Unit 3 Family traditions 单元话题阅读理解10篇-2026-2027学年九年级英语上册单元练习（沪教版）

**基本信息** 聚焦家庭生活主题，分基础巩固与重难提升两层共10篇阅读，适配初中英语单元复习，通过真实家庭情境与社会热点素材，强化语言能力与思维品质。 **题型特征** |题型|题量/分值|知识覆盖|命题特色| |----|-----------|----------|----------| |阅读理解选择题|10篇（每篇3-5题）|细节理解、推理判断、主旨大意、词义猜测|基础练选用父亲参与家庭教育、孩子诚实面对错误等生活化语篇，考查基础信息提取；提升练结合科技对家庭时间影响、家庭环保挑战等主题，需深层推理与价值判断，体现思维梯度|

Unit 3 Family traditions 单元话题阅读理解练习 单元话题：家庭生活 本资料共10篇专题训练，从上到下依次按照难度分为基础语篇巩固练和重难语篇提升练 基础语篇巩固练 聚焦基础，巩固自我 重难语篇提升练 专注提升，挑战自我 ◇考点 01 基础语篇巩固练 How many fathers usually come to the parent-teacher meetings in your class? Have you ever thought of a “dads only” parent-teacher meeting? On Aug 24, 2024, a school in Hangzhou held a special meeting just for dads. The goal was to “encourage dads to actively take part in family education,” reported Guangming Daily. In recent years, people have been discussing the absence of fathers in family education. According to a 2020 survey 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,” 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 give dads more time to care for their babies, if workplaces let them attend 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．Why was the meeting special according to paragraph 1? A．The parents were also teachers. B．Only dads were invited to the meeting. C．All of the students’ parents were present. D．It discussed the importance of family education. 2．What can we know from paragraph 2? A．Only moms offer help in children’s family education. B．Children like mom to help them with their homework. C．Dads do less than moms in children’s family education. D．Something has been done to help children with their homework. 3．How can dads influence their children? ①shape young kids’ personalities        ②help kids form good habits ③make kids more outgoing            ④keep kids doing homework A．①② B．②④ C．①②③ D．①②③④ 4．What can be inferred from the underlined sentence in the last paragraph? A．Dads can fix everything by themselves. B．Moms will have free time to enjoy themselves. C．Moms can spend more time playing with their children. D．Dads will be more responsible for the children’s family education. 【答案】1．B 2．C 3．C 4．D 【导语】本文主要讲述了杭州一所学校举办了一场专门针对父亲的家长会，旨在鼓励父亲们积极参与家庭教育。文章强调了父亲在孩子性格塑造和习惯养成中的重要作用，并呼吁社会各界为父亲参与育儿创造更好的条件。 1．根据第一段“On Aug 24, 2024, a school in Hangzhou held a special meeting just for dads.”可知，这次会议的特别之处在于只邀请了爸爸参加。 2．根据第二段“people have been discussing the absence of fathers in family education”可知，人们一直在讨论父亲在家庭教育中的缺席，结合第二段“most moms in China help their kids with homework”可知，大多数中国妈妈辅导孩子做作业。由此可见，在家庭教育方面，爸爸参与得比妈妈少。 3．根据第四段“Dads can shape young kids’ personalities”可知，爸爸可以塑造小孩子的性格；根据第四段“A rational (理性的) and strong dad can help kids have good habits and become more outgoing,”可知，爸爸可以帮助孩子养成好习惯，以及变得更加外向，①②③正确。 4．最后一段划线句子“then things will get better”本意为“那么情况就会好转”，前文列举了一系列假设：如果法律给爸爸更多时间照顾孩子，如果工作单位允许他们参加家长会并花更多时间陪孩子，如果人们不再认为只有妈妈才应该做这些事。这些前提条件都是为了让爸爸更多地参与到家庭教育中来。因此，“情况好转”暗指爸爸将在家庭教育中承担起更多的责任。 Alex and Jack liked to play catch-ball. One day, it was too cold to play outside, so they decided to play in the living room. They threw the baseball back and forth a few times, and then threw the baseball with a spin (旋转). It flew through the room. Jack wanted to catch the ball but it was too late. The ball passed him and hit a plant that was sitting on a table. The pot (花盆) of the plant broke into pieces. Jack dropped his glove and ran to the plant. Alex hurried to clean up the mess. Jack carefully held the plant and Alex cleaned up the dirt and broken pieces. Both of them felt bad for what had happened. Just then, “What happened here?” their mom came back and asked. “Um, the plant seems too big for its pot,” Alex said. “We thought we’d replant it.” “Really? When did you boys develop an interest in plants?” Mom looked at the baseball. The boys looked at each other, feeling sorry. “Actually, when we were playing catch ball, the ball hit the plant by accident,” Alex said. “We’re sorry, Mom.” Mom said, “It’s okay. The accident has happened. But next time, be more careful and play outside where there’s more space.” “And remember, sometimes it can be hard to be honest, especially (尤其) when we’re afraid of getting in trouble. But it’s always better to tell the truth, even if it’s difficult,” she added. The two boys understood what their mother said and promised they would never lie again. 根据材料内容选择最佳答案。 1．Why did the two boys throw the baseball in the living room? A．Because it is more interesting in the living room. B．Because it is too cold to play outside. C．Because their mother asked them to throw the baseball. D．Because there’s more space. 2．What did the ball hit? A．A plant. B．Jack. C．Alex. D．A pot. 3．What did Alex do at first when Mom asked him what had happened? A．He hurried to run away. B．He did nothing. C．He told the truth. D．He told a lie. 4．What is the order of the accident according to the passage? a. Alex and Jack threw the baseball back and forth a few times. b. Alex and Jack decided to play baseball in the living room because it was very cold outside. c. The baseball flew through the room and hit a plant by accident, and the pot of the plant broke into pieces. d. Their mom came back and asked them what happened. e. Alex hurried to clean up the mess. f. Finally Alex told the truth. A．a-b-c-d-e-f B．b-a-c-d-e-f C．b-a-c-e-d-f D．a-b-c-d-f-e 5．What do you think of Alex? A．He is kind. B．He is honest. C．He is quiet. D．He is helpful. 【答案】1．B 2．A 3．D 4．C 5．B 【导语】本文讲述了Alex和Jack因天气太冷在客厅玩接球，不慎打碎花盆，起初想撒谎，但最终向妈妈承认错误，并从中明白了诚实的重要性。 1．由第一段“One day, it was too cold to play outside, so they decided to play in the living room”可知，他们在客厅扔球是因为外面太冷。 2．由第二段“The ball passed him and hit a plant that was sitting on a table”可知，球打中了一株植物。 3．根据第三段Alex的回答“Um, the plant seems too big for its pot... We thought we’d replant it.”可知，妈妈刚问时，一开始Alex为了掩盖事实撒了谎。 4．根据文章发展顺序：由第一段“One day, it was too cold to play outside, so they decided to play in the living room”可知，首先因为冷决定在室内玩(b)；由第二段“They threw the baseball back and forth a few times, and then threw the baseball with a spin”可知，然后互相扔球(a)；由第二段“It flew through the room... The ball passed him and hit a plant that was sitting on a table. The pot of the plant broke into pieces”可知，接着球意外击中植物导致花盆破碎(c)；由第二段“Jack dropped his glove and ran to the plant. Alex hurried to clean up the mess”可知，随后Alex赶紧清理现场(e)；由第三段“Just then, ‘What happened here?’ their mom came back and asked”可知，就在这时妈妈回来询问(d)；由第四段“Actually, when we were playing catch ball, the ball hit the plant by accident... We’re sorry, Mom”可知，最后Alex说了实话(f)。正确顺序为b-a-c-e-d-f。 5．虽然Alex起初撒了谎，但在妈妈询问后，他最终承认了错误并说了实话，且文章结尾妈妈强调了诚实的重要性，孩子们也承诺不再撒谎。文章主旨在于赞扬诚实的品质。 