24．What message can we get from the underlined sentence in Paragraph 2?

A．Some automated cars have better qualities than others.

B．One automated vehicle may consume much less fuel than another.

C．We are not sure about the environmental impact of automated cars.

D．We cannot make sure of the quality of automated cars.

25．Which is NOT the reason for a sharp increase in the miles run by a certain self­driving car?

A．More convenient roads and fewer traffic jams.

B．Workers' living further away from the office.

C．Choosing not to pay for parking but to drive around.

D．The disappearance of various limits on drivers.

26．The missing sentence "Besides changed driving behaviors，simple technology advances will reduce the environmental damage of automated cars." should be put at the beginning of .

A．Para.5 B．Para.6

C．Para.7 D．Para.8

27．The author writes this passage in order to .

A．remind us of a bright future about the future of automated cars

B．explain to us why self driving cars might not need less fuel

C．argue that self driving cars are beneficial to the environment

D．advise the readers not to be in a rush to buy an automated car

C

How can you help kids cope with stress? Proper rest and good nutrition can improve coping skills, so can good parenting. Make time for your kids each day. Whether they need to talk with you or just be in the same room with you, make yourself available.

Even as kids get older, quality time is important. It's really hard for some people to come home after a tiring day of work, get down on the floor, and play with their kids or just talk to them about their day-especially if they've had a stressful day themselves. But expressing interest in your kids shows that they're important to you.

Help your child deal with stress by talking about what may be causing it. Together, you can come up with a few solutions. For example, he should cut back on after-school activities, spending more time talking with his parents or teachers, developing an exercise plan or keeping a journal.

You can also help by predicting potentially stressful situations and preparing kids for them. For example, let a child know ahead of time, but not too far ahead of time, that a doctor's appointment is coming up and talk about what will happen there. Keep in mind, though, that younger kids probably won't need too much advance preparation. Too much information can cause more stress.

Remember that some level of stress is normal. Let kids know that it's OK to feel angry, scared, lonely, or anxious and that other people share those feelings, too.

When kids can't or won't discuss these problems, try talking about your own concerns. This shows that you're willing to handle tough topics and are available to talk with when they're ready. If a child shows symptoms that concern you and is unwilling to talk, consult a counselor(顾问) or other mental health experts.