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课时冲关3 Unit 3 Family matters
Ⅰ.阅读理解A
体裁:说明文
话题:父母育儿方式的差异及其生物学基础
Mothers and fathers both play vital roles in a child's life, but their approaches to parenting can be very different. These differences are partly influenced by biology, specifically hormones(荷尔蒙) like oxytocin-often called the “love hormone”, which shape their positive behaviors as parents.
Research shows that oxytocin affects mothers and fathers in unique ways, leading them to take on balancing roles in raising children. Oxytocin is paramount when it comes to bonding. It is released during moments of closeness, like hugging, breastfeeding, or even playing.
In mothers, oxytocin is associated with nurturing(养育) behavior. This hormone increases when a mother holds or comforts her child, making her more likely to focus on caregiving and providing psychological support. For example, when a baby cries, a mother might automatically lift them up, hold them close and attempt to calm them down.
On the other hand, studies have shown that when fathers spend time with their children, their oxytocin levels also rise. However, instead of becoming more nurturing, they tend to become more playful and energetic. A father might be more likely to play a game, tell jokes, or encourage his child to try new things. This playfulness can help children develop confidence, problemsolving skills and independence.
Interestingly, both roles are equally important for a child's development. Mothers often provide a safe space where children feel secure and understood, while fathers encourage exploration and hardiness. These differences don't mean that all mothers or fathers act the same way, but that they do show how biological factors can influence parenting styles. Having different styles of parenting can also help children see the world in a different light. When kids experience both nurturing and playful behaviors, they learn how to adapt to different situations.
Overall, the balance between nurturing and playfulness helps children grow into wellrounded individuals, ready to face the world with confidence.
[语篇解读] 本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了父母育儿方式的差异及其生物学基础。
1.What does the underlined word “paramount” mean in Paragraph 2?
A.Preventable. B.Odd.
C.Crucial. D.Rare.
解析:C [词句猜测题。根据第一段“These differences are partly influenced by biology, specifically hormones(荷尔蒙) like oxytocin-often called the ‘love hormone’, which shape their positive behaviors as parents.(这些差异部分受到生物学的影响,尤其是催产素等激素——通常被称为‘爱的激素’,它塑造了他们作为父母的积极行为。)”以及第二段“when it comes to bonding. It is released during moments of closeness(说到亲密关系。它在亲密的时刻被释放)”可知,像催产素这种常被称为“爱之荷尔蒙”的激素,它塑造了父母的正向行为方式,它是在建立亲子关系时通过亲密行为释放,这说明其作用“至关重要”,paramount的意思是“至关重要的”,和crucial意思相近。]
2.What does the author think is a case of a mother's nurturing behavior?
A.Ensuring emotional security.
B.Encouraging outdoor games.
C.Allowing learning adaptability.
D.Teaching bicycle riding.
解析:A [细节理解题。根据第三段“In mothers, oxytocin is associated with nurturing(养育) behavior. This hormone increases when a mother holds or comforts her child, making her more likely to focus on caregiving and providing psychological support. For example, when a baby cries, a mother might automatically lift them up, hold them close and attempt to calm them down.(在母亲体内,催产素与养育行为有关。当母亲抱着或安慰她的孩子时,这种激素会增加,使她更有可能专注于照顾和提供心理支持。例如,当婴儿哭泣时,母亲可能会自动把他们抱起来,抱紧他们,试图让他们平静下来。)”可知,作者认为母亲养育行为的一个例子是确保情感安全。]
3.Paragraph 4 is mainly discussing a father's ________.
A.confidence in raising children
B.playfulness assumption
C.position in the family
D.parenting behavior with oxytocin
解析:D [主旨大意题。根据第四段“On the other hand, studies have shown that when fathers spend time with their children, their oxytocin levels also rise. However, instead of becoming more nurturing, they tend to become more playful and energetic. A father might be more likely to play a game, tell jokes, or encourage his child to try new things.(另一方面,研究表明,当父亲花时间和孩子在一起时,他们的催产素水平也会上升。然而,父亲并不会因此变得更具养育性,而是往往会变得更爱玩耍、更有活力。父亲可能更愿意和孩子一起玩游戏,讲笑话,或者鼓励孩子尝试新事物。)”可知,第四段主要讲的是父亲在催产素作用下的育儿行为。]
4.Which statement may the author agree with?
A.Mothers limit children's independence.
B.Parenting roles should be strictly defined.
C.Every parent is unique in parenting styles.
D.Fathers are more vital for academic success.
