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主题 14 家庭教育的重要性
主题简析
初中八年级英语阅读里家庭教育重要性这一主题，巧妙搭建起语言学习与现实生活间的桥梁，兼具语
言教学和育人价值。在语言学习层面，学生接触这一主题时，不仅能积累 “family education”“parent-
child relationship”“role model” 等专业词汇，还能学到 “foster values”“strengthen family
bonds”“communicate effectively” 等实用表达，极大丰富语言储备。在分析阅读文本时，学生需梳理文
章对家庭教育的方式、意义，以及亲子沟通重要性的阐述逻辑，提升逻辑思维和批判性思维能力。从育人
角度看，该主题引导学生反思家庭环境对自身成长的影响，理解父母在品德塑造、价值观培养等方面发挥
的关键作用，学会珍视家庭关系，提升亲子沟通能力，进而改善家庭氛围，增强家庭责任感，实现语言能
力与情感价值观的协同发展，为学生的健康成长筑牢根基 。
词句积累
主题表达示例
一、教育内容
1. 词汇
value（价值观）、morality（道德）、manners（礼仪）、independence（独立性）、responsibility（责任
感）
2. 短语
teach values（传授价值观）、cultivate morality（培养道德）、instruct good manners（教导良好礼仪）、
develop independence（培养独立性）、foster responsibility（培养责任感）
3. 句式
Parents should teach their children values like honesty and kindness.（父母应该向孩子传授诚实和善良等价值
观。）
Cultivating morality in children is an important part of family education.（在孩子身上培养道德是家庭教育的重
要部分。）
二、教育方式
1. 词汇
communicate（沟通）、encourage（鼓励）、guide（引导）、punish（惩罚）、reward（奖励）
2. 短语
communicate effectively（有效沟通）、encourage creativity（鼓励创造力）、guide children patiently（耐心
引导孩子）、set rules and punish properly（制定规则并适当惩罚）、reward good behavior（奖励良好行为）
3. 句式
Communicating effectively with children helps build a good parent - child relationship.（与孩子有效沟通有助于
建立良好的亲子关系。）We should encourage children to express their opinions.（我们应该鼓励孩子表达自己的观点。）
三、重要性体现
1. 词汇
essential（必要的）、crucial（至关重要的）、significant（有意义的）、influence（影响）、foundation（基
础）
2. 短语
play an essential role in（在…… 中起重要作用）、be crucial for（对…… 至关重要）、have a great
influence on（对…… 有很大影响）、lay a solid foundation for（为…… 奠定坚实基础
3. 句式
Family education plays a crucial role in a child's growth.（家庭教育在孩子的成长中起着至关重要的作用。）
It lays a solid foundation for children's future development.（它为孩子未来的发展奠定了坚实的基础。）
拓展阅读
The Importance of Parent-Child Relationship
The relationship between parents and children is one of the most important relationships in life. It has a great
influence on a child's growth and development.
Good communication is the key to a harmonious parent - child relationship. Parents should spend time talking
to their children every day. They can ask about how their children's school days were, what they learned, and if they
had any fun. For example, during dinner, parents can share their own work experiences and encourage children to
share theirs. By doing this, children feel that their parents care about them, and they will be more willing to open
their hearts.
Parents also play a crucial role in guiding children. When children face difficulties or make mistakes, instead
of punishing them harshly, parents should guide them patiently. Suppose a child fails an exam. Parents can help
analyze the reasons, find out the weak points, and make a study plan together. This way, children can learn from
their mistakes and become more confident.
Moreover, setting good examples is essential. Children often learn by observing their parents. If parents are
honest, kind, and hard - working, children are likely to develop these good qualities. For instance, if parents always
keep their promises, children will understand the importance of honesty.
A good parent-child relationship is crucial for a child's happiness, growth, and future. Both parents and
children should work together to build and maintain it.
