Question

More than 20 million kids in the United States live with one parent. Separation and divorce are the most common reasons for this. In other cases, the mom and dad may never have lived together, or one of them may have died.

Living with one parent instead of two can bring about a lot of emotions. These feelings can be pretty strong, and they can be confusing, too. You might feel terribly sad and angry because your parents divorced.

Single parents are often working parents because someone needs to earn money to buy food, clothing, and a place to live in. Having a job means your mom or dad is able to provide these things and more for you. People work for other reasons, too. A job can let a person use his or her special talents and skills. A job can be important because it helps people in the community.

But even though you might understand why your mom or dad has to work, sometimes it can be hard to accept. This can be especially true during the summer or school vacations. You’re home, they’re gone, and the days can seem really long.

It can be tough when you don’t have enough time with your dad or mom. When you live with one parent, that person really has to do the work of two people. Besides a job, your mom or dad is responsible for caring for the kids, the house, the yard, the car and the pets. So what can you do ?

One of the best ways is to hold a family meeting. Talk about everyone’s schedule for work, school, and activities. You can also talk about what jobs around the house need to be done every day. You might want to help your parent cook dinner sometimes. That can be both fun and helpful to your parent. Maybe you can also schedule a weekly game or a movie at night.

1.What are the main reasons for kids’ living with one parent?

A．Separation and divorce.                  B．A lot of emotions.

C．Working and caring for the kids.            D．Working parents.

2.Which of the following statements is NOT true according to the passage?

A．Some kids live with one parent for the other’s death.

B．Living with one parent can cause a lot of emotions.

C．Working means a mom or dad is able to provide things for their kids.

D．Kids can also talk about what jobs in their school can be done at a family meeting.

3.It can be inferred from the underlined sentence (in Paragraph 4 ) that ______

A．the kid in the company of friends does want help

B．the kid who plays with both parents does need their love

C．the kid lacks both parents’ love does feel lonely

D．the kid who understands parents’ work does be helpful

4.What is the best title for the passage?

A．Living with a single parent                 B．Single parents and work

C．How to work with a single parent            D．Schedules for work

Answer

1.A

2.D

3.C

4.A

【解析】

试题分析：本文主要讲述的是美国的单亲家庭的孩子的教育问题，分析了具体的原因。

1.A 细节题。根据文章第一段1,2行More than 20 million kids in the United States live with one parent. Separation and divorce are the most common reasons for this.可知分手和离婚是单亲父母的主要原因。故A正确。

2.D 细节题。根据文章最后一段第二行You can also talk about what jobs around the house need to be done every day.说明谈论的家里的工作，而不是学校里的工作。故D项说法错误。

3.C 推理题。根据本句. You’re home, they’re gone, and the days can seem really long.可知单亲的孩子和父母相处的时间很少，主要是因为父母要出去工作，导致这些孩子很孤独，缺少父母的陪伴。故C正确。

4.A 主旨大意题。本文主要讲述的是美国的单亲家庭的孩子的教育问题，分析了具体的原因。故A正确。

考点：考察社会现象类短文阅读