解析:C [推理判断题。根据倒数第二段“Interestingly, both roles are equally important for a child's development. Mothers often provide a safe space where children feel secure and understood, while fathers encourage exploration and hardiness. These differences don't mean that all mothers or fathers act the same way, but that they do show how biological factors can influence parenting styles.(有趣的是,这两个角色对孩子的发展同样重要。母亲通常提供一个安全的空间,让孩子感到安全和被理解,而父亲则鼓励孩子探索和坚强。这些差异并不意味着所有的父母都以同样的方式行事,但它们确实表明了生物学因素是如何影响育儿方式的。)”可推知,作者会赞同的是“每个父母的育儿方式都是独一无二的”。]
阅读理解B
体裁:记叙文
话题:家庭宠物狗
My wife always wanted a Vizsla, so when we got the house, the garden and everything sorted, we did some research and found a lovely breeder(饲养员) based in Scotland. He was in charge of everything, so a few months go by and the next thing I know, we've got a puppy!
I've grown up with animals all my life, and I'm so glad I have. I love the fact that I was never afraid of any animals. Although you do obviously have to be careful when introducing children to a dog they don't know, because you don't know how it's going to behave, it always saddens me when I see children scared when they walk past Pedro. I think it's great for kids to learn how to look after an animal.
And obviously for us, as a family, it's brilliant because we take Pedro for so many walks. It's a bit of a family bonding experience getting out in the fresh air; taking Pedro for a walk multiple times a day is just really lovely. Meanwhile, the most rewarding, I think, is just seeing how amazing he is with the kids. He is so calm, so protective, so loving, and we are his world.
I think the most challenging aspects with Pedro were when he was a puppy(小狗). He was pretty hard work. He was never aggressive, but he was quite bitey as puppies are, constantly pulling out your clothes and putting holes in them, which is very annoying. He chewed the furniture-my sofas are barely standing up; their wooden legs are almost in pieces. Obviously, the dog training in the house was quite stressful and his jumping at strangers in the park and running off was always quite scary.
As a new puppy owner, you're overloaded with advice from social media, magazines, other dog owners and friends, so finding a source of information you trust is so important and can be a real turning point. I know what it's like to be bombarded with conflicting information, so I would have really welcomed Royal Canin's “One in a Billion” platform as a new puppy owner. It's a onestop shop for new dog owners: a single source of credible information that is so helpful in navigating the early stages of your puppy's life.
[语篇解读] 这是一篇记叙文。作者妻子心仪已久的Vizsla犬Pedro加入家庭的生活,带来欢乐也伴随着幼犬期的挑战。它与孩子间的温馨互动、户外共行加固了家庭纽带。作者认为专业宠物养护平台对新手主人至关重要。
5.What do we know about the author?
A.He is inexperienced in raising pets.
B.He is unsupportive of his wife's desire.
C.He feels it a pity that children shy away from pets.
D.He thinks one should be cautious about raising pets.
解析:C [细节理解题。由文章第二段中“Although you do obviously have to...it's great for kids to learn how to look after an animal.”可知,作者对于孩子们因不了解而害怕宠物感到遗憾。]
6.How does the author think of Pedro?
A.Dangerous but loyal.
B.Playful and gentle.
C.Adorable but troublesome.
D.Annoying and fierce.
解析:C [推理判断题。由文章第三段中“Meanwhile, the most rewarding, I think, is just seeing how amazing he is with the kids. He is so calm, so protective, so loving, and we are his world.”和第四段中“He was never aggressive, but he was...strangers in the park and running off was always quite scary. ”可知,作者认为Pedro可爱但麻烦。]
7.What can we infer according to Paragraph 4?
A.Dogs are man's best friends.
B.It is worthless to have a dog.
C.Puppies are unfriendly to humans.
D.It is challenging to train a puppy.
解析:D [推理判断题。由文章第四段“I think the most challenging aspects with Pedro were ...the park and running off was always quite scary.”可知,第四段详细描述了佩德罗作为小狗时的各种捣蛋行为,如咬衣服、啃家具等,以及训练过程中的压力,如它乱跑,这都表明训练小狗是一项挑战。]
8.What is the purpose of the last paragraph?
A.To recommend a reliable platform.
B.To share a fun experience.
C.To offer evidence for an argument.
D.To advertise a practical product.
解析:A [推理判断题。由文章最后一段“As a new puppy owner, you're overloaded with advice from ...so helpful in navigating the early stages of your puppy's life. ”可知,最后一段提到了Royal Canin的“One in a Billion”,强调这是一个一站式服务,为新狗主人提供了可信的信息来源,帮助他们度过养小狗的早期阶段,这显然是在推荐一个平台给读者。]
Ⅱ.语法填空
体裁:记叙文
话题:与奶奶一起去旅行
Since Brad Ryan began to take grandma Joy on trips to the breathtaking landscapes of America, they 1.________ (go) through dozens of crosscountry adventures.