参考译文：
亲子关系的重要性
父母与孩子之间的关系是生活中最重要的关系之一。它对孩子的成长和发展有着重大影响。
良好的沟通是和谐亲子关系的关键。父母应该每天花时间与孩子交谈。他们可以询问孩子在学校的一
天过得如何，学到了什么，有没有什么趣事。例如，在晚餐时，父母可以分享自己的工作经历，并鼓励孩
子分享他们的经历。通过这样做，孩子会觉得父母关心他们，也会更愿意敞开心扉。父母在引导孩子方面也起着至关重要的作用。当孩子面临困难或犯错时，父母不应严厉惩罚他们，而
应耐心引导。假设一个孩子考试不及格。父母可以帮助分析原因，找出薄弱环节，并一起制定学习计划。
这样，孩子可以从错误中学习，变得更加自信。
此外，树立良好榜样至关重要。孩子经常通过观察父母来学习。如果父母诚实、善良且勤奋，孩子很
可能会养成这些优良品质。比如，如果父母总是信守承诺，孩子就会明白诚实的重要性。
良好的亲子关系对孩子的幸福、成长和未来至关重要。父母和孩子都应该共同努力建立和维护它。
综合演练
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Fu Lei’s Family Letters (傅雷家书) is a book of f letters written by Fu Lei to his son Fu Cong, a famous
pianist. Between 1954 and 1966. Fu Cong spent a lot of time away from home training as a piano player. So writing
letters became Fu Lei’s usual way of communicating with Fu Cong. Fu Min, Fu Lei’s younger son edited (编辑)
the letters and the book came out in 1981.
The book shows Fu Lei’s family tradition and value (价值观). To Fu Lei, the purpose (目的) of education
is to make a person useful to the society (社会). After Fu Cong winning a piano competition, Fu Lei wrote, “We
are happy because you make your country proud (自豪). I am so excited when I think about your future. You will
make great progress (进步) and serve more people, and encourage (鼓励) them.”
In the family letters, Fu Lei also advised Fu Cong to read famous Chinese texts. When reading these books,
Fu Cong should connect (联系) ideas and feelings together, because that would help him become a better person.
To Fu Lei, learning to be a good person comes first.
Fu Lei’s Family Letters has great influence (影响) on people in China. It helps many young students
understand how they should live their lives.
1．Who edited Fu Lei’s family letters?
A．Fu Lei. B．Fu Cong. C．Fu Min. D．A writer.
2．What did Fu Lei think of Fu Cong’s future?
A．It would be uncertain. B．It would be hopeful.
C．It would be difficult. D．It would be terrible.
3．Why did Fu Lei advise Fu Cong to read famous Chinese texts?
A．To become a better person. B．To do more nice things.
C．To help more people. D．To be a richer man.
4．According to the passage, which of the following is true?
A．The book helps students get better grades.B．Fu Lei often wrote to his younger son.
C．Fu Min was younger than Fu Cong. D．The book came out in 1980.
5．In Fu Lei’s Family Letters, we can learn ________.
A．how Fu Lei became a famous pianist B．Fu Lei’s advice on communicating skills
C．how Fu Cong edited the letters into a book D．Fu Lei’s family tradition and value2
How many fathers usually come to the parent-teacher meetings of your class? Have you ever thought of a
“dads only” parent-teacher meeting?
On Aug 24, a school in Hangzhou had a special meeting to which only dads were invited. The meeting hoped
to encourage dads to actively (积极地) take part in family education, reported Guangming Daily.
In the last few years, people have been talking about the fact that fathers are missing from family education.
According to a 2024 survey (调查) by the All-China Women’s Federation and National Bureau of Statistics, most
moms in China help their kids with homework. About 68 out of 100 moms do this.
However, dads and moms both play important roles in their children’s education. “Dads can shape young
kids’ personalities (个性).” said Luo Xuepeng from Guangdong. He is a father of a 9-year-old boy. “A rational (理
性的) and strong dad can help kids have good habits and become more outgoing,” he added.
