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【題目】根據(jù)短文內(nèi)容，從短文后的七個(gè)選項(xiàng)中選出能填人空白處的最佳選項(xiàng)。選項(xiàng)中有兩項(xiàng)為多余選項(xiàng)。Does a Dog Help a Teen with Low Self-esteem?A dog is known as man’s best friend for good reason. Loyal and affectionate, a dog companion can enrich its owner’s life in many ways, 1_____ Many teenagers suffer from periods of low self-esteem (自尊) as they try to navigate the wavy waters of adolescence and deal with all of its associated highs and lows.A teenager who lacks self-esteem may feel isolated from his peers and unable to tell his parents about personal issues. The company of a dog can be a huge comfort and ease feelings of loneliness and awkwardness. A dog offers genuine unconditional love. 2_____All dogs need exercise，so taking his clog for a walk is the perfect opportunity for a teenager to get outdoors and benefit from fresh air and physical activity. Exercise allows people to take control of their bodies，which is often the first step toward regaining control of other aspects of their life，says mental health specialist Dr. Alan Cohen. 3 Exercise releases chemicals called endorphins (內(nèi)排肽）into the brain，which create positive responses in the body, including improved self-esteem. Dogs can help teenagers be more sociable and make new friends, suggests HELPGUIDE. 4_____ A dog is a great ice-breaker, avoiding awkward social situations and putting the teenager at ease with people he meets. The more confident the teen becomes when out and about with his clog, the more his self-esteem will improve.5_____ If a teenager is suffering from depression or developing dangerous habits such as alcohol and drug abuse, more extreme action may be required. In these cases, professional help should be sought and all treatment plans considered. Parents who suspect that their teen’s low selfesteem is a sign of a far more serious problem should ask a suitably qualified health professional for advice.

A. In some cases, having a dog will not help with a teenager’s low self-esteem.

B. It simply accepts its owner for who he is and doesn’t judge, question or criticize.

C. Pets offer an unconditional love that can be very helpful to people with depression.

D. You don’t have to worry about hurting your pet’s feelings or getting advice you don’t want.

E. In particular, someone with low self-esteem may find a pet dog to be extremely beneficial.

F. A teen may meet his peers while walking his dog in the park or taking part in a dog training class.

G. Many forms of exercise besides walking can be enjoyed with a dog, such as cycling, jogging and throwing a ball.

Answer 1

【答案】【1】E

【2】B

【3】G

【4】F

【5】A

【解析】

本文是說明文。這篇文章主要向我們描述了狗對缺乏自信心的孩子們的幫助作用，比如它具有陪伴作用、對健康有好處、有助于交朋友等

【1詳解】根據(jù)上文Loyal and affectionate, a dog companion can enrich its owner’s life in many ways（忠誠和深情，狗伴侶可以豐富其主人的生活在許多方面）可知，此處在講狗給人們帶來的很多好處。由此可知，E. In particular, someone with low self-esteem may find a pet dog to be extremely beneficial.（特別是，自卑的人可能會(huì)發(fā)現(xiàn)寵物狗是非常有益的）符合文意。故選E。

【2詳解】根據(jù)上文A dog offers genuine unconditional love.（狗給主人無條件的愛）可知，B. It simply accepts its owner for who he is and doesn’t judge, question or criticize.（它只是簡單地接受它的主人是誰，而不是判斷、質(zhì)疑或批評）符合文意。故選B。

【3詳解】根據(jù)下文Exercise releases chemicals called endorphins (內(nèi)排肽）into the brain, which create positive responses in the body, including improved self-esteem.（運(yùn)動(dòng)能向大腦釋放一種叫做內(nèi)啡肽的化學(xué)物質(zhì)，它能在身體上產(chǎn)生積極的反應(yīng)，包括增強(qiáng)自尊）可知，此處在講各種鍛煉對狗都很有好處。由此可知，G. Many forms of exercise besides walking can be enjoyed with a dog, such as cycling, jogging and throwing a ball.（除了散步，狗狗還可以做很多其他的運(yùn)動(dòng)，比如騎自行車、慢跑和扔球）符合文意。故選G。

【4詳解】根據(jù)上文Dogs can help teenagers be more sociable and make new friends, （狗可以幫助孩子社交，結(jié)識(shí)更多的朋友）可知，F. A teen may meet his peers while walking his dog in the park or taking part in a dog training class.（一個(gè)青少年可能會(huì)在公園遛狗或參加狗訓(xùn)練課程時(shí)遇到他的同伴）符合文意。故選F。

【5詳解】根據(jù)下文If a teenager is suffering from depression or developing dangerous habits such as alcohol and drug abuse, more extreme action may be required.（如果青少年患有抑郁癥或養(yǎng)成了危險(xiǎn)的習(xí)慣，如酗酒和吸毒，可能需要采取更極端的行動(dòng)）可知，A. In some cases, having a dog will not help with a teenager’s low self-esteem.（在某些情況下，狗對缺乏自信心的孩子沒什么作用）符合文意。故選A。

文章層次結(jié)構(gòu)清晰，上下文聯(lián)系緊密，做題時(shí)，先通讀全文，熟悉各選項(xiàng)，填句子的時(shí)候注意密切聯(lián)系上下文，認(rèn)真體會(huì)上下文之間的聯(lián)系，填好之后可以代入檢查核對。如第4小題，根據(jù)上文Dogs can help teenagers be more sociable and make new friends, （狗可以幫助孩子社交，結(jié)識(shí)更多的朋友）可知，F. A teen may meet his peers while walking his dog in the park or taking part in a dog training class.（一個(gè)青少年可能會(huì)在公園遛狗或參加狗訓(xùn)練課程時(shí)遇到他的同伴）符合文意。故選F。