问题详情：
Studies suggest that texting( 发短信 ) has the power to bring people closer. Here are some suggestions that will help your kids get more satisfying results from the time they put into texting.
Choose the topic. Texting is ideal for rapid, simple communication. Use it to let someone know you’ll be late. It is also used to share quick observations and funny jokes with friends. However, texting is not well suited to complicated( 复杂的 ) conversation or anything emotional. If you need to ask for advice, work out a problem or make an apology, pick up the phone or arrange to see each other.
Be concise. One of the advantages of texting is that a message can be read in a moment. Keeping communication brief shows respect for the other person who is, after all, being interrupted by a buzzing phone.
Be positive. Texting is most likely to build up interpersonal relationships when it’s used for funny, encouraging or friendly messages. Like everyone else, kids will have thoughts that are mean, rude or unkind. Encourage our child to think twice before putting those thoughts into a text. The best test: How would you feel if you received this message? Grandma’s rule still applies—“if you don’t have anything nice to say, don’t text anything at all.
Don’t overeact. Because text messages are so short, they are easily misunderstood. If a message seems unclear, mean or unkind, don’t shoot back an angry response. Instead, the best reply is probably WNTT—We Need to Talk.
Finally, have more communication alternatives. Be sure your child has plenty of opportunities to develop a wide variety of communication skills including face-to-face conversation. You should ask your child to talk to friends or family members as much as possible. Children should understand that texting is just one of many ways to build up long-time relationships.
11. You are advised to text your friend if you __________.
A. turn to him for his advice B. are late for his birthday party
C. want to say sorry to him D. intend to discuss a problem with him
12. The underlined word “concise” means ____________.
A. funny B. complicated C. emotional D. brief
13. Texting can strengthen interpersonal relationships when message is _________.
A. inspiring B. discouraging C. negative D. mean
14. The passage is probably intended for___________.
A. teachers B. children C. parents D. students
15. What is the main idea of the passage?
A. Advantages of texting. B. Some tips on texting.
C. Advice on brief messages. D. Forms of communication.
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