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【题目】根据短文内容，从短文后的七个选项中选出能填人空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。Does a Dog Help a Teen with Low Self-esteem?A dog is known as man’s best friend for good reason. Loyal and affectionate, a dog companion can enrich its owner’s life in many ways, 1_____ Many teenagers suffer from periods of low self-esteem (自尊) as they try to navigate the wavy waters of adolescence and deal with all of its associated highs and lows.A teenager who lacks self-esteem may feel isolated from his peers and unable to tell his parents about personal issues. The company of a dog can be a huge comfort and ease feelings of loneliness and awkwardness. A dog offers genuine unconditional love. 2_____All dogs need exercise，so taking his clog for a walk is the perfect opportunity for a teenager to get outdoors and benefit from fresh air and physical activity. Exercise allows people to take control of their bodies，which is often the first step toward regaining control of other aspects of their life，says mental health specialist Dr. Alan Cohen. 3 Exercise releases chemicals called endorphins (内排肽）into the brain，which create positive responses in the body, including improved self-esteem. Dogs can help teenagers be more sociable and make new friends, suggests HELPGUIDE. 4_____ A dog is a great ice-breaker, avoiding awkward social situations and putting the teenager at ease with people he meets. The more confident the teen becomes when out and about with his clog, the more his self-esteem will improve.5_____ If a teenager is suffering from depression or developing dangerous habits such as alcohol and drug abuse, more extreme action may be required. In these cases, professional help should be sought and all treatment plans considered. Parents who suspect that their teen’s low selfesteem is a sign of a far more serious problem should ask a suitably qualified health professional for advice.

A. In some cases, having a dog will not help with a teenager’s low self-esteem.

B. It simply accepts its owner for who he is and doesn’t judge, question or criticize.

C. Pets offer an unconditional love that can be very helpful to people with depression.

D. You don’t have to worry about hurting your pet’s feelings or getting advice you don’t want.

E. In particular, someone with low self-esteem may find a pet dog to be extremely beneficial.

F. A teen may meet his peers while walking his dog in the park or taking part in a dog training class.

G. Many forms of exercise besides walking can be enjoyed with a dog, such as cycling, jogging and throwing a ball.

Answer 1

【答案】【1】E

【2】B

【3】G

【4】F

【5】A

【解析】

本文是说明文。这篇文章主要向我们描述了狗对缺乏自信心的孩子们的帮助作用，比如它具有陪伴作用、对健康有好处、有助于交朋友等

【1详解】根据上文Loyal and affectionate, a dog companion can enrich its owner’s life in many ways（忠诚和深情，狗伴侣可以丰富其主人的生活在许多方面）可知，此处在讲狗给人们带来的很多好处。由此可知，E. In particular, someone with low self-esteem may find a pet dog to be extremely beneficial.（特别是，自卑的人可能会发现宠物狗是非常有益的）符合文意。故选E。

【2详解】根据上文A dog offers genuine unconditional love.（狗给主人无条件的爱）可知，B. It simply accepts its owner for who he is and doesn’t judge, question or criticize.（它只是简单地接受它的主人是谁，而不是判断、质疑或批评）符合文意。故选B。

【3详解】根据下文Exercise releases chemicals called endorphins (内排肽）into the brain, which create positive responses in the body, including improved self-esteem.（运动能向大脑释放一种叫做内啡肽的化学物质，它能在身体上产生积极的反应，包括增强自尊）可知，此处在讲各种锻炼对狗都很有好处。由此可知，G. Many forms of exercise besides walking can be enjoyed with a dog, such as cycling, jogging and throwing a ball.（除了散步，狗狗还可以做很多其他的运动，比如骑自行车、慢跑和扔球）符合文意。故选G。

【4详解】根据上文Dogs can help teenagers be more sociable and make new friends, （狗可以帮助孩子社交，结识更多的朋友）可知，F. A teen may meet his peers while walking his dog in the park or taking part in a dog training class.（一个青少年可能会在公园遛狗或参加狗训练课程时遇到他的同伴）符合文意。故选F。

【5详解】根据下文If a teenager is suffering from depression or developing dangerous habits such as alcohol and drug abuse, more extreme action may be required.（如果青少年患有抑郁症或养成了危险的习惯，如酗酒和吸毒，可能需要采取更极端的行动）可知，A. In some cases, having a dog will not help with a teenager’s low self-esteem.（在某些情况下，狗对缺乏自信心的孩子没什么作用）符合文意。故选A。

文章层次结构清晰，上下文联系紧密，做题时，先通读全文，熟悉各选项，填句子的时候注意密切联系上下文，认真体会上下文之间的联系，填好之后可以代入检查核对。如第4小题，根据上文Dogs can help teenagers be more sociable and make new friends, （狗可以帮助孩子社交，结识更多的朋友）可知，F. A teen may meet his peers while walking his dog in the park or taking part in a dog training class.（一个青少年可能会在公园遛狗或参加狗训练课程时遇到他的同伴）符合文意。故选F。