Question

Our “Mommy and Me” time began two years ago. My next-door neighbor and fellow mother, Christie, and I were out in our front yards, watching seven children of age 6 and under ride their bikes up and down. “I wish I could take one of my children out alone,” said Christie.

   Then we worked out a plan: When Christie takes one of her children out, I’ll watch her other three. And when she watches two of mine, I’ll take someone out.  

   The children were extremely quick to accept the idea of “Mommy and Me” time. Christie’s daughter, McKenzie, went first. When she returned, the other children showered her with tons of questions. McKenzie was smiling broadly. Christie looked refreshed and happy. “She’s like a different child when there’s no one else around,” Christie shared with me quickly. With her mother all to herself, McKenzie didn’t have to make an effort to gain attention(注意). 

   Just as Christie had noticed changes in McKenzie, I also discovered something different in each of my children during our alone times. For example, I am always surprised when my daughter, who is seldom close to me, holds my hand frequently. My stuttering（口吃的）son, Tom doesn’t stutter once during our activities since he doesn’t have to struggle for a chance to speak. And the other son, Sam, who’s always a follower when around other children shines as a leader during our times together.

   The “Mommy and Me” time allows us to be simply alone and away with each child talking, sharing, and laughing, which has been the biggest gain. Every child deserves（应得到）to be an only child at least once in a while.

1.What is the text mainly about?  

A．The basic needs of children.

B．The advantage of spending time with one child at a time.

C．The happy life of two families.

D.  The experience of the only child being with mother.

2.Right after McKenzie came back, the other children were _____________.  

A．happy                    B．curious                           C．regretful             D．friendly

3.What is one of the changes the author finds in her children?  

A．Tom has less difficulty in speaking.      

B．Sam holds her hand more often.

C．The boys become better followers.    

D．The daughter acts like a leader.

4.The author seems to believe that ___________.  

A．having brothers and sisters is fun

B．it’s tiring to look after three children

C．every child needs parents’full attention

D．parents should watch others’ children.

Answer

1.B

2.B

3.A

4.C

【解析】

试题分析：

【文章大意】本文是一篇记叙文。文章讲述了“妈妈和我”的这个活动组织，文章强调每个孩子都应该和父母单独相处一段时间。这样可以让孩子得到更好的关爱。

1.B考查文章的主旨和要义。根据文章最后一段中的内容The “Mommy and Me” time allows us to be simply alone and away with each child talking, sharing, and laughing, which has been the biggest gain. Every child deserves（应得到）to be an only child at least once in a while.可知，“妈妈和我”的活动即妈妈和孩子单独在一起有很多好处，文章3、4段也具体谈到这个问题，最后一段进行总结。故选B。

2.B考查推理判断。根据文章第三段中的When she returned, the other children showered her with tons of questions.可知，当她回来时，很多孩子问她许多问题，这表明她们很好奇。故选B。

3.A考查细节理解。根据第四段中的My stuttering（口吃的）son, Tom doesn’t stutter once during our activities since he doesn’t have to struggle for a chance to speak.可知，在我们的活动中，口吃的儿子也不口吃了。说明说话没有问题了。故选A。

4.C考查细节理解。根据文章最后一句Every child deserves（应得到）to be an only child at least once in a while.可知，每个孩子都值得和自己的父母单独相处一段时间。故选C。

考点：考查记叙文的阅读理解。