One evening after dinner, Mr. and Mrs. Smith had a family meeting. “We’ve made a difficult decision,” Mr. Smith said. “You see, your mother gets a job as manager of a television station in Chicago. Unluckily, the station isn’t here. After thinking long and hard about it, we’ve decided to move to Chicago.” Marc looked surprised, while his sister May started asking when they would be moving. “It’s surprising, but exciting!” she said. Marc simply said, “We can’t go—I can’t leave all my friends. I’d rather stay here and live with Tommy Lyones!” Mr. and Mrs. Smith hoped that by the time they moved in August, Marc would be more used to the idea of leaving. However, he showed no signs of accepting the news, refusing to pack his things. When the morning of the move arrived, Marc was missing. His parents called Tommy Lyones’ house, but Mrs. Lyones said she didn’t see Marc. Mrs. Smith became increasingly worried. What they didn’t know was that Marc started walking over to Tommy’s house, with an idea of hiding in the Lyones’ attic (阁楼) for a few days. But as Marc walked past all the familiar (熟悉的) sights of the neighborhood: the green wall he and his mother painted, the tree he and his sister used to climb and the park where he and his father often walked together, he changed the idea. How much would these mean without his family? Who makes them special? Marc didn’t take the time to answer those questions, but instead hurried back to his house, wondering if there were any boxes the right size to hold his CD collection. 根据材料内容选择最佳答案。 1．Why did Mr. and Mrs. Smith decide to move? A．Because Mrs. Smith got a new job in Chicago. B．Because Mr. Smith was sent to work in Chicago. C．Because they like Chicago and want to live there. D．Because they lived a hard life and needed to change. 2．Which of the following is NOT true according to the passage? A．Marc wanted to live with Tommy Lyones. B．Tommy Lyones was one of Marc’s good friends. C．Both Marc and May felt surprised after hearing the news of moving. D．Marc accepted to move with his family by the time they moved in August. 3．Where was Marc on the morning of the move? A．In his father’s car. B．In the Lyones’ attic. C．In the neighborhood. D．In Tommy Lyones’ house. 4．What would most possibly happen next? A．Marc would join his family in the move. B．Mr. and Mrs. Smith had to give up moving. C．Marc would send his CDs to Tommy Lyones. D．Mr. and Mrs. Smith would call the police for help. 5．What does the passage tell us? A．Where there is love, there is home. B．When in Rome, do as the Romans do. C．Life always offers you a second chance. D．It’s better to work hard than to think all the time. 【答案】1．A 2．D 3．C 4．A 5．A 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文，史密斯一家因母亲工作要搬去芝加哥，儿子Marc不舍朋友十分抗拒搬家，搬家当天他打算躲去朋友阁楼，路过充满家庭回忆的街区后改变想法，准备收拾行李跟随家人搬迁。 1．根据第一段“your mother gets a job as manager of a television station in Chicago…we’ve decided to move to Chicago.”可知，史密斯夫妇决定搬家是因为史密斯夫人在芝加哥找到了新工作。 2．根据第三段“However, he showed no signs of accepting the news, refusing to pack his things.”可知，到八月搬家时Marc仍没有接受搬家这件事。 3．根据第五段“But as Marc walked past all the familiar sights of the neighborhood”可知，搬家当天早上Marc在街区里闲逛。 4．根据第五段“hurried back to his house, wondering if there were any boxes the right size to hold his CD collection.”可知，Marc打算收拾自己的CD，接下来他会和家人一起搬家。 5．文章主要讲述了Marc因舍不得朋友拒绝搬家，但在看到社区里与家人共同回忆的景物后，意识到家人让这些地方变得特殊，最终决定搬家。这体现了“有爱才有家”的主题。 Last week, I bought home a pizza for dinner, hoping it would save me some time for my project. While I was at work, my 13-year-old son, Jordan, came into my room and said, “Mom, I’m getting hungry. Can you warm up the pizza now?” “In a minute,” I answered without looking up. Over the next ten minutes, he came over several times to tell me he was hungry. I couldn’t stand it anymore. “You’re old enough to put a pizza into the microwave (微波炉),” I shouted, “Why don’t you just do it yourself? I’m so tired of being ATF.” “What is ATF?” Jordan asked. “All Things Food. I have to do all food-related (与食物有关的) things, such as shopping, cooking, and doing the dishes. I need some help.” Jordan nodded (点头) and said, “I understand, Mom.” The next day, Jordan came home with several bags of food. Then he cooked three meals and did the dishes. “________ Although I only cooked three very simple meals, it still took a lot of time,” Jordan said, “Mom, I don’t think anyone should be ATF. Let’s make a rule. From now on, I’ll do the shopping, Dad will do the dishes, and you’ll just cook.” I always felt that it was my job to take care of everyone in my family, but Jordan showed me that family members should care for each other. 1．Why did the writer shout at Jordan that day? A．He kept asking her questions. B．He kept troubling her for dinner. C．He didn’t learn to cook by himself. D．He didn’t do his homework carefully. 2．How did Jordan help the writer out the next day? A．By tidying up the house. B．By helping her with her project. C．By doing all food-related things. D．By warming up the pizza himself. 3．Which of the following can be put in the “________”? A．ATF is really a huge job. B．I like cooking very much. C．Cooking is not as difficult as I thought. D．I don’t want to do housework anymore. 4．What did Jordan decide to do in the future? A．He would do the dishes. B．He would go shopping for food. C．He would help his parents with their work. D．He would cook three meals for the whole family. 5．What does the story want to tell us? A．Housework is hard work. B．Everyone should learn some life skills. C．We should do our own things by ourselves. D．Family members should care for each other. 【答案】1．B 2．C 3．A 4．B 5．D 【导语】本文讲述妈妈一直包揽家里所有和食物相关的家务，儿子Jordan体会到这份辛苦后，主动分担家务，让妈妈明白家人之间应该互相体谅、彼此分担。 1．根据文中第四段“Over the next ten minutes, he came over several times to tell me he was hungry. I couldn’t stand it anymore... I shouted”可知，作者在忙工作时，儿子十分钟内多次过来告知饥饿并要求热披萨，作者无法忍受才大喊。因此是因为儿子一直为晚饭的事打扰她。 2．根据文中倒数第三段“The next day, Jordan came home with several bags of food. Then he cooked three meals and did the dishes.”以及前文对ATF的定义“All Things Food... shopping, cooking, and doing the dishes”可知，乔丹第二天通过买菜、做饭和洗碗，承担了所有与食物相关的事情来帮助作者。 3．空格后提到“Although I only cooked three very simple meals, it still took a lot of time”，这说明乔丹体会到了这项工作的繁重。选项A“ATF is really a huge job”能引出后文的感叹，符合语境。 4．根据文中倒数第二段乔丹提出的规则“From now on, I’ll do the shopping, Dad will do the dishes, and you’ll just cook.”可知，乔丹决定未来负责购物。 5．根据文章最后一句“but Jordan showed me that family members should care for each other.”可知，这个故事想要传达的核心思想是家庭成员之间应该互相关心、互相照顾。 My family lives in a small apartment. We do not have a backyard, but we love plants. One day, Mom and I decided to make a window box herb garden. First, we went to the library to read about how to grow herbs in window boxes. Then we went to the gardening store and bought a long window box with a long “dish” that fits under it, some soil, and packets of seeds. Then we went for a “coffee talk” at a coffee shop and talked about what delicious meals we would make with our herbs. At home, we put some small stones at the bottom of the box. The stones help the water move out of the soil and into the dish below. If the water can’t get out, the soil stays too wet and the herbs won’t grow well. Mom and I both love pizza, so we made sure to plant a lot of basil. I love the smell of fresh basil! We also planted rosemary, which tastes good with roast lamb (烤羔羊肉). That smells wonderful, too. We planted mint because Mom wanted to try making fresh mint tea. We placed the window box on top of the fridge and waited for the seeds to grow. Then we put the box on the shelf outside the kitchen window to get sunlight. My mom and I love to smell our fresh herbs. Now, every time I look out of the window or help mom cook, I see our little garden growing. It reminds me that you don’t need a big yard to enjoy nature—Sometimes, all you need is a little soil, some seeds, and a heart full of hope. 1．