“It’s over! Thank goodness!”

School was over and I was tired. I sat at the front of the school bus. Janie, the driver, tries to break the uncomfortable atmosphere by striking the match of talks. I try to listen politely, but usually I am too busy thinking about my day. On this day, however, her talk was worth listening to.

“My father’s ill,” she said to no one in particular. I could see worry in her eyes. I had never seen her like this before. She always meets students with a smile. With a sudden change of interest, I asked, “What’s wrong with him?”

With her eyes wet and her voice unusual, she answered, “Heart trouble.” Her eyes lowered as she continued, “I’ve already lost my mum, so I don’t think I can stand losing him.” I couldn’t answer. My heart ached for her.

I sat on the seat thinking of the great pain my own mother was thrown into when her father died. I saw how hard it was, and still is, for her. I wouldn’t want anyone to go through that.

Suddenly I realized Janie was more than a bus driver. That was just her job. She had a whole world of family and cares for them too.

I suddenly felt very selfish. I paid no attention to Janie because she was a bus driver. I had judged her by her job and brushed her off as unimportant. I shouldn’t have been so selfish and self-centered.

Understanding people is an art.

68. When the students get on the school bus, Janie usually _______.

A. tries to break the silence                     B. meets them with a smile

C. sits on her seat without words                D. speaks to herself

69. After she learned Janie’s story, the author thought of _______.

A. Janie’s pain when her mother died

B. her mother’s pain when the author’s father died

C. the author’s pain when her own father died

D. her mother’s pain when the author’s grandfather died

70．The writer felt very selfish because          .

A. she was always busy with her own studies.

B. she thought nothing of Janie as a driver.

C. she showed no concern about others.

D. she hardly thought of others.

71. In this passage the writer tries to tell us         .

A. understanding people around us takes time.

B. people should care for others more.

C. we should learn some skills to understand others.

D. we should pay attention when someone is speaking. 

 

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.

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.

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

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

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.

 

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 making him realize 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 clam up．Instead, let him attempt to solve （解决）things by himself．Show respect for your teenager’s privacy （隐私）．Never read his mail or listen in on personal conversations．

　　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．

1．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

2．What does the phrase “clam up” in Paragraph 2 probably mean?

A． become excited　　                                  B． show respect

C． refuse to talk　　                                     D． seek help

3．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．

4．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 with friends             D． to answer the phone quickly

It`s not easy being a teenager (13—19岁的青少年)----- 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 . Expect 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 clam up   . Instead, let him attempt to solve（解决）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 his mail or listen in on personal conversations.

   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.

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

What does the phrase “clam up ” in Paragraph 2 probably mean?

A. become excited 　Ｂ．show respect   C. refuse to talk   D. seek help

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 with friends

D. to answer the phone quickly

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

It`s not easy being a teenager (13—19岁的青少年)----- 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 . Expect 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 clam up   . Instead, let him attempt to solve（解决）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 his mail or listen in on personal conversations.

   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.

1.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

2.What does the phrase “clam up ” in Paragraph 2 probably mean?

A. become excited 　Ｂ．show respect   C. refuse to talk   D. seek help

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 with friends

D. to answer the phone quickly

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