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Unit4 单元话题（家庭关系）
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说明：此专题分三个难度层次，基础入门训练<进阶拓展训练< 能力综合实践，老师根据学生实际情
况进行针对性难度训练。
基础入门训练6篇
（23-24八年级下·辽宁本溪·期中）
In many Chinese families, different generations (代) live together. This is called an extended family.
Usually, it is “four-two-one”—four grandparents, two parents, one child.
This family structure has both good and bad sides. When parents are busy with work, grandparents can help
take care of the children. According to the Atlantic magazine, 90 percent of children in Shanghai and 70 percent
of children in Beijing grow up in the care of grandparents.
But some people say grandparents love their grandchildren too much and let them eat too much. Arguments
may happen among family members of different ages.
Life can be both sweet and bitter. Family life is no different. But the most important thing to remember is
that family is all about love.
1．In Chinese extended families, how many generations often live together?
A．three B．four C．five D．six
2．According to the Atlantic magazine, what percentage of children in Beijing grow up in the care of their
grandparents?
A．10% B．30% C．70% D．90%
3．What is Paragraph 3 mainly about?
A．Grandparents’ love for their grandchildren. B．Possible problems in an extended family.
C．The good sides of living with grandparents. D．Different living habits of family members.
4．What might be the writer’s idea about family life?A．Children should be the center of it. B．It has more problems than happiness.
C．Everyone has the same family life. D．Love among family members is important.
（23-24八年级下·甘肃兰州·期中）
Parents play an important role in their children’s life. If they love each other, it will make the children
healthy, smart and helpful.
“My mother tells me she will love me forever. This makes me happy.” 17-year-old John says. (He is one of
the 1, 280 young people. Someone asks them to talk about what makes them happy by answering some
questions. ) Here are the results.
★Children who have parents’ love and help are healthier.
★Students with parents can easily get higher grades. And it is easier for them to finish their education and
continue a higher education.
★Children can have better communication skills when their parents can understand their needs and
feelings.
1．How many advantages of parents’ love are there in the passage?
A．Two. B．Three. C．Four. D．Five.
2．How does John’s mother’s love make John feel?
A．Enjoyable. B．Angry. C．Bored. D．Nervous.
3．When parents are with the children, children will be able to ________ more easily.
A．lose their education information B．make themselves tired
C．get better living environment D．get better education
4．What will children be good at if their parents understand them well?
A．Looking for a good job. B．Spending time alone.
C．Communicating with others. D．Helping others.
5．Which of the following is NOT true according to the passage?
A．Parents are an important part of children’s life.
B．Parents’ love can make children healthier.
C．Children with parents are not able to get high grades.
D．Children without parents may not finish their education.
（23-24八年级下·安徽安庆·期中）It’s easy to have a fight in your family. Sometimes your parents fight
with each other, or you fight with your parents, or even you fight with your brother or sister. When it happens, youmay feel sad or even angry. Remember even people who love each other fight sometimes.
When you’re sad or angry, keep calm and then try thinking of a way to solve the problem. You could go out
to run around or play a ball, or just find a quiet place and relax. When you’re really calm, talk with the person you
argued with. Then maybe you’ll feel much better.
Even if you’re very angry, never hurt anyone in your family. That could only make things get worse. If your
brother or sister hurts you, it’s important to tell your parents. It’s also important to tell an adult (成年人) if your
parent hurts you. You could have a family meeting to talk about it when the fight happens. At the
meeting,everyone should tell how they feel and give their advice.
Sometimes, you should visit a family doctor to talk about the problems and get advice. It’s not always easy
to stop families from fighting. But working together can make it work.
1．Which of the following ways to calm down is NOT mentioned in the passage?
A．Go out to run around.
B．Go to play a ball.
C．Listen to some relaxing music.
D．Find a quiet place and relax.
2．What shouldn’t you do when there is a fight in your family?
A．Visit someone and get advice.
B．Hurt the person you argued with.
C．Find a quiet place to calm down.
D．Have a family meeting to talk about it.