Of course, dads can’t fix everything by themselves. If laws (法律) give dads more time to care for their
babies, if jobs let dads go to school meetings and spend more time with their kids, and if people stop believing that
only moms should do these things, then things will get better, noted The Global Times.
1．Who were invited to a special meeting by a school in Hangzhou?
A．Only moms were invited. B．Only dads were invited.
C．Both moms and dads were invited. D．Either moms or dads were invited.
2．What does the 2024 survey say about China today?
A．Many moms have enough time and education.
B．Many moms give their children more homework.
C．Moms play an important part in family education.
D．Many kids do not have enough time to do homework.
3．What’s the paragraph 4 mainly about?
A．Kids should be rational and strong.
B．Dads are not so important as moms.
C．Children will not be outing without their dads.
D．Dads are important in shaping children’s personalities.
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① “A Love for Dilemma (《小舍得》),” a family TV play about three families’ different attitudes (态度)
toward children’s education, leads to a popular discussion online these days. Nowadays, many parents still send
their children to take various after-school training classes to learn different skills in order to make kids ready for
every competition. Why are Chinese parents worried about their child’s education? What is education for? What is
good education? Readers share their opinions.
② I think sometimes Chinese parents transfer (传递) their own wishes to their children. Then, there is no
end for their children to keep on learning. But parents need to understand that each child’s talents are different from
one another. Perhaps all parents need to know what their kids really good at and let them be what they want to be.
—Justin③ I’m a student and I know my parents care about me a lot. It is the traditional thinking that they want to
decide what’s best for their children. In their opinion, they know more than their kids and kids should always listen
to them. In fact, those kids lose the ability (能力) to make mistakes and learn from mistakes. Once they meet
trouble in their future, it might be very hard for them to solve it by themselves. —Lisa
④ Nowadays, lots of pupils go to extra classes after school. They often come home at 8 pm or later. And
then they have to finish the homework from school. They look so tired every day. I think education should help
develop their interests instead of taking away their happiness. The burden on their shoulders is now too much for
their age. Parents should not push their children too hard and we should know that good grades aren’t everything.
_____▲_____—Emma
1．The underlined word “various” has a close meaning to ________.
A．different B．great C．expensive D．enjoyable
2．According to Lisa, parents need to understand that ________.
A．they can decide what’s best for their children
B．they shouldn’t push too hard on their children
C．they should know what their children can do well in
D．they should teach children to solve trouble by themselves
3．What’s the structure (结构) of the passage?
A．①/②/③④ B．①②/③④ C．①/②③④ D．①/②③/④
4．Which of the following can be put in ________?
A．Practice makes perfect. B．Actions speak louder than words.
C．East or west, home is the best. D．All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy.
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What’s behind Chinese parents’ worries about education?
①Editor’s note (编者按): “A Love for Dilemma (《小舍得》),” a family scene play focusing on three
families’ different attitudes(态度) toward children’s education, leads to a popular discussion online these days.
Nowadays, many parents still send their children to attend various after-school training classes to learn different
skills in order to make kids ready for every competition. Why are Chinese parents worried about their child’s
education? What is education for? What is good education? Readers share their opinions.
②Jetschin: I think sometimes Chinese parents transfer (传递) their own wishes to their children. Then,
there is no end for their children to keep on learning. But parents need to understand that each child’s talents are
different from one another. Perhaps all parents need to know what their kids really good at and let them be whatthey want to be.
③Neocortex: I’m a student and I know my parents care about me a lot. It is the traditional thinking that
they want to decide what’s best for their children. In their opinion, they know more than their kids and kids should
always listen to them. In fact, those kids lose the ability (能力) to make mistakes and learn from mistakes. Once
they meet trouble in their future, it might be very hard for them to solve it by themselves.
④DCQ: Nowadays, lots of pupils go to extra classes after school. They often come home at 8 pm or later.
And then they have to finish the homework from school. They look so tired every day. I think education should
help develop their interests instead of taking away their happiness. The burden on their shoulders is now too much
for their age. Parents should not push their children too hard and we should know that good grades aren’t
everything ... ▲
1．The underlined word various has a close meaning to ________.