What did they buy at the gardening store? A．Books on growing plants. B．A box, soil, and seeds. C．Coffee and some cakes. D．Pizza and some roast lamb 2．Which is the correct order of the steps they took? ① Put stones in the box.         ② Went to the library. ③ Planted the herbs.         ④ Bought things from the store. A．②-④-①-③ B．④-②-③-① C．②-①-④-③ D．①-②-③-④ 3．What does “a heart full of hope” suggest in the last sentence? A．Being wealthy and rich. B．Feeling positive about life. C．Knowing all about gardening. D．Having a large and warm family. 4．What is the text mainly about? A．The smell of different fresh plants. B．The use of herbs for cooking meals. C．The making of a window box garden. D．The life of living in a small apartment. 【答案】1．B 2．A 3．B 4．C 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文，讲述了作者和妈妈如何在一个小公寓里用窗台花盆建造香草园的故事，包括准备过程、种植步骤和所种的香草品种，最后感悟到享受自然不需要大院子。 1．文章第二段指出“we went to the gardening store and bought a long window box with a long ‘dish’ that fits under it, some soil, and packets of seeds.”，直接说明他们在园艺店买了一个花盆、土壤和种子。 2．文章按照时间顺序描述了步骤：先去了图书馆（②），然后去园艺店买了东西（④），回家后在盒子底部放石头（①），然后种下香草（③）。直接说明正确顺序为②-④-①-③。 3．文章最后一句指出“all you need is a little soil, some seeds, and a heart full of hope”，结合全文作者虽住小公寓但仍积极种植香草并从中获得快乐。由此推断，“a heart full of hope”暗示对生活保持积极的态度。 4．文章讲述了作者和妈妈在小公寓里制作窗台香草园的完整过程。由此推断，文章主要讲述制作窗台花园的过程。 What are your parents like? Do they have any strict family rules for you? Do they make you feel stressed? Recently, a mother’s special idea about her kids’ playtime has caught people’s attention online. Jessi Meeks says every day, her three kids get an hour where they get to do “whatever” they want. She calls it “whatever-makes-you happy hour”. Meeks’ idea came naturally from one of her kids’ suggestions. “One afternoon, the kids were outside painting and my husband and I were trying to talk and carry on a conversation. My oldest son Cannon looked at me and asked, ‘Can I paint my hands?’ And I said, ‘Whatever makes you happy. You all just do it and be quiet so Mommy and Daddy can talk to each other.’” Meeks recalls. “And from then on, around that same time of the day, they would ask if they could do something and we’d be like ‘Sure, whatever makes you happy.’” But Meeks also sets necessary boundaries (界限). “If they start hurting themselves or hurting each other, we step in.” she adds, “And we don’t let them watch TV.” Meeks believes the hour of free playtime has been beneficial for her kids. If they make a big mess, she thinks it’s a good chance to teach little ones the practice of tidying up. At the same time, it’s also a great way to allow time for them to explore and play the way they want. “Even though the kids make a mess at times, it has worked out well for everyone in my family.” Meeks says. She views “whatever makes-you-happy hour” as a daily period to make new memories and build a good family relationship. 1．How does the author start the passage? A．By explaining a fact. B．By raising questions. C．By giving an example. D．By comparing opinions. 2．Why did Meeks allow Cannon to paint his hands? A．Cannon had a talent for painting. B．Her husband promised to clean up the mess. C．Painting his hands was Cannon’s favorite thing. D．She was able to keep talking with her husband. 3．The couple will step in _________. A．when the kids get into fights B．if the kids mess up the room C．if the kids are going to the cinema D．when the kids draw on themselves 4．What is the author’s purpose in writing this passage? A．To show a new kind of family rule. B．To introduce some good family activities. C．To share a special way to educate children. D．To give some advice on how to deal with children. 【答案】1．B 2．D 3．A 4．C 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文，主要介绍了母亲Jessi Meeks创造的一种特殊的育儿方式：每天给孩子留出一小时“快乐随心时光”，让孩子自由安排活动，同时设置必要的安全边界，这种方式既有利于孩子成长，也能增进家庭关系。 1．第一段开头“What are your parents like? Do they have any strict family rules for you? Do they make you feel stressed?”，作者通过提出三个问题引出本文要讨论的话题，符合“通过提问题开篇”的描述。 2．第三段“…my husband and I were trying to talk and carry on a conversation. My oldest son Cannon looked at me and asked, ‘Can I paint my hands?’ And I said, ‘Whatever makes you happy. You all just do it and be quiet so Mommy and Daddy can talk to each other.’”，Meeks允许Cannon画手，是为了让孩子们安静下来，以便她能继续和丈夫交谈。 3．第四段“If they start hurting themselves or hurting each other, we step in”，孩子打架属于伤害彼此的情况，符合介入的条件。 4．通读全文，文章围绕一位母亲提出的特殊育儿方法展开，介绍了该方法的起源、规则和益处，作者的写作目的是分享这种特殊的教育孩子的方式。A选项“展示一种新的家规”偏离核心主题。 April 22nd is World Earth Day. It’s a day to remind people to protect the earth. So on that day, our family held an activity “bottle of trash challenge”. That means the trash (垃圾) needs to be put in a 600 mL bottle. We decided to challenge ourselves and produce as little trash as possible. My father worked online all day, so he didn’t produce any paper waste except paper napkins. He made the least trash in our family. My mother cooked and produced plenty of kitchen waste, such as vegetable leaves, eggshells and food bags. What’s worse, we couldn’t eat up all the food of the dinner that day. So leftovers (剩余物) couldn’t be avoided. It was not easy for mom to deal with all the trash, but she found a way to put it all into the bottle. How amazing! My sister, a 16-year-old student, was busy preparing for her exams. She had to use paper to work out math or physics problems. She used only one side of the paper in the past. But that day, she tried to use both sides of the paper because she realized we were challenging ourselves. She did a good job! I was different from my sister. I love snacks and drinks. So my trash was almost from them. I realized that I must produce less waste. I hardly ever had snacks or drinks. It was too difficult, but I did it! I’ve learnt a lot from this activity. I realize that everyone can produce less trash. We should start with small actions to protect the earth! 1．What did the writer’s family do on April 22nd? A．They had a trip. B．They had a picnic. C．They had a party. D．They had a challenge. 2．Who made the least trash in the family? A．The writer. B．The writer’s father. C．The writer’s mother. D．The writer’s sister. 3．What was the writer’s sister busy doing? A．Watching TV. B．Playing the piano. C．Preparing for her exams. D．Playing computer games. 4．What is the writer’s purpose of writing this text? A．To let us have less snacks and drinks. B．To tell us to use both sides of the paper. C．