3．Which of the following is NOT true according to the passage?
A．A family meeting could help with the fight in your family.
B．It’s not easy for you to stop your family fighting alone.
C．You can visit a family doctor to get advice on your family fight.
D．The people in a family fight because they don’t love each other.
4．What’s the main idea of the passage?
A．Never fight with anyone in your family.
B．A family fight may hurt everyone in your family.
C．Try to do something to stop the fight in your family.
D．What should you do when a family fight happens?
（23-24八年级下·江西吉安·期中）A study points out parents can take some key steps to raise childrenwell. So, the parent-child relation is very important.
Parents bring warmth to children’s lives. They usually show kids love with support. As a child grows older,
he finds warmth in the parent-child relation in other ways. Warmth can lead children to do very well in all the
fields.
In fact, parents are the children’s role models. They can teach children not to depend on parents or others.
They are also very strict with children. That’s to say, children must do as they are told. Setting limits can help
children focus on the work. For example, limiting television time can help them finish homework on time.
From early childhood, the home becomes a school. And the dinner table might become the desk after
dinner. Parents will educate their children much if the parent-child relation is strong. For example, reading books
to them will improve their language skills, playing games with them will help them think and finishing puzzles
(智力游戏) with them will improve their cognitive (认知的) skills.
Mom and Dad play different roles in the childhood. Moms are their life teachers. They teach children not to
be afraid of new environments. They also spend time on simple and funny activities with children. Dads are their
growing teachers. Experts think fathers play an important role in children’s feelings and development. The father-
child relation always helps children learn to express and control their feelings.
1．What can warmth of parents make the children do?
A．Become too fat.B．Love parents. C．Be good at sports. D．Have lots of books.
2．Why must some children do what parents ask them to do?
A．Because their parents are strict. B．Because their parents are right.
C．Because their parents love them. D．Because they depend on their parents.
3．What skills does playing games with children improve?
A．Children’s language skills. B．Children’s communication skills.
C．Children’s cognitive skills. D．Children’s ability to think.
4．Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?
A．In children’s life, the parent-child relation is very important.
B．Limiting television time can help children keep healthy.
C．All the family members are the children’s teachers.
D．The father-child relation can help children grow strong.
5．What’s the main idea of the passage?
A．Parents need to spend much money on their children.
B．Parents need to learn all kinds of skills to teach their children.
C．The parent-child relation should be set up in the school lessons.D．The parent-child relation makes a big difference to children.
（23-24八年级下·陕西汉中·期中）
Dear Ella,
I am 14 years old. My parents like my brother better. Now when I ask
for something, my mom says it’s foolish and useless. But whenever my brother
asks for something, he gets it. When he beats me, my parents do nothing about
it. And I also have to do things for Dad like bringing his food and so on. I don’t
study too much but my grades are satisfactory for me. But my mom always
wants more. I am bored with all of them and I always think of leaving home by
myself. What can I do to change my life?
Alice
Dear Alice,
It sounds like you need to try to have a talk with your parents about your
feelings in person. I don’t think that you should judge (判断) your parents’ love
for you by whether you get things from them. It’s wrong of your parents to
allow your brother to beat you.
Can you talk to your school teacher about this? Please know that leaving
home is not the answer to your problems. You are young and it is a time when
sometimes one can feel very down and helpless. I really hope you will talk to
an adult (成年人) you believe in about these things and get better soon.
Ella
1．Why did Alice write the letter to Ella?
A．To ask for help. B．To talk about her grades.
C．To introduce her family. D．To give some advice.
2．Which of the following is TRUE according to Alice?
A．She is a primary school student. B．She feels happy with her grades.
C．Her brother is foolish and useless. D．She hopes to get on well with others.
3．Ella asks Alice to ________.