A．different B．great C．expensive D．enjoyable
2．According to Jetschin, parents need to understand that ________.
A．they can decide what’s best for their children
B．they shouldn’t push too hard on their children
C．they should know what their children can do well in
D．they should teach children to solve trouble by themselves
3．What’s the structure (结构) of the passage?
A．① / ② / ③④B．①② / ③④ C．① / ②③④ D．① / ②③ / ④
4．Which of the following can be put in ▲ ?
A．Practice makes perfect. B．Actions speak louder than words.
C．East or west, home is the best. D．All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy.
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Physical activity is important and we often plan to do it. However, we don’t often think about making time
to exercise as a family. While we find time for family games or movie nights, we often forget family sports. Family
exercise may seem silly, but there are many benefits (益处).
Form Lifelong Habits
By spending family time on a physical activity together, you encourage (鼓励) your children to exercise and
build lifelong habits. When children see physical activities as an enjoyable thing to do together, they may keep
family exercise as a family-time tradition as they grow up.
________
Children get more life skills at home than they do anywhere else. Teamwork is taught and encouraged in
sports. By exercising together, you’re encouraging teamwork and working together to reach a common goal, which
helps teach the importance of goal setting as a team.
Bring Encouragement
Parents are great encouragers in education and sports. You can give your children encouragement when
doing family sports. Studies show that family encouragement influences (影响) children’s mental health in a goodway. Good family bonding (联结) with family encouragement builds confidence (自信) in children.
It may be all well and good to think about exercising together as a family, but it may be difficult to get
started. Here is some advice for you.
● Take turns on who gets to choose the physical activity. Maybe you enjoy traditional exercise while your
child wants to dance. On your exercising day, encourage your child to follow along. Then allow your child to
choose the next family physical activity.
● Staying safe is always something important to think about for not only children but parents as well.
Choose an activity with your child’s abilities in mind. If some of your family members are not good at running, try
to slow down or have them ride a bike along.
Family exercise can be both fun and a good chance for bonding. Remember to always choose the activity as
a family and stay safe.
1．Which of the following would be the best heading for Paragraph 3?
A．Build Teamwork B．Improve Health
C．Keep Traditions D．Bring Happiness
2．According to the passage, the writer probably agrees that ________.
A．it’s always safe to exercise together as a family
B．it’s good and easy for families to start exercising
C．children should play a part in deciding family exercise
D．children will exercise with family more if they are confident
3．The passage is probably written for ________.
A．children B．students C．teachers D．parents
4．What does the writer mainly talk about in the passage?
A．The ways for families to exercise together and stay safe.
B．The choices of family exercise and the reasons to start it.
C．The benefits of family exercise and advice on how to start it.
D．The importance for children to exercise and get more life skills.
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“No freedom (自由) summer holiday” has become a popular topic on Weibo, as parents begin spending
much time and money planning their children’s holiday. It has been a similar (相似的) topic these years, when
“Having 30,000 yuan a month cannot afford the summer holiday” also goes popular online.
According to a survey, parents in big cities are most willing to spend on their children’s education during the
break.
“I feel much more stressed during the summer holiday than on normal school days since I need to plan
different activities for my children. A study tour costs 35,000 yuan for a kid and there are also classes which are
necessary for kids,” said Chan Lee, a 40-year-old mother of two primary schoolchildren.
Sending children on overseas tours has also become an important part of the break. Almost everyone in
Chan’s children’s classes has joined a summer study tour. They wanted to experience an overseas educationalenvironment, culture, and language through meeting people, visiting famous universities and sightseeing.
Cheng Guowei, a manager of a study tour center based in Shanghai, said parents care about their children’s
education. “Nearly 95% of our participants (参与者) are students, and most of them are primary and middle school
kids. Yet this market is also very competitive (有竞争力的), as there are many similar centers targeting the
parents,” he said.
