Question

Dear World,

My son starts school today. It’s going to be strange and new to him for some time. And I wish you would treat him gently.

You see, up to now, he has been king of his own room. He has been boss of the backyard. I have always been around to treat his wounds, and to comfort his feelings.

But now things are going to be different. This morning, he’s going to walk down the front steps, wave his hand and start his life.

So, World, I wish you would take him by the little hand and teach him the things he will have to know. Teach him there are heroes, leaders and friends in this world. Give him quiet time to think over the mystery of birds in the sky, bees in the sun, and flowers on the green hill.

Teach him to believe in his own ideas, even if everyone else tells him he is wrong.

Teach him to stand and fight if he thinks he is right.

Teach him never to put a price on his heart and spirit.

Teach him gently, World, but don’t love him too much, because only the test of fire makes fine steel. This is a big order, World, and see what you can do. He’s such a little fellow.

1.From the second paragraph we know that the writer’s son        .

A. is often ill

B. rules the whole family

C. has been working at home

D. has been taken good care of

2.The writer wishes her son        .

A. to treat others gently

B. not to feel strange at school

C. to develop some good habits

D. to be better than other children at school

3.Which is the best title of this passage?

A. A great moment is coming!                B. How to teach my son.

C. A mother’s letter to the world     D. Don’t be rude to my son!

Answer

1.D

2.C

3.C

【解析】

试题分析：本文是一位母亲因为自己的儿子即将踏入社会而给世界写的封信。字里行间都充满着母亲的睿智和母亲对孩子的深沉母爱。

1.D 概括归纳题。根据文章第二段：他是后院的老板，自己放假的主人，母亲仅仅是孩子心灵的守护者。从这里可以看出选D。

2.C 概括归纳题。从第四段开始到结束，都是作者以母亲的身份“叮嘱世界善待孩子，让孩子善待世界，让孩子敢于坚持正确的观点，让孩子……”这些都是母亲希望自己的孩子养成良好的习惯。

3.C 概括推断题题。从文章的称呼，和一位母亲在叮咛这个世界应该怎么对待自己的儿子，说明这是一封母亲写给世界的信。

考点：教育类短文阅读。