking”. Here’s a great piece of writing reflecting parent’s particular ways on the parenting style that have become known humorously as helicopter parenting and submarine parenting.
Helicopter parents hover over their children, managing every aspect of their child’s life. On the contrary, submarine parents remain “hidden” coming to the surface when guidance is needed.
While helicopter parents may have the best intentions, in reality, they are raising children with few problem solving skills. Children with hovering parents never get the chance to face disappointment and build up their ability to recover from misfortune.
Think about your typical submarine. Submarines usually remain underwater. In case of a need for emergency surfacing, submarines can rise so quickly. They are driven partially out of the water. Submarine parents also remain out of sight, yet able to appear in the case of an emergency.
I admit I’m a submarine mom. My job as a parent is to have fun with my daughters while letting them explore and learn natural consequences.
My older daughter found herself acting in commercials and making more than minimum wage as a teen. To give her a sense of the real world, I insisted she spend three weeks every summer, picking strawberries and earning $3.50 on a good day.
When my youngest daughter Sondra was six, she wanted a very expensive American Girl Doll. I cut the full color 18" picture out of the American Girl catalogue and had it laminated (壓膜). “Here’s your American Girl Doll.” I said “When you turn nine, I’ll buy you the 3D doll on your birthday.” Sondra played with her flat doll for months, making clothes and furniture for her. She learned creativity. I saved $88.00.
1.What is the text mainly about?
A. Various means of transportation.
B. Funny experiences of a mom.
C. Humorous stories about parents.
D. Different styles of parenting.
2.The underlined phrase “hover over” in Paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to “_____”.
A. leave behind B. fly around C. watch over D. set aside
3.Which of the following can be learned about helicopter parents from the passage?
A. They give their children proper guidance.
B. They try to do everything for their children.
C. They teach their children how to face failures.
D. They help their children explore by themselves.
4.The author supports her point of view mainly by _____.
A. stating facts and offering advice
B. using figures and giving evidence
C. analyzing data and drawing conclusions
D. making comparisons and giving examples
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科目：高中英語 來源：2013屆廣東羅定市多校聯考高二下學期期中質量檢測英語試卷（解析版） 題型：完型填空
I can still remember when I met my best friend．She had just moved into the neighborhood and her grandmother brought her down to 1 me．I hid behind my mother she hid behind her grandmother， 2 to look at each other．Soon we lost the 3 and started playing with each other．
In the 7th grade，I first intentionally distanced myself from her．At that time, she was 4 family problems and I deserted her to be with me because she got _ 5 than ever before．None of my new friends liked her as much as I did because they knew she had_ 6 ．However，every summer we couldalways sit at each other’s house and watch soap operas，and talk about all the boys we liked．
It was last year when I noticed the problem．I guess I was too devoted in high school to 7 she needed someone there for her．Anyway，she made a new best friend and so did I．Then I didn’t know why，but she started cutting herself!
She then was diagnosed（診斷）with clinical depression．At first，I was very 8 ，but we still stayed in __9___．I wanted to be there for her since her new best friend basically 10 __ her and people were calling her 11 ．
Yesterday she came to me and said：“I never knew what a best friend was until you were the only person that would stop me cutting．I 12 you so much，and you didn’t even know you were ___13 me．”
We both cried．And a kind of 14 that I learn from my life so far is never to give up on your friends．Even if they aren’t as warm as others，or people think they are crazy，they need someonethere．If you desert them，you will only be 15 yourself.
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