题目内容
Having a son as a woman who has only really been around women can be a strange experience. I sometimes tell my husband that raising our 3-year-old boy 1someone dropped me off on another planet where I didn’t know the 2and had no map.
My son makes me laugh like no other, but his desires and interests sometimes do feel as 3to me as another galaxy(银河系). He has taught me so much about the bigger man in my life (my husband) and even more about 4in general.
When I get mad at my husband now, I look at our son and 5. He was once as sweet and precious as my son, even if he is so 6now.
My mother-in-law’s attitude used to be confusing to me, but now I kind of 7it. I love my son violently. If some woman ever 8him, she’d be punished for that.
9my daughter can’t find something, she searches. But my son is 10calling, “Mommy! Daddy! Where is my toy?” It’s so much like my husband. He will also spend 0.1 seconds 11before calling out to me and 12where the butter, cheese, or coat is. My son has taught me it’s a male thing. 13, that doesn’t mean I won’t break of it. I 14will. Isn’t that what all moms say?
My husband showers every day on most 15days. But on the weekends or on vacation? Forget it. Now I understand that. My son hates bath time and 16the whole time. I have to fight with him and reward him to get 17.
Nothing is sweeter for a mom than her baby boy. My son and daughter are equally18to me, but in a different way. He tells me he loves me and how 19I am. I wish I could bottle that sweetness and 20it for the teen years.
- 1.
- A.feels like
- B.competes with
- C.contributes to
- D.turns out
- A.
- 2.
- A.connection
- B.movement
- C.language
- D.change
- A.
- 3.
- A.risky
- B.mild
- C.foreign
- D.classic
- A.
- 4.
- A.interests
- B.planets
- C.kids
- D.men
- A.
- 5.
- A.stop
- B.grow
- C.rise
- D.burst
- A.
- 6.
- A.exciting
- B.confusing
- C.touching
- D.annoying
- A.
- 7.
- A.set
- B.get
- C.make
- D.take
- A.
- 8.
- A.approaches
- B.hurts
- C.ignores
- D.persuades
- A.
- 9.
- A.Before
- B.Because
- C.If
- D.Unless
- A.
- 10.
- A.sincerely
- B.immediately
- C.fortunately
- D.obviously
- A.
- 11.
- A.guessing
- B.imagining
- C.wondering
- D.looking
- A.
- 12.
- A.thinking
- B.telling
- C.asking
- D.debating
- A.
- 13.
- A.However
- B.Moreover
- C.Otherwise
- D.Therefore
- A.
- 14.
- A.finally
- B.probably
- C.mainly
- D.definitely
- A.
- 15.
- A.cold
- B.rainy
- C.meeting
- D.working
- A.
- 16.
- A.laughs
- B.screams
- C.talks
- D.sings
- A.
- 17.
- A.weak
- B.tight
- C.clean
- D.clever
- A.
- 18.
- A.close
- B.welcome
- C.strange
- D.similar
- A.
- 19.
- A.regretful
- B.beautiful
- C.skillful
- D.shameful
- A.
- 20.
- A.remind
- B.exchange
- C.save
- D.appreciate
- A.
试题分析:本文通过我在抚养儿子时候遇见的很多事情表示作者对于男性的理解,从中表现出对儿子浓浓的爱意。
1.A 短语辨析。A感觉像B与..比赛C贡献,导致D结果是;抚养我们三岁的儿子感觉就像是是有人把我丢到了另一个星球,在那里,我语言不通,方向不明。
2.C 名词辨析。A联系B移动C语言D改变;抚养我们三岁的儿子感觉就像是是有人把我丢到了另一个星球,在那里,我语言不通,方向不明。表示我抚养孩子无所适从。
3.C 形容词辨析。A冒险的B温柔的,温和的C外国的,不熟悉的D经典的。我儿子逗我笑的方式与众不同,但有时,他的喜好会让我觉得十分陌生。本句的foreign表示不熟悉。
4.D 名词辨析。A兴趣B星球C孩子D男人;他让我更加了解我生命里的大男人——我的丈夫,以及更多男人的事。
5.A 动词辨析。A停止B成长C上升D爆炸;当我想冲我的丈夫发火时,我看看我们的儿子,怒火就会平息。
6.D 形容词辨析。A兴奋的B令人困惑的C感人的D让人恼火的;我的丈夫曾经他也和儿子一般甜蜜和珍贵,尽管他现在这样烦人。
7.B 动词辨析。A设立B得到,理解C生产D拿走;本句中的get it表示理解,明白。我婆婆的看法一度让我困惑不已,但现在我好像懂了。
8.B 动词辨析。A靠近B伤害C忽视D说服;我爱儿子爱得很。如果有女人敢伤害他,她一定会得到报应。
9.C 连词辨析。A在…之前B因为C如果D除非,如果…不…;如果我的女儿找不到东西,她肯定会自己找。
10..B 副词辨析。A真诚地B立刻C幸运地D明显地;可我儿子会立马大声地询问我。这一点像极了我丈夫。
11.D 动词辨析。A猜想B想象C想知道D看;大概自己找上0.1秒,他就会大声叫唤我。本句的look后面实际上省略了for。
12.C 动词辨析。A思考B告诉C询问D争论;大概自己找上0.1秒,他就会大声叫唤我,“黄油哪去了?”“芝士在哪儿呢?”