A．leave home by herself
B．study harder and get better grades
C．speak loudly to her parents when she is angry
D．talk to some adults that she trusts
（23-24八年级下·陕西榆林·期中）Mom and Dad are two of the most important people in your life. Over
your lifetime, they may influence (影响) you more than anyone else you will meet. So if your mom loves to read,
you just might grow up carrying a book wherever you go, just as she does. But parents do a lot more than just pass
on their hobbies. Moms and Dads need to care for their kids the minute their kids are born. Most parents will dothis as long as they live.
Here are some ways for you to build a strong relationship with your parents.
◆Spend time together. Instead of playing computer games or watching TV, ask your mom and dad to play
with you. Go outside together, or do some reading.
◆Be kind. Little things might mean a lot to your mom or dad. You can brighten a parent’s day with a hug
(拥抱), a card, or a joke. It’s also lovely when a kid cleans up his or her room without being asked. And if you try
not to fight with your brothers or sisters, your parents will be so happy!
◆Do your best at whatever you do. You don’t have to be perfect, but when you do your best, you make your
parents proud. It makes them happy to see how you’re turning into a great kid. Why? Because it lets them know
they’re doing a good job.
1．Which of the following can’t help you build a strong relationship with your parents?
A．Spending time together. B．Being kind.
C．Playing computer games alone. D．Doing your best at whatever you do.
2．Your parents will be unhappy if you ________.
A．try your best to do something B．give them a hug
C．clean up your room without being askedD．fight with your brothers or sisters
3．The underlined sentence in the passage means “________”.
A．they make you become a good kid B．they work hard
C．they are perfect D．they do well in their office work
进阶拓展训练6篇
（23-24八年级下·河北唐山·期中）Teens and their parents talk about their problems in “Teen Talk”.
Today we hear from Anna and her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Smith.
ANNA: “Whenever I do my homework, I like to play songs. This causes problems between me and my
dad. He gets angry if he hears the music. He thinks I don’t study hard enough. But it is unfair because I’m not
lazy. I love music and it helps me feel relaxed. My mom allows me to listen to music, but sometimes she’s not
happy because my room is a mess.”
MR. SMITH: “I think Anna should listen to music after she studies. Besides, she plays her music too
loudly. I hope she can turn down the music so that I can hear my favorite shows on TV. Sometimes I get mad at
her about this.”MRS. SMITH: “Anna is really good at singing. She gets a lot of praise (赞美) from her music teacher.
However, I’m worried because she spends quite a lot of time thinking about music. Her room is dirty but she
never cleans it.”
1．Where do Anna and her parents talk about their problems ?
A．At home. B．On TV. C．In “Teen Talk”. D．At school.
2．Why was Anna’s father angry with her?
A．Because she is lazy.
B．Because she plays music while doing homework.
C．Because she doesn’t study hard.
D．Because she gets lots of praise.
3．Why does Anna’s mother worry about Anna?
A．Because she is good at singing.
B．Because she plays her music too loud.
C．Because she spends lots of time on music.
D．Because her room is dirty.
（23-24八年级下·河北邢台·期中）Dear Lily,
I’m sorry to hear that you have problems with your parents. After reading your letter carefully, I’m going to
offer you some advice.
Firstly, find a right time to talk. Communication is a good way to solve problems. But don’t talk to your
parents during they are cooking dinner or before you go to school. Looking for a proper time to talk is very
helpful.
Secondly, plan what you want to say. You might have great pressure to talk with your parents. But you must
make a change to get on well with your parents. Why don’t you start by thinking about what problem you want to
solve at first?
Thirdly, deal with their worries. Let your parents trust you and believe your friends are good people. You
can provide them with certain examples so that they don’t need to worry about you.
Finally, take on more things around the house. Although you know the importance of doing housework, you
are sometimes lazy. When you do more housework to help your parents, you can imagine how happy they will be.
So you should try to do some housework for your parents.
I really hope that my advice can help you.
Yours,
Li Hua1．What should Lily do first to solve the problems with her parents?
A．Find a peaceful and comfortable environment.
B．Choose a proper time for parents and her.
C．Write a letter to parents and tell them her worries.
D．Think about what problem she wants to solve.
2．How can Lily make her parents believe her friends are good people?
