Question

【题目】

You’re growing up. That means you’re probably experiencing lots of changes, all at once. Your body is changing. It might even seem as if your entire self is changing. It can be confusing and even scary. 【1】 And it’s good!

Growing up means that you can do more, learn more, and start to make your mark on the world. In order for that to happen, your body produces chemicals called hormones that help both body and mind grow. Hormone levels change constantly, rising and falling. 【2】 But it’s partly to blame for intense emotions, surprising reactions, and mood swings.

Because of the way your brain develops, it is somewhat ruled by emotion now and through your teen years. As a result, growing up can seem like an emotional roller coaster! 【3】

●Take care of yourself. If you eat right, sleep enough, and get good exercise, your brain will be much more able to deal with the stress.

●【4】 When you feel your moods swinging or you’re upset, or confused, some quiet time will allow you to gather your thoughts and get calmer.

●Practice relaxing your body and deep breathing when you wake up and when you go to bed.【5】 Plus, when stuff happens during the day, you’ll be able to calm yourself quickly with a deep breath or two before you react. Your body is changing.

A．Take a time-out.

B．But the truth is, it happens to every teen.

C．Work out regularly to keep physically fit.

D．This changing is needed for your body’s development.

E．It will help you fall asleep—and start the morning right.

F．Here are a few things you can do to make the ride smoother.

G．Usually, these feelings settle down when you realize what is going on.

Answer 1

【答案】

【1】B

【2】D

【3】F

【4】A

【5】E

【解析】这是一篇说明文。文章就如何顺利成长提出了一些建议。

【1】上一句提到：成长令人困惑，甚至令人害怕。该空后面提到And it’s good。由此可知，上下文之间是转折关系，故B项“但是，事实是每个青少年都会发生这种变化。”承接上下文。

【2】由上文中的“In order for that to happen, your body produces chemicals called hormones that help both body and mind grow. Hormone levels change constantly, rising and falling”可知，该部分介绍的是身体的发展变化，故D项“这种变化是你身体发展的需要。”符合语境。

【3】由上一句中的“an emotional roller coaster”可知，F项“这里有几件可以做的事让情绪更加顺畅”承上启下。

【4】由该段内容可知，当情绪不好的时候，给自己一些安静的时间，让自己平静下来。故A选项适合做该段标题。

【5】上一句提到：当你入睡和醒来时，你要练习放松身体，进行深呼吸。由该空后面的“Plus”可知，该空应当介绍放松以及深呼吸的好处。故选E项。