According to a recent survey, Canadian parents realize their role as protectors and providers to raise their children both emotionally and physically. That’s not very different from the way our parents saw themselves. But with more two-career families and busy schedules, one thing parents today recognize more than ever is the need to set aside special time for their children. These ‘nurturing moments’ are changed into memories that they will treasure all their lives. Nurturing moments might be the time between our work and life,bringing your child to work with you to see what you do during the day,visiting your child’s make-believe world,discussing his other school day and exploring the natural world outside your door.
These times are not merely a luxury (奢侈), they’re a necessity. It’s during these moments that parents pass values and attitudes to their children. Over time, children pick up good habits and positive self-image.
Here are a few tips for making the most of your family time together:
Regularly sit down as a family to share a meal. Allow each person to describe something interesting about his or her day.
Make one night a week family night. Family members take turns choosing a special activity for the evening everyone partakes in the fun.
Show your children you care about their interests by having them teach you about their activity or hobby.
Nurturing healthy children involves body, mind and spirit. The little things you do to your care are the building blocks for confidence, self-esteem and a healthy outlook. By giving your children these tools, you prepare them for life.
【小题1】Present-day parents are different from those in the past mainly because________.

According to a recent survey, Canadian parents realize their role as protectors and providers to raise their children both emotionally and physically. That’s not very different from the way our parents saw themselves. But with more two-career families and busy schedules, one thing parents today recognize more than ever is the need to set aside special time for their children. These ‘nurturing moments’ are changed into memories that they will treasure all their lives. Nurturing moments might be the time between our work and life,bringing your child to work with you to see what you do during the day,visiting your child’s make-believe world,discussing his other school day and exploring the natural world outside your door.

These times are not merely a luxury (奢侈), they’re a necessity. It’s during these moments that parents pass values and attitudes to their children. Over time, children pick up good habits and positive self-image.

Here are a few tips for making the most of your family time together:

Regularly sit down as a family to share a meal. Allow each person to describe something interesting about his or her day.

Make one night a week family night. Family members take turns choosing a special activity for the evening everyone partakes in the fun.

Show your children you care about their interests by having them teach you about their activity or hobby.

Nurturing healthy children involves body, mind and spirit. The little things you do to your care are the building blocks for confidence, self-esteem and a healthy outlook. By giving your children these tools, you prepare them for life.

1.Present-day parents are different from those in the past mainly because________.

    A．they need more time to spend on their children

    B．they pay more attention to their children’s health

    C．they are much busier with their work

    D．the role they play in bringing up children is different

2.Which of the following is closest in meaning to ‘nurturing moment’?

    A．The time between work and everyday activities.

    B．The time when you are busy with your work.

    C．The time when you play with children.

    D．The time when you show your care for your child．

3.．We can infer that “visiting your child’s make-believe world” ________.

A．is a luxury for parents                

B．is a necessity for parents

C．is good to the imagination of the children 

D．benefits the healthy growth of the children

4.The purpose of the author in writing this article is________.

A．to persuade and advise　             B．to argue and instruct

C．to amuse and interest　              D．to explain and comment

According to a recent survey, Canadian parents realize their role as protectors and providers to raise their children both emotionally and physically. That’s not very different from the way our parents saw themselves. But with more two-career families and busy schedules, one thing parents today recognize more than ever is the need to set aside special time for their children. These ‘nurturing moments’ are changed into memories that they will treasure all their lives. Nurturing moments might be the time between our work and life,bringing your child to work with you to see what you do during the day,visiting your child’s make-believe world,discussing his other school day and exploring the natural world outside your door.
These times are not merely a luxury (奢侈), they’re a necessity. It’s during these moments that parents pass values and attitudes to their children. Over time, children pick up good habits and positive self-image.
Here are a few tips for making the most of your family time together:
Regularly sit down as a family to share a meal. Allow each person to describe something interesting about his or her day.
Make one night a week family night. Family members take turns choosing a special activity for the evening everyone partakes in the fun.
Show your children you care about their interests by having them teach you about their activity or hobby.
Nurturing healthy children involves body, mind and spirit. The little things you do to your care are the building blocks for confidence, self-esteem and a healthy outlook. By giving your children these tools, you prepare them for life.

1. 1.

   Present-day parents are different from those in the past mainly because________.

