When it comes to the word to describe the weather in the UK, “dramatic” is the first word coming to my mind.

If you’ve ______ about the basic introductory articles about the UK, you may know “whether” is always an easy-to-use topic to start a conversation ______ you come across a stranger. A typical (典型的) start of a conversation between two people ______ at the door of a store may be like, “It’s rainy again,” one says, and the other goes, “Yeah. You ______ to take an umbrella as well?” The former (前者) may respond, “Obviously. Haha.”

You may also have heard about a saying that “How’s the weather in the UK? Well, ______, it’s pretty good. It only rains twice a year. One is four months, and the other is eight months.” Even though it’s a ______, it tells almost the truth about how terrible the weather can be in the UK. The first ______ will be warm sunshine place when they plan for travelling. That’s why the coast in Spain and Italy has been the most ______ tourist destinations among the British.

The weather forecast of BBC is the most boring TV program, ______ you always need to prepare for the rain no matter what the weathermen say. Although weather in the UK is so dramatic that weather forecast is never reliable, it wouldn’t be a big ______ for British people, as they always prepare an umbrella for the rain.

1.A. talked B. read C. cared D. thought

2.A. after B. before C. when D. until

3.A. standing B. working C. shouting D. kicking

4.A. decided B. forgot C. hoped D. regretted

5.A. in all B. in fact C. in general D. in public

6.A. joke B. notice C. report D. survey

7.A. event B. design C. change D. choice

8.A. polluted B. comfortable C. impossible D. popular

9.A. while B. because C. though D. unless

10.A. result B. puzzle C. problem D. dream

The father’s role in the family is important. One researcher says babies who are cared for by their fathers have greater cognitive (认知的) development at one year of age than babies not cared for by their fathers. Another researcher reports that by spending time with their pre-school children, fathers can help to develop children’s language ability. Researchers also point out that for school-age children, fathers are one bridge with the outside world.

Fathers who value (重视) education have children who do better in school than those children whose fathers don’t value education. What’s more, fathers who spend quality time with their children may give their children happy memories which may last a lifetime.

While each father is a unique person who educates children in his own style, good fathers have something in common.

Good fathers attend their children’s school activities. They also involve the children in their lives and the adult world by taking them to see the workplace, or by taking them when the car needs to be repaired, etc.

Good fathers expect a great deal from their children, but also accept and support the unique individuals (个体) that their children are becoming.

Good fathers prefer explanations and reasoning to force.

Good fathers know their time with children is really an investment (投资) in them.

Being an involved father is good for children and good for fathers. Both children and fathers have the chance for growth and development. Today’s lifestyles are changing. More and more fathers are keeping a balance between their personal life, work, and family time.

1.The passage is mainly about _________.

A. how to be a qualified father

B. the growth and development of both fathers and children

C. the father’s role in the growth and development of children

D. the change of the father’s role in modern society

2.A unique person in the third paragraph means “a person who            ”.

A. has the same ideas as others

B. is the only one of his type

C. does everything without considering others’ ideas

D. tries to do everything well

3.Which of the following statements is CORRECT according to the passage?

A. Good fathers attend their children’s school activities but never take them to their workplace.

B. Good fathers expect a great deal from their children and force them to work hard.

C. Good fathers try to make it clear to their children that staying with their fathers is an investment.

D. Good fathers improve themselves when they spend time with their children.

4.According to the passage, father’s involvement in their children’s lives may NOT lead to ____.

A. the good fate(命运) of their children

B. better reading levels of their children

C. happy memories which may last a lifetime

D. greater cognitive development of their children

I love to go biking! Two years ago I bought an exercise bike(健身脚踏车). But soon I got bored with being at home, so I bought a used bike and started going for short rides. Now I plan day trips in my neighborhood (街区). When you drive a car, you miss many things. It's surprising how much more you can see when you're biking.

----Sam

My favourite thing to do at weekends is to go to the beach. The beach is beautiful all through the year. I usually drive there. If the weather is cold, I wear some warm clothes and go for long walks on the beach. When the weather is hot. I enjoy swimming or just lying in the sun.

-----Barbara

At weekends I like to read books. If the weather is nice, I'll take a good book to the park and stay there reading for hours. I think there's nothing as delightful as reading a good book.

----Bill

Weekends are for going hiking(徒步旅行) with my parents. We live near some beautiful mountains. Sometimes we camp out at night. We really enjoy cooking dinner over a campfire and spending a night under the stars!

----Grace

1.Now Sam plans to________.

A. drive a car B. go for short rides

C. ride his exercise bike D. go biking in his neighborhood

2.Barbara_____ if the weather is cold.

A. drives on the beach B. walks on the beach

C. swims in the sea D. lies in the sun

3.The underlined(划线的)word “delightful” in what Bill says probably means________ in Chinese.

A. 有光线的 B. 轻如羽毛的 C. 令人愉快的 D. 浅色调的

4.Which of the following is True about Grace?

A. She goes hiking alone at weekends

B. She doesn't like cooking over a campfire.

C. She and her parents sometimes camp out.

D. She and her parents live in the mountains.

5.What does the passage mainly talk about?

A. Favourites B. Suggestion C. Shopping D. Nature

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