If you’ve ever had a nightmare, you’re not alone. 【1】 A nightmare is a bad dream, which can make you feel scared, anxious, or upset.

Why do I get nightmares?

Stressful things that happen during the day can turn dreams into nightmares. Nightmares may be a way to reduce the pressure of the day. Sometimes major changes can cause stress leading to nightmares. Another thing that may cause nightmares is watching scary movies or reading scary books. 【2】

How can I prevent nightmares?

Although it is normal to have a nightmare once in a while, there are some methods you can try to get nightmares under control.

● Get into a healthy sleep routine. 【3】 Avoid eating or exercising just before bedtime. Avoid scary books or movies before bedtime.

● Sleep with a toy or favorite blanket. This helps some kids feel more secure.

● Use a nightlight. With a nightlight, if you awake from a nightmare, you’ll be able to see familiar things and remember where you are.

● Keep your door open. 【4】 If you are scared, get up and find someone for reassurance (安心). You’re never too old for a hug!

What if the nightmares don’t go away?

Most of the time, nightmares are not a big problem. It often helps to tell a trusted adult about your bad dreams. 【5】 Sometimes, it helps to keep a dream journal, a notebook in which you describe the dreams you can recall. If you have frequent nightmares, you and your parents might want to see a octor to help you deal with your bad dreams.

【答案】

【1】E

【2】D

【3】G

【4】B

【5】C

【解析】

试题分析：文章讲述的主要是关于如何为什么做噩梦，做噩梦的原因和如何避免做噩梦。

【1】E 考查上下文理解。根据空前的you’re not alone你不是孤独的和下文的内容判断此处应是与前文的介绍you are not alone的原因，E项吻合。故选E。

【2】D考查上下文理解。根据前文的介绍的是做噩梦的原因，作为这段的结束语，应该是有的时候是毫无缘由的做噩梦。由此可推断只有D项符合上下文。故选D最为合适。

【3】G考查上下文理解。根据前文的a healthy sleep routine一个健康的休息时间表，以及下文的bedtime等。关键词是sleep。故选G。

【4】B考查上下文理解。根据空后If you are scared, get up and find someone for reassurance (安心)如果你感到害怕，你就会发现有人关心你，B项最合适。故选B。

【5】C考查上下文理解。根据前文的It often helps to tell a trusted adult about your bad dreams将你的噩梦告诉给你信任的成年人是有帮助的。根据这段的主题如何摆脱噩梦，判断C项符合。故选C。