Question

听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。

1.What roles do fathers play nowadays?

A.They mainly stay at home looking after children.

B.They work outside the home leaving childcare to their wives.

C.Besides working they help with childcare as well.

2.What do people often do on Mother’s Day?

A.Mothers and children go shopping together.

B.They have outdoor picnics.

C.They wear carnations.

3.What is most important on these two days?

A.What children write on cards.

B.The value of gifts.

C.Love and respect given to parents.

Answer

1.C

2.C

3.C

【解析】

【原文】

People in the United States honor their parents with two specific days: Mother’s Day, on the Second Sunday in May, and Father’s Day, on the third Sunday in June. During these days, Americans show love and respect for their parents. Parents raise their children and educate them to be responsible citizens. They give their children love and care. These two days give us a chance to think about the changing roles of mothers and fathers. More mothers now work outside the home. More fathers must help with childcare.

These two special days are celebrated in many different ways. On Mother’s Day, people often wear carnations. And families get together at home, as well as in restaurants. They often have outdoor picnics for Father’s Day. These are days of fun and good feelings and memories.

Another tradition is to give cards and gifts. Children can make them in school. Many people make cards for their own parents. These are valued more than the ones bought in stores. It is not the value of the gift that is important, but it is “the thought that counts”.