Being "Cool" in Middle School
A 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 fortheir 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.
1 .Gentle kids are less healthy when they grow up.
(A)True
(B)False
(C)Not Given
正确答案B
解析
文章前两句"A 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.”表明 Gentle kids活得更健康，选B。
2."Cool" kids try to imitate adult behavior.
(A)True
(B)False
(C)Not Given
正确答案A
解析
The study looked at 13-year-olds who acted old fortheir age by having "cool" behavior; such as early romantic relationships. They were seen as "cool" and popular kids.可知答案为A。
3.Romantic relationships seem cool to some teenagers.
(A)True
(B)False
(C)Not Given
正确答案A
解析
The study looked at 13-year-olds who acted old fortheir age by having "cool" behavior; such as early romantic relationships. They were seen as "cool" and popular kids.可知答案为A。
4."Uncool" kids are more likely to commit crimes.
(A)True
(B)False
(C)Not Given
正确答案B
解析
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,选 B。
5."Cool" kids have better life skills than "uncool"
(A)True
(B)False
(C)Not Given
正确答案B
解析
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.表明所谓的"cool" kids在生活技能 和学习研究上都比其他人差，选B。
6."Uncool" kids spend most of their time studying.
(A)True
(B)False
(C)Not Given
正确答案C
解析
文章并未提及，选C。
7.The study followed the students for a decade.
(A)True
(B)False
(C)Not Given
正确答案A
解析
第二段第一句"The study followed 86 male and 98 female middle school students for a 10-year period."表现这项研究持续了 10年，选A。
8."Cool" kids marry earlier than "uncool" kids.
(A)True
(B)False
(C)Not Given
正确答案C
解析
文章并未提及，选C。
9.Parents needn't worry if their kids are "uncool".
(A)True
(B)False
(C)Not Given
正确答案A
解析
Researchers said that parents shouldn't worry too much if their kids don't seem that popular.表明 父母并不因这些孩子的行为而感到着急，选A。
10."Cool" kids remain popular all their Iives.
(A)True
(B)False
(C)Not Given
正确答案B
解析
由文章最后一句可知答案选B 。