A．By inviting friends to her home.
B．By providing examples about how they help her.
C．By saying nice things about her friends.
D．By asking her friends to have a change.
3．How many pieces of advice are there for Lily to communicate with her parents?
A．4. B．5. C．3. D．2.
4．What’s the structure of this letter?
A． B．
C． D．
（23-24八年级下·河北秦皇岛·期中）Parents always want the best for their kids. But everyone has their
own way of parenting (养育). Here are some popular parenting styles. Which one do you like best?
Tiger parents (虎爸虎妈) Dolphin parents (海豚式父母)
They are strict with their children. They just want their kids to be
They want them to get the best happy and healthy. They make
grades in their class. They love sure their kids get enough sleep
their kids in their hearts. and exercise.
Helicopter parents (直升机式父 Lawnmower parents (割草机式
母) 父母)
They worry too much about their Like a lawnmower that cuts
children and “fly” over them like grass, they get rid of (去除) all
helicopters. Many people think difficulties for their children.
these parents should give. their Their kids never learn to work
children more freedom (自由). out problems on their own.1．Dolphin parents usually want their children to get ________.
A．best grades B．little sleep C．enough love D．enough exercise
2．If you have helicopter parents, you may ________.
A．face more difficulties B．get less freedom
C．worry about your parents D．“fly” over your parents like helicopters
3．As lawnmower parents, they will ________.
A．get rid of all difficulties for their kids B．cut grass before their kids
C．make sure their kids are happy and healthy D．ask their kids to work out problems on their own
（23-24八年级下·山东济宁·期中）It’s easy to have a fight in your family. Sometimes your parents fight
with each other, or you fight with your parents, or even you fight with your brother or sister. When it happens, you
may feel sad or even angry. Remember even people who love each other fight sometimes.
When you’re sad or angry, keep calm and then try thinking of a way to solve the problem. You could go
out to run around or play a ball, or just find a quiet place to relax. When you’re really calm, talk with the person
you argued with. Then maybe you will feel much better.
Even if you’re very angry, never hurt anyone in your family. That could only make things get worse. If your
brother or sister hurts you, it’s important to tell your parents. It’s also important to tell an adult if your parent hurts
you. You could have a family meeting to talk about it when the fight happens. At the meeting, everyone should tell
how they feel and give their advice.
Sometimes, you should visit a family doctor to talk about the problems and get some good advice. It’s not
always easy to stop families from fighting. But working together can make it work.
1．The first paragraph mainly tells us ______.
A．there might be a fight in a family B．family members love each other very much
C．what you can do when there is a family fight D．it’s common to have a family fight
2．What’s the Chinese meaning of the underlined word “calm”?
A．繁忙的 B．愉悦的 C．平静的 D．急躁的
3．Which of the following is NOT true according to the passage?
A．A family meeting could help with the fight in your family.
B．It’s not easy for you to stop your family fighting alone.
C．You can visit a family doctor to get advice on your family fight.
D．The people are in a family fight because they don’t love each other.
4．What’s the main idea of the passage?A．Never fight with anyone in your family. B．A family fight may hurt everyone in your family.
C．Try to do something to stop the fight in your family. D．What should you do when a family fight
happens?
（23-24 八年级下·湖北武汉·期中）Most Chinese parents have great hope of their children. When
children are born, their parents have planned everything for them. Many children in China are unhappy. They live
a planned life and are made to fulfill the dreams that their parents have planned for them.
There are two sides to parents’ hope. The hope can encourage (鼓励) children to work harder for a better
life. According to some studies, whether a child will be successful or not depends largely on his or her parents’
hope. However, unrealistic (不现实的) hope can be bad to children. Every child has his or her own thoughts and
feelings. Parents’ hope can take children’s freedom away. Wise parents allow their children to have some freedom.
They encourage their children to do things they like to do and never judge (评判) them only by their grades.
My parents’ hope of me is to be happy, kind and healthy. They never put too much pressure (压力) on me,
★ . However, I have my own dreams. I will never give up because my parents always encourage me when I am
in trouble.
