It is late at night. A car stops in the middle of a forest. After dropping off their three teenagers, the parents say "good luck" and drive away.1..

It may sound crazy to you, but this is a special tradition in the Netherlands(荷兰) called “dropping”. Dutch(荷兰的) people believe that children should not depend too much on their parents.2.American parenting writer Lenore Skenazy said, “When you let children out doing some things by themselves, all the good things happen -the self-confidence and happiness."

Although the Dutch enjoy this tradition, other people think it's a bad idea. 3.“I don't think it's a nice thing for kids," said one parent from the US. “It's late and long and kids might be scared."

People have many different opinions about parenting. 4.They worry too much about their children and pay attention to everything they do - like something flying over their children. In their eyes, children need to be protected all the time.

What is a good parenting style? An American Parenting expert kenneth Ginsburg says “5.”. As Ginsburg writes “parents should make sure their children don't crash (碰撞) against the rocks, yet allow them to ride the waves, even if they get a little choppy (波涛汹涌的) sometimes”.

A. Some parents don't think it is responsible (负责任的) parenting.

B. The teenagers, totally lost, have to find their way back home by themselves.

C. And they should learn how to solve problems through activities like “dropping”.

D. Good parents need to find a balance between protecting their children and letting go.

E. The teenagers have fun singing and dancing together and don't want to go back home.

F. In China, some parents try too hard and become "helicopter parents”, which is basically the opposite of "dropping”.

Dear Mom,

I’m sorry that I can’t go back home for Mother’s Day next week. On that day, I’ll have to go to an important meeting for my boss, who helps me a lot with my work and life here. But I’ll find time to see you at home soon.

Mom, thank you for everything you’ve done for Tim and me. After Dad died ten years ago, you had to work in a supermarket in the daytime and in a restaurant at night. But you always gave us two your love and care. Though you don’t have to work now, I still remember your coming home and feeling tired many evenings.

Tim is going to finish his studies next month. He said he would move back from school and look for a job near home. I’m glad you won’t live by yourself anymore. Let’s plan to take a trip in the near future. It’s been years since the three of us took a trip together.

Happy Mother’s Day! I love you, Mom.

Best wishes,

John

1.John can’t go home on Mother’s Day because he has to _________.

A.meet his boss B.take a trip

C.attend a meeting D.go to a party

2.What can we learn about John’s mother?

A.She lives by herself now.

B.She still works day and night.

C.She will make a plan to save money.

D.She used to be too busy to care for her children.

3.What do we know from the letter?

A.John has two brothers.

B.John is unhappy with his boss.

C.Tim will finish his studies soon.

D.Tim will leave home for his job soon.

4.Which is true according to the letter?

A.John’s father died at work.

B.Tim will look for a teaching job.

C.John bought a gift for his mother.

D.John hopes to take a trip with his family.

Escaping (逃) from a fire is a serious matter. Knowing what to do during a fire can save your life. It is important to know the ways you can use and show them to everyone in the family, for example, you can use stairways, roofs and fire escapes, but no lifts. From the lower floors of buildings, to escape through windows is possible. The second floor window is usually not very high from the ground. It is safer to jump a short way than to stay in a burning building. Windows are also useful while you are waiting for help.

Here are some tips on how to stay safe in earthquakes. Stay inside and cover. Duck and get under a desk or table, or stand in a corner or under a doorway. Cover your head and neck with your arms. Stay in your seat if in a cinema or a theater. Get below the level of the back of the seat and cover your head and neck with your arms. Try to stay away from kitchens, where there are often many objects that might fall or get hurt.

It is necessary for all to keep the traffic rules in mind and obey them strictly. When one crosses the street, he should take the cross walk(斑马线), underground passage or pedestrian overpass (人行天桥). Keep riding on the right side of the road. When the red light is on, please stop and wait until the green light is on.

根据短文内容,选出最佳选项。

1.You can try to escape a fire through the following ways except _____________.

A.fire escapes B.lifts C.roofs D.stairways

2.According to the first passage, windows are _______________.

A.one of the ways of escaping from a fire B.useful in putting out a fire

C.the only way of escaping from a fire D.of no use when a fire breaks out

3.The main idea of the second paragraph is_____________.

A.covering your head and neck with your arms B.how to protect yourself in an earthquake

C.advice for dangerous situations D.how to stay calm in an earthquake

4.The underlined word duck in the passage “means______________.

A.a water bird with short legs B.some kind of meat for eating

C.lower your head and body very quickly D.walk like a duck

5.Which is the correct behavior according to the last paragraph?

A.You’d better play and ride on the road.

B.When the green light is on, please wait.

C.When one crosses the street, one must take the crosswalk

D.You should keep the traffic rules in mind and obey them strictly.

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