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11.It's official.Denmark---as well as being the world's best country to live in for women with the second-happiest people and one of the best healthcare systems in Europe---has the most contented babies.Or,at least,the ones who cry the least.According to research published in the Journal of Pediatrics,Danish,German and Japanese babies cry the least,while British,Canadian and Italian babies cry the most."I'm not surprised,"Danish parenting expert and co-author of The Danish Way of Parenting Jessica Alexander tells me."The first year of a child's life is considered so important in Denmark.Danish parents are much less stressed because they get good maternity and paternity leave (孕产假).The atmosphere is much calmer and,if mothers are getting more time off,that goes hand in hand with less stress,more contact,more routines and less crying."She pauses before throwing in a final tip:"Oh,and Danish babies sleep outdoors a lot."
In Denmark,a woman is given four weeks pregnancy leave followed by 52weeks of paid leave that can be shared between parents.And Alexander thinks there is another important reason why Danish babies cry less:breastfeeding."It's just the done thing in Denmark,"she says of a country that has the world's highest breastfeeding rates."In other countries,there are continual discussions about whether you should or shouldn't breastfeed.In Denmark,breastfeeding has never gone out of style.And everyone does it for a year."
For Iben Sandahl,Alexander's co-author,it comes down to the Danish attitude to life in general."We are an honest and pure people,"she tells me."We are surrounded by social support and are less likely to become angry,sad or annoyed when our babies are crying.And we are good at embracing (拥抱) all kinds of feelings,so we aren't scared.Instead,we try to connect with the babies when they cry.It's how babies communicate and it's about trying to understand it."
28.Which of the following can make a baby cry less?B
A.An effective healthcare system.
B.More company from a parent.
C.An energetic busy mother.
D.More chances to meet fellow babies.
29.It can be learned from the text thatD.
A.something in the milk from breastfeeding can keep babies happy.
B.Demark is second to none in protecting its females'rights.
C.Danish parents'attitudes to a baby's first year vary considerably
D.breastfeeding is a common and accepted practice in Denmark
30.When babies cry,Danish parents will probablyA.
A.try to figure out what they want
B.put them outdoors for a good sleep
C.seek social support for guidance
D.wait a moment for them to calm down.
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丹麦拥有对于孩子的最好的医疗保健系统,父母陪伴的假期以及普遍的母乳喂养和对待孩子的方式等等.
解答 28.B.细节理解题.根据第二段The atmosphere is much calmer and,if mothers are getting more time off,that goes hand in hand with less stress,more contact,more routines and less crying可知父母的陪伴可以使孩子减少哭泣;故选B.
29.D.细节理解题.根据第三段breastfeeding."It's just the done thing in Denmark,"she says of a country that has the world's highest breastfeeding rates可知丹麦普遍接受母乳喂养;故选D.
30.A.推理判断题.根据最后一段And we are good at embracing (拥抱) all kinds of feelings,so we aren't scared.Instead,we try to connect with the babies when they cry.It's how babies communicate and it's about trying to understand it可知当婴儿哭的时候,丹麦的父母很可能会试着找出他们想要的东西;故选A.
点评 考察学生的细节理解和推理判断能力,做细节理解题时一定要找到文章中的原句,和题干进行比较,再做出正确的选择.在做推理判断题不要以个人的主观想象代替文章的事实,要根据文章事实进行合乎逻辑的推理判断.
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Memorandum(备忘录) To:Members of all departments From:Annette Derringer Subject:Year-end party Date:November 26 |
This is just a quick note to let you all know the arrangements for next month's year-end party.As you know,the party will be held at the Green Vale Country Club,which we have reserved between 6:00 pm and 10:00 pm on the evening of December 21st.1 have received replies from almost all of you confirming attendance,but if you have not let me know yet,please do so in the next day or two.Tickets for all employees have been covered by the company. The manager of Green Vale has asked me to explain one or two things to those of you who have not been there before.Basically,there is enough parking space for only 100 vehicles,so he would like to ask those of you planning to drive to try car pool(拼车)as much as possible.Also,the number of lockers available is small,so guests should try to keep belongings to a,minimum. Thanks in advance, Annette |
To:Annette Derringer aderringer@belway.com From:Kype Berwick Subject:Year-end party Date:November 28 |
Annette, I will be able to attend the year-end party at the Green Vale Country Club on December 21st although I do not think I will be able to arrive before 7:30.I was wondering if it would also be possible to bring a couple of guests.I know it is a bit of a last-minute request,but my brother and his wife are planning to visit us at that time,and they would love to see the Green Vale.If it is not a problem,then could you let me know how much I should pay for their tickets?Also,assuming this is OK,we are planning to drive down in a single car to reduce the need for paring and also to allow us to keep our belongings in the ear.I will have a couple of days off before the party,and I will not be in my office December 17th,so could you get back to me before then? Thanks a lot, Kyle |
A.Payments for extra guests.
B.Time of the year-end party
C.Parking restrictions.
D.Storage of personal items.
2.Kyle Berwick writes to Annette Derringer mainly toD.
A.ask the price of movie tickets
B.explain why he cannot to the party
C.confirm the route to the hotel.
D.ask if he can bring guests to the party.
3.What can we infer from the passage?B
A.The manager of the Green Vale doesn't want the members to go there by car.
B.Annette is in charge of making arrangements for the year-end party.
C.The members can take as many belongings as they can with them.
D.Kype Berwick won't bring guests to the party if he as to pay for the tickets.