In a word, I think parents’ hope is necessary. However, parents should not give their children too much
pressure. Parents must make sure their hope of their children is realistic so that their children will not lose their
confidence.
1．The underlined word “fulfill” in Paragraph 1 means ________.
A．realize B．fail C．control D．provide
2．Paragraph 2 is mainly about ________.
A．parents’ judgement B．different ideas about parents’ hope
C．children’s freedom D．children’s thoughts and feelings
3．Which can we put into ★ in the third paragraph?
A．so I always feel unhappy B．but I never lose hope
C．and I have a happy life D．but I thanked them greatly
4．Which of the following is true?
A．Parents’ hope is unnecessary according to the writer.
B．All parents’ hope is good for the growth of children.
C．Parents’ hope always makes children have more freedom.
D．Parents should encourage children to do what they like to do.
5．The passage is mainly written for ________.A．friends B．parents C．children D．students
（23-24 八年级下·辽宁鞍山·期中）Our parents are important people in our life. They are our first
teachers in our life. They love us and help us all time. But do you want to get on well with them? Here are some
ways to help to be happy with your parents.
Have fun together
How much time do you spend just enjoying being with each other? Ask your parents to play with you. Go
outside together, try some sports, or go to the movies.
Be kind
Little things may bring a lot to your parents. Make a meal for them by yourself and that can make your
parents happy.
Ask for help
When you are in trouble or meet some sad things, you can ask your parents for help and advice. They will
be happy to listen to you and help you.
Have a try
You don’t have to be the best but you need to have a try. They will be happy to see you have the courage to
achieve your dream. It lets them know they’re doing a good job in helping you grow up.
1．Why are our parents important persons for us?
A．They teach us first in class. B．They love us sometimes.
C．They always give us a hand. D．They are happy all the time.
2．How many suggestions does the writer give us in the text?
A．Three. B．Four. C．Five. D．Six.
3．How do you have fun with your parents?
A．Read a book together. B．Help with housework.
C．Tell them funny things. D．Go outside together.
4．The best title for this passage is ________.
A．How to Love and Teach Kids B．How to Talk with Your Parents
C．How to Keep Happy with Your Parents D．How to Try to Be the Best of Yourself
能力综合实践6篇
（23-24 八年级下·浙江杭州·期中）When did you last say “I love you” to your father? If you can’t
remember, then you can get the chance this Father’s Day in June.Generally compared to a mother’s gentle love, a father represents (代表) qualities like independence,
confidence, courage and adventure. Also, a caring father can help their children get along with others, according
to a study on Live Science. Fathers not only lead their children into their social circle but also teach them how to
act and control (控制) their feelings.
For example, Microsoft founder Bill Gates was quiet and didn’t like to talk with others when he was a little
kid. So his father often held family parties and let Bill play games with family members. “Games like soccer and
swimming seemed to be silly at that time but they improved my ability of leading and getting along with others,”
Gates once said in an interview with US Fortune Magazine.
US actor Will Smith learned important lessons from small things taught by his father. His father once
planned to pull down a wall of their shop and rebuild it. But little Will thought it was impossible. After a year and
a half, they did it. “You don’t try to build a wall. You are going to lay a brick (砖) every day. And soon you have a
wall,” he said on TV show Charlie Rose (《查理·罗斯访谈录》).
“One father is more than a hundred schoolmasters,” British poet George Herbert (1593-1632) once said. Do
you agree?
1．What chance can you get on the coming Father’s Day?
A．To remember your father’s love. B．To swim and relax yourself.
C．To show love to your father. D．To build a wall with your father.
2．What can we learn from Paragraph 3?
A．We should learn playing soccer and swimming. B．Soccer and swimming were popular a long time
ago.
C．Bill Gates changed much with the help of his father. D．Bill Gates liked parties very much when he
was young.
3．In which way does the writer develop Paragraph 4?
A．By listing facts.B．By giving the example. C．By asking questions. D．By
explaining the reasons.
