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(2018·安徽省知名师范高中质检)It is very important for kids to be courageous.A brave child is more likely to withstand negative peer pressure，say no to temptations(诱惑)and fight the good fight. 1 It boosts kids'resilience(适应力)，confidence and willpower as well as their learning，performance and school engagement.Here are several ways to develop kids' courage：
Set a model of courage，kids who watch their parents stick their necks out to do the right thing are more likely to do the same. 2 Then express how good it feels when you conquer your fears instead of taking a shortcut.Your kids will learn how to take on the tough challenge they face by witnessing how you tackle your fears.
3 Research finds that kids are more likely to be courageous if they believe that their parents encourage them to support those in need，discuss bravery with your kids: tell them “Courage is making the choice to do what you know is right even if you are afraid.”
Ask your kids to share their acts of bravery.Learning to be brave takes practice，so encourage your children to do something courageous every day. 4 A mom I talked to had her kids share their brave deeds at dinner time.
Teach your kids how to reduce their fears.If not kept under control，fears can be powerful. 5 You might encourage positive self-talk，such as saying “I can handle this” or “I have courage to do this”．Or teach your children to take slow，deep breaths to find courage.
A．Talk about values and courage.
B．Courage has other surprising benefits.
C．The good news is that courage can be taught.
D．Teach your children simple strategies to be brave.
E．Let your children see you step out of your comfort zone.
F．In today's uncertain world，kids will need courage and confidence.
G．Then take time to focus on their courageous breakthroughs.
【语篇解读】 本文是一篇说明文，主要介绍了四个培养孩子勇气的方法。
1．B [根据上文可知，一个勇敢的孩子更能承受压力、拒绝诱惑，更能够为了信仰和原则而斗争；根据空处后一句可知，勇气能提高孩子的适应力、信心和毅力。据此可以判断，空处承上启下，说明勇气还有其他的益处，故选B。]
2．E [本段讲述榜样的作用。根据空处后一句可知，要向你的孩子表达克服恐惧而非走捷径的感觉是多么棒。据此可以判断，空处说明要让你的孩子看到你走出舒适区，故选E。]
3．A [根据位置可知，该空为该段的主题句。通读该段内容，尤其是该段最后一句可知，要与你的孩子讨论勇气，告诉他们勇气是即使你害怕也选择去做你认为正确的事。据此可知，该段主要陈述培养勇气的方法：和孩子讨论价值观和勇气，故选A。]
4．G [根据空处后一句可知，一位“我”与之交谈过的母亲让她的孩子晚饭时分享他们自己的勇敢行为。据此可知，空处陈述与此对应的父母的做法：要花时间专注于孩子的勇敢突破，故选G。]
5．D [根据空处后一句可知，你可能会鼓励孩子进行积极的自我对话，比如说，“我可以处理这件事”或“我有勇气做这件事”。据此可以判断，空处是说要教会你的孩子变得勇敢的一些简单的方法，故选D。]