Yin Jianli is a writer. She is interested in family and education topics. She said it was unnecessary to plan too
many activities for children during the summer holidays.
“Parents are not helping their children. They are just doing it to cut down their own worry,” she said. Many
parents thought they could buy their children a better education, “But actually a summer holiday should be a time
for rest and play, not study,” she said.
1．The word “stressed” in Paragraph 3 probably means ________.
A．nervous B．bored C．relaxed D．excited
2．From the passage, we know ________.
A．all parents are willing to spend on their children’s education
B．Cheng Guowei thinks most kids are interested in study tours
C．parents spend much time and money during the summer holiday
D．overseas tours can only help students to study a foreign language
3．Yin Jianli may agree that ________.
A．a summer holiday is a time for kids to study hard
B．parents could buy their children a better education
C．a summer holiday is a time for kids to relax themselves
D．parents should plan more activities for their kids’ holiday
4．What can you infer (推断) from the passage?
A．It’s important for kids to take a study tour.
B．Primary students are too young to take a tour.
C．Many tour centers provide study tours for parents.
D．Most children have less free time in summer vacation.
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On Sundays my father always wore that gray apron (围裙). After breakfast he always announced: “Go ahead
everyone. I’ll wash the dishes!” For the next hour Dad did the dishes, singing songs like I Had a Hat When I Came
In.
I think it was strange for a boy’s father to wear an apron. It was the last Sunday in August. My father seemed
happy as we walked home from the supermarket together
“Tommy,” he said, “There comes a time in every boy’s life when he must take on responsibilities (责任).
Starting today, I want you to do the dishes on Sunday morning so your mother and I can read the newspaper.”
“Wash the dishes?”
“Anything wrong with taking over the dishes, son?”I started to say something about a man’s job or woman’s work, but I knew quickly that my protests (抗议)
would be of no.use.
I didn’t taste a bit of breakfast that morning. Dad seemed excited as he talked about a soccer game on TV
and didn’t notice me at all.
Suddenly, everything grew quiet. My sister began to clear the table. My brother was eating the last of the egg
from his plate. And then my father said to my mother. “Let’s go and read the paper, dear.”
So this was what my life had come. I could learn Latin well, I could be good at playing baseball, I could do
anything, but I could never do those dishes. There was nothing left but to refuse.
My father came back into the kitchen, and in his right hand was the old apron.
“I want you to have this, Tommy. It’ll keep your clothes from getting wet.” And before I could say a word,
he had put the thing on me. “Thanks, Son.”
I looked down at the apron. It had seen better days. I could see my dad reaching for the dishes. Soon I was
singing about I Had a Hat When I Came In. The words came out of nowhere. And I knew the kind of man I wanted
to be.
1．We can learn the father thinks doing housework is a person’s ______.
A．interest B．duty C．task D．hobby
2．After hearing his father’s suggestion, the writer ______.
A．refused to accept it B．shouted at his father
C．was glad to receive it D．thought it was boring
3．When the writer was in the kitchen, the father came back to ______.
A．talk with him B．show him how to do the washes
C．check his work D．put the apron on him
4．The result of the story probably is that ______.
A．the writer still thought doing dishes was not his job
B．the writer did nothing but to refuse
C．the writer accepted his father’s idea and did as his father did
D．the writer wasn’t pleased to do as his father asked at last
5．The reading is mainly about ______.
A．a united and happy family B．a story of the father and his son
C．a lesson of doing dishes D．the education (教育) of family responsibility
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Teens are now watching “TV” on their phones, iPads, and computers as well as TVs. This can make it hard
for parents to know what their teens are watching. They may be watching shows parents don’t want them to watch.
But when parents spend time watching with their teens, it can have big benefits (益处) for both of them.
The middle school years are the time when kids start to pull away from parents. They start to get closer to
their friends. It’s a good idea for parents to watch with their kids, because in that way, they can know what are
going on in their kids’ worlds. And when parents make watching together a habit, their teens are more likely to tellparents about their problems. Without this kind of family time, kids might stop parents from checking on what
they’re watching as they get older.
