题目内容
Mothers and daughters go through so much—yet when was the last time a mother and daughter sat down to write a book together about it all? Perri Klass and her mother,Sheila Solomon Klass,both gifted professional writers,prove to be ideal co?writers as they examine their decades of motherhood,daughterhood,and the wonderful ways their lives have overlapped(重叠).
Perri notes with amazement how closely her own life has mirrored her mother’s: both have full?time careers; both have published books,articles,and stories; each has three children; they both love to read.They also love to travel—in fact,they often take trips together.But in truth,the harder they look at their lives,the more they acknowledge their big differences in circumstance and basic nature.
A child of the Depression(大萧条),Sheila was raised in Brooklyn by parents who considered education a luxury for girls.Starting with her college education,she has fought for everything she’s ever accomplished.Perri,on the other hand,grew up privileged in the New Jersey suburbs of the 1960s and 1970s.For Sheila,wasting time or money is a crime,and luxury is unthinkable while Perri enjoys the occasional small luxury,but has not been successful at trying to persuade her mother into enjoying even the tiniest thing she likes.
Each writing in her own unmistakable voice,Perri and Sheila take turns exploring the joys and pains,the love and bitterness,the minor troubles and lasting respect that have always bonded them together.Sheila describes the adventure of giving birth to Perri in a tiny town in Trinidad where her husband was doing research fieldwork.Perri admits that she can’t sort out all the mess in the households,even though she knows it drives her mother crazy.Together they compare thoughts on bringing up children and working,admit long?hidden sorrows,and enjoy precious memories.
Looking deep into the lives they have lived separately and together,Perri and Sheila tell their mother?daughter story with honesty,humor,enthusiasm,and admiration for each other.A written account in two voices,Every Mother Is a Daughter is a duet(二重奏) that produces a deep,strong sound with the experiences that all mothers and daughters will recognize.????????????? ????????????? (2013·湖北,B)
1.Why does Perri think that her own life has mirrored her mother’s?
A.They both have gone through difficult times.
B.They have strong emotional ties with each other.
C.They have the same joys and pains,and love and bitterness.
D.They both have experiences as daughter,mother and writer.
2.The word “luxury” in Paragraph 3 means________.
A.something rare but not pleasant
B.something that cannot be imagined
C.something expensive but not necessary
D.something that can only be enjoyed by boys
3.What is Paragraph 4 mainly about?
A.The content of the book.
B.The purpose of the book.
C.The influence of the book.
D.The writing style of the book.
4.How are women’s lives explored in this book?
A.In a musical form.
B.Through field research.
C.With unique writing skills.
D.From different points of view.
1.D
2.C
3.A
4.D
【解析】
1.
解析 细节理解题。由第二段的第一句话“Perri notes with amazement how closely her own life has mirrored her mother’s: both have full?time careers; both have published books,articles,and stories; each has three children; they both love to read.”可知Perri认为她和她母亲有很多相似的经历,故选D项。
2.2】C
解析 词义猜测题。文章第三段第一句话“A child of the Depression(大萧条),Sheila was raised in Brooklyn by parents who considered education a luxury for girls.”由经济大萧条期间这个时间背景可推知,对于女孩子来讲接受教育被认为是昂贵而没必要的;本段最后对Sheila和Perri消费观念的对比也可推知C项正确。
3.3】 A
解析 段落大意题。由第四段第一句“Each writing in her own unmistakable voice,Perri and Sheila take turns exploring the joys and pains,the love and bitterness,the minor troubles and lasting respect that have always bonded them together.”及最后一句“Together they compare thoughts on bringing up children and working,admit long?hidden sorrows,and enjoy precious memories.”以及第五段内容可知本段是她们所写的书的内容,故选A项。
4.4】 D
解析 推理判断题。由文章最后一段第一句话“Looking deep into the lives they have lived separately and together...”可知该书是她们从不同的观点来探索女性的生活。
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Marriages improve after children grow up and move out,according to an academic study, which suggests an “empty nest” is not always a bad thing.
Popular wisdom has it that parents’ relationships may suffer once their young fly the coop, because they feel they have lost their purpose in life.However, a new study by researchers at the University of California, Berkeley, has found that many couples actually feel happier when their children leave home because they are able to enjoy spending time together.
