Question

根据短文内容，从所给的七个选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项是多余选项。

Nowadays parents and their children are spending less and less time communicating with each other.      1.   . It is reported that American parents today spend about 40 percent less time with their children than parents did a generation ago. To keep your family time creative and enjoyable, below is a list of helpful family time tips.

1. Eat together & listen to each other

Most children today don’t know the meaning of a family dinnertime. Yet the communication and unity built during this time is necessary to a healthy family life. Sharing a meal together allows parents and their children the opportunity to talk about each other’s lives.     2.     .

2. Read often

It’s important for parents to read to their children. The latest research shows that reading to your children develops an interest in knowledge and contributes to language development. It also increases their concentration on things and helps them become more curious.     3.     . After reading, ask questions about what the books are about.

3. Start a hobby or project

Choose a fun activity that your children are interested in. Activities like cooking, fishing or biking can be their great hobbies.      4.      . Once a child learns a new skill, let him or her take the lead under your direction.

4. Plan a family outing.

5.    . Jump into the family car and go for a drive. Prepare a picnic lunch and visit a local park. Take time to play or ride a bike. A slow and relaxing walk in the woods will help parents communicate with their children better. Also, a visit to the zoo or museum will inspire enthusiasm in a child and lead to long discussions.

A. It is very important for children to exercise.

B. They can open the door to exciting family time.

C. Sometimes getting out of the house is of much importance.

D. Look for books that your children would enjoy reading.

E. Children are burdened with too much homework.

F. This is also a time for parents to listen and give advice to their children.

G. As a result, many children are getting less love than their parents once got.

Answer

1.G

2.F

3.D

4.B

5.C

【解析】

1.G考查上下文联系。根据第一段中的Nowadays parents and their children are spending less and less time communicating with each other，可知，现在父母和孩子们在一起交流的时间越来越少。结果会怎么样呢？因为在一起的时间少，所以双方交流就少，孩子从父母那儿得到的指导和关爱就少了，不如以前多了。“As a result, many children are getting less love than their parents once got.”符合语境。选择Ｇ项。

2.F考查上下文联系。根据第二段的标题“Eat together & listen to each other”和段中的“Sharing a meal together allows parents and their children the opportunity to talk about each other’s lives.”可知，父母和孩子在一起吃饭，让他们有机会谈谈彼此的生活，这也让父母有时间听听孩子的心里话，并给孩子一些指导意见。“This is also a time for parents to listen and give advice to their children.”符合语境。选择Ｆ项。

3.D考查上下文联系。根据第三段中的“It’s important for parents to read to their children. The latest research shows that reading to your children develops an interest in knowledge and contributes to language development. It also increases their concentration on things and helps them become more curious.”可知，父母给孩子读书是很重要的，这有助于培养孩子对知识的兴趣和孩子的语言能力的发展，同时也能增加孩子对事物的注意力和好奇心。既然给孩子读书这么有意义，那么就应该多找些孩子喜欢读的书。“Look for books that your children would enjoy reading.”符合语境。选择Ｄ项。

4.B考查上下文联系。根据第四段中的“Choose a fun activity that your children are interested in. Activities like cooking, fishing or biking can be their great hobbies.”可知，父母要选择孩子感兴趣的趣味活动。对孩子来说，烹饪、钓鱼和骑车等活动就是不错的爱好。孩子有了这些爱好，全家人在一起的时间就会增多，这些活动爱好为活跃全家人在一起时的气氛打开了一道门。“They can open the door to exciting family time.”符合语境。选择Ｂ项。

5.C考查上下文联系。根据第五段的标题“Plan a family outing”和段中的“Jump into the family car and go for a drive.”可知，可以安排全家人一起外出，钻进汽车，驾车出游。为什么要这样做呢？因为要增进家人之间的情感，偶尔从家里出来一下透透气也是很重要的。“Sometimes getting out of the house is important.”符合语境。选择Ｃ项。

考点：考查上下文匹配。