6The author starts the argument by 　　　.

A. mentioning certain cultural phenomena

B. mentioning his view at the very beginning

C. mentioning the opposite view at the very beginning

D. giving examples of cultural differences

答案A

解析根据短文第一段描述, 可知作者首先列出了一些现象, 继而才提出问题, 故选A项。

7The underlined word "shrinking" probably means "　　　".

A. expanding B. disappearing

C. becoming smaller D. growing in number

答案C

解析由下文的"into a small village as globalization"可知此处指的是整个世界正在变小, 故选C项。

8The author talks of all the following cultural phenomena except 　　　.

A. food B. clothing

C. language D. architecture

答案D

解析这篇短文主要讨论了人们在饮食、服装及语言方面的文化差异, 没有提及建筑上的差异, 故选D项。

　　If the child has been brought up in a loving, openly communicative environment, the relationship with parents would be a strong one. It is only when there are ongoing troubles in the relationship between parents and the child that there is a breakdown in communication.

　　When parents are going through difficulties in their own relationship, the child sometimes develops guilt. The child can hold himself or herself responsible for the breakdown in relationship between the parents. This needs to be explained to the child who won't speak out this guilt.

　　The teenage years are emotionally sensitive years to the outside world. For the first time the child realizes his or her position in society. Friends suddenly become more important than parents. It is during this time that the relationship between children and parents is tested. If the bond with parents is strong, the child will not be influenced by the drug and alcohol culture. If the bond is weak, the child will end up with problems.

　　During such times, one of the effective ways to deal with the problems is to discuss the problems with the child. As parents, you will need to discuss the results of each choice and then leave the final decision to the child. Forcing parental will on children is counterproductive(适得其反的), especially at this age. Forcing parental will at this time will stop communicating and then you will not know what is going on in their life. Whatever the problem is, the child need never be made to feel lonely. The moment that happens, the possibility of serious self-harm is raised.

Any problem at this age can be dealt with by a flexible way by parents. Discuss things calmly. Leave the decision to the individual. Make yourself available for any help or support that the child hopes for. The child will feel comfortable when allowed the freedom of choice.