1、Section D Using Language() responsibility and the reasons behind rules are stressed;children are given an appropriate level of autonomy (自主权). In the study,about 52 percent of the dads exhibited above-average levels of authoritative parenting.A key finding is that over time,children raised by an aut
2、horitative father were significantly more likely to develop persistence,which leads to better outcomes in school. This particular study examined 11 to 14-year-olds living in two-parent homes.Yet the researchers suggest that single parents still may play a role in teaching the benefits of persistence
3、,which is an avenue of future research. 【语篇解读】本文是一篇议论文,论述的是父亲在孩子的成长中极大地影响孩子毅力的养成,因 而呼吁父亲多给予孩子适当的自主权。 1.What is special about the BYU professors study? A.It centered on fathers role in parenting. B.It was based on a number of large families. C.It analyzed different kinds of parenting styles. D.It aim
4、ed to improve kids achievement in school. 答案 A 解析推理判断题。根据第一段最后一句“Researchers from Brigham Young University discovered that fathers are in a unique position to help their adolescent children learn persistence.”可知,该大学研究的是 父亲在家庭中对孩子毅力品格的养成起着重要作用。 2.What would an authoritative father do when raising his
5、 children? A.Ignore their demands. B.Make decisions for them. C.Control their behaviors. D.Explain the rules to them. 答案 D 解析推理判断题。根据第四段可知,“权威式的”父亲并不专断,而是要让孩子感受到温暖和责任,要强 调规则背后的缘由,要给予孩子适当的自主权。故推断出,一个“权威式的”父亲会做的事情是给孩子 解释规则。 3.Which group can be a focus of future studies according to the researchers? A
6、.Single parents. B.Children aged from 11 to 14. C.Authoritarian fathers. D.Mothers in two-parent homes. 答案 A 解析细节理解题。根据最后一段最后一句“Yet the researchers suggest that single parents.which is an avenue of future research.”可知,未来研究的方向是单亲父母。 4.Which of the following is the best title for the text? A.Three Cha
7、racteristics of Authoritative Fathers B.Key Skills for Young Adults to Succeed in Future C.Children Tend to Learn Determination from Father D.Family Relationship Influences School Performance 答案 C 解析主旨大意题。文章主要论述了父亲的行为会影响孩子毅力的养成。故 C 项是文章的最佳标题。 .写作 假如你是高二学生李华,得知美国学生 Tom作为交换生下个月将到你班学习。请你根据以下要 点给 Tom写一封
8、信表示欢迎。 1.表示欢迎; 2.简要介绍班级及课程设置的情况; 3.希望 Tom能介绍一些西方文化及校园生活。 注意: 1.词数 80左右; 2.可以适当增加细节,以使行文连贯; 3.开头、结尾已给出,不计入总词数。 参考词汇:交换生 an exchange student;校园生活 campus life Dear Tom, Im Li Hua,a Senior Two student from Sinan Senior High School.Welcome to our class as an exchange student. _ _ Looking forward to your
9、coming. Yours, Li Hua 参考范文 Dear Tom, Im Li Hua,a Senior Two student from Sinan Senior High School.Welcome to our class as an exchange student.To make your stay more comfortable,Id like to introduce some information to you. Our class consists of 50 students.And it has a harmonious study atmosphere,wh
10、ere students and teachers are friendly and have a good relationship.Besides,there are several subjects you can choose from,such as Chinese,chemistry and so on. I sincerely wish you could introduce some western cultures and your campus life,which we Chinese students are interested in.In that case,wel
11、l have a better understanding of each other,which helps to improve our friendship. Looking forward to your coming. Yours, Li Hua .读后续写 阅读下面材料,根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段,使之构成一篇完整的短文。续写的词数 应为 150左右。 Yoghurt It was a rough week.The price of oil skyrocketed as the temperature dropped sharply in Maine.We were loo
12、king at a high of eight degrees that week,and I had missed three days of work so my paycheck was going to be lower than normal.I was stressed,to say the least.I shopped strategically,looking for every possible way to cut pennies so I could buy groceries and keep the house warm. My eight-year-old son
13、 didnt understand when I told him we were struggling that week.He wanted a special kind of yoghurt,but I didnt have the extra three dollars to buy it for him.It was the kind of yoghurt with a cartoon kid riding a skateboard on the front of the box,and a mere two spoonfuls in each cup.It was the kind
14、 of product that wastes a parents money and makes me hate advertising. I felt guilty as a parent when those big eyes looked at me with confusion,as if to say,“Its just yoghurt.Whats the big deal?” So I found a way.I put something back as single mothers often do.He got his yoghurt. On the way driving
15、 back from the grocery store,I noticed a homeless man holding a sign by the side of the road.My heart hurt,and I tried not to look at him.I watched people stay away from him on the street and walk by without even meeting his eyes.My son didnt seem to care much,either.I looked at the man closely then
16、 bare hands grasping a piece of cardboard,snot(鼻涕) frozen to his face,a worn-out jacket.And there I was struggling because I had to buy oil and groceries.But I decided to help.I pulled over to the man and handed him a five-dollar bill. Paragraph 1: Seeing this,my son became confused and surprised. _
17、 _ Paragraph 2: On that day,my son performed an act that most adults wouldnt have done. _ _ 参考范文 Paragraph 1: Seeing this,my son became confused and surprised.“Mum,why are you so generous to this stranger while so mean to me when I asked for a yoghurt?” I explained that if we were blind to the poor
18、mans situation he would be freezing.He didnt have a home or food to eat after all.We could spare five dollars even if we were financially stressed.Finally,my son nodded and fixed his eyes on his yoghurt. Paragraph 2: On that day,my son performed an act that most adults wouldnt have done.He took his
19、yoghurt and handed it to the man outside his window.Even if it was just a matter of a few spoonfuls of yoghurt,it was all he had,and he gave it to someone who needed it more than he wanted it.He showed me that I am doing well as a mother.There are always blessings to count if we open our eyes,and always have the opportunity to be a blessing for someone else.
