Question

There is no question that teenagers need rules, which is often not a difficult thing for parents to give.What can be more challenging is giving teenagers their freedom.It can be difficult to draw the line between the two.However, some issues cannot be changed by discussion and require firm rules.For instance, rules should be established concerning driving the family car.

I will admit that I have no problem coming up with rules.To me they make life easier and they leave no room for questioning.What can be more difficult, however, is giving my teens their freedom.I guess there are really two primary reasons for this.One is that sometimes I am afraid to give them freedom.The second is that I'm not always so sure what the freedom should be.

It helps that I have a husband with whom I can discuss these problems.We talk about them,_give our thoughts and then we come up with an agreement.Sometimes one of us might be more unwilling but we know that there comes a time when we really do have to learn how to let go of the reins(缰绳) a bit.

If we try to make life have nothing but rules, we are more likely to see our teen's rebelling(反抗)．They need to know that while we do have certain expectations, we also trust them to begin making their own choices and decisions.How else can they do that unless they are given the space and room to do it?

It's really all about balance and I will be the first to admit that it can be a challenge to carry out.However, it is a necessary part of growing up.Yes, teens definitely need rules but they also need freedom.

1.According to the first paragraph, it is difficult to decide ________.

A．whether the children need rules

B．whether the children should be given freedom

C．how much freedom should be given to children

D．what issues require non­negotiable rules

2.According to the writer, only rules without freedom will make the children ________.

A．strong­willed  B．rebellious

C．weak  D．independent

3.Which of the following is TRUE according to the text?

A．Rules are difficult to make for parents.

B．Rules and freedom are similarly important.

C．We should give children freedom as much as possible.

D．Rules are more important than freedom.

4.What does the underlined word “them” in Paragraph 3 probably refer to?

A．Problems.  B．Children.  C．Rules.  D．Reasons.

Answer

1.C

2.B

3.B

4.A

【解析】孩子的成长需要规则，同样也需要自由。但如何来把控两者的尺度呢？过度管制会引起反抗，过分的自由会引发麻烦，因此两者同等重要。

1.C 细节理解题。根据第一段可知，对于家长而言对孩子制定规则并不难，而具有挑战性的是给孩子自由以及如何界定两者的限度。故C项正确。

2.2】B 细节理解题。根据第四段中第一句“If we try to make life have nothing but rules，we are more likely to see our teen's rebelling(反抗)．”可知只有规则没有自由只会引起他们的反抗。故B项正确。

3.3】B 细节理解题。根据最后一段可知要平衡规则和自由是很困难的。然而对于孩子的成长而言，规则和自由同等重要。故B项正确。

4.4】A 代词指代题。由语境可知，丈夫和“我”一起讨论这些问题。“我们”探讨这些问题，给出各自的想法，最后达成一致。故A项正确。