Question

Childhood is a happy time, right? Not necessarily. Consider these facts.
Depression(抑郁癥) may occur in as many as 1 in 33 children.
Once a child has an episode(一段情節(jié)) of depression, he or she has a 50 percent chance of experiencing another episode in the next 5 years.
Suicide(自殺) is the 6th leading cause of death for 5–to–15-year-olds.
If your child experiences 5 or more of these signs or symptoms(癥狀) for at least 2 weeks, he or she may be experiencing depression or another mental illness.

Feeling——Does your child demonstrate: Sadness                 Emptiness Hopelessness            Guilt Worthlessness Lack of enjoyment in everyday pleasures	Thinking ——Is your child having trouble: Concentrating          Making decisions Completing schoolwork Maintaining grades Maintaining friendships
Physical problems—Does your child complain of : Headaches              Stomachaches Lack of energy Sleeping problems ( too much or too   little) Weight or appetite changes ( gain or   loss)	Suicide risk--Does your child talk or   think about: Suicide Death Other morbid （生病的）subjects
Behavior problems ——Is your child: Irritable                                Not wanting to go to school     Wanting to be alone most of the   time       Having difficulty getting along with   others Cutting classes or skipping   school         Dropping out of   sports, hobbies or other activities Drinking alcohol or using drugs.

Sometimes, a child who causes problems at school or at home may actually be depressed, according to the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry. If you think your child may be depressed, it’s important to have your child treated. Discuss your child’s problems with his or her doctor. The doctor may suggest a referral to a children’s psychologist(心理醫(yī)生)or psychiatrist（精神病醫(yī)生）.
Treatment may include individual and family therapy(治療), along with an antidepressant medication (抗抑郁藥)

1. 1.
   This article is particularly written for______.
   1. A.
      parents
   2. B.
      teachers
   3. C.
      children
   4. D.
      psychologists
2. 2.
   Which statement describes a child who may have physical problems?
   1. A.
      The child is always in high mood
   2. B.
      The child always feels tired but sleeps only four hours a day
   3. C.
      The child hates to study
   4. D.
      The child can not concentrate on one thing for a long period
3. 3.
   When your child always talks about death or other morbid subjects, he or she______.
   1. A.
      may has trouble in thinking
   2. B.
      may have suicide risk
   3. C.
      may have behavior problems
   4. D.
      may have physical problems
4. 4.
   What should we do when we find our kids experiencing depression?
   1. A.
      Ask for leave to accompany them at home
   2. B.
      Ask them to take antidepressant immediately
   3. C.
      Go to see the doctor
   4. D.
      Ask them to have a good rest

Answer 1

ABBC
1.從文中的“Your child”可以推知是寫給父母的。
2.從表格中的Physical problems 可以找到答案。
3.從表格中的Suicide risk 可知答案是B。
4.從文中倒數(shù)第二段可知如果孩子有病應(yīng)該去看心理醫(yī)生或精神病醫(yī)生。