When it comes to educational (教育的) shows like Sesame Street, parents can help kids learn more by
watching with them. Young kids learn from lots of back-and-forth interactions (互动). So parents should ask their
children about what they’re watching and answer their kids’ questions to improve learning.
This can be true even when the show is not educational or even very good. A lot of shows use impolite words
to describe some people. When kids watch alone, they’re more likely to believe these ideas about people are true.
But when parents watch with school-aged kids and point out these wrong ideas, it teaches kids to question them. If
parents see someone in a show treating another person badly, they should ask their children what they would do if
they saw someone being unkind like that or if someone was mean to them that way.
Watching “TV” can be an important learning experience if parents and their children watch actively together.
It is a good way to form a stronger and closer parent-child relationship. Also, parents are able to guide children to
grow up healthily and happily.
1．When parents make watching TV together a habit, teens may ________ according to the passage.
A．share their problems B．use their phones less
C．understand parents better D．work hard on schoolwork
2．The writer probably agrees that ________.
A．some words in TV shows may mislead the kids
B．educational shows should point out wrong ideas
C．checking phones is a good way to know about kids
D．parents need to watch different kinds of shows first
3．Which of the following would be the best title for the passage?
A．Benefits of Watching TV Shows for Kids
B．How Parents Help Kids Choose TV Shows
C．Reasons for Watching TV Together with Kids
D．What TV Shows Parents Should Watch with Kids
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When Ding was at college, she started to take vacation with her grandma. Together they went to 30 cities in
China, like Shanghai, Wuhan and Changsha.
Her grandma is outgoing and friendly, she likes new things. She always wears the same kind of clothes as
Ding, and she also goes camping with Ding and Ding’s friends. Once, she joined the girls to watch the sunrise (日
出) on the top of the mountain. They even went to a music festival together.
When Ding was a kid, she told her grandma that she would take her on vacation one day. Years ago, her
grandma broke her leg, and she had to use a wheelchair (轮椅) to go out, but that’s OK for Ding. She cares about
her grandma and would like to take a trip with her on weekends. ▲ . She said sometimes she felt young again.
Companionship (陪伴) is not only important for children, but also the best gift for the old.
1．Ding’s grandma do many things with Ding and her friends EXCEPET _________.A． B．
C． D．
2．Why did Ding’s grandma have to use a wheelchair?
A．Because she was too old. B．Because she broke her leg.
C．Because she was too heavy. D．Because she didn’t want to walk.
3．Which sentence can be put in ▲ ?
A．Ding’s grandma only loves going out with Ding’s friends.
B．But Ding’s grandma thinks it’s not easy to go out on a wheelchair.
C．Ding’s grandma is truly happy to spend so much time with Ding.
D．Now Ding’s grandma is too old and often get tired.
4．What’s the writer’s main purpose (主要意图) in writing this article?
A．To tell us Ding and her grandma’s travel experiences.
B．To show Ding and her grandma’s lifestyle.
C．To talk about Ding’s hobby and her college life.
D．To stress (强调) the value (价值) of companionship with the old.
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It’s common that parents and children disagree with each other. That’s what we call conflicts (冲突). Some
of the conflicts are small and easy to end. Others may need parents to take action and help. To someone’s surprise,
by solving them together, family conflicts can help children learn important life skills.
Some simple childhood games show how conflict and repair work. For example, in peek-a-boo (躲猫猫), a
baby might feel a little unhappy and worried when he can’t see his parent. But when the parent returns, everything
is OK. As children grow older, they play games like hide and seek. There are small moments of upset followed by
great fun and joy. These games help children prepare for all kinds of problems in the future.
As children grow up, they develop their life skills by working through conflicts. When a conflict is too
serious for a child, parents may step in. To set a good example, parents could try to remain cool first— don’t be too
excited or angry. Next, they can say some kind and nice things to make children feel better. Now here comes the
chance for parents and children to sit down. Then they can have a face-to-face communication. This helps them
rebuild the love and trust for each other. In this way, children learn that sometimes things go wrong. But if they deal
with them properly, they can always rebuild healthy and strong relationships with others.