In 2025, Brad Ryan visited his 85yearold grandma 2.________ (live) a simple life on her own, and then he hoped that spending some quality family time with her would help to lift her spirits. When he told 3.________ (story) of his travels to his grandma, she regretted not seeing more of the world. Then Ryan invited his grandma 4.________ (hike) with him, and she accepted his idea 5.________ (cheerful). From then on, the pair travelled to 29 National Parks in total, and had many adventures along the way, 6.________ has even affected his way of life.
“Life for her now is a lot 7.________ (rich). It was the look in her eyes that impressed me a lot.”Ryan said, “I love my grandma. She has taught me how to live, I've learned to slow down and see the world in 8.________ different way. There are so many viewpoints and knowledge we can gain 9.________ our elders. Even if some day she does pass away, I can go back to these places to feel her spirit and feel 10.________ (connect) to her.”
[语篇解读] 这是一篇记叙文。文章主要说明了Brad Ryan和Joy奶奶一起去美国那些令人惊叹的地方旅行事情。Ryan说奶奶教会了他应如何生活,学会了慢下来,用不同的方式看世界。
1.have gone [考查动词时态。句意:自从Brad Ryan开始带着乔伊奶奶去美国那些令人惊叹的地方旅行以来,他们已经经历了几十次越野冒险。根据上文“Since Brad Ryan began to take grandma Joy on trips to the breathtaking landscapes of America”可知,应用现在完成时,主语为they,助动词用have。故填have gone。]
2.living [考查非谓语动词。句意:2025年, Brad Ryan看望了自己过着简单生活的85岁高龄的奶奶,他希望和她共度一段美好的家庭时光能帮助她振作起来。分析句子结构可知live在句中作非谓语动词,与逻辑主语grandma构成主动关系,应用现在分词。故填living。]
3.stories [考查名词的复数。句意:当他向祖母讲述他旅行的故事时,她后悔没有多看看这个世界。story为可数名词,前面没有冠词,应用复数形式。故填stories。]
4.to hike [考查非谓语动词。句意:然后,瑞安邀请他的奶奶和他一起去远足,她欣然接受了他的想法。短语invite sb. to do sth.“邀请某人做某事”。故填to hike。]
5.cheerfully [考查副词。句意同上。修饰动词accept应用副词。故填cheerfully。]
6.which [考查定语从句。句意:从那以后,他们一起去了29个国家公园,一路上经历了很多冒险,甚至影响了他的生活。本句为非限定性定语从句修饰上文整个句子,且从句中缺少主语。故填which。]
7.richer [考查形容词比较级。句意:现在她的生活丰富多了。结合句意表示“更加丰富”应用形容词比较级,故填richer。]
8.a [考查冠词。句意:她教我如何生活,我学会了慢下来,用不同的方式看世界。短语in a different way“用一种不同的方式”。故填a。]
9.from [考查介词。句意:我们可以从长辈那里获得很多观点和知识。结合句意表示“从……”应用介词from。故填from。]
10.connected [考查形容词。句意:即使有一天她真的去世了,我也可以回到这些地方去感受她的精神,感受和她的联系。根据上文feel为系动词可知,应填形容词作表语,故填connected。]
Ⅲ.应用文写作(短文)◄
假定你是李华,你喜爱的一个英文网站正在进行“The Lowcarbon Lifestyle Around Me”为话题的论坛活动。请你用英语写一篇短文放在论坛上。内容包括:
1.你对低碳生活的理解;
2.你和家人是如何做的。
注意:1.写作词数应为80左右;
2.请按如下格式在相应位置作答。
The Lowcarbon Lifestyle Around Me
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[审题谋篇]
明确体
裁话题
写论坛短文;身边的低碳生活方式
确定时
态人称
一般现在时为主;第一人称为主
布局文
章结构
首段:点明短文主题
中段:身边的低碳方式的叙述说明
尾段:呼吁过低碳方式的生活
[参考范文]
The Lowcarbon Lifestyle Around Me
“Lowcarbon lifestyle” is a concept aiming to lower the carbon dioxide emission in living as much as possible. At present, this lifestyle is being accepted in my family.
My father used to drive his car to and from work, but things were different in the last Spring Festival, during which he had enough time to experience the lowcarbon lifestyle. We visited our relatives and friends by bicycle during the festival, which is good to our health and for the environment. Besides, I remember to turn off the light when I leave my room. I often use things that can be recycled. For example, I use both sides of the paper.
I think it's our duty to live a lowcarbon life. Let's put it into action as soon as possible.
[日积月累] 简单句变复合句
[原句] “Lowcarbon lifestyle” is a concept aiming to lower the carbon dioxide emission in living as much as possible.
[拓展句] “Lowcarbon lifestyle” is a concept which_aims_to_lower_the_carbon_dioxide_emission_in_living_as_much_as_possible.
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