The parents of a troubled teen may feel unsure as to whom to turn to in order to
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The parents of a troubled teen may feel unsure as to whom to turn to in order to find help for their child. They may feel as if they have exhausted all of their options, and sometimes they are on the verge of giving up. But there is hope. Schools for troubled teens offer discipline and in some cases, drug treatment programs that can provide important life skills, and more importantly, a fresh start.
The following is a list of the most effective types of schools for troubled teens. Not every facility is a match for every child, but by knowing the differences between them, parents can make a better educated decision about where to send their teenager.
Boarding Schools
When a child is unable to deal with the relative freedom of a standard school day, boarding schools might be a good choice. At boarding schools, the child lives in a dorm setting, where almost every minute of the day is scheduled by school administrators.
Treatment Centers
When a teenager has an addiction to drugs or alcohol, a residential center that specializes in young people is an outstanding way to help them break the cycle of addiction. Treatment centers feature individual and group counseling to help identify the root causes of the drug problem and help develop the life skills needed to stay clean when the program is over.
Wilderness Programs
Designed to help improve the discipline and self-reliance of the child, wilderness programs send kids back to nature. By placing them in a foreign and sometimes uncomfortable setting, wilderness programs hope to improve children’s behavior. Programs generally include hikes, exercise programs and team building exercises.
Boot Camps
Boot camps are the most extreme style of school for troubled teens. These facilities are modeled after actual military boot camps, where the individual must get into shape, work as part of a team, and follow a long, hard set of rules and regulations. However, boot camps might not be the best choice for a teen with a drug addiction.
小题1:Who would be the intended readers of the passage?| A．Teachers. | B．Parents. | C．Students. | D．Experts. |
小题2:As the author suggests, schools for troubled teens______.| A．can be a good choice for some desperate parents | | B．can completely help and change troubled teens | | C．are becoming popular with teens in trouble | | D．care more about discipline than life skills |
小题3:According to the passage, boarding schools_____.| A．provide children with more freedom | | B．have their students’ time managed carefully | | C．pay much attention to team building exercises | | D．can make children feel safer |
小题4:What’s the purpose of this passage?| A．To introduce schools for troubled teens. | | B．To show some problems of troubled teens. | | C．To teach parents how to educate their children. | | D．To remind parents to care for their children. |
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答案
小题1:B
小题2:A
小题3:B
小题4:A |
解析
试题分析：“问题少年”的家长往往会觉得痛苦和无助而想放弃 ，现在他们的福音来了。寄宿学校、康复中心、野外项目甚至海军训练营地都可以成为帮助家长们的好去处。
小题1:细节理解题。由“by knowing the differences between them, parents can make a better educated decision about where to send their teenager.”可知本文是为了帮助家长们给问题少年们找到合适的去处，所以是给家长们看的。故选B。
小题2:细节理解题。由“ But there is hope. Schools for troubled teens offer discipline and in some cases, drug treatment programs that can provide important life skills, and more importantly, a fresh start.”可知，有些家长想放弃，但是还是有希望，学校有纪律约束他们。故选A。
小题3: 细节理解题。由“At boarding schools, the child lives in a dorm setting, where almost every minute of the day is scheduled by school administrators.”可知，寄宿学校对学生时间管理的十分仔细，几乎每天每分钟都被学校的管理员计划好了。故选B。
小题4:主旨大意题。文章主要介绍了几种针对问题少年的学校，家长们可以自己选择类型。因此本文的目的是为问题少年推荐学校。故选A。 |
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The Worst Journey in the World
Cherry-Garrard
665 pages
Price: $ 16.95
This book is about courage, misery, exploration and friendship. The “Worst journey” referred to is a five-week journey undertaken by Cherry-Garrard in the depths of the Antarctic night and winter to obtain eggs of the emperor penguin. At one point their tent blew away in a gale, they were forced to remain in their sleeping bags for a further 48 hours as they were unable to take any action in the terrible storm.
| Endurance, the Greatest Adventure Story Ever Told
Alfred Lansing
277 pages
Price: $33.78
This is the story of crossing the Antarctic continent. Shackleton and his men never came close to the pole, but theirs was one of the greatest adventures of all time. His ship, Endurance, was trapped and then crushed by sea ice, leaving Shackleton and 27 men adrift on ice floes. The story of how Shackleton saved all of them and reached South Georgia Island is one of the epics in the history of survival.
| South with Endurance: Shackleton’s Antarctic Expedition, 1914-1917
Frank Hurley
320 pages
Price:$28.00
I am so pleased that this book has been published. Frank Hurley, a young Australian photographer was crucial to the 1914-1917 expedition to Antarctic. The book is an oversized collection featuring all of the official photographer’s pictures. Photography buffs, historians and adventure lovers alike will relish (喜爱) the images from one who was surely one of history’s greatest documentary photographers.
| Let heroes Speak: Antarctic Explorers, 1772-1922
Michael H. Rosove
320 pages
Price: $ 45.73
An excellent and unique historical overview of Antarctic voyages, from the very first by Captain Cook in 1772 to the end of the heroic age when Shackleton died aboard the Quest at South Georgia in 1922. This book gives a hugely readable synopsis(梗概) of each of the major journeys. You can therefore choose which expedition you would have most liked to be on, and which you would have least liked.
