题目内容
【题目】语法填空
阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容（不多于3个单词）或括号内单词的正确形式。
Mattie celebrated her 6th birthday earlier this month. For her birthday, she wanted to do something for other children.
“We _____【1】____ (talk) about Mattie’s birthday cake when she said that she wanted a big one so no one was hungry at her party,” her mother said. “She didn’t want anyone to be hungry and she got big tears in her eyes and asked if we could donate food ______【2】_____ people.”
For her party, Mattie’s friends arrived _____【3】_____ (quick) with gifts, but the packages weren’t filled with toys, instead ______【4】______ (can) and boxes of food. Once her party was over, Mattie, with some help, took _____【5】______ donations of food to the Maryville Ministry Center.
Mattie was not the only local child ______【6】_____ recently did so. Her best friend Eliana celebrated her 5th birthday in February and decided that she wanted to give back as well.
Mattie and Eliana are still children, though, and enjoy ____【7】_____ (play) with their dolls and stuffed animals just like every other kid does.
“For being so young, it’s a blessing ______【8】____ (have) kids that are living for something more than themselves,” Wall said. “I’m pretty _____【9】_____ (hope) that it will continue over time and it’s amazing to see ______【10】_____ (we) kids doing things for others.”
【答案】
【1】were talking
【2】to
【3】quickly
【4】cans
【5】the
【6】who
【7】playing
【8】to have
【9】hopeful
【10】Our
【解析】
【1】were talking；考查现在进行时；当我们正在谈论Mattie的生日蛋糕时，她说他想要一个很大的蛋糕，那样就没有人在她的派对上饥饿。
【2】to；考查固定短语；donate sth to…把..捐赠给…。
【3】quickly；副词修饰动词arrived，故用quickly。
【4】cans；考查名词。can作名词意为罐头、容器。又根据后文boxes of food.几箱食物，可判断应用复数。
【5】the；考查定冠词。The是特指上文提到的捐赠物。
【6】who；考查定语从句。句意：Mattie并不是当地唯一一个近来这么做的孩子。
【7】playing；考查固定短语，enjoy doing sth享受、喜欢做某事。
【8】to have；考查不定式作真正的主语，it作形式主语。
【9】hopeful；考查形容词。Be+adj作表语。我十分希望随着时间的推移，这会继续下去。
【10】Our；考查形容词性物主代词。看到我们的孩子为他人做善事很是惊讶。
【题目】请认真阅读下面短文，并根据所读内容在文章后表格中的空格里填入最恰当的单词。注意：请将答案写在答题卡上相应题号的横线上。每个空格填1个单词。
The job of raising children is a tough one. Children don’t come with an instruction handbook. And each child is different. So parents sometimes pull their hair out in frustration, not knowing what to do. But in raising children----as in all of life---what we do is influenced by our culture. Naturally then, American parents teach their children basic American values.
To Americans, the goal of parents is to help children stand on their own two feet. From infancy, each child may get his or her own room. As children grow, they gain more freedom to make their own choices. Teenagers choose their own forms of entertainment, as well as the friends to share them with. When they reach young adulthood, they choose their own careers and marriage partners. Of course, many young adults still seek their parents’ advice and approval for the choices they make. But once they “leave the nest” at around 18 to 21 years old, they want to be on their own, not “tied to their mother's apron strings.”
The relationship between parents and children in America is very informal. American parents try to treat their children as individuals─ not as extensions of themselves. They allow them to fulfill their own dreams. Americans praise and encourage their children to give them the confidence to succeed. When children become adults, their relationship with their parents becomes more like a friendship among equals. But contrary to popular belief, most adult Americans don’t make their parents pay for room and board when they come to visit. Even as adults, they respect and honor their parents.
Most young couples with children struggle with the issue of childcare. Mothers have traditionally stayed home with their children. In recent years, though, a growing trend is to put preschoolers in a day care center so Mom can work. Many Americans have strong feelings about which type of arrangement is best. Some argue that attending a day care center can be a positive experience for children. Others insist that mothers are the best caregivers for children. A number of women are now leaving the workforce to become full-time homemakers.
Disciplining children is another area that American parents have different opinions about. Many parents feel that an old-fashioned spanking(一顿打) helps youngsters learn what “No!” means. Others prefer alternate forms of discipline. For example, “time outs” have become popular in recent years. Children in “time out” have to sit in a corner or by a wall. They can get up only when they are ready to act nicely. Older children and teenagers who break the rules may be grounded, or not allowed to go out with friends. Some of their privileges at home like TV or telephone use may also be taken away for a while. Although discipline isn't fun for parents or children, it’s a necessary part of training.
Being a parent is a tall order. It takes patience, love, wisdom, courage and a good sense of humor to raise children. Some people are just deciding not to have children at all, since they're not sure it's worth it. But raising children means training the next generation and preserving our culture. What could be worth more than that?
Paragraph outline | 【1】_________ details |
Introduction | It is no easy task to bring up children. Parents sometimes feel very 【2】______, not knowing what to do. |
The goal of parents | They help children to learn live 【3】_______ from infancy on. |
The relationship between parents and children | An informal relationship exists between American parents and children. Children are praised and 【4】______ to realize their dreams. ●Children are treated equally more like friends. |
The issue of childcare | Most young couple struggle with this issue. ●【5】_______, mothers stayed at home with kids. ●Recently, a day care center is 【6】______ preschoolers are put. ●There is an argument over whether attending a day care center is a positive experience for children. |
【7】_____to discipline children | American parents have different opinions. ● “Time outs” have gained 【8】_____ in recent years. ●【9】________ away some privileges is a way to punish some older children and teenagers. |
Conclusion | Raising children takes patience, love, wisdom, courage etc, but it is 【10】________ it. |