广东省肇庆市2015届高中毕业班第二次模拟检测 英语试题
I、语言知识及运用 （共两节，满分45分）
第一节：完型填空（共15小题，每小题2分，满分30分）
阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，然后从1—15各题所给的A、B、C和D项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
Teenage years can be confusing for both teenagers and parents. At about 15, many teens start thinking about how they feel about themselves and 1 out how this matches or mismatches what others think of them. Most teens work through this 2 by the age of 16 or 17.
Often teenagers are treated like 3 bigger children, but they will never become 4 and responsible if they are not allowed to make some decisions for themselves. If parents forbid their children from doing something, chances are that they will do it 5 without permission anyway. The role of a parent must, therefore, change from that of protector and keeper to that of friend and
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Yet even the most caring parents misunderstand their children sometimes, and some think of teenagers as insecure, stubborn and 7 .As a result, teenagers always keep their 8 from their parents. Teens often 9 that their parents repeat the same things over and over again and never listen to them. Parents must understand that teens need to be allowed to 10 their side of any problem and express their point of view.
Thus, more private and level-headed communication is needed for the parents. Every parent should try to schedule time to be 11 with their child, like taking a short trip together. This time allows parents to talk and listen without 12 from work or other family members. It might also be good to encourage teens to 13 important issues at dinner. Discussion time shows teens that parents are interested in them and their lives.
A person’s teenage years are a key time for them to identify their own 14 ,like distinguishing good from evil. Handling and improving communication with teenagers is not easy, but success will be 15 for parents and teens alike.
1．A. pointing B. figuring C. turning D. standing
2．A. stage B. difficulty C. routine D. procedure
3．A. obviously B. lightly C. extremely D. slightly
4．A. tall B. healthy C. strong D. independent
5．A. bravely B. individually C. secretly D. willingly
6．A. guide B. relative C. volunteer D. judge