13.A 副词辨析。A然而B而且C否则,要不然D因此;我的儿子教会了我很多男人的事情,但是这并不意味着我不会打破这些规则。
14.D 副词辨析。A最后B可能C主要地D确切地;我的儿子教会了我很多男人的事情,但是这并不意味着我不会打破这些规则。这是确切,难道这不是所有的妈妈都这样说的吗?
15..D 词义辨析。A寒冷的B下雨的C回见的D工作;我丈夫平常工作日每天都会洗澡。但是周末或是假期呢?甭提了。
16.B 词义辨析。A大笑B尖叫C谈论D唱歌;我儿子也讨厌洗澡,他洗澡时不停地尖叫。
17.C 形容词辨析。A虚弱的B紧张的C干净的D聪明的;为了弄干净他,我不得不又是威逼,又是利诱。
18.A 形容词辨析。A亲密的,靠近的B欢迎C奇怪的D相似的;虽然女儿和我同样十分亲密,但不同的是,我儿子会告诉我他多么地爱我,我多么漂亮。
19..B 形容词辨析。A遗憾的B美丽的C技巧纯熟的D害羞的;虽然女儿和我同样十分亲密,但不同的是,我儿子会告诉我他多么地爱我,我多么漂亮。
20.C 动词辨析。A提醒B交换C挽救,节约D欣赏;我真希望直到他十几岁的年纪,我都可以封存这份甜蜜。
考点:考察情感类短文
A newly-published study has shown that loneliness can spread from one person to another, like a disease. Researchers used information from the Framingham Study, which began in 1948. The Framingham Study gathers information about physical and mental health, personal behavior and diet. At first, the study involved about 5,000 people in the American state of Massachusetts. Now, more than 12,000 individuals are taking part.
Information from the Framingham Study showed earlier that happiness can spread from person to person. So can behaviors like littering and the ability to stop smoking.
University of Chicago psychologist John Cacioppo led the recent study. He and other researchers attempted to show how often people felt lonely. They found that the feeling of loneliness spread through social groups.
Having a social connection with a lonely person increased the chances that another individual would feel lonely. In fact, a friend of a lonely person was 52% more likely to develop feelings of loneliness. A friend of that person was 25% more likely. The researchers say this shows that a person could indirectly be affected by someone’s loneliness.
The effect was strongest among friends. Neighbors were the second most affected group. The effect was weaker on husbands and wives, and brothers and sisters. The researchers also found that loneliness spread more easily among women than men.
The New York Times newspaper reports that, on average, people experience feelings of loneliness about 48 days a year. It also found that every additional friend can decrease loneliness by about five percent, or two and a half fewer lonely days.
Loneliness has been linked to health problems like depression and sleeping difficulties. The researchers believe that knowing the causes of loneliness could help in reducing it.
The study suggests that people can take steps to stop the spread of loneliness. They can do this by helping individuals they know who may be experiencing loneliness. The result can be helpful to the whole social group.
【小题1】What is TRUE about the Framingham Study?
A.It was only conducted in 1948. |
B.It involves more than 12,000 participants. |
C.It was led by John Cacioppo. |
D.It showed that any behavior could spread. |
A.The spreading effect was the second strongest among friends. |
B.No spreading effect was found on husbands and wives. |
C.Women are more likely to be affected than men. |
D.Brothers are more easily affected than neighbors. |
A.Actions should be taken to help lonely people. |
B.People feel lonely for many reasons. |
C.Ways to fight against loneliness. |
D.Lonely people can affect others. |
根据短文内容,从短文后的七个选项中选出能填人空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为 多余选项。
Does a Dog Help a Teen with Low Self-esteem?
A dog is known as man’s best friend for good reason. Loyal and affectionate ,a dog companion can enrich its owner’s life in many ways, 1_____ Many teenagers suffer from periods of low self-esteem (自尊)as they try to navigate the wavy waters of adolescence and deal with all of its associated highs and lows.
A teenager who lacks self-esteem may feel isolated from his peers and unable to tell his parents about personal issues. The company of a dog can be a huge comfort and ease feelings of loneliness and awkwardness. A dog offers genuine unconditional love. 2_____
All dogs need exercise,so taking his clog for a walk is the perfect opportunity for a teenager to get outdoors and benefit from fresh air and physical activity. Exercise allows people to take control of their bodies,which is often the first step toward regaining control of other aspects of their life,says mental health specialist Dr. Alan Cohen. 3 Exercise releases chemicals called endorphins (内排肽)into the brain? which create positive responses in the body ,including improved selfesteem.
Dogs can help teenagers be more sociable and make new friends, suggests HELPGUIDE. 4_____ A dog is a great ice-breaker ,avoiding awkward social situations and putting the teenager at ease with people he meets. The more confident the teen becomes when out and about with his clog ,the more his self-esteem will improve.
5_____ If a teenager is suffering from depression or developing dangerous habits such as alcohol and drug abuse ,more extreme action may be required. In these cases ,professional help should be sought and all treatment plans considered. Parents who suspect that their teen’s low selfesteem is a sign of a far more serious problem should ask a suitably qualified health professional for advice.
A.In some cases, having a dog will not help with a teenager’s low self-esteem. |
B.It simply accepts its owner for who he is and doesn’t judge, question or criticize. |
C.Pets offer an unconditional love that can be very helpful to people with depression. |
D.You don’t have to worry about hurting your pet’s feelings or getting advice you don’t want. |
F. A teen may meet his peers while walking his dog in the park or taking part in a dog training class.
G. Many forms of exercise besides walking can be enjoyed with a dog, such as cycling, jogging and throwing a ball.