To encourage us to eat up all the food of the dinner. D．To call on us to protect the earth by starting with small actions. 【答案】1．D 2．B 3．C 4．D 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文，主要讲述了在4月22日世界地球日这天，作者一家开展了“垃圾瓶挑战”活动，每个人都尽量减少垃圾产生，最后作者从这次活动中意识到每个人都能少产生垃圾，应从小的行动开始保护地球。 1．第一段提到“So on that day, our family held an activity ‘bottle of trash challenge’”，这直接表明作者一家在4月22日开展了一个挑战活动。 2．第二段指出“My father worked online all day, so he didn’t produce any paper waste except paper napkins. He made the least trash in our family”，说明作者父亲产生的垃圾最少。 3．第五段提到“My sister, a 16-year-old student, was busy preparing for her exams”，表明作者的姐姐忙于准备考试。 4．最后一段提到“I’ve learnt a lot from this activity. I realize that everyone can produce less trash. We should start with small actions to protect the earth”，说明作者写这篇文章的目的是呼吁大家从小的行动开始保护地球。 What are your parents like? Do they have any strict family rules for you? Do they make you feel stressed? Recently, a mother’s special idea about her kids’ playtime has caught people’s attention online. Maria says, every day her three kids get an hour to do “whatever” they want to do. She calls it “whatever-makes-you-happy hour”. Maria’s idea came naturally from one of her kids’ advice. “One afternoon, the kids were outside painting, while my husband and I were trying to talk and carry on a conversation. My oldest son Cannon looked at me and asked, ‘Can I paint my hands?’ And I said, ‘Whatever makes you happy. You all just do it and be quiet so that Mommy and Daddy can talk to each other,’ Maria recalls. And from then on, around that same time of the day, they would ask if they could do something and we’d be like, ‘Sure, whatever makes you happy.’” But Maria also sets some necessary boundaries (界限) for them. “If they start hurting themselves or hurting each other, we will step in,” she adds. “And we don’t allow them to watch TV on school nights.” Maria believes the hour of free playtime has been beneficial for her kids. If they make a big mess, she thinks it’s a good chance to teach them the practice of tidying up. At the same time, it’s also a great way for them to explore and play in the way they want. “The kids make a mess at times, but it has worked out well in my family,” Maria says. She views “whatever-makes-you-happy hour” as a daily period to make new memories and build a good family relationship. 1．How does the writer start the passage in Paragraph 1? A．By explaining a fact. B．By raising questions. C．By giving an example. D．By comparing opinions. 2．Why did Maria allow her son Cannon to paint his hands? A．Because Cannon had a great talent for painting. B．Because her husband promised to clean up all the mess. C．Because painting his hands was Cannon’s favorite thing. D．Because she was able to continue talking with her husband. 3．What does the underlined word “beneficial” in Paragraph 5 mean? A．Helpful. B．Peaceful. C．Successful. D．Careful. 4．What is the purpose of the passage? A．To explain some new kinds of family rules to us. B．To introduce some good family rules and activities to us. C．To share a special way to educate kids with us. D．To give us some advice on how to deal with problems among children. 【答案】1．B 2．D 3．A 4．C 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。主要讲述了一位名字叫Maria的母亲提出的“快乐至上时光”育儿理念。她允许孩子自由玩耍，不干涉孩子的选择，同时设定必要的边界，这种方式不仅让孩子快乐成长，还增进了亲子关系，成为一种独特的教育方式。    1．根据第1段中的“What are your parents like? Do they have any strict family rules for you? Do they make you feel stressed?”可知，作者通过连续提问引出话题。 2．根据第3段中的“Whatever makes you happy. You all just do it and be quiet so that Mommy and Daddy can talk to each other,”可知，她允许孩子画画是为了不打扰父母交谈。 3．根据第5段中的“Maria believes the hour of free playtime has been beneficial for her kids.”可知，Maria认为，一小时的自由玩耍时间对她的孩子们有益。“beneficial”意为“有益的；有帮助的”，与helpful同义。 4．文章通过Maria的故事，介绍了一种特殊的育儿方式，目的是分享这种教育理念。 ◇考点 02 重难语篇提升练 The biggest influence that technology has on family time is the way it changes how families spend time together. People used to spend more time with their family members before. Nowadays, with children (and the parents, too) spending more time texting, playing video games on smart phones, when will the family find time to bond (培养感情) and create lasting memories together? By the end of a long day at work or school, members of the family want to relax. And now technology use is widespread (普遍的) across the country, normally our “relaxing” is also known as spending time on smart phones. Not only is the amount of family time affected by technology, but also the quality. Technology can affect the quality in different ways. For example, family members can be distracted (分心的) by their phones while having dinner together. If “family time” means everyone sitting in the same room while playing online, what value is there? Personal communication is key to time well spent with loved ones. Families don’t even need to have something special to do while together. If they simply ask each other how their day is and simply have a nice dinner together, family bonds will get better. When technology becomes a focus, quality time for families goes down, which affects everyone’s life. Lack of family communication causes the family’s unity to weaken, and each of the family will be influenced in different ways. Children are more likely to develop unhealthy habits when they fail to communicate with their parents. Meanwhile, parents who put work before family or pay less attention to their children’s growth are more likely to face bad parent-child relationship. Sixty-seven percent of American teens say they want to spend more time with their parents, which is rather sad. Therefore, this passage is meant to show how technology has influenced families badly. 1．What is the biggest influence that technology has on family time? A．It brings families closer easily. B．It provides more choices to play together. C．It changes the way families spend time together. D．It increases the time families spend together. 2．What do members of the family usually do to relax by the end of a day according to Paragraph 2? A．Eat dinner together. B．Listen to radio programs. C．Spend time on smart phones. D．Play a board game together. 3．According to Paragraph 3, we can know that technology ________. A．makes us put work before family B．affects the quality of family time C．brings us convenience and happiness D．brings us more development 4．What’s the main idea of Paragraph 4? A．Simple games are helpful for family bonds. B．Families don’t need to do anything together. C．Personal communication is important for family time.D．Staying in the same room is necessary for family. 5．What’s the writer’s attitude (态度) towards the influence of technology? A．Agreeable. B．Worried. C．Surprised. D．Satisfied. 【答案】1．C 2．C 3．B 4．C 5．B 【导语】本文主要介绍了科技对家庭相处时间产生的不良影响，分析了其带来的变化以及对家庭关系的负面影响。 1．细节理解题。根据“The biggest influence that technology has on family time is the way it changes how families spend time together.”可知，科技对家庭时间最大的影响在于它改变了家庭成员共同度过时间的方式。故选C。 2．细节理解题。