[1]Teensneedindependencebuthowdoyoumakesuretheyaresafe?It’stoughtodecidewhentogiveyourteenmorefreedom.Oneparent’sdecisionforhisorherteenmaynotberightforotherparentsandtheirteens.Althoughever

Question

[1] Teens need independence but how do you make sure they are safe? It’s tough to decide when to give your teen more freedom. One parent’s decision for his or her teen may not be right for other parents and their teens. Although every child is different there are many experiences common to the teenage years. The most common may be the pull and push between dependence and independence.
[2] Many teens are putting themselves at risk for committing( 从事) acts of violence and other crimes. No wonder so many parents are concerned even frightened; no wonder so many try to control the behavior of their teenage children. So it is important for parents to make rules for their young children.

[3] However as children get older they need to learn to make some of their own decisions and life choices. Teens need the chance to practice good decision-making skills and to manage new life experiences. Parents need to try their best to support their children.
[4] Respect is a two-way street but it starts with you which means that you should give your teens the respect that you would like to be given. Give them praise for their knowledge and abilities; pay attention to and listen to them. That means showing confidence in your teens and being supportive. Parents should believe in your teens; set high standards for them encourage them expect them to achieve their goals and provide consistent（一贯的；始终如一的）love and support —including practical help—so they can achieve the promise that lies within them.
[5] Teens are learning to take care of themselves as they prepare for adulthood. That’s what growing up is all about. Give them and appropriate（适当的） amount of freedom and independence. Encourage and promote responsibility and good decision—offering support and gentle help with difficult decisions. Let your teens know they will be given _________________ as they show increasingly responsible behavior.

1. 1.
   Who is this passage most probably written for? (no more than 5 words)
   ___________________________
2. 2.
   What’s the common experience of the teenagers? (no more than 10 words)
   ___________________________
3. 3.
   Why should parents attempt to make rules for their children?
   ______________________________
4. 4.
   Fill in the blank in Paragraph 5 with proper words (no more than 5 words)
   ______________________________
5. 5.
   What are the fourth and fifth paragraphs mainly about? (no more than 10 words)
   ____________________________

Answer 1

1. Parents2. The pull and push between dependence and independence3. Because many teens tend to commit acts of violence and other crimes4. more freedom5. What should parents do to support their children文章讲述的是青少年独立的问题，以及给予家长的一些相关建议。1.根据第四段“Respect is a two-way street but it starts with you which means that you should give your teens the respect that you would like to be given. ”可知，该文章是面向作为父母的读者的。2.根据第一段最后一句可知。3.根据第二段第一句可知。4.根据最后一段“That’s what growing up is all about. Give them and appropriate（适当的） amount of freedom and independence. ”可知5.最后两段主要是给父母提出的一些建议。