Teenagers can have problems with their minds. Some become worried because they have to study very hard. Others have trouble getting on well with people like their parents and classmates.
Liu Wei, a Junior 2 student from Hefei, could not understand his teacher and was doing badly in his lessons. He became so worried about it that he started to cut his finger(手指) with a knife.
14-year-old Yan Fang from Guangzhou was afraid of exams. She got very worried when she looked at the exam paper. She couldn’t think of anything to write.
A recent report from Jiefang Daily says about 18% of Shanghai teenagers have mental (心理的) problems. Their troubles include being worried and very unhappy, and having problems in learning and getting on with people. Many teenagers who have problems won’t go for advice or help. Some think they will look stupid if they go to see a doctor. Others don’t want to talk about their secret.
Liang Yuezhu, an expert（专家） on teenagers from Beijing Anding Hospital, has the following advice for teenagers:
Talk to your parents or teachers often.
Take part in group activities and play sports.
Go to see a doctor if you feel unhappy or unwell.
Some teenagers often become worried or have trouble getting on with others. They may have ______.
A. mental problems       B. a headache     C. knives with them
. Liu Wei cut his finger with a knife because ______.
A. his finger was badly hurt
B. he was afraid of his teacher
C. he was so worried about his study
Yan Fang’s problems happened whenever ______.
A. she studied very hard
B. she had exams
C. she talked with her parents
Teenagers won’t ask others for help because ______.
A. they won’t let others think they are stupid
B. they don’t think doctors can help them
C. they want to tell their secret to others
Liang Yuezhu’s advice tells us that ______.
A. it’s not necessary for teenagers to be with others
B. teachers and parents can’t do anything about teenagers’ mental problems
C. it’s better for teenagers with mental problems to join others