题目
Being "Cool" in Middle SchoolA new study shows that gentle and quiet kids in middle school will grow up to rule. Or, at least, they'll live healthier and more productive lives than the "cool" kids will.The study looked at 13-year-olds who acted old for their age by having "cool" behavior, such as early romantic relationships. They were seen as "cool" and popular kids. But as they grew up, things changed. The study found that these kids tended to have problems with drugs and relationships by their early 20s.Their behavior was no longer linked with popularity. Instead, they were thought to be less socially skilled by their peers. Besides, the average "cool" kids, by age 22, did more poorly than the average kids in the study. They had a 45 percent greater rate of problems due to drugs and alcohol. They also had a 22 percent greater rate of criminal behavior. The study also found that these kids failed to develop important life skills. They spent so much time trying to seem cool. They didn't develop the skills needed for meaningful friendships.The study followed 86 male and 98 female middle school students for a 10-year period. It has some surprising findings. In particular, the study notes that the so-called "cool" behavior is a predictor(预示)of future problems with drugs and alcohol. In fact, it is a better predictor than drug and alcohol use in middle school. However, one conclusion of the study is welcome. Researchers said that parents shouldn't worry too much if their kids don't seem that popular. If a kid prefers to spend Saturday nights at home watching a movie or reading instead of going out with friends, that is not a cause for concern. Many "uncool" kids, they said, do much better later on than the popular kids do.Gentle kids are less healthy when they grow up.A. TrueB. FalseC. Not Given
Being "Cool" in Middle SchoolA new study shows that gentle and quiet kids in middle school will grow up to rule. Or, at least, they'll live healthier and more productive lives than the "cool" kids will.The study looked at 13-year-olds who acted old for their age by having "cool" behavior, such as early romantic relationships. They were seen as "cool" and popular kids. But as they grew up, things changed. The study found that these kids tended to have problems with drugs and relationships by their early 20s.Their behavior was no longer linked with popularity. Instead, they were thought to be less socially skilled by their peers. Besides, the average "cool" kids, by age 22, did more poorly than the average kids in the study. They had a 45 percent greater rate of problems due to drugs and alcohol. They also had a 22 percent greater rate of criminal behavior. The study also found that these kids failed to develop important life skills. They spent so much time trying to seem cool. They didn't develop the skills needed for meaningful friendships.The study followed 86 male and 98 female middle school students for a 10-year period. It has some surprising findings. In particular, the study notes that the so-called "cool" behavior is a predictor(预示)of future problems with drugs and alcohol. In fact, it is a better predictor than drug and alcohol use in middle school. However, one conclusion of the study is welcome. Researchers said that parents shouldn't worry too much if their kids don't seem that popular. If a kid prefers to spend Saturday nights at home watching a movie or reading instead of going out with friends, that is not a cause for concern. Many "uncool" kids, they said, do much better later on than the popular kids do.Gentle kids are less healthy when they grow up.
- A. True
- B. False
- C. Not Given
题目解答
答案
B
解析
步骤 1:理解问题
问题询问的是“温和的孩子长大后是否更不健康”。根据文章内容,研究发现“温和和安静的孩子”长大后会比“酷”的孩子更健康和更有生产力。
步骤 2:分析文章内容
文章提到,那些在中学时期表现出“酷”的行为的孩子,如早恋,长大后在20多岁时更容易出现药物和关系问题。而“温和和安静的孩子”则没有这些问题,反而更健康和更有生产力。
步骤 3:得出结论
根据文章内容,温和的孩子长大后更健康,因此问题中的陈述是错误的。
问题询问的是“温和的孩子长大后是否更不健康”。根据文章内容,研究发现“温和和安静的孩子”长大后会比“酷”的孩子更健康和更有生产力。
步骤 2:分析文章内容
文章提到,那些在中学时期表现出“酷”的行为的孩子,如早恋,长大后在20多岁时更容易出现药物和关系问题。而“温和和安静的孩子”则没有这些问题,反而更健康和更有生产力。
步骤 3:得出结论
根据文章内容,温和的孩子长大后更健康,因此问题中的陈述是错误的。