Most adults firmly believe that as kids reach their teens, they start to take crazy risks that get them in trouble. Do teenagers simply love taking all risks much more than adults? A recent study suggests otherwise.
Scientists designed a simple experiment involving 33 teenagers and three other age groups. In the experiment, the researchers tried to distinguish between two very different kinds of risk-taking. The first they called a willingness to take known risks (when the probability of winning is clear) and the second they called a willingness to take unknown risks (when the possibility of success is uncertain).
The study offered participants the opportunity to play two kinds of games. They had the chance to win money, with one game offering a known risk and the other offering an unknown risk. On each round of the game, each participant had to choose between taking a sure $5 and known or unknown risks of winning a lot more. If on one particular round they had picked the $5 for sure choice, then they got $5. But if on that round they had chosen to take a risk, the rules of the game will determine whether or not they had won. If they did win, they went home with between $8 and $125. And, of course, if they lost, they went home with nothing.
What the scientists found was really quite surprising. It turned out that the average teenager was very hesitant when risks were known—more careful than college students or parents-aged adults, and about as careful as grandparent-aged adults. This means that when the risks were known, teenagers were not risky in their behavior at all. Only when the risks were unclear did teenagers choose them more often than other groups. Under those kinds of conditions, they were much more willing to take a risk than any other group.
So, what does all of this mean? The research suggests that adults should probably focus more energy on trying to educate teenagers about risks than limiting them. Teenagers who understand the risks associated with a decision are more likely to be careful in their behavior.
1.This experiment was carried out by
A.dividing the teens into three groups
B.comparing the reactions to different risks
C.giving equal amount of awards to the participants
D.observing the emotional changes of the teenager
2.When facing known risks, teenagers tended to be ________.
A.ambitious B.cautious C.anxious D.curious
3.Which group in the study were more likely to take unknown risks?
A.Teenagers. B.College students. C.Parent-aged adults. D.Grandparent-aged adults.
4.According to the study, parents should focus on ________.
A.guaranteeing children to be careful B.setting age limits on dangerous activities
C.respecting teens to make their own choices D.guiding teens to learn more about the effect of risks
Getting good at a sport is difficult enough. Mastering one and then reinventing yourself after moving halfway across the world is another story, but Abigail Fernandes is doing just that. The 17-year-old student was a good shooter while studying in Britain. But when she moved back to Hong Kong, China, life suddenly felt a little empty without the eight hours a week of shooting training she’d become used to.
“I decided to go for a sport that might help me get fitter and allow me to protect myself in the future,” she explains. With its high intensity exercise, and chances to build strength, boxing fit the bill perfectly.
“Boxing teaches you patience, but best of all, a hunger to learn,” she said. “The values and lessons the sport teaches you can all be used in both your day-to-day life and education.”
Now, she has been boxing for just a little more than three years and loves the challenges that this sport offers. She trains 10 hours a week with her coach Jim, who has helped her to grow as an athlete (运动员) and a person.
Though she has made great progress, she thinks being able to deal with hits in the ring is her biggest challenge. “When you get hit in the ring, it’s so easy to burst into tears and give up, but this gets you nowhere,” she says. “I want to be able to take hits and accept them. These are skills that can only be learned through countless sessions of sparring (轻拳出击). The first time I sparred I cried, so I’m proud of myself for never turning down a sparring session,” she says.
Abigail says that though her training is pretty boring, she’ll keep practicing as she looks for a competition where she can put her skills to the test. “I have a long way to go,” she says, “but I want to learn everything this sport has to offer!”
1.When did Abigail start boxing?
A.When she studied in Britain. B.Before she became a shooter.
C.After she came back to China. D.While she traveled half the world.
2.Why did Abigail decide to box?
A.To protect her family. B.To prove her athletic ability.
C.To earn a living in the future. D.To make her healthy and strong.
3.What is Abigail’s opinion on boxing?
A.It is too dangerous. B.It is a waste of time.
C.It changes her values. D.It helps her in many ways.
As parents, the well-being of your children is very important. It is important to keep them happy and healthy. It is also important to make sure they are active. It is especially important for children under the age of five. As parents, it can be hard to find time for all this. At the Shining Light Day Center, we understand this. We have created a lot of activities to help your children.
Our activities cover many different areas. We want to help children learn to work with others. We want to help children learn to read and speak. We also want to help children to be healthy. Our activities include classes and games. These keep the children interested. At the same time, they are learning and growing.
Our programs are for children between the ages of 3 and 5. Children will learn basic math and English skills. Our program helps children start grade school.
Our classes are held at two different times. On weekdays, classes are held from noon to 3 p.m. On weekends, classes are held from 9 to 11 a.m. This gives you a lot of choice as a parent.