In total,123 American mothers born in the 1930s were tracked for 18 years and asked to rate their satisfaction levels shortly after marrying, when they were bringing up babies, once their children reached their teenage years and finally at age 61, when almost all had “empty nests”.
Although not all said they were happier in general, most claimed their marriages had improved since their children had left home. Researchers believe this is not just because the spouses were spending more time together, but because they were able to enjoy each other’s company more.
One of the participants in the study,which is published in the journal Psychological Science,said:“Once the kids grow up...there’s some of that stress removed...that responsibility removed,so things are a little more relaxed.”
Psychologist Sara Gorchoff,who carried out the investigation,said: “The takehome message for couples with young children is ‘hang in there’.” Her coauthor Oliver John added:“Don’t wait until your kids leave home to schedule quality time with your partner.”
However, Dr Dorothy Rowe,from the British Psychological Society,said the effects of living in an “empty nest” will depend on the parents’ relationship with their children.“If you’re just waiting for them to leave home so you can get on with your life,then of course you’ll be pleased to see them go,” she said, “But if you’ve built your life around your children you’ll be terribly lonely.For some parents,their world falls apart when their children leave.”
【小题1】It is commonly believed that___________.
A.marriages improve after children leave home |
B.an “empty nest” is always a happy thing |
C.parents’ relationships may suffer once their young grow up and move out |
D.parents will be pleased after their children leave home |
A.At age 61, when almost all had “empty nests”. |
B.Shortly after marrying. |
C.Once their children reached their teenage years. |
D.When they were bringing up babies. |
A.many couples are able to spend time together |
B.many couples are able to enjoy each other’s company |
C.things are a little more relaxed |
D.many couples needn’t work at all |
A.parents should build their life around their kids |
B.parents should schedule quality time with each other before kids leave home |
C.parents’ relationship with their kids has no effect on marriages at all |
D.parents should be pleased to see their kids leave home |
Has Tiger Mom gone soft? One year after the release of her book, "Battle Hymn of the Tiger Mother," Amy Chua is back in the spotlight, reflecting on how overnight infamy(恶名)affected her life, her family and her parenting.
"I've changed a lot," she told The Huffington Post. "In October, we had 30 kids at our house! We've hosted parties with lots of food and music."
Last January, the Wall Street Journal published an excerpt(节选)from Chua's book with the headline "Why Chinese Mothers Are Superior." In the excerpt, Chua described how her daughters were never allowed to have sleepovers(在外过夜的儿童聚会), appear in school plays, earn any grade lower than an A . Chua, an author and professor at Yale Law School, spent much of 2011 on the defensive. In fact, many of her interviews seemed to lend fuel to her critics' fire.
Now, with the book out in paperback(简装),she said, "I put passages in the book and used very harsh words that I regret. Everybody has those moments you wish you could take back." Many of the scenes she described in the book are a far cry from the child-raising methods she advocates.
For those who still read "Battle Hymn" as an advice guide, Chua argues that so-called tiger parenting should be employed mainly during a child's early years, ideally between the ages of 5 and 12. These "super-strict parenting methods" are not meant for all ages. Remaining strict after middle school makes you a helicopter parent, according to Chua. And she is quick to point out how different that is from being a tiger mom.
"By the time kids get to high school, helicopter parents are hiring all these tutors, carrying their kids' sports bags. I never checked older daughter Sophia's papers because I knew she knew how to sit down and focus," Chua said.
As for younger daughter Lulu, 15, the rebel for whom the book waswritten, Chua has really backed off. Instead of forcing Lulu to practice violin for hours a day -- the source of their biggest fights, Chua "let her give that up". "My compromise is that I'm going to still be as strict academically, but in exchange she has a lot of social freedom. Lulu has had four sleepovers in the last two months!" Chua said. "Chua predicts she'll only get more easygoing with age.
【小题1】From Paragraph 1 we can know that after the publication of the book_____.
A.Tiger Mom became stricter with her children |
B.Tiger Mom was thought highly by the public |
C.Tiger Mom’s life and family were influenced |
D.Tiger Mom became wealthy and easygoing |
A.Tiger Mom has changed and wants to be soft. |
B.Tiger Mom persuaded readers to follow her example. |
C.How Battle Hymn of the Tiger Mother came out. |
D.How Tiger Mom became the worldwide spotlight. |
A.similar to | B.just the same as | C.very different from | D.a cry far from |
A.supportive | B.opposed | C.unconcerned | D.objective |