A healthy process of going through conflict and repair with their parents promises children’s happiness and
social success in the future.1．Why are family conflicts helpful according to Paragraph 1?
A．Because they can help parents learn.
B．Because they can teach children skills.
C．Because they can solve parents’ problems.
D．Because they can bring family to an agreement.
2．How does the writer tell the conflict and repair work in Paragraph 2?
A．By telling stories. B．By showing facts.
C．By listing numbers. D．By giving examples.
3．What do parents do when children can’t solve conflicts?
①Cool themselves down ②Make children feel better
③Walk with them ④Communicate with children
A．①②③ B．①②④ C．②③④ D．①③④
4．What can be the best title for the text?
A．The Lessons in Daily Life B．The Life Skills in the Future
C．The Art of Conflict and Repair D．The Fun of Simple Games
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Parent-child relationship is important in a family. Sometimes there are some problems about it between
parents and children. For some children, talking to their parents can be difficult. Here are some ideas about how to
talk to parents.
Be active (积极的). Share your everyday life with them. And it’s also a key step to build a close parent-child
relationship. For example, you can talk about how your team did in the game, share something your teachers said,
or talk about how well you did in math.
Be honest (诚实的). It is important to be honest with your parents about your feelings (感受) and actions.
Sometimes you have some bad news to tell your parents like making a mistake. You may be worried that telling
them about it will make them unhappy. Speak it out honestly. Parents are always there to help you.
________ Talk to your parent when he or she isn’t busy. You can ask, “Can we talk? Is it a good time now?”
If he or she says “Yes”, you can have a talk.
What’s more, you should also listen to your parents carefully when they are speaking and try to understand
them.
1．What do some children think of talking to their parents according to the passage?
A．Important. B．Boring. C．Hard. D．Useful.
2．What is the key step to build a close parent- child relationship according to the passage?
A．Making family rules with parents. B．Sharing your everyday life with parents.
C．Helping your parents with housework. D．Cooking delicious food for your parents.
3．What should you do if you have bad news to tell your parents according to the passage?
A．Write it down. B．Keep it to yourself. C．Speak it out honestly. D．Tell your friends first.
4．Which of the following can be put in ________?A．Choose a good time to talk. B．Share your experience with your parents.
C．Talk with your parents in a friendly way.D．Talk with your parents in a good place.
5．What is the structure of the passage? （①= Paragraph 1）
A． B．
C． D．
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There is no doubt that mothers play an important role in the lives of their children. But what about a father’s
role? My belief is that fathers play just as important a role as mothers.
Fathers give us support. They are the shore (岸) we swim to when our arms and legs feel tired. They are the
strength we rely on (依靠) when we take our first step into the world. Fathers can be gentle (温和的) and powerful,
but they probably have the simplest love we ever know.
For daughters: the Father is the first man they admire and the first man whose eyes shine with happiness
when they look at them. He is the first man to fall in love with them.
▲ , the father is their first idol (偶像) and possibly the only man they’ll ever feel comfortable loving.
For mothers, the father of our children is the person we can trust to watch over the babies as closely as we
would. We are protected in the knowledge of their love. A father is the person on the planet with whom we can do
whatever we want …one who will be just as interested and never feel bored in the face of our devotion (关爱).
Without fathers, we wouldn’t be moms. I would like to thank them from all our hearts for this honor and for
being our partners in this business of raising (养) children.
1．From the passage, we can know the writer is a ________.
A．father B．mother C．son D．daughter
2．Which of the following can be put in “ ▲ ” ?
A．For mothers B．For grandmothers C．For families D．For sons
3．From the passage, we can know that ________.
A．fathers are as important as mothers B．fathers are always simple and strong
C．fathers can look after their babies better D．fathers are gentler than mothers
4．What is the best title of the passage?
