Question

    Research shows that playful teasing between parents and their children can be a way to strengthen relationships, bring up difficult topics, and just have fun. 1. Carol Bishop says, “You need to recognize if they are enjoying it,” There are also rules about what is okay and not okay to tease your child about. 2. Instead, tease kids about safe topics, like a messy room, or things that can be easily changed.

Teasing should also be a two-way street. 3. If they go too far making fun of you, be sure not to blow up. Instead, help them to learn boundaries and what may hurt others.

Teasing about a disappointing grade should only be used as a gentle reminder to study or do homework. It shouldn't be focused on the ability because that could make the situation worse. It’s not wrong to say to your child, “I'm disappointed that you got a C.”4. You need to examine if there is a learning disability or maybe they are depressed or being bullied.

From monsters under the bed to darkness and noises, fears that may seem silly to an adult may be very real to a child. 5. In fact, it could make them worse. Teasing a child who is frightened about something is not a way for them to expand their horizon—you need to make them feel secure.

A.Kids often feel hurt when teased by others.

B.Topics like appearance and weight are prohibited.

C.You have to be willing to let your child tease you about things.

D.But then you must work with them to figure out the cause.

E.But parents need to recognize when teasing becomes hurtful.

F.Laughing or teasing won't help them overcome their fears.

G.Teasing a child about sports performance can cause a child to quit the sport.

Answer

1.E

2.B

3.C

4.D

5.F

【解析】

这是一篇说明文。研究表明，父母和他们的孩子之间的玩笑可以是一种加强关系的方式，提出困难的话题，为了有乐趣。文章就家长和孩子该如何开玩笑提出了一些建议和注意事项。

1.根据后文Carol Bishop says, “You need to recognize if they are enjoying it,”可知Carol Bishop说:“你需要认识到他们是否喜欢这样做。”由此可知，家长可以和孩子开玩笑，但是也要认识到孩子是不是喜欢取笑自己，当开玩笑变成一个恶意的取笑这是有害的。故E选项“但当取笑变得有害时，父母需要认识到这一点”符合上下文语境，故选E。

2.根据上文There are also rules about what is okay and not okay to tease your child about.可知还有一些规则是关于什么可以，什么不可以取笑你的孩子。由此可知，本句应当说明哪些话题是禁止拿来开玩笑的。故B选项“禁止使用外貌和体重之类的主题”符合上下文语境，故选B。

3.根据后文If they go too far making fun of you, be sure not to blow up. Instead, help them to learn boundaries and what may hurt others.可知如果他们取笑你太过分，一定不要发脾气。相反，帮助他们学会界限，知道什么会伤害到别人。由此可知，家长必须先学会愿意让孩子取笑自己，再从中进行帮助孩子学会什么会伤害到别人。故C选项“你必须愿意让你的孩子取笑你”符合上下文语境，故选C。

4.根据后文You need to examine if there is a learning disability or maybe they are depressed or being bullied.可知你需要检查他们是否有学习障碍，或者他们是否抑郁，是否被欺负。由此可知，当孩子学习不好时，家长应当和他们一起找出原因。后文是在列举问题的来源。故D选项“但你必须和他们一起找出原因”符合上下文语境，故选D。

5.根据后文In fact, it could make them worse.可知事实上，这可能会让情况变得更糟。由此可知，本句是在说明取笑孩子害怕的东西并不会帮助孩子克服这些恐惧，反而会让情况变得更糟。故F选项“笑或逗弄不会帮助他们克服恐惧”符合上下文语境，故选F。