All parents should consider the Shining Light Day Center; it will give your children a good beginning in life. Visit our website today to learn more.
Learning Activity | Details (详情) |
Storytelling | Children listen to stories being told. Then they help write the ending of the story. |
Telling Time | Children learn counting skills by using clocks. They count hours and minutes. |
Hide and Seek | Children must find toys hidden in our outdoor play areas. |
Puppet (木偶) Show | Children use hand puppets to act out stories. They work in pairs. |
1.When does the Shining Light Day Center have classes?
A.9 to 11 a.m. on Saturdays. B.9 to 11 a.m. on Mondays.
C.3 to 5 p.m. on Sundays. D.3 to 5 p.m. on Fridays.
2.Which activity from the table would be most likely to help develop math skills?
A.Storytelling. B.Telling time. C.Puppet Show. D.Hide and Seek.
3.The text is most likely _____.
A.a news article B.a teaching plan C.a business report D.an advertisement
假定你是李华，你校将举办“中国文化节”。作为校学生会主席，你代表学校邀请友好学校英国某中学部分师生参加活动。请你给对方学校负责人Chris老师写一封电子邮件。
内容包括：
1. 你校“中国文化节”展示内容：
(1)中国传统节日讲座；
(2)中国传统艺术展览。
2. 向对方发出邀请并告知相关信息：
(1)时间和地点；
(2)接机和住宿。
注意：
1. 词数 120左右；
2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯：
3. 信的开头已为你写好。
Dear Chris,
I'm Li Hua, chairman of the students 'union. _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Yours sincerely,
Li Hua
根据首字母或者中文提示写作单词的适当形式，使句子意思完整。
1.Many farm products are being p____________________through various advertisements.
2.If there is anything in p___________________you'd like for dinner, please let me know.
3.In order to reach a wider______________(观众), he has been sharing his works on the popular video app Tik Tok.
4.Schools are equipped with cameras to help m_________________students' behavior in the exams.
5.__________________(环境) protection should be in line with economic development.
6.I had little acquaintance with them because their______________(身份) were kept secret.
7.The product was developed in ___________________(回应) to customer demand.
8.China has set a t ____________________to build a Beautiful China by 2035.
9.Jane was away on holiday, so the decision was made in her a_________________.
10.As we all know, cutting down trees__________________ (毁坏)the homes of animals and plants.
Charlie was a little boy of five years. The teachers often praised him because of his intelligence and good _______to all.
But there was one boy in the class who _______ Charlie! His name was Bill and he was a very _______boy. Finding Charlie quiet, he started _______ Charlie in public, like eating Charlie' s lunch and making _______about Charlie in a cruel way.
The days went by and the time came for the sports meeting. Charlie was also good at sports and he _______a number of events. Bill also took part in sack race(套袋赛跑), _______ he could not run very fast _______ his fat body. When Bill saw that Charlie won the 1st prizes in 100 meters and 200 meters, he_______ him and decided that he would not let it happen in the sack race too.
Bill tried to________ Charlie while running on the tracks of sack race, as ________But he lost his own________and fell down!He could not stand up himself, for his________ was badly injured. When Charlie turned back to see that Bill was________ to get up, he gave up the race and ran to help the ________ boy!
Charlie also took him to the school ________, who treated Bill's knee injuries. ”You ________ this sack race only because of me!”said Bill, after coming out of doctor's room.
“My Mom has ________ me that helping a friend is more important than winning a race. ” answered Charlie.
Bill was very touched at this reply and ________ for his rudeness. He also decided that he would try to be good like Charlie. After that day, Charlie and Bill became best friends!This shows that act of ________ can change everyone to a good person.
1.A.luck B.behavior C.chance D.advice
2.A.impressed B.pleased C.replaced D.disliked
3.A.anxious B.competitive C.horrible D.sensitive
4.A.embarrassing B.praising C.deserting D.understanding
5.A.preparations B.decisions C.remarks D.promises
6.A.watched out for B.signed up for C.reached out for D.made up for
7.A.because B.unless C.when D.though
8.A.apart from B.due to C.regardless of D.rather than
9.A.envied B.delighted C.consulted D.betrayed
10.A.tolerate B.blame C.persuade D.push
11.A.recorded B.mentioned C.announced D.planned
12.A.race B.direction C.balance D.will
13.A.leg B.back C.arm D.head
14.A.struggling B.pretending C.hesitating D.waiting
15.A.skillful B.confused C.painful D.determined
16.A.headmaster B.guard C.teacher D.doctor
17.A.designed B.lost C.directed D.finished
18.A.warned B.ordered C.taught D.comforted
19.A.apologized B.complained C.forgave D.argued
20.A.devotion B.kindness C.honesty D.mercy
