Teachers need to be aware of the emotional, intellectual, and physical changes that young

Teachers need to be aware of the emotional, intellectual, and physical changes that young adults experience. And they also need to give serious 【21】______ to how they can best 【22】______ such changes. Growing bodies need movement and 【23】______ , but not just in ways that emphasize competition. 【24】______ they .are adjusting to their new bodies and a whole host of new intellectual and emotional challenges; teenagers are especially self-conscious and need the 【25】______ that comes from achieving success and knowing that their accomplishments are 【26】______ .by others. However, the typical teenage lifestyle. is already filled with so much competition that it would be 【27】______ to plan activities in which there are more winners than losers, 【28】______ , publishing newsletters with many student-written book reviews, 【29】______ student artwork, and sponsoring book discussion clubs. A variety of small clubs can provide 【30】______ opportunities for leadership, as well as for practice in successful 【31】______ dynamics. Making friends is extremely important to teenagers, and many shy students need the 【32】______ of some kind of organization with a supportive adult 【33】______ visible in the background.

In these activities, it is important to remember that the young teenagers have 【34】______ attention spans. A variety of activities should be organized 【35】______ participants can remain active as long as they want and then go on to 【36】______ else without feeling guilty and without letting the other participants 【37】______ . This does not mean that adults must accept irresponsibility. 【38】______ they can help students acquire a sense of commitment by 【39】______ for roles that are within their 【40】______ and their attention spans and by shavings clearly stated rules.

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A．thought

B．idea

C．opinion

D．advice