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17.Nowadays parents and their children are spending less and less time communicating with each other.(31)G.It is reported that American parents today spend about 40percent less time with their children than parents did a generation ago.To keep your family time creative and enjoyable,below is a list of helpful family time tips.1.Eat together & listen to each other
Most children today don't know the meaning of a family dinnertime.Yet the communication and unity built during this time is necessary to a healthy family life.Sharing a meal together allows parents and their children the opportunity to talk about each other's lives.(32)F.
2.Read often
It's important for parents to read to their children.The latest research shows that reading to your children develops an interest in knowledge and contributes to language development.It also increases their concentration on things and helps them become more curious.(33)D.After reading,ask questions about what the books are about.
3.Start a hobby or project
Choose a fun activity that your children are interested in.Activities like cooking,fishing or biking can be their great hobbies.(34)B.Once a child learns a new skill,let him or her take the lead under your direction.
4.Plan a family outing
(35)C.Jump into the family car and go for a drive.Prepare a picnic lunch and visit a local park.Take time to play or ride a bike.A slow and relaxing walk in the woods will help parents communicate with their children better.Also,a visit to the zoo or museum will inspire enthusiasm in a child and lead to long discussions.
A.It is very important for children to exercise.
B.They can open the door to exciting family time.
C.Sometimes getting out of the house is important.
D.Look for books that your children would enjoy reading.
E.New technology has made video games more popular with children.
F.This is also a time for parents to listen and give advice to their children.
G.As a result,many children are getting less love than their parents once got.
分析 本文属于说明文阅读,作者通过这篇文章主要向我们描述了要增加父母和孩子之间的交流时间,帮助孩子更好的成长.
解答 31.G.推理判断题.根据第一段中的"Nowadays parents and their children are spending less and less time communicating with each other."可知,现在父母和孩子们在一起交流的时间越来越少.结果会怎么样呢?因为在一起的时间少,所以双方交流就少,孩子从父母那儿得到的指导和关爱就少了,不如以前多了."As a result,many children are getting less love than their parents once got."符合语境.选择G项.
32.F.推理判断题.根据第二段的标题"Eat together & listen to each other"和段中的"Sharing a meal together allows parents and their children the opportunity to talk about each other's lives."可知,父母和孩子在一起吃饭,让他们有机会谈谈彼此的生活,这也让父母有时间听听孩子的心里话,并给孩子一些指导意见."This is also a time for parents to listen and give advice to their children."符合语境.选择F项.
33.D.推理判断题.根据第三段中的"It's important for parents to read to their children.The latest research shows that reading to your children develops an interest in knowledge and contributes to language development.It also increases their concentration on things and helps them become more curious."可知,父母给孩子读书是很重要的,这有助于培养孩子对知识的兴趣和孩子的语言能力的发展,同时也能增加孩子对事物的注意力和好奇心.既然给孩子读书这么有意义,那么就应该多找些孩子喜欢读的书."Look for books that your children would enjoy reading."符合语境.选择D项.
34.B.推理判断题.根据第四段中的"Choose a fun activity that your children are interested in.Activities like cooking,fishing or biking can be their great hobbies."可知,父母要选择孩子感兴趣的趣味活动.对孩子来说,烹饪、钓鱼和骑车等活动就是不错的爱好.孩子有了这些爱好,全家人在一起的时间就会增多,这些活动爱好为活跃全家人在一起时的气氛打开了一道门."They can open the door to exciting family time."符合语境.选择B项.
35.C.推理判断题.根据第五段的标题"Plan a family outing"和段中的"Jump into the family car and go for a drive."可知,可以安排全家人一起外出,钻进汽车,驾车出游.为什么要这样做呢?因为要增进家人之间的情感,偶尔从家里出来一下透透气也是很重要的."Sometimes getting out of the house is important."符合语境.选择C项.
点评 七选五阅读是完成性阅读,和完形填空很类似,不同的是一个选词,一个选句子.解题时,要注意上下文语境,充分考虑信息词(选项中和空格前后句子中相同或相近的词),选出最符合语境的句子.
Most of us live in a multicultural surroundings these days.Culture can bring us together,but it can also be a cause of division.How does our own culture affect the way we view others?What steps can we take to minimize problems?
Once my friend,who is of Greek origin,went to Sweden on business.He was sent by the head office in the US to introduce a new computer program to their branch office in Sweden.This newly created software would cut production cost in half and speed up the time from planning to production by 30percent,as well as make the finished product look better.After presenting this program to the managers and directors,he waited for their feedback.At first it was quiet.Then,the general manager said,"Hmm,this looks good."in a flat voice."Hmm,I agree,"said another.My friend was in shock.Later on,when he told this to me,he said,"My mother used expressions such as‘Fabulous!'and‘Marvelous!'.These people were presented with a multibillion-dollar program,and all they could say was"Hmm.Good.I don't understand it!"
What was the problem?Culture.What is an acceptable way of expressing excitement and joy in one country is not the same in another.The Swedes were thrilled,and they thought it was a fantastic computer program.They just had a different way of showing it.
Another example:I remember my mother always telling me to look at her when she was talking to me,especially if it was something important.It was a way of showing that I was paying attention in a respectful way.Now,my friend from Nigeria told me that she never allows her children to look at her when she is talking."I want them to respect me,"she says.Who is right?Both.That's the beauty of culture.There is no such thing as right or wrong,good or bad culture.
Of course,one has to take into consideration people living nearby.It is true that a person has to adjust to the country where he chooses to live.On the other hand,when people move into our country,we can make an effort to get to know their culture.Ask them about their country; ask them why they do certain things or wear different clothes.It can be quite interesting,actually.This doesn't mean we have to like it,or live our lives in their way.But knowledge can definitely lead to fewer disagreements and more understanding between people.
When culture is understood and used in an appropriate way,it can give a person a feeling of belonging and security.You know what to do in different situations.For example:at the time of birth and death.Let's give place to culture.Try to know and understand other people's culture,and also try to analyze our own.Let's choose our own way of life.Above all else---let's live in peace with all men!
Title:Learning About Different Cultures
Introduction | ●Culture can not only bring people together but also (71)divide/separate them. |
(72)Examples | ●A friend of Greek origin was (73)shocked/surprised when he received ordinary feedback from some Swedish people. ●In some countries,looking at somebody when he/she is speaking is a way of showing (74)respect/politeness,while in Nigeria,it is the (75)opposite. |
Facts | ●People of different cultures have a different way of expressing themselves. ●All Cultures are right and good.That is where the (76)beauty of culture lies. |
Solutions | ●A person should be (77)considerate/thoughtful/nice/kind to the people around and learn about the local culture. ●People should also learn about the culture of those who have newly arrived. ●Learning about others'culture can be of (78)interest and can help reduce (79)disagreements/misunderstanding(s) between people. |
Summary | ●Understanding others'culture can help people live (80)peacefully. |
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A.And the Truth Shall Be Told.
B.Generations of Betrayal.
C.The Tale of Tumeleng.
D.The Alphabet of Love.
22.What can you find in the book by NSLeumas?B
A.The author's hidden research.
B.The author's unique opinions.
C.The author's important speeches.
D.The author's personal experiences.
23.Whose book deals with family educational matters?D
A.Mia de Laire's.
B.NSLeumas'.
C.Ms.Ryke Leigh Douglas'.
D.Natalie Wood's.
24.What do Book 1and Book 3 have in common?A
A.You can read nice stories in them.
B.They're both intended for children.
C.You can download e-books of them.
D.They're available on the same website.