Chinese parents are very generous when it comes to educating their children.Not caring about the money, parents often send their children to the best schools or even abroad to England, the US or Australia. They also want their children to take extra course activities where they will either learn a musical instrument or ballet, or other classes that will give them a head start in life.The Chinese believe that the more expensive an education is, the better it is.So parents will spend unreasonable amount of money on education.Even poor couples will buy computers for their sons or daughters.

However, what most parents fail to see is that the best education they can give to their children is usually very cheap.

Parents can see that their children’s skills vary, skilled in some areas while poor in others.What most parents fail to realize though, is that today’s children lack self respect and self confidence.

The reasons are that parents are only educating their children on how to take multiple choice tests and how to study well, but parents are not teaching them the most important skills: they need to be confident, happy and clever.

Parents can achieve this by teaching practical skills like cooking, sewing and doing other housework.

Teaching a child to cook will improve many of the skills that he will need later in life.Cooking demands patience and time.It is an enjoyable but difficult experience.A good cook always tries to improve his cooking, so he will learn to work hard and gradually finish his job successfully.His result, a well cooked dinner, will give him much satisfaction and a lot of confidence.These activities are not only teaching a child to work, but rather to think, and to use his mind. And that is more important.

Our “Mommy and Me” time began two years ago. My next-door neighbor and fellow mother, Christie, and I were out in our front yards, watching seven children of age 6 and under ride their bikes up and down.“I wish I could take one of my children out alone,” said Christie.

Then we worked out a plan: When Christie takes one of her children out, I’ll watch her other three. And when she watches two of mine, I’ll take someone out.

The children were extremely quick to accept the idea of “Mommy and Me” time. Christie’s daughter, McKenzie, went first. When she returned, the other children showered her with tons of questions. McKenzie was smiling broadly. Christie looked refreshed and happy. “She’s like a different child when there’s no one else around,”Christie shared with me quietly. With her mother all to herself, McKenzie didn’t have to make an effort to gain attention.

Just as Christie had noticed changes in McKenzie, I also discovered something different in each of my children during our alone times. For example, I am always surprised when my daughter, who is seldom close to me, holds my hand frequently. My stuttering (口吃) son, Tom, doesn’t stutter once during our activities since he doesn’t have to struggle for a chance to speak. And the other son, Sam, who’s always a follower when around other children shines as a leader during our times together.

The “Mommy and Me” time allows us to be simply alone and away with each child-talking, sharing, and laughing, which has been the biggest gain. Every child deserves (应得到) to be an only child at least once in a while.

1.What is the text mainly about?

A. The experience of the only child being with mother.

B. The advantage of spending time with one child at a time.

C. The happy life of two families.

D. The basic needs of children.

2.Right after McKenzie came back, the other children were ______.

A. happy B. curious

C. regretful D. friendly

3.What is one of the changes the author finds in her children?

A. The daughter acts like a leader.

B. Sam holds her hand more often.

C. The boys become better followers.

D. Tom has less difficulty in speaking.

4.The author seems to believe that ______.

A. having brothers and sisters is fun

B. it’s tiring to look after three children

C. every child needs parents’ full attention

D. parents should watch others’ children

阅读下面短文,掌握其大意,从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中,选出最佳选项,并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。

When we talk about a bad man, we like to call him a “wolf”. But is it really true that the wolf stands for devil(恶魔)and ugliness? Have you read the book The Wolf Totem(图腾) by a famous writer Jiang Rong, which tells the story of the relationship between wolves and human beings? Have you ever ________ the wolves’ world? If you had, you would ________ the wolves.

In the book, wolves are heroes on the large grassland. They know more about ________ than humans. They can attack lambs without disturbing their mothers. They also know how to ________full use of the shape of land to ________ sheep. I believe that if wolves were humans, they would be ________ experts good at fighting. The wolf is a kind of special creature that can deeply understand ________ . Each wolf serves its group with its heart and soul. A ________ wolf has little power, but a pack(群) of wolves ________ nothing. All the wolves obey the rules. ________they are defeated, they run away together. It is their teamwork ________ makes wolves powerful.

The wolves also have great self-respect and won’t ________ to anyone. The writer, who wrote the book The Wolf Totem, ________ stole a one-month-old baby wolf and raised it very carefully. To his ________, he found the little wolf still wanted to go back with the ________ wolves. He bit through the iron chain that limited him. The wolf was ________ and he never gave in, fighting to his ________ . The little wolf died as a glorious fighter.

I was shocked by this kind of ________ : wolves are one of the most respected creatures on earth. I want everyone to look at wolves in a ________ way. They are our teachers. They show us how to survive and ________ in this not simple and dangerous world. Please honor the wolves, please honor all these heroes of nature!

1.A. hunt for B. looked into C. talked about D. cared for

2.A. doubt B. admire C. draw D. watch

3.A. space B. spot C. food D. survival

4.A. get B. take C. have D. make

5.A. fight B. avoid C. trap D. discover

6.A. special B. imaginative C. outstanding D. creative

7.A. operation B. teamwork C. lifestyle D. control

8.A. single B. brave C. lonely D. fair

9.A. fight B. struggle C. fear D. fail

10.A. As for B. As though C. Even so D. Even if

11.A. what B. which C. that D. one

12.A. turn in B. give in C. take in D. break in

13.A. once B. just C. soon D. only

14.A. satisfaction B. disappointment C. pleasure D. sorrow

15.A. rest B. others C. another D. other

16.A. proud B. satisfied C. willing D. eager

17.A. death B. life C. happiness D. way

18.A. self-control B. self-confidence C. self-respect D. self-protection

19.A. curious B. different C. strange D. humorous

20.A. walk B. hand C. get D. Succeed

Directions:Complete the following passage by using the words in the box.Each word can only be used once.Note that there is one word more than you need.
When young people begin to live independently, home-hunting can involve some stress.But they would do well to remember that a new 1.is available - micro-homes.
Fondly called ‘tiny houses,’ these houses have all living necessities in a small package, including kitchen, bedroom and bathroom.Generally under 50 square meters, most tiny houses2. just one or two people though some claim the space for more.What’s lost in size is not lost in design as these homes are often quite unique and modern in design.
Besides an attractive appearance, tiny houses can also 3.unique practical features.Making the best of urban space, the 72-to 122-centimeter-wide Keret House in Warsaw, the world’s narrowest home, filled in an alley(小巷).The sample home Ecocapsule uses solar power, wind power and rainwater collection to enable its owner to live practically anywhere.A system of rails allows the DALE micro-home to 4. room size and number as well as adding the option of an open or5. courtyard.
As visually 6. as micro-homes are, there are a few disadvantages to consider before getting comfortable on a minicouch.Moving into a tiny house requires the 7. of most non-essentials, no matter the emotional connection to them.Guests will also mostly be out of the question as the limited space may even cause a(n) 8. individual to experience some cabin fever.And finally, a micro-home is likely a temporary living option for most people since they will probably start families and acquire more 9..
Though the limitation will scare some, there is usually a benefit.A small size results in a small price tag and small bills, making tiny houses easier to save up for and 10..And though you won’t have much stuff around the house, this can provide the comfort of simple living and maintenance.Micro-homes are also practically mobile and claim eco-friendliness that can’t be matched by other homes.They probably aren’t for everyone or forever, but when it comes to your next (or first) home, they could be just what you need.
A. accommodate
B. alternative
C. boast
D. budget
E. elimination
F. enclosed
G. maintaining
H. possessions
I. regulate
J. tempting
K. unaccompanied

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