根据“By the end of a long day at work or school, members of the family want to relax. And now technology use is widespread across the country, normally our ‘relaxing’ is also known as spending time on smart phones.”可知，通常我们的“放松”就是花时间在智能手机上。故选C。 3．细节理解题。根据“Not only is the amount of family time affected by technology, but also the quality. Technology can affect the quality in different ways.”可知，科技不仅影响家庭时间的时长，还影响其质量。故选B。 4．主旨大意题。根据“Personal communication is key to time well spent with loved ones.”可知，个人交流是与亲人共度美好时光的关键。故选C。 5．观点态度题。根据“Therefore, this passage is meant to show how technology has influenced families badly.”可知，这篇文章旨在展示科技对家庭的不良影响。可推知作者是持担忧态度的。故选B。 The next day was also cold and grey. Nobody talked much during breakfast. Mrs. March was pale and tired. The girls tried to hide their tears. Then Mr. Brooke’s carriage arrived and it was time for Mrs. March to leave. She kissed her daughters one by one and said, “Keep busy, my dears, and never lose hope!” “Yes, Mother.” “Meg, look after your sisters. If you need help, ask Hannah or Mr. Laurence. Jo, be patient and cheerful, and write to me often. Beth and Amy, help with the housework and be obedient (顺从的).” “Yes, Mother! Don’t worry!” “Goodbye, my dears!” she called as it drove away. The girls waved their hands cheerfully until the carriage turned the corner. With sad faces and heavy hearts, they went back inside. “The house seems very empty now.” said Meg. “Our motto is ‘Hope and keep busy’,” said Jo brightly. “I’m going to teach the King children.” replied Meg. “And Amy and I are going to help Hannah with the housework.” said Beth. “I think anxiety is very interesting.” Amy said seriously. For a week the girls kept to their motto and worked hard. Then Jo got a bad cold and had to stay at home. She didn’t mind this at all. In fact, she was happy to lie on the sofa all day with her books and medicine. Amy got bored with doing housework so she took out her pencils and drawing book again. Meg went to teach the King children every day and sewed (缝补). She spent the rest of her time writing long letters to her mother. Only Beth still kept Mother’s words. 1．Why did the girls try to hide their tears the next day? A．Because the weather was cold and grey that day. B．Because their mother wanted to go away with Mr. Brooke. C．Because their mother asked them to keep busy. D．Because they did not want their mother to feel worried about them. 2．What did Mrs. March tell her daughters to do while she was away? A．She told Jo and Amy to help with the housework and be obedient. B．She asked Meg not to forget to look after herself. C．She told her daughters to ask Hannah and Mr. Laurence for help if they had problems. D．She told the girls to work hard and never lose heart. 3．What does the underlined word “motto” mean? A．A short sentence that expresses aims or beliefs. B．A short sentence that expresses orders or guidance. C．A short sentence that expresses feelings or wishes. D．A short sentence that expresses opinions or attitude. 4．What will the following paragraph probably talk about? A．Beth didn’t complain the next week. B．Amy was fed up with housework. C．What Meg wrote in the letter to her mother. D．Meg’s daily teaching in the King’s family. 5．How did the girls feel in the following week after Mother’s leaving? A．Patient and cheerful. B．Hopeful and busy. C．Obedient and relaxed. D．Worried and sad. 【答案】1．D 2．D 3．A 4．A 5．B 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文，讲述了March夫人要离开家一段时间，她叮嘱女儿们要忙碌起来，保持希望。在她离开后的第一周，女儿们努力践行着这个座右铭，但之后各自有了不同的表现。 1．细节理解题。根据“The girls tried to hide their tears.”以及上下文可知，March夫人要离开，女儿们不想让她担心，所以试图隐藏泪水。故选D。 2．细节理解题。根据文章中March夫人离开时的叮嘱“Keep busy, my dears, and never lose hope!”可知，她希望女儿们在她离开期间保持忙碌，并且永远不要失去希望。D选项“她告诉女孩们要努力工作，永远不要灰心”与March夫人的叮嘱意思相符，虽然表述上略有不同，但“努力工作”可理解为“保持忙碌”的一种表现，“永远不要灰心”与“永远不要失去希望”意思一致，且D选项更全面地概括了March夫人的主要意图。故选D。 3．词句猜测题。根据“Our motto is ‘Hope and keep busy’”以及后文女儿们按照这个座右铭去行动，可知“motto”意为表达目标或信念的简短句子。故选A。 4．推理判断题。根据“Only Beth still kept Mother’s words.”以及前文提到其他女儿都有所懈怠，可推测下一段可能会继续讲述Beth在下周仍然坚持母亲的话，没有抱怨。故选A。 5．细节理解题。根据“For a week the girls kept to their motto and worked hard.”可知，在母亲离开后的第一周，女孩们努力践行座右铭，忙碌且充满希望。故选B。 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $ Unit 3 Family traditions 单元话题阅读理解练习 单元话题：家庭生活 本资料共10篇专题训练，从上到下依次按照难度分为基础语篇巩固练和重难语篇提升练 基础语篇巩固练 聚焦基础，巩固自我 重难语篇提升练 专注提升，挑战自我 ◇考点 01 基础语篇巩固练 How many fathers usually come to the parent-teacher meetings in your class? Have you ever thought of a “dads only” parent-teacher meeting? On Aug 24, 2024, a school in Hangzhou held a special meeting just for dads. The goal was to “encourage dads to actively take part in family education,” reported Guangming Daily. In recent years, people have been discussing the absence of fathers in family education. According to a 2020 survey 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,” 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 give dads more time to care for their babies, if workplaces let them attend 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．Why was the meeting special according to paragraph 1? A．The parents were also teachers. B．Only dads were invited to the meeting. C．All of the students’ parents were present. D．It discussed the importance of family education. 2．What can we know from paragraph 2? A．Only moms offer help in children’s family education. B．Children like mom to help them with their homework. C．Dads do less than moms in children’s family education. D．Something has been done to help children with their homework. 3．How can dads influence their children? ①shape young kids’ personalities        ②help kids form good habits ③make kids more outgoing            ④keep kids doing homework A．①② B．②④ C．①②③ D．①②③④ 4．What can be inferred from the underlined sentence in the last paragraph? A．Dads can fix everything by themselves. B．Moms will have free time to enjoy themselves. C．Moms can spend more time playing with their children. D．Dads will be more responsible for the children’s family education. Alex and Jack liked to play catch-ball. One day, it was too cold to play outside, so they decided to play in the living room. They threw the baseball back and forth a few times, and then threw the baseball with a spin (旋转). It flew through the room. Jack wanted to catch the ball but it was too late. The ball passed him and hit a plant that was sitting on a table. The pot (花盆) of the plant broke into pieces. Jack dropped his glove and ran to the plant. Alex hurried to clean up the mess. Jack carefully held the plant and Alex cleaned up the dirt and broken pieces. Both of them felt bad for what had happened. Just then, “What happened here?” their mom came back and asked. “Um, the plant seems too big for its pot,” Alex said. “We thought we’d replant it.” “Really? When did you boys develop an interest in plants?” Mom looked at the baseball. The boys looked at each other, feeling sorry. “Actually, when we were playing catch ball, the ball hit the plant by accident,” Alex said. “We’re sorry, Mom.” Mom said, “It’s okay. The accident has happened. But next time, be more careful and play outside where there’s more space.” “And remember, sometimes it can be hard to be honest, especially (尤其) when we’re afraid of getting in trouble. But it’s always better to tell the truth, even if it’s difficult,” she added. The two boys understood what their mother said and promised they would never lie again. 