历年考研英语真题mp3之完形填空(2003)

2003

Teachers need to be aware of the emotional, intellectual,

and physical changes that young adults experience.

And they also need to give serious (1)thought to how they can best (2)accommodate such changes.

Growing bodies need movement and (3)exercise,

but not just in ways that emphasize competition.

(4)Because they are adjusting to their new bodies

and a whole host of new intellectual and emotional challenges,

teenagers are especially self-conscious and need the (5)confidence that comes from achieving success

and knowing that their accomplishments are (6)admired by others.

However, the typical teenage lifestyle is already filled with so much competition

that it would be (7)wise to plan activities in which there are more winners than losers,

(8)for example, publishing newsletters with many student-written book reviews,

(9)displaying student artwork,and sponsoring book discussion clubs.

A variety of small clubs can provide (10)multiple opportunities for leadership,

as well as for practice in successful (11)group dynamics.

Making friends is extremely important to teenagers,

and many shy students need the (12)security of some kind of organization

with a supportive adult (13)barely visible in the background.

In these activities,

it is important to remember that the young teens have (14)short attention spans.

A variety of activities should be organized (15)so that participants can remain active as long as they want

and then go on to (16)something else without feeling guilty

and without letting the other participants (17)down.

This does not mean that adults must accept irresponsibility.

(18)On the contrary,

they can help students acquire a sense of commitment

by (19)planning for roles that are within their (20)capabilities and their attention spans

and by having clearly stated rules.