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小题1: The writer has written this passage in order to______.| A．show us how people live on the North pole | | B．recommend some books on Antarctic to us | | C．tell us some interesting stories about adventure | | D．advertise us to travel to the Antarctic continent |
小题2:If you want to learn about the adventure to Antarctic through pictures you can choose to read _____.| A．Endurance, the Greatest Adventure Story Ever Told | | B．Let heroes Speak: Antarctic Explorers, 1772-1922 | | C．South with Endurance: Shackleton’s Antarctic Expedition, 1914-1917 | | D．The Worst Journey in the World |
小题3:We can learn from Endurance, the Greatest Adventure Story Ever Told that Shackleton and his men _____.| A．overcame various troubles to survive | B．enjoyed the adventurous experiences | | C．arrived at the North Pole as planned | D．were the first to get to South Georgia |
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小题1:According to the first paragraph, .| A．most people have learned a foreign language . | | B．you can find a job easily if you know a foreign language. | | C．learning a foreign language can improve brain function. | | D．it is hard to stay in a foreign country if you do not know its language. |
小题2:If you can not speak a foreign language in ten days with the approach, you can | A．ask your money back . | B．learn it again for free. | | C．change your teacher . | D．ask Dr.Pimsleur for help. |
小题3:We can know from the passage that Dr.Pimsleur | A．is the owner of the Pimsleur language programs . | | B．is a language educator who studies children’s languages. | | C．once worked for the FBI and National Security Agency. | | D．developed a course helping adults learn a new language easily. |
小题4:Where can we most probably find the passage ?| A．From an educational magazine | | B．On the Internet | | C．On a poster | | D．From the latest newspaper. |
小题5:The author writes the passage to .| A．introduce an effective language -learning environment. | | B．present a language educator’s experiences. | | C．appeal to potential customers to use the approach. | | D．call on more adults to learn foreign languages. |
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■United States Capitol
It serves as the seat of government for the US Congress. It is located in Washington, D. C., on top of Capitol Hill at the eastern end of the National Mall. Officially, both the east and west sides of the Capitol are referred to as “fronts”. Historically, however, the east front was initially the side of the building intended for the arrival of visitors and famous guests.
Phone: (202) 225-6827
Official website: www.aoc.gov
Hours: Monday-Saturday: 9:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
■International Spy Museum
It is a privately owned museum dedicated to the field of espionage located in Washington. D. C., The museum was built by The Malrite Company at a cost of US $ 40 million. Despite being one of the few museums in Washington that charges admission fees, it has been popular since its opening in July 2002.
Phone: (202) 393-7798
Official website: www.spymuseum.org
Hours: Monday-Sunday: 9:30 a.m.-6:00 p.m.
■National Museum of Natural History
It is a natural history museum administered by the Smithsonian Institution, located on the National Mall in Washington, D.C., Admission is free and the museum is open 364 days a year. The museum’s collections total over 125 million specimens of plants, animals, fossils, minerals, rocks, meteorites（陨石），and human cultural artifacts, making it the largest such museum anywhere. It is the second most popular of all of the Smithsonian museums and is also home to about 185 professional natural history scientists—the largest group of scientists dedicated to the study of the natural and cultural history in the world.
Phone: (202) 633-1000
Official website: www.mnh.si.edu
■Jefferson Memorial
It is a presidential memorial in Washington, D. C., dedicated to Thomas Jefferson, an American Founding Father and the third president of the United States. The neoclassical building was designed by John Russell Pope. It was built by Philadelphia contractor John Mc. Shain. Construction began in 1939, the building was completed in 1942, and the bronze statue of Jefferson was added in 1947. When completed, the memorial occupied one of the last significant sites left in the city.
Phone: (202) 426-6821
Official website: www.mps.gov/thje
小题1:Which admission is free?| A．United States Capitol | | B．Jefferson Memorial | | C．International Spy Museum | | D．National Museum of Natural History |
小题2: Visitors can learn more about ________ in the Jefferson Memorial.| A．the third American president | B．the US government | | C．rock collections | D．natural history |
小题3:Where does this text probably come from?| A．A science textbook | B．A tourist guide | | C．A museum guide | D．A history report |
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One of the most difficulties in learning a language is learning the idiomatic phrases, slang and common usage of native speakers. These four books focus on giving students a hand when learning North American idiomatic language.
Ya Gotta Know It by Hania Hassan
It provides an excellent mixture of materials for classroom lessons and American slang reference. Its unique feature is that students are provided with ongoing (持续不断的) context reminding learners of idioms learned while improving their understanding by using the same characters and a developing story line. Exercises provide a chance for students to practice in proper situations.
Price: $11.66
ISBN: 9780074560167
Common American Phrases by Richard A. Spears
It has a wide variety of resources on American English. It contains more than 2,000 phrases and idioms. Excellent for classroom use as this reference guide focuses on standard phrases that can be found in everyday standard usage.
