新世纪大学英语教程第一册第二单元网络课程学习测试题.doc

Directions:You will hear a passage three times. When the passage is read for the first time, you should listen carefully for its general idea. When the passage is read for the second time, you are required to fill in the blanks numbered from 11-20 with the exact words you have just heard. When the passage is read for the third time, you should check what you have written. 10 points There are times when living with adolescents can make you feel really 11 . It seems as if nothing you do is right. You wonder what could be wrong with your once 12 child, and whether you will ever get back to a 13 again. It is important to remember that you have put a lot of effort into earlier parenting and laying the 14 for your teenagers development. The effort will not be wasted and you need to 15 in your past efforts. The major task of a teenager is to become an 16 adult and most teenagers 17 achieve this and go on to have teenage children of their own. 18 you can hang in there, and at the same time keep your own 19 your teenager will most likely eventually 20 as a likeable adult. Reading Comprehension Directions: There are two passages in this part. Each passage is followed by some questions or unfinished statements. For each of them there are four choices. Click on the best choice. 20 points Passage OneA public opinion poll published by The Childrens Society reveals increasing concern about childrens mental health and well being. When asked to rate childrens happiness today compared to when they were growing up, only one in ten respondents felt children nowadays were happier. Adults concerns echo what children themselves have told The Good Childhood Inquiry. In a survey of 8,000 14-16 year olds, carried out by The Childrens Society as part of the inquiry, 27% of young people agreed with the statement I often feel depressed. A number of children submitting evidence commented on the importance of being free from stress, pressure and worry.