根据材料内容选择最佳答案。 1．Why did the two boys throw the baseball in the living room? A．Because it is more interesting in the living room. B．Because it is too cold to play outside. C．Because their mother asked them to throw the baseball. D．Because there’s more space. 2．What did the ball hit? A．A plant. B．Jack. C．Alex. D．A pot. 3．What did Alex do at first when Mom asked him what had happened? A．He hurried to run away. B．He did nothing. C．He told the truth. D．He told a lie. 4．What is the order of the accident according to the passage? a. Alex and Jack threw the baseball back and forth a few times. b. Alex and Jack decided to play baseball in the living room because it was very cold outside. c. The baseball flew through the room and hit a plant by accident, and the pot of the plant broke into pieces. d. Their mom came back and asked them what happened. e. Alex hurried to clean up the mess. f. Finally Alex told the truth. A．a-b-c-d-e-f B．b-a-c-d-e-f C．b-a-c-e-d-f D．a-b-c-d-f-e 5．What do you think of Alex? A．He is kind. B．He is honest. C．He is quiet. D．He is helpful. One evening after dinner, Mr. and Mrs. Smith had a family meeting. “We’ve made a difficult decision,” Mr. Smith said. “You see, your mother gets a job as manager of a television station in Chicago. Unluckily, the station isn’t here. After thinking long and hard about it, we’ve decided to move to Chicago.” Marc looked surprised, while his sister May started asking when they would be moving. “It’s surprising, but exciting!” she said. Marc simply said, “We can’t go—I can’t leave all my friends. I’d rather stay here and live with Tommy Lyones!” Mr. and Mrs. Smith hoped that by the time they moved in August, Marc would be more used to the idea of leaving. However, he showed no signs of accepting the news, refusing to pack his things. When the morning of the move arrived, Marc was missing. His parents called Tommy Lyones’ house, but Mrs. Lyones said she didn’t see Marc. Mrs. Smith became increasingly worried. What they didn’t know was that Marc started walking over to Tommy’s house, with an idea of hiding in the Lyones’ attic (阁楼) for a few days. But as Marc walked past all the familiar (熟悉的) sights of the neighborhood: the green wall he and his mother painted, the tree he and his sister used to climb and the park where he and his father often walked together, he changed the idea. How much would these mean without his family? Who makes them special? Marc didn’t take the time to answer those questions, but instead hurried back to his house, wondering if there were any boxes the right size to hold his CD collection. 根据材料内容选择最佳答案。 1．Why did Mr. and Mrs. Smith decide to move? A．Because Mrs. Smith got a new job in Chicago. B．Because Mr. Smith was sent to work in Chicago. C．Because they like Chicago and want to live there. D．Because they lived a hard life and needed to change. 2．Which of the following is NOT true according to the passage? A．Marc wanted to live with Tommy Lyones. B．Tommy Lyones was one of Marc’s good friends. C．Both Marc and May felt surprised after hearing the news of moving. D．Marc accepted to move with his family by the time they moved in August. 3．Where was Marc on the morning of the move? A．In his father’s car. B．In the Lyones’ attic. C．In the neighborhood. D．In Tommy Lyones’ house. 4．What would most possibly happen next? A．Marc would join his family in the move. B．Mr. and Mrs. Smith had to give up moving. C．Marc would send his CDs to Tommy Lyones. D．Mr. and Mrs. Smith would call the police for help. 5．What does the passage tell us? A．Where there is love, there is home. B．When in Rome, do as the Romans do. C．Life always offers you a second chance. D．It’s better to work hard than to think all the time. Last week, I bought home a pizza for dinner, hoping it would save me some time for my project. While I was at work, my 13-year-old son, Jordan, came into my room and said, “Mom, I’m getting hungry. Can you warm up the pizza now?” “In a minute,” I answered without looking up. Over the next ten minutes, he came over several times to tell me he was hungry. I couldn’t stand it anymore. “You’re old enough to put a pizza into the microwave (微波炉),” I shouted, “Why don’t you just do it yourself? I’m so tired of being ATF.” “What is ATF?” Jordan asked. “All Things Food. I have to do all food-related (与食物有关的) things, such as shopping, cooking, and doing the dishes. I need some help.” Jordan nodded (点头) and said, “I understand, Mom.” The next day, Jordan came home with several bags of food. Then he cooked three meals and did the dishes. “________ Although I only cooked three very simple meals, it still took a lot of time,” Jordan said, “Mom, I don’t think anyone should be ATF. Let’s make a rule. From now on, I’ll do the shopping, Dad will do the dishes, and you’ll just cook.” I always felt that it was my job to take care of everyone in my family, but Jordan showed me that family members should care for each other. 1．Why did the writer shout at Jordan that day? A．He kept asking her questions. B．He kept troubling her for dinner. C．He didn’t learn to cook by himself. D．He didn’t do his homework carefully. 2．How did Jordan help the writer out the next day? A．By tidying up the house. B．By helping her with her project. C．By doing all food-related things. D．By warming up the pizza himself. 3．Which of the following can be put in the “________”? A．ATF is really a huge job. B．I like cooking very much. C．Cooking is not as difficult as I thought. D．I don’t want to do housework anymore. 4．What did Jordan decide to do in the future? A．He would do the dishes. B．He would go shopping for food. C．He would help his parents with their work. D．He would cook three meals for the whole family. 5．What does the story want to tell us? A．Housework is hard work. B．Everyone should learn some life skills. C．We should do our own things by ourselves. D．