Question

   Do you remember your first day of school? Maybe your mom or dad stayed at home from work so they could drive you to school,or maybe they waved goodbye to you as you were getting on the school bus. You probably wore new clothes for the first day of school,and maybe,you were just a bit scared.

   In Germany,parents go to the school with their children on the first day. That way the children are not alone. Parents stay at the school the whole day.

   When they get to school,each child receives a zuckertute (包裹) .A zuckertute is a cone-shaped (圆锥形的) package. It is filled with toys and sweets. The top of the package is covered with flowers. It is usually very large and sometimes stands as tall as the child!The zuckertute is brought to school by the parents before the school day begins. Children often put their picture on their zuckertute. The first day is spent exploring (探索) the classroom and getting to know one another. When the day is over,children and parents go home for a family party. The party is usually held at home,but sometimes it is held at a restaurant.Brothers,sisters,grandparents,cousins,aunts and uncles are invited to the party. In small towns,neighbors even come to congratulate (祝贺) the child. Everyone brings gifts to the child.

1. What do the parents do on the first day of school in Germany?

   A. Stay at home all day.

   B. Send the kids to the school bus.

   C. Drive their kids to school.

   D. Stay at the school the whole day.

2. What will the child find in his/her zuckertute?

   A. Pencils and erasers.

   B. Toys and sweets.

   C. Books and pictures.

   D. Money and telephone number.

3. When do the parents bring a zuckertute to school in Germany according to the passage?

   A. On the first day of school.

   B. On the evening of the first day.

   C. After their children go to school.

   D. Before the first day of school.

4. Where is the family party for the children's first day of school usually held in Germany?

   A. At school. B. At home.

   C. At a restaurant. D. In a hotel.

5. Which is the best title for the passage?

   A. A Sweet First Day for German Children

   B. How do German Children Go to School

   C. The Zuckertute for German Children

   D. Parents and Children in Germany

Answer 1

1. D 2. B 3. D 4. B 5. A

 在德国，孩子们第一天上学时父母要和孩子们一起去， 为了让孩子们不感到孤单，父母还要在学校待一整天，放学 之后还要给孩子们举行家庭聚会。

1. D细节理解题。根据第二段的“Parents stay at the school the whole day. ”可知，在德国孩子们上学的第一天父母 要待在学校里一整天。

2. B细节理解题。根据第三段“It is filled with toys and sweets. ”可知，圆锥形包裹里面装满了玩具和糖果。

3. D 细节理解题。根据第二.段“The zuckertute is brought to school by the parents before the school day begins. ” 可知，父母在学校开学前把孩子们的圆锥形包裹带到学 校里。

4. B细节理解题。根据第三段“The party is usually held at home”可知，聚会通常在家中举行。

5. A主旨大意题。根据短文的主要内容可知，在德国孩子们第一天上学的日子里，父母一整天和孩子们一起待 在学校里，在学校收到父母精心准备的礼物，放学后还 可以参加亲朋好友给准备的庆祝晚会，的确是一个美 好的开学第一天。因此本题选A.