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Talking to kids about SARS
School age children may be learning about SARS from adults and the media, but many may not know what to make of the situation, says a national health charity.
The Lung Association says parents should take the time to talk to their __1__ and explain the facts about SARS and how to avoid illness.
The following is based on recommendation __2__ Thursday by the Lung Association:
-- Ask your children if they have heard __3__ SRS at school, from friends, from TV, etc. finding out what they already know can be a good __4__ to start the conversation and to dispel any misconceptions they might have about the illness and how it is spread.
-- School age children are usually old __5__ to understand concepts such as getting sick from germs and how to avoid illness. A simple reminder __6__ to cough on people and to wash their hands often may be sufficient for younger kids. All children should be shown how to __7__ their hands properly.
-- Remember to keep it simple so __8__ not to overwhelm children with information, but answer them truthfully. Kids can tell when youre not being honest or if youre hiding something, and sometimes the unknown can be scarier than the __9__. Parents with anxious children will know __10__ their kids will handle information on SRAS and can tailor their discussion accordingly.
-- One way to explain the illness is to tell children that SARS is like a bad breathing problem. It is __11__ from a cold, but people can catch it in the same ways -- such as coughing on someone, not washing your hands or sharing a glass with a sick person.
-- Describe how SARS is spread, but mention that the chance of __12__ SARS is small. There is no reason to tell children people are dying of SRAS __13__ they ask. Never use the threat of death as a way to remind kids to wash their hands.
-- Children should be encouraged to trust __14__ parents and other caregivers. Explain that many smart people, __15__ doctors and scientists, are working on the problem and looking out for everyones health.
1.
A. families
B. children
C. friends
D. doctors
2.
A. released
B. held
C. secured
D. regarded
3.
A. with
B. from
C. about
D. on
4.
A. way
B. path
C. pass
D. wheel
5.
A. already
B. yet
C. enough
D. somewhat
6.
A. not
B. neither
C. nor
D. no
7.
A. hold
B. put
C. shake
D. wash
8.
A. as
B. since
C. that
D. far
9.
A. disease
B. information
C. truth
D. fear
10.
A. why
B. how
C. when
D. what
11.
A. worse
B. different
C. separated
D. similar
12.
A. curing
B. fighting
C. knowing
D. getting
13.
A. unless
B. since
C. after
D. while
14.
A. some
B. their
C. our
D. other
15.
A. as
B. except
C. like
D. despite
答案及解析：
1．文章标题分析：
Talking to kids about SARS
2．根据空格两端特点和备选项特点选择答案。
School age children may be learning about SARS from adults and the media, but many may not know what to make of the situation, says a national health charity.
make of v. 用...制造, 了解, 对待, 解释， 构成
comp:
make out v.书写, 填写, 理解, 辨认出
make progress 前进, 进步
make preparations 做准备
make。。 possible 使...变成可能
make oneself at home 不要拘束
1.
A. families
B. children
C. friends
D. doctors
The Lung Association says parents should take the time to talk to their __1__ and explain the facts about SARS and how to avoid illness.
B．分析：备选项是名词，注意词义上的差异和空格的搭配结构。线索：借助搭配结构和文章中心（标题内容）选择答案B。
2.
A. released
B. held
C. secured
D. regarded
The following is based on recommendation __2__ Thursday by the Lung Association:
分析：备选项是动词，注意词义之间的差异和空格所在的结构。线索：由肺病协会所。。的建议，根据这个结构含义，判断选项为A。
release vt（常与from连用）释放
e.g. I released the horse and it ran away.
我放了这匹马，让它跑走了。
secure adj 安全的, 可靠的； vt赢得，获得，取得
e.g. I dont feel secure when I am alone in the house.
我一个人在家时感到不安全。
e.g. Can you secure me two good tickets for the concert?
你能为我弄到两张音乐会的好票吗？
Regard vt 注视；看待；对待, n尊重；尊敬, (pl) 致意；问侯
e.g. You cant regard him as a friend but a business associate.
你不能把他看作朋友,只是个生意合伙人。
e.g. Give my regards to your parents.
代我向你父母问好。
in regard of[to] 关于
in this regard 关于此事; 在这点上
regard ...as... 把...视为; 认为...是
3.
A. with
B. from
C. about
D. on
-- Ask your children if they have heard __3__ SRS at school, from friends, from TV, etc.
分析：备选项是介词，首先考虑搭配结构。
hear of v.听说
hear about 听说, 接到消息
hear from v.接到...的信, 受...批评
4.
A. way
B. path
C. pass
D. wheel
Finding out what they already know can be a good __4__ to start the conversation and to dispel(驱散，消除) any misconceptions they might have about the illness and how it is spread.
分析：备选项又都是名词，发现词义A，B接近，注意搭配。线索：不定式to
way: n. 方式，方法(+ of/to do sth.)
e.g. Some like the older ways of doing things.
有些女性喜欢处理事务的老办法。
e.g. Can you suggest a good way for us to ask people to send us the money?
您能不能给我们建议一个好办法,让我们请大家送钱给我们?
path: 途径；方式（+ 介词to）
e.g. Hard work is the path to success. 努力工作是成功之路。
Pass n.经过, 关口, 途径, 护照vt.通过, 传递
find out v.找出, 发现, 查明(真相等), 认识到
5.
A. already
B. yet
C. enough
D. somewhat
-- School age children are usually
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