Family members should care for each other. My family lives in a small apartment. We do not have a backyard, but we love plants. One day, Mom and I decided to make a window box herb garden. First, we went to the library to read about how to grow herbs in window boxes. Then we went to the gardening store and bought a long window box with a long “dish” that fits under it, some soil, and packets of seeds. Then we went for a “coffee talk” at a coffee shop and talked about what delicious meals we would make with our herbs. At home, we put some small stones at the bottom of the box. The stones help the water move out of the soil and into the dish below. If the water can’t get out, the soil stays too wet and the herbs won’t grow well. Mom and I both love pizza, so we made sure to plant a lot of basil. I love the smell of fresh basil! We also planted rosemary, which tastes good with roast lamb (烤羔羊肉). That smells wonderful, too. We planted mint because Mom wanted to try making fresh mint tea. We placed the window box on top of the fridge and waited for the seeds to grow. Then we put the box on the shelf outside the kitchen window to get sunlight. My mom and I love to smell our fresh herbs. Now, every time I look out of the window or help mom cook, I see our little garden growing. It reminds me that you don’t need a big yard to enjoy nature—Sometimes, all you need is a little soil, some seeds, and a heart full of hope. 1．What did they buy at the gardening store? A．Books on growing plants. B．A box, soil, and seeds. C．Coffee and some cakes. D．Pizza and some roast lamb 2．Which is the correct order of the steps they took? ① Put stones in the box.         ② Went to the library. ③ Planted the herbs.         ④ Bought things from the store. A．②-④-①-③ B．④-②-③-① C．②-①-④-③ D．①-②-③-④ 3．What does “a heart full of hope” suggest in the last sentence? A．Being wealthy and rich. B．Feeling positive about life. C．Knowing all about gardening. D．Having a large and warm family. 4．What is the text mainly about? A．The smell of different fresh plants. B．The use of herbs for cooking meals. C．The making of a window box garden. D．The life of living in a small apartment. What are your parents like? Do they have any strict family rules for you? Do they make you feel stressed? Recently, a mother’s special idea about her kids’ playtime has caught people’s attention online. Jessi Meeks says every day, her three kids get an hour where they get to do “whatever” they want. She calls it “whatever-makes-you happy hour”. Meeks’ idea came naturally from one of her kids’ suggestions. “One afternoon, the kids were outside painting and my husband and I were trying to talk and carry on a conversation. My oldest son Cannon looked at me and asked, ‘Can I paint my hands?’ And I said, ‘Whatever makes you happy. You all just do it and be quiet so Mommy and Daddy can talk to each other.’” Meeks recalls. “And from then on, around that same time of the day, they would ask if they could do something and we’d be like ‘Sure, whatever makes you happy.’” But Meeks also sets necessary boundaries (界限). “If they start hurting themselves or hurting each other, we step in.” she adds, “And we don’t let them watch TV.” Meeks believes the hour of free playtime has been beneficial for her kids. If they make a big mess, she thinks it’s a good chance to teach little ones the practice of tidying up. At the same time, it’s also a great way to allow time for them to explore and play the way they want. “Even though the kids make a mess at times, it has worked out well for everyone in my family.” Meeks says. She views “whatever makes-you-happy hour” as a daily period to make new memories and build a good family relationship. 1．How does the author start the passage? A．By explaining a fact. B．By raising questions. C．By giving an example. D．By comparing opinions. 2．Why did Meeks allow Cannon to paint his hands? A．Cannon had a talent for painting. B．Her husband promised to clean up the mess. C．Painting his hands was Cannon’s favorite thing. D．She was able to keep talking with her husband. 3．The couple will step in _________. A．when the kids get into fights B．if the kids mess up the room C．if the kids are going to the cinema D．when the kids draw on themselves 4．What is the author’s purpose in writing this passage? A．To show a new kind of family rule. B．To introduce some good family activities. C．To share a special way to educate children. D．To give some advice on how to deal with children. April 22nd is World Earth Day. It’s a day to remind people to protect the earth. So on that day, our family held an activity “bottle of trash challenge”. That means the trash (垃圾) needs to be put in a 600 mL bottle. We decided to challenge ourselves and produce as little trash as possible. My father worked online all day, so he didn’t produce any paper waste except paper napkins. He made the least trash in our family. My mother cooked and produced plenty of kitchen waste, such as vegetable leaves, eggshells and food bags. What’s worse, we couldn’t eat up all the food of the dinner that day. So leftovers (剩余物) couldn’t be avoided. It was not easy for mom to deal with all the trash, but she found a way to put it all into the bottle. How amazing! My sister, a 16-year-old student, was busy preparing for her exams. She had to use paper to work out math or physics problems. She used only one side of the paper in the past. But that day, she tried to use both sides of the paper because she realized we were challenging ourselves. She did a good job! I was different from my sister. I love snacks and drinks. So my trash was almost from them. I realized that I must produce less waste. I hardly ever had snacks or drinks. It was too difficult, but I did it! I’ve learnt a lot from this activity. I realize that everyone can produce less trash. We should start with small actions to protect the earth! 1．What did the writer’s family do on April 22nd? A．They had a trip. B．They had a picnic. C．They had a party. D．They had a challenge. 2．Who made the least trash in the family? A．The writer. B．The writer’s father. C．The writer’s mother. D．The writer’s sister. 3．What was the writer’s sister busy doing? A．Watching TV. B．Playing the piano. C．Preparing for her exams. D．Playing computer games. 4．What is the writer’s purpose of writing this text? A．To let us have less snacks and drinks. B．To tell us to use both sides of the paper. C．To encourage us to eat up all the food of the dinner. D．To call on us to protect the earth by starting with small actions. What are your parents like? Do they have any strict family rules for you? Do they make you feel stressed? Recently, a mother’s special idea about her kids’ playtime has caught people’s attention online. Maria says, every day her three kids get an hour to do “whatever” they want to do. She calls it “whatever-makes-you-happy hour”. Maria’s idea came naturally from one of her kids’ advice. “One afternoon, the kids were outside painting, while my husband and I were trying to talk and carry on a conversation. My oldest son Cannon looked at me and asked, ‘Can I paint my hands?’ And I said, ‘Whatever makes you happy. You all just do it and be quiet so that Mommy and Daddy can talk to each other,’ Maria recalls. And from then on, around that same time of the day, they would ask if they could do something and we’d be like, ‘Sure, whatever makes you happy.’” But Maria also sets some necessary boundaries (界限) for them. “If they start hurting themselves or hurting each other, we will step in,” she adds. “And we don’t allow them to watch TV on school nights.” Maria believes the hour of free playtime has been beneficial for her kids. If they make a big mess, she thinks it’s a good chance to teach them the practice of tidying up. At the same time, it’s also a great way for them to explore and play in the way they want. “The kids make a mess at times, but it has worked out well in my family,” Maria says. She views “whatever-makes-you-happy hour” as a daily period to make new memories and build a good family relationship. 