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【題目】請認(rèn)真閱讀下面短文，并根據(jù)所讀內(nèi)容在文章后表格中的空格里填入最恰當(dāng)?shù)膯卧~。注意：請將答案寫在答題卡上相應(yīng)題號的橫線上。每個空格填1個單詞。

The job of raising children is a tough one. Children don’t come with an instruction handbook. And each child is different. So parents sometimes pull their hair out in frustration, not knowing what to do. But in raising children----as in all of life---what we do is influenced by our culture. Naturally then, American parents teach their children basic American values.

To Americans, the goal of parents is to help children stand on their own two feet. From infancy, each child may get his or her own room. As children grow, they gain more freedom to make their own choices. Teenagers choose their own forms of entertainment, as well as the friends to share them with. When they reach young adulthood, they choose their own careers and marriage partners. Of course, many young adults still seek their parents’ advice and approval for the choices they make. But once they “l(fā)eave the nest” at around 18 to 21 years old, they want to be on their own, not “tied to their mother's apron strings.”

The relationship between parents and children in America is very informal. American parents try to treat their children as individuals─ not as extensions of themselves. They allow them to fulfill their own dreams. Americans praise and encourage their children to give them the confidence to succeed. When children become adults, their relationship with their parents becomes more like a friendship among equals. But contrary to popular belief, most adult Americans don’t make their parents pay for room and board when they come to visit. Even as adults, they respect and honor their parents.

Most young couples with children struggle with the issue of childcare. Mothers have traditionally stayed home with their children. In recent years, though, a growing trend is to put preschoolers in a day care center so Mom can work. Many Americans have strong feelings about which type of arrangement is best. Some argue that attending a day care center can be a positive experience for children. Others insist that mothers are the best caregivers for children. A number of women are now leaving the workforce to become full-time homemakers.

Disciplining children is another area that American parents have different opinions about. Many parents feel that an old-fashioned spanking(一頓打) helps youngsters learn what “No!” means. Others prefer alternate forms of discipline. For example, “time outs” have become popular in recent years. Children in “time out” have to sit in a corner or by a wall. They can get up only when they are ready to act nicely. Older children and teenagers who break the rules may be grounded, or not allowed to go out with friends. Some of their privileges at home like TV or telephone use may also be taken away for a while. Although discipline isn't fun for parents or children, it’s a necessary part of training.

Being a parent is a tall order. It takes patience, love, wisdom, courage and a good sense of humor to raise children. Some people are just deciding not to have children at all, since they're not sure it's worth it. But raising children means training the next generation and preserving our culture. What could be worth more than that?

Paragraph outline	【1】_________ details
Introduction	It is no easy task to bring up children. Parents sometimes feel very 【2】______, not knowing what to do.
The goal of parents	They help children to learn live 【3】_______ from infancy on.
The relationship between parents and children	An informal relationship exists between American parents and children. Children are praised and 【4】______ to realize their dreams. ●Children are treated equally more like friends.
The issue of childcare	Most young couple struggle with this issue. ●【5】_______, mothers stayed at home with kids. ●Recently, a day care center is 【6】______ preschoolers are put. ●There is an argument over whether attending a day care center is a positive experience for children.
【7】_____to discipline children	American parents have different opinions. ● “Time outs” have gained 【8】_____ in recent years. ●【9】________ away some privileges is a way to punish some older children and teenagers.
Conclusion	Raising children takes patience, love, wisdom, courage etc, but it is 【10】________ it.

Answer 1

【答案】

【1】Supporting

【2】frustrated

【3】independently

【4】encouraged

【5】Traditionally

【6】where

【7】Ways

【8】popularity

【9】Taking

【10】worth

【解析】

【1】Supporting 內(nèi)容歸納題。根據(jù)表格內(nèi)容，可知右欄是左邊提綱的支持性細(xì)節(jié)。故填Supporting。

【2】frustrated 詞性轉(zhuǎn)化題。從第一段的句子：So parents sometimes pull their hair out in frustration,可知填 frustrated。

【3】independently 詞義歸納題。從第二段的句子：To Americans, the goal of parents is to help children stand on their own two feet.可知是讓孩子獨(dú)立independently。

【4】encouraged 詞形轉(zhuǎn)化題。從第三段的句子：Americans praise and encourage their children to give them the confidence to succeed. 可知用過去分詞encouraged。

【5】Traditionally 原詞重現(xiàn)。從第四段的句子：Mothers have traditionally stayed home with their children. 可知是Traditionally。

【6】where 信息轉(zhuǎn)換題。根據(jù)第四段的句子：In recent years, though, a growing trend is to put preschoolers in a day care center so Mom can work.可知幼兒園就是學(xué)齡前兒童所放的地方。故填where。

【7】Ways 內(nèi)容歸納題。根據(jù)右欄的相關(guān)信息，可知本欄描述的是懲罰孩子的方式。故填Ways。

【8】popularity 同義轉(zhuǎn)換題。根據(jù)倒數(shù)第二段中的句子：“time outs” have become popular in recent years.可知計時隔離最近很流行。become popular=gain popularity。故填popularity。

【9】Taking詞形轉(zhuǎn)化題。從第五段的句子：Some of their privileges at home like TV or telephone use may also be taken away for a while.可知答案，因?yàn)檫@里缺主語，故把taken改成Taking。

【10】worth原詞重現(xiàn)。從第六段的句子：What could be worth more than that? 可知填worth。