阅读理解Schools need to give students all the tools they need to navigate the world when they graduate. Besides teaching the basics of reading, writing, and arithmetic, teaching about mindfulness, and mental health are important life skills for young people to have, the state of Florida agrees.Now, public schools in Florida have been required to teach five or more hours about mental health for students in grades 6-12. This new directive was approved by the Florida Board of Education in July and is being carried out as a potential lifesaver.The new curriculum requires students to learn about the symptoms of mental illness and where to find help if they are feeling depressed or have other issues and even teaches the adolescents how to help their friends and classmates if they see them struggling."We know that 50 percent of all mental illness cases begin by age 14, so we are being active in our commitment to provide our kids with the necessary tools to see them through their successes and challenges. Providing mental health instruction is another important step forward in supporting our families," Education Commissioner Richard Corcoran said.Florida is the third state, following New York and Virginia in 2020, to pass laws that require mental health education in schools. According to CNN, the New York law updated the health curriculum to include mental health for elementary, middle and high school students. The Virginia law required that mental health education be provided for 9th and 10th graders.These three states in the US are taking bold steps to help youth deal with the intricacy of life as they grow from adolescents into adults. It is a confusing world they face and giving them the tools to navigate it safely is essential. Mental health is something that should be taught in schools in all the US and across the globe.
(1)
What can the new curriculum bring students?
A . Basic professional skills.
B . The ability to use language.
C . Emotional management skills.
D . Diagnosis of physical diseases.
(2)
What does Richard Corcoran intend to stress in paragraph 4?
A . The effect of mental illness cases.
B . The content of the health curriculum.
C . The step of mental health instruction.
D . The importance of mental health education.
(3)
What does the underlined word "intricacy" mean in paragraph 6?
A . Complexity.
B . Purpose.
C . Contribution.
D . Significance.
(4)
Where is the text probably taken from?
A . A technology report.
B . A natural science magazine.
C . An educational website.
D . A government document.
答案: C
D
A
C