1．How does the writer start the passage in Paragraph 1? A．By explaining a fact. B．By raising questions. C．By giving an example. D．By comparing opinions. 2．Why did Maria allow her son Cannon to paint his hands? A．Because Cannon had a great talent for painting. B．Because her husband promised to clean up all the mess. C．Because painting his hands was Cannon’s favorite thing. D．Because she was able to continue talking with her husband. 3．What does the underlined word “beneficial” in Paragraph 5 mean? A．Helpful. B．Peaceful. C．Successful. D．Careful. 4．What is the purpose of the passage? A．To explain some new kinds of family rules to us. B．To introduce some good family rules and activities to us. C．To share a special way to educate kids with us. D．To give us some advice on how to deal with problems among children. ◇考点 02 重难语篇提升练 The biggest influence that technology has on family time is the way it changes how families spend time together. People used to spend more time with their family members before. Nowadays, with children (and the parents, too) spending more time texting, playing video games on smart phones, when will the family find time to bond (培养感情) and create lasting memories together? By the end of a long day at work or school, members of the family want to relax. And now technology use is widespread (普遍的) across the country, normally our “relaxing” is also known as spending time on smart phones. Not only is the amount of family time affected by technology, but also the quality. Technology can affect the quality in different ways. For example, family members can be distracted (分心的) by their phones while having dinner together. If “family time” means everyone sitting in the same room while playing online, what value is there? Personal communication is key to time well spent with loved ones. Families don’t even need to have something special to do while together. If they simply ask each other how their day is and simply have a nice dinner together, family bonds will get better. When technology becomes a focus, quality time for families goes down, which affects everyone’s life. Lack of family communication causes the family’s unity to weaken, and each of the family will be influenced in different ways. Children are more likely to develop unhealthy habits when they fail to communicate with their parents. Meanwhile, parents who put work before family or pay less attention to their children’s growth are more likely to face bad parent-child relationship. Sixty-seven percent of American teens say they want to spend more time with their parents, which is rather sad. Therefore, this passage is meant to show how technology has influenced families badly. 1．What is the biggest influence that technology has on family time? A．It brings families closer easily. B．It provides more choices to play together. C．It changes the way families spend time together. D．It increases the time families spend together. 2．What do members of the family usually do to relax by the end of a day according to Paragraph 2? A．Eat dinner together. B．Listen to radio programs. C．Spend time on smart phones. D．Play a board game together. 3．According to Paragraph 3, we can know that technology ________. A．makes us put work before family B．affects the quality of family time C．brings us convenience and happiness D．brings us more development 4．What’s the main idea of Paragraph 4? A．Simple games are helpful for family bonds. B．Families don’t need to do anything together. C．Personal communication is important for family time.D．Staying in the same room is necessary for family. 5．What’s the writer’s attitude (态度) towards the influence of technology? A．Agreeable. B．Worried. C．Surprised. D．Satisfied. The next day was also cold and grey. Nobody talked much during breakfast. Mrs. March was pale and tired. The girls tried to hide their tears. Then Mr. Brooke’s carriage arrived and it was time for Mrs. March to leave. She kissed her daughters one by one and said, “Keep busy, my dears, and never lose hope!” “Yes, Mother.” “Meg, look after your sisters. If you need help, ask Hannah or Mr. Laurence. Jo, be patient and cheerful, and write to me often. Beth and Amy, help with the housework and be obedient (顺从的).” “Yes, Mother! Don’t worry!” “Goodbye, my dears!” she called as it drove away. The girls waved their hands cheerfully until the carriage turned the corner. With sad faces and heavy hearts, they went back inside. “The house seems very empty now.” said Meg. “Our motto is ‘Hope and keep busy’,” said Jo brightly. “I’m going to teach the King children.” replied Meg. “And Amy and I are going to help Hannah with the housework.” said Beth. “I think anxiety is very interesting.” Amy said seriously. For a week the girls kept to their motto and worked hard. Then Jo got a bad cold and had to stay at home. She didn’t mind this at all. In fact, she was happy to lie on the sofa all day with her books and medicine. Amy got bored with doing housework so she took out her pencils and drawing book again. Meg went to teach the King children every day and sewed (缝补). She spent the rest of her time writing long letters to her mother. Only Beth still kept Mother’s words. 1．Why did the girls try to hide their tears the next day? A．Because the weather was cold and grey that day. B．Because their mother wanted to go away with Mr. Brooke. C．Because their mother asked them to keep busy. D．Because they did not want their mother to feel worried about them. 2．What did Mrs. March tell her daughters to do while she was away? A．She told Jo and Amy to help with the housework and be obedient. B．She asked Meg not to forget to look after herself. C．She told her daughters to ask Hannah and Mr. Laurence for help if they had problems. D．She told the girls to work hard and never lose heart. 3．What does the underlined word “motto” mean? A．A short sentence that expresses aims or beliefs. B．A short sentence that expresses orders or guidance. C．A short sentence that expresses feelings or wishes. D．A short sentence that expresses opinions or attitude. 4．What will the following paragraph probably talk about? A．Beth didn’t complain the next week. B．Amy was fed up with housework. C．What Meg wrote in the letter to her mother. D．Meg’s daily teaching in the King’s family. 5．How did the girls feel in the following week after Mother’s leaving? A．Patient and cheerful. B．Hopeful and busy. C．Obedient and relaxed. D．Worried and sad. 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $