Question

Dear Abby,

I'm a helpless mother. My son Tom is 15 years old. I find that the older he grows, the less we talk. I feel very sad and I really need help.

My first problem is about his hobbies. He spends almost all his spare time on computer games. When he gets home, he always turns on the computer and closes the door. I'm getting worried about him, especially when his English teacher tells me he always gets low marks in the English exams.

Second, he likes new technology, but I don't have enough money and I can't afford all the things he wants.

Recently, I've found that he is always alone. I've never seen him talking to his friends on the phone or going out with anyone on weekends. That is the last problem I have.

What should I do to help him? Please give me some advice.

A helpless mother

1.The helpless mother has         problems.

A．two

B．three

C．four

D．five

2.Tom           for almost all his spare time at home.

A．plays computer games

B．talks with his mother

C．does his homework

D．practises typing (打字)

3.From the passage we know that Tom's mother           .

A．is not worried about Tom

B．feels very happy

C．is not rich

D．likes new technology

4.The helpless mother asks Abby to             

A．play with Tom

B．talk to Tom

C．buy what Tom wants

D．give her some advice

5.Which of the following is TRUE about Tom？

A．He is 14 years old.

B．He is not good at English.

C．He often phones to his friends.

D．He likes going out on weekends.

Answer

1.B

2.A

3.C

4.D

5.B

【解析】这是一封求助信。信中的妈妈在教育Tom时遇到了三个困难，希望得到建议。

1.综合理解题。从信中的第二段第一句“My first problem”、第三段“Second”、第四段最后一句“That is the last problem I have”可知共有三个问题。

2.细节理解题。从信中的第二段第二句“He spends almost all his spare time on computer games.”可知。

3.推理判断题。从信中的第三段“I don't have enough money and I can't afford all the things he wants.”可推测Tom的妈妈不宽裕。

4.细节理解题。从信的最后“Please give me some advice.”可知。

5.综合理解题。A、C、D三项与信中的内容不符，可排除；从第二段最后一句“he always gets low marks in the English exams.”可知，他英语学得不好。