A．I love you, Father B．Fathers are our idols
C．The importance of fathers D．Fathers and mothers
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When you and your parents communicate effectively (有效地), it allows you to express your thoughts andfeelings, and your parents can give you guidance and support.
It is good for you to have conversations with your parents. One of the biggest problems of parent-child
communication is generational differences in communication. The newer generations often reach out to others
through technology such as text messages, online chats or emails. Although the older generation is catching on,
most still prefer a personal conversation or phone call. Consider that your parents’ generation has a stronger need
for face-to-face conversation. Take the time to sit down and have a few minutes of conversation with them every
day. Meaningful conversations allow you to truly understand one another. If your parents ask about your day, try to
say more than a simple “fine” or “okay”.
Don’t just talk about the difficult things. Don’t talk to your parents only when you have a problem. Talk to
them about your everyday life and funny experiences. Ask them to share how their day goes. Take the time to learn
more about your parents. You can start by asking other family members, such as your aunt, uncle and grandparents,
for stories of your parents’ past. This knowledge about their history will give you more things to discuss.
Be open and honest with your parents. If you make a mistake, you are probably afraid of how your parents
will react (反应) when they know it. Bring it up to your parents and they will understand and help you. Bottling up
feelings can make the relationship (关系) between you and your parents become worse.
1．Which shows the generational differences in communication?
A．The older generation spend more time chatting online.
B．It is more common for the newer generation to text messages.
C．The newer generation have more face-to-face communication.
D．It is more difficult for the older generation to have personal conversations.
2．Paragraph 3 mainly talks about ________.
A．when you should talk about difficult things with your parents
B．how you can know your parents better
C．why you need to communicate more with your parents
D．what you can talk about with your parents
3．We can learn from the passage that ________.
A．we should answer our parents’ questions with a simple word
B．it is better for our parents to learn about other family members
C．we need to have meaningful conversations with our parents
D．our mistakes make our relationship with our parents worse
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Family communication helps keep a good home environment. Also, it helps its members to be able to
express their feelings in a healthy way. Probably most arguments and problems that happen among family members
are caused by miscommunication or being short of communication. If open communication lines aren’t developed,
family members won’t feel like expressing themselves, then misunderstandings and fights will be more common.
A family that has a good communication at home will be able to solve arguments in a better way. In addition,
their relationships will improve, as family members will feel understood by one another. However, creating a goodenvironment at home can be difficult since each family member has a different communication style. So, what are
the suggestions for a better family communication?
Actually, it’s better to know how to be an assertive person when communicating with family members.
According to scientists, assertive people are those who are able to share their feelings, ideas, and opinions, while
respecting (尊重) others at the same time. In other words, an assertive person expresses their own feelings properly
without hurting others.
Another key to a healthy family environment is showing interest toward your loved ones. When you pay
attention to your family member’s worries and wishes, you show them that you care, which makes them feel happy.
It’s important to listen to them carefully.
Moreover, sharing your time with your family is important. Nowadays, finding free time to spend with you
family has become more and more challenging. However, you shouldn’t consider family time as “free time”.
Instead, you should consider it as part of your daily life. For example, make it a goal to use a specific time of the a
day to talk with your children, such as an hour before bedtime.
1．According to Paragraph 1, what caused family arguments?
A．Not enough time spent with family members.
B．Strong personalities of some family members.
C．Different lifestyles and habits of family members.
D．Wrong ways of communication among family members.
2．From Paragraph 3, we know that an assertive person is someone who _________.
A．cares more about his own rights
B．enjoys listening to others opinions
C．expresses himself without hurting others
D．is too shy to show his own opinions freely
3．How many suggestions for improving family communication are given in the passage?
A．Two. B．Three. C．Four. D．Five.
4．What’s the main idea of his passage?
A．Problems among family members.
B．Ideas about becoming a friendly person.
C．Ways to develop a good family environment.
D．Plans for spending relaxing time with children.
