Our particular parenting style reflects our own way of “looking”. Here’s a great piece of writing reflecting parent’s particular ways on the parenting style that have become known humorously as helicopter parenting and submarine (潜水艇) parenting.
Helicopter parents hover over their children, managing every aspect of their child’s life. On the contrary, submarine parents remain “hidden” coming to the surface when guidance is needed.
While helicopter parents may have the best intentions, in reality, they are raising children with few problem-solving skills. Children with hovering parents never get the chance to face disappointment and build up their own ability to recover from misfortune.
Think about your typical submarine. Submarines usually remain underwater. In case of a need for emergency surfacing, submarines can rise so quickly that they are driven partially out of the water. Submarine parents also remain out of sight, yet able to pop up in the case of an emergency.
I admit I’m a submarine mom. My job as a parent is to have fun with my daughters while letting them explore and learn natural consequences.
My older daughter found herself acting in commercials and making more than minimum wage as a teen. To give her a sense of the real world, I insisted she spend three weeks every summer, picking strawberries and earning $3.50 on a good day.
When my youngest daughter Sondra was six, she wanted a very expensive American Girl Doll. I cut the full color 18-inch picture out of the American Girl catalogue and had it laminated (压膜). “Here’s your American Girl Doll.” I said, “When you turn nine, I’ll buy you the 3D doll on your birthday.” Sondra played with her flat doll for months, making clothes and furniture for her. She learned creativity. I saved $88.00.
1.The passage is mainly about _________.
A.various means of growing up B.funny experiences of a mom
C.humorous stories about parents D.different styles of parenting
2.The underlined phrase “hover over” in Paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to “_________”.
A.leave behind B.fly away
C.watch over D.set aside
3.Which of the following is TRUE of helicopter parents?
A.They give their children proper guidance.
B.They try to do everything for their children.
C.They teach their children how to face failures.
D.They help their children explore by themselves.
4.It can be inferred from the last two paragraphs that Mom _________.
A.has good parenting skills B.is always making promises
C.is strict with her daughter D.tries her best to save money
5.The author supports her point of view mainly by _________.
A.stating facts and offering advice
B.using figures and giving evidence
C.analyzing data and drawing conclusions
D.making comparisons and giving examples
As the Nation’s Capital City, Washington, DC has hundreds of wonderful museums to visit. Here are some of the most famous ones.
Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History
There is something for everyone at this world-known museum. Natural history is good for all ages and there are so many artifacts (史前古器物) that you can’t possibly see them all in one visit. The dinosaur exhibits are fascinating and great for kids.
Address: 10th Street and Constitution Ave., NW Washington, DC;
Phone: (202) 633-1000
Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum
This museum gives visitors a close-up view of air and space travel with 22 exhibition galleries, displaying hundreds of artifacts including the Wright 1903 Flyer, the “Spirit of St. Louis”, and part of the Apollo 11.
Address: Independence Ave. at 7th St. SW Washington, DC;
Phone: (202) 357-2700.
U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum
The museum is a memorial to the millions of Jews who died during the Nazi regime (政权) in Germany during World War II. The exhibits tell us the terrible history. There is a separate exhibit for kids, which tells the story of the cruelty of the Nazi through the eyes and voice of a young boy.
Address: 100 Raoul Wallenberg Place, SW, Washington, DC;
Phone: (800) 400-9373.
Mount Vernon Estate and Gardens
Few people went to the home of George Washington because it is located outside of the city. In fact, it is a must-see attraction. The museum and education center features 25 state-of-the-art galleries and theaters that tell the story of Washington’s life.
Address: George Washington Parkway, Mount Vernon, VA;
Phone: (703) 780-2000.
Prices: Adults — $18.00; Children aged 6 through 11 — 50% discount off the price.
1.If you are interested in airplanes, you can probably go to ________.
A.10th Street and Constitution Ave B.Independence Ave
C.100 Raoul Wallenberg Place D.George Washington Parkway
2.Which number will you call at if you want to learn more about the exhibit only for children?
A.(202) 633-1000. B.(202) 357-2700.
C.(800) 400-9373. D.(703) 780-2000.
3.How much will they pay if a couple and a 7-year-old child visit Mount Vernon Estate and Gardens?
A.27 dollars. B.37 dollars.
C.45 dollars. D.54 dollars.
4.Which museum is outside of the city Washington, DC?
A.Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History
B.Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum
C.U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum
D.Mount Vernon Estate and Gardens
5.What’s the main purpose of the author’s writing this passage?
A.To attract more visitors to visit these museums.
B.To tell visitors how to visit these museums.
C.To provide visitors some routes to the museums.
D.To make Washington, DC better known.
When I was just out of college, I managed to get my dream job as a trader in New York City on the floor of the American Stock (股票) Exchange. Though it was a proud ________ , the job was simply too physically ________ . I must stand in a crowd every day, which often ________ me in a mindset (心态) that held me back.
Manhattan is a walking town and it’s difficult to ________ when you have a disability. Taxis are expensive and riding the subway ________ dozens of steep steps to get below ________ . This left me only one ________ — the bus.
One night, after the ________ for my job, I was aching with my self-pity ________ it started to rain on my walk to the bus stop. I became more and more ________ without an umbrella, thinking I’d never ________ it in this city and telling myself, “this city is just too hard” and “maybe it is just not possible for a guy like me”.
And then, I ________ the most beautiful, short moment. A couple came rolling by on roller skates, hand ________ hand as they skated what seemed like the tango (探戈). They were all wet but they saw the ________ as an opportunity and romance.
I suddenly became ________ for waiting in the rain because I would have missed this beauty ________ if I had been in a taxi or on the subway. This, although ________ , was an important moment on my journey to discovering the ________ of achieving health and happiness. When I change my mindset, ________ for a moment, to what is possible and work to get rid of the self-limiting beliefs that ________ my daily actions, I will be on the road to a healthier, happier life.
1.A.adjustment B.achievement C.agreement D.treatment
2.A.tiring B.disappointing C.relaxing D.boring
3.A.reminded B.expected C.took D.left
4.A.go up B.get around C.set off D.show up
5.A.acquires B.supports C.requires D.surrounds
6.A.ground B.street C.town D.city
7.A.change B.chance C.idea D.choice
8.A.struggle B.work C.experience D.influence
9.A.before B.while C.when D.after
10.A.nervous B.curious C.scared D.upset
11.A.get B.make C.put D.watch
12.A.recalled B.intended C.witnessed D.realized
13.A.on B.by C.to D.in
14.A.rain B.tree C.wind D.cloud
15.A.astonished B.grateful C.anxious D.relaxed
16.A.exactly B.instantly C.entirely D.suddenly
17.A.strange B.small C.normal D.different
18.A.humor B.honesty C.power D.process
19.A.still B.yet C.also D.even
20.A.affect B.follow C.forbid D.harm
Recycling is one way to protect the environment; reusing is ________.
A.another B.the other
C.one another D.one
As the Internet is expanding day by day, the opportunities for crime ______ as well.
A.has B.is C.have D.are
— We got here on Tuesday afternoon.
— ________ Why didn’t you call us earlier?
A.Good luck! B.You did? C.It’s no surprise. D.Never mind.
