Bài đọc hiểu 5: THE IMPORTANT ROLE OF FAMILIES TO TEENAGERS.

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THE IMPORTANT ROLE OF FAMILIES TO TEENAGERS.

Most young people and their families have some ups and downs during their teenage years, but things usually improve by late adolescence as children become more mature. And family relationships tend to stay strong right through.

For teenagers, parents and families are a source of care and emotional support. Families give teenagers practical and financial help. And most teenagers still want to spend time with their families, sharing ideas and having fun. Adolescence can be a difficult time because your child is going through rapid physical changes as well as emotional ups and downs. Young people aren’t always sure where they fit, and they’re still trying to work it out. Adolescence can also be a time when peer influences and relationships can cause you and your child some stress. 

During this time your family is still a secure emotional base where your child feels loved and accepted, no matter what’s going on in the rest of his life. Your family can build and support your child’s confidence, self-belief, optimism and identity.

When your family sets rules, boundaries and standards of behavior, you give your child a sense of consistency and predictability. And believe it or not, your life experiences and knowledge can be really useful to your child; he or she just might not always want you to know that!

Supportive and close family relationships protect your child from risky behavior like alcohol and other drug use, and problems like depression. Your support and interest in what your child is doing at school can boost his desire to do well in exams too. Strong family relationships can go a long way towards helping your child grow into a well-adjusted and caring adult.

500 Bài Luyện Đọc Hiểu – Đọc Điền Tiếng Anh by Trang Anh

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QUESTIONS:

Question 1: According to the passage, when does the family relationship start to become stable?

A. When the children are small     B. When children become teenagers

C. When adolescents become adults    D. When the parents get old

Question 2: According to the passage, there might be contradictions between children’s

A. attitudes and behaviors     B. words and body language

C. actions and thoughts     D. moods and communication

Question 3: What is NOT mentioned as a trouble-making factor during teenage years?

A. Family responsibilities     B. Emotional changes

C. Physical development     D. Social relationships

Question 4: Followings are the expected outcomes of strong family relationships, EXCEPT

A. avoiding drug      B. getting wealthy      C. feeling positive     D. studying well

Question 5: What is the best title for the passage?

A. What does the family mean to teenagers?    B. How can parents help children in difficulty?

C. What should teenagers do to be happy?       D. When do children really need the family?