4．How do you understand “One father is more than a hundred schoolmasters”?
A．The growth of a child needs 100 schoolmasters. B．One father is more important than 100
schoolmasters.
C．A father plays an important role in kids’ growing. D．Everyone will have a hundred schoolmasters in
his life.
（23-24八年级下·河南郑州·期中）Dear George,
I am afraid I can’t go to Sara’s party on Saturday. I had a long talk with my parents about
going out at night. They wanted me to be home at ten. Isn’t that funny? The party begins at 9:45
pm. My parents were really worried about my safety. I said I would look after myself well, but
they still thought coming home early was the best way to keep safe. I feel very sad. So I need to
write to you to get this off my heart. Maybe I’ll still go to the party although I have to be home
early.
Love,
Brianna
Dear Brianna,
You might be surprised to hear that I had a similar talk with my parents! They wanted me
to be home by eleven, so I’d only have another hour after you have to leave. We will both be
sixteen next year. We aren’t kids anymore!
And I told my parents that Sara was celebrating her seventeenth birthday, so most of her
friends are around our age, and they can all stay until midnight. It’s so bad to have to leave a
party early.
I think I’ll try to talk to my mom one more time. She is usually easier to talk to about
things like this than my dad. However, if nothing changes we’ll just have to listen to them.
Love,
George
根据材料内容选择最佳答案。
1．When is Sara’s party?
A．On Sunday morning. B．On Saturday morning.
C．On Saturday night. D．On Sunday night.
2．Why does Brianna write to George?
A．To tell him a funny story. B．To ask when the party starts.
C．To tell him what makes her sad. D．To ask George to come to the party.
3．Which word can best describe (描述) both George’s and Brianna’s parents?
A．Shy. B．Strict. C．Friendly. D．Famous.
4．What can we know from the two letters?
A．Sara is older than George and Brianna.
B．Brianna, George and Sara are classmates.
C．George likes to talk to his mother about anything.
D．Sara will change the time of her birthday party.
5．What may George do next?
A．Say sorry to Sara. B．Argue with his father.
C．Have a talk with his mother. D．Help Brianna talk with her father.（23-24八年级下·河南许昌·期中）Some people think only young students have trouble getting on with
their parents. However, it is not true. Communication is a problem for children of all ages. If it’s hard for you to
communicate with your parents, don’t worry about it. Here are some suggestions about getting on well with
parents.
Don’t argue with your parents. Don’t talk with your parents when you are angry. Your parents probably
won’t think over your ideas if you are shouting at them. And you can’t express (表达) yourself well if you are
angry. Go for a walk to cool off and think about what you want to say to your parents.
Try to reach an agreement. Perhaps you and your parents disagree on something. You can keep your
disagreement, but try your best to understand them. Sometimes your parents might not accept your reasons for
something. In these situations, it is important to show love and respect (尊重) to them. Showing respect will keep
your relationship strong.
Talk about your values (价值观). The values of your parents are probably different from yours. Tell your
parents what you care about, and why. Understanding your values might help them understand you better.
A good relationship with your parents can make you a better and happier person.
根据材料内容选择最佳答案。
1．________ might have trouble getting on with their parents.
A．Only school children B．Only young children
C．Children of all ages D．Only grown-up children
2．The underlined word “suggestions” in this passage means ________.
A．advice B．signs C．messages D．examples
3．When you are angry, ________.
A．you shouldn’t talk with your parents B．you could shout at your parents
C．you can express yourself well D．you should try to reach an agreement
4．________ pieces of advice are mentioned in the passage.
A．Two B．Three C．Four D．Five
5．The passage is mainly about ________.
A．how to show love and respect to parents
B．when to talk about values with parents
C．what to say to parents when something happens
D．how to build up a good relationship with parents
（23-24八年级下·浙江宁波·期中）Family communication helps keep a good home environment. Also, ithelps 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 good environment 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.
（23-24 八年级下·浙江宁波·期中）What is one thing that would help parents understand their kids
better? More than 8,000 US kids answered this question in an online poll ( 投票) by Time for Kids and
KidsHealth.org.