Price: $ 7.06
ISBN: 978007405607
American Idioms and Some Phrases Just for Fun by Edward Swick
The book’s strength is its translation of more formal English of a number of idioms. These phrases are then repeated in a number of different contexts giving students a good idea of common usage. There are also a number of exercises designed to help students put their newfound idiomatic understanding into use.
Price: $ 5.49
ISBN: 9780764108075
American Slang by Robert L. Chapman
It provides a guide for advanced level English students. This references guide to slang is best used by those interested in the very latest and up-to-date slang and slang you might hear in the laterst films from Hollywood.
Price: $ 1.99
ISBN: 9780062731722
小题1:The purpose of writing the passage is _______.| A．teach students how to learn idioms | | B．introduce books to readers | | C．increase students’ knowledge about idioms | | D．offer learning materials to readers for free |
小题2: In what way is Ya Gotta Know It different from other books?| A．It contains a lot of exercises. | | B．It has the largest number of idioms. | | C．It is mainly about American slang. | | D．It offers readers ongoing context. |
小题3:If you want to learn the slang from the latest Hollywood films, you can choose _______.| A．American Slang | | B．Ya Gotta Know It | | C．American Idioms and Some Phrases Just for Fun | | D．Common American Phrases |
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Sagrada Familia ( 2,056,448 visits/year)
Opening hours: 09:00—18:00 (October—March); 09:00—20:00 (April—September)
Admission: $ 11, or $ 10 with the Barcelona Card.
Disabled Access: Yes.
The temple have been under construction since 1882 and they’ve still got another 30 to 80 years to go before it will be finished. The project’s vast scale and its special design have made it one of Barcelona’s top tourist attractions for many years.
La Pedrera (1,133,220 visits/year)
Opening hours: November—February: 09:00—18:30; March—October: 09:00—20:00
Admission: $ 9.50. Save 20% with the Barcelona Card.
Disabled Access: No.
This building used to be called Casa Mila but nowadays it’s more commonly known as La Pedrera. It is a unique modernist building in Barcelona and was made of bricks and had colorful tiles (瓦). It was built between 1906 and 1912 by famous Catalan architect Antoni Gaudi (1852—1926) and in 1984 it was declared a UNESCO World Heritage site with other Gaudi buildings in Barcelona. Visitors to La Pedrera can see the amazing 800 square meters attic with 270 brick arches that give you a feeling that you are walking inside the skeleton (骨架) of a whale. The roof is equally impressive and is preserved exactly the way that it was built in 1912 with six staircases and seven chimneys each made in a unique style.
Barcelona FC Museum (1,032,763 visits/year)
Opening hours: 6th April—4th October: (Monday to Saturday) 10:00—20:00; the rest of the year: 10:00—18:30
Admission: $ 8.50 for entry to the museum and $ 17 for a guided tour.
Disabled Access: Yes.
When you buy your ticket you have two options. You can buy a ticket for the museum to see the football stadium or you can buy a dual (双的) ticket for $ 15 where you get to see the museum and the scenes at the club.
Miro Museum (518,869 visits/year)
Opening hours: Check the web site for details as they vary depending on the time of the year.
Admission: $ 8. Save 20% with the Barcelona Card.
Disabled Access: Yes.
This museum has a wide range of Miro’s work dating back as far as 1914. This artwork collection not only includes his paintings but also a good selection of sculptures (雕塑).
L’Aquarium de Barcelona (1,375,271 visits/year)
Opening hours: 09:00—19:00 (October—March); 09:00—20:00 (April—September)
Admission: $ 7. Save 10 % on the entrance fee to the aquarium with the Barcelona Card.
Barcelona Aquarium is a popular Barcelona attraction to take the kids and young ones. I have to admit I love the aquarium.
Picasso Museum (887,958 visits/year)
Opening hours: Check the website for details as they vary depending on the time of the year.
Admission: $ 9 for main exhibition—extra for special showings. Save 50% with the Barcelona Card.
Disabled Access: Yes. The museum has arranged Picasso’s paintings in chronological order from his early days to his final works. Arranging the paintings in this way gives you a fascinating insight into the development of Picasso thinking over time and shows how he developed the distinctive designs that he is famous for today. Very popular art gallery.
小题1:Which of the following attractions is the most popular with people?| A．Sagrada Familia | B．La Pedrera | | C．Barcelona FC Museum | D．Picasso Museum |
小题2:What do we know about the tourist attractions mentioned in the above passage? | A．Sagrada Familia is the largest building in Barcelona. | | B．La Pedrera is well-known for its colorful material. | | C．Barcelona FC Museum may attract football fans. | | D．Miro Museum was built in 1914. |
小题3:If you visit the stadium and the club with a tour guide in Barcelona FC Museum, you should pay ________.| A．$ 25.5 | B．$ 32 | C．$ 42.5 | D．$34 |
小题4:What do the attractions have in common?| A．They are all famous for their architectural style. | | B．They are available for the disabled people. | | C．Their opening hours are changeable in different seasons. | | D．Tourists can have a discount of 20% with the Barcelona Card. |
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