   1. A.
      they need more time to spend on their children
   2. B.
      they pay more attention to their children’s health
   3. C.
      they are much busier with their work
   4. D.
      the role they play in bringing up children is different
2. 2.

   Which of the following is closest in meaning to ‘nurturing moment’?

   1. A.
      The time between work and everyday activities.
   2. B.
      The time when you are busy with your work.
   3. C.
      The time when you play with children.
   4. D.
      The time when you show your care for your child.
3. 3.

   .We can infer that “visiting your child’s make-believe world” ________.

   1. A.
      is a luxury for parents
   2. B.
      is a necessity for parents
   3. C.
      is good to the imagination of the children
   4. D.
      benefits the healthy growth of the children
4. 4.

   The purpose of the author in writing this article is________.

   1. A.
      to persuade and advise
   2. B.
      to argue and instruct
   3. C.
      to amuse and interest
   4. D.
      to explain and comment

According to a recent survey, Canadian parents realize their role as protectors and providers to raise their children both emotionally and physically. That’s not very different from the way our parents saw themselves. But with more two-career families and busy schedules, one thing parents today recognize more than ever is the need to set aside special time for their children. These ‘nurturing moments’ are changed into memories that they will treasure all their lives. Nurturing moments might be the time between our work and life. Bringing your child to work with you to see what you do during the day. Visiting your child’s make-believe world．Discussing his other school day. Exploring the natural world outside your door.

These times are not merely a luxury (奢侈), they’re a necessity. It’s during these moments that parents pass values and attitudes to their children. Over time, children pick up good habits and positive self-image.

Here are a few tips for making the most of your family time together:

Regularly sit down as a family to share a meal. Allow each person to describe something interesting about his or her day.

Make one night a week family night. Family members take turns choosing a special activity for the evening everyone partakes in the fun.

Show your children you care about their interests by having them teach you about their activity or hobby.

Nurturing healthy children involves body, mind and spirit. The little things you do to your care are the building blocks for confidence, self-esteem and a healthy outlook. By giving your children these tools, you prepare them for life.

1．Present-day parents are different from those in the past mainly because________.

       A．they need more time to spend on their children

       B．they pay more attention to their children’s health

       C．they are much busier with their work

       D．the role they play in bringing up children is different

2．Which of the following is closest in meaning to ‘nurturing moment’?

       A．The time between work and everyday activities.

       B．The time when you are busy with your work.

       C．The time when you play with children.

       D．The time when you show your care for your child．

3．We can infer that “visiting your child’s make-believe world” ________.

       A．is a luxury for parents

       B．is a necessity for parents

       C．is good to the imagination of the children

       D．benefits the healthy growth of the children

4．The purpose of the author in writing this article is________.

       A．to persuade and advise　

       B．to argue and instruct

       C．to amuse and interest　

       D．to explain and comment

I recently heard a story about a famous research scientist who had made several very important medical breakthroughs. What set him so far apart from others?

He1.that, in his opinion, it all came from an2.from his mother that happened when he was about 2 years old. He had been trying to3.a bottle of milk from the refrigerator when he lost his 4.on the slippery(光滑的) bottle and it 5., making its contents pouring all over the kitchen floor.

When his mother came into the kitchen, instead of6.at him, giving him a lecture, or punishing him, she said: “Robert, what an(a)7.and wonderful mess you have made! I have8.seen such a huge pool of milk. Well, the damage has already been done. Would you like to9.down and play in the milk for a few10.before we clean it up?”

Indeed, he did. After a few minutes, his mother said: “You know, Robert,11.you make a mess like this, you have to clean it up at last and restore everything to its proper12.. So, how would you like to do that? We could use a sponge, a towel, or a mop. Which do you13.?” He chose the sponge and together they14.up the milk.

His mother then said: “You know, what happened just now is a15.experiment in how effectively to carry a big milk bottle with two tiny hands. Let’s16.out in the back yard and fill the bottle with water and see if you can17.a way to carry it without dropping it.” The little boy18.that if he held the bottle at the top near the lip with both hands, he could carry it without dropping it.

This scientist then19.that it was at that moment that he knew he didn’t need to be afraid to make20..

Wouldn’t it be great if all parents would respond the way Robert’s mother responded to him?