Many US kids said they get along with their parents. But that doesn’t mean they never disagree. In fact,
most kids reported arguing with their parents, at least sometimes. And two out of five kids said arguments
sometimes even include shouting at each other. “it’s certainly normal to disagree and argue,” says D’Arcy Lyness,
an American child psychologist. “But it’s also important to learn how to do so respectfully. Be patient. Don’t use a
raised, angry voice.”
And not surprisingly, three out of four kids said they had lied to their parents some times. Many said they
lie so they would not get in trouble or disappoint (使失望) their parents. According to Lyness, lying isn’t just
wrong. It can actually have bad results. Telling the truth builds trust.
Telling the truth, says Lyness, shows maturity (成熟). But older kids actually lie more often than younger
ones. Kids ages 12 to 14 not only said they lie more, but they also reported having less fun, feeling less close and
not getting along as well with their parents.
According to Lyness, those feelings are not uncommon. As kids become more independent, they have more
areas of disagreement with their parents. But it doesn’t have to be that way. “Kids and parents get along
differently at each stage of the journey,” she says. “As kids grow and change, it is important for everybody to
change.”
1．What can we learn from Paragraphs 2?
A．Few kids argue with their parents.
B．Many kids get along with their parents.
C．It’s normal for kids to shout at their parents.
D．To respect each other means having no arguments.
2．Why do some kids lie to their parents?
A．They are afraid of getting into trouble.
B．They are disappointed with their parents.
C．They don’t think lying is wrong.D．They don’t trust their parents.
3．According to the passage, older kids ___________.
A．seldom lie to their parents
B．have more fun in life
C．feel less close to their parents
D．don’t love their parents much
4．What’s the purpose of this article?
A．To explain the best ways for parents and kids to communicate.
B．To explain the reason why kids tell lies to their parents.
C．To stop disagreements between parents and kids.
D．To help parents and kids better understand each other.
（23-24八年级下·福建福州·期中）In today’s families, parents working all the time and kids are busy
with school, homework and many afternoon activities. Finding time to get together at the dining table seems
difficult. However, studies show that eating together has lots of benefits (益处) for family members, especially
children.
According to reports done by Columbia University (哥伦比亚大学), children eating more often with their
family are at lower risk of having poor eating habits, weight (体重) problems or alcohol dependency (酒精依赖).
They perform better at school than children who often eat alone.
Family meals came into American life in the mid-20th century. In the 60’s and 70’s, the way of family
meals changed. Restaurant visits, take-out and TV dinners became normal.
There are signs, however, that the old customs are coming back. According to the newest reports, 59% of
families said they ate dinner together at least five times a week. No matter what the reason is, it is a good change
that should be welcomed.
Eating together as a family is not just about eating habits and nutrition (营养). It is about teaching children
how to be part of their families and cultures. It also helps them understand the importance of food because in
today’s world food is so easy and cheap to get that we no longer think it is important.
Of course, there is no guarantee (保证) that eating together will make children kinder or more responsible
(负责任的). But it will bring a lot of things that point them in the right direction.
1．It’s difficult for parents and kids to eat together now because ________.
A．they don’t like each other B．they are both busy
C．they no longer live together D．they have different tastes2．According to Paragraph 2, kids who eat more often with family will ________.
A．have poor eating habits B．lose more weight
C．drink more alcohol D．do better at school
3．What does the underlined word “customs” in Paragraph 4 mean in Chinese?
A．习俗 B．顾客 C．理念 D．选择
4．What is the writer’s attitude (态度) towards eating together as a family?
A．He is against it. B．He agrees with it.
C．He doesn’t care. D．We don’t know.
5．How can we divide (划分) the passage into three parts? (①=Para. 1 ②=Para. 2...)
A．① | ②③ | ④⑤⑥ B．① | ②③④ | ⑤⑥
C．①② | ③④ | ⑤⑥ D．①②③ | ④⑤ | ⑥
