Moms take care of their children and dads bring home food and make the family rules. These are the roles moms and dads fall into when they become parents and it's common among all cultures. But times change and parents' roles seem to be changing,too. More women are bringing home food by having fulltime jobs and men are taking care of their children at home.
Chinese TV show Where Are We Going,Dad?provides a closer look at the changing roles of dads in modern family life. The show follows the adventures (冒险经历) of five celebrity (明星) dads who take trips with their young children (aged 4 to 6) and try to complete a set of tasks. It shows how young dads are trying hard to find the best way to raise(养育)their children and keep a closer relationship with them. Young dads no longer want to be cold.
Psychologists (心理学家) say that a strong fatherly influence is important in a child's development. Fathers teach their children skills and encourage them to try new things. They also give them a sense of safety. A child learns that if something goes wrong,he or she can depend on dad to help fix it. The psychologists also say that without a dad,a child is more possible to drop out of school and get into trouble.
A mother's love is important,and so is a father's love. Chen Mo,a psychology professor says,“It takes both parents to raise a child. Children have different needs at different ages and this needs to be considered by both parents.”
What are the common roles of moms and dads in all cultures?
A.Moms take care of their children and dads bring home food and make the family rules. |
B.Moms bring home food by having fulltime jobs and dads take care of their children at home. |
C.Both parents take care of their children at home. |
D.Both parents go out to work,while grandparents take care of their children at home. |
What are the young dads trying to do in the show?
A.They are trying hard to find the best way to raise their children and keep a closer relationship with them. |
B.They are trying to complete a set of tasks with their kids. They are also trying hard to find the best way to raise their children and keep a closer relationship with them. |
C.They are trying to make more money. |
D.They are trying to be cold to their kids. |
What is a child more possible to do without a dad?
A.Stay out late. |
B.Get into trouble and do badly in school work. |
C.Drop out of school |
D.Drop out of school and get into trouble. |
Why does it take both parents to raise a child?
A.A child feels safer with both parents. |
B.A child feels happier with both parents. |
C.Both parents need to consider that children have different needs at different ages. |
D.It is both the father's and the mother's duty to raise a child. |
Summer holidays are coming. Here are two posters for members of English Club in the schoolyard:
Science and Technology Museum Opening hours: Sunday—Wednesday 10:00 am—5:30 pm Charge: $5 What’s on Ancient Technology—the ground floor Modern Technology—the first floor Space—the second floor The Silk Road: trade and travel—the second floor Please note The museum is closed for 3 days during the Spring Festival every year. Contact us Information desk:73238299 Email: stm99@163.com |
To all climbers! Place: Castle Peak Indoor Climbing Centre Date: 8:30 am, July, 15 Dos: Sign in when you come to the centre. Climb with a partner. Wear a hard hat at all times. Wear the correct climbing shoes. Don’ts: Don’t eat or drink anywhere except(除了) in the café. Don’t listen to personal music players while climbing. Don’t light fires. Tips: Use a locker to store your things. Wear comfortable clothing. Wearing jewelry(珠宝) can cause accidents. Talking on a mobile phone while climbing can be dangerous. |
If you want to visit the Museum on weekend, which of the following is the best time?
A.10:00 am, Saturday | B.2:30 pm, Saturday |
C.2:00 pm, Sunday | D.8:30 am, Sunday |
While climbing, it’s better to __________.
A.talk on a mobile phone |
B.stay alone all the time |
C.listen to personal music players |
D.wear the correct climbing shoes |
Which of the following is right for the climbers?
A.To keep the things in a locker. |
B.To wear jewelry while climbing. |
C.To eat something wherever they go. |
D.To wear a soft hat at all times. |
Wang Hua is a Chinese boy. He is twelve. He is in Class Two,Grade One. This is his dog. I don't know its name. I think it is three. That is his schoolbag. You can see a pencil box,an English textbook(课本),two Chinese textbooks,some exercise books and an English Chinese dictionary in it. His good friend is Peter. Peter is an English boy. He is twelve,too.
根据短文内容,判断下列句子正(T)误(F)。Wang Hua is a Chinese boy.( )
He is in Class One,Grade Two. ( )
I know his dog is Mimi. ( )
You can't see a ball in his schoolbag. ( )
Peter is Chinese,too. ( )
Lost & Found
Lost: Found: Schoolbag
My school ID cardIs this your schoolbag?
Its number is 2007712It’s black and white.
My name is Mary Brown. My name is Tony Green
Please call 6956385Phone: 2360731
Cindy,
Your red notebook is in the lost and found box.
MikeMary's school ID card number is ______.
A.2360731 | B.6956385 |
C.2007712 | D.6958635 |
The schoolbag is ______.
A.green | B.white |
C.red | D.black and white |
Mary's phone number is ______.
A.6956385 | B.2007712 |
C.2360731 | D.6596385 |
Tony' s last name is ______.
A.Brown | B.Green |
C.Mike | D.Cindy |
Cindy's ______ is in the lost and found box.
A.school ID card | B.schoolbag |
C.notebook | D.Baseball |
My name is Tom. I'm nine. This is my mother.Her name's Linda Johnson. Her telephone number is 13052864515.And this is my father.His name is Mike Johnson. His phone number is 13120884699.And this is my sister.What's her name?Her name is Mary. Look!The boy is my brother Nick. Mary is eight and Nick is six.Mother is ______.
A.Mary Johnson | B.Mike Johnson |
C.Linda Johnson | D.Nick Johnson |
Father's telephone number is ______.
A.13120884699 | B.13120884966 |
C.13052864515 | D.13120889466 |
Mary is______.
A.six | B.nine |
C.eight | D.seven |
My brother is ______.
A.Tom | B.Mike |
C.Nick | D.Johnson |
My family name is ______.
A.Johnson | B.Nick |
C.Mike | D.Tom |
This morning was terrible for me. My tooth was aching, and I'd been in an argument with a friend. Her words still hurt : “Linda, the trouble with you is that you won't put yourself in my place. Can't you see things from my point of view?” I shook my head strongly--and felt the ache in my tooth. I'd thought I could stand the ache until my dentist who was on vacation came back, but the pain was really unbearable(无法忍受的). So I started calling the other dentists in the phone book, but no one could see me immediately(立刻). Finally, at about lunchtime, I got lucky.
“If you come by right now, madam” the nurse said, “the dentist will fit you in.”
I took my bag and keys and rushed to my car. But suddenly I began to doubt about the dentist. Why wasn't he as busy as the others?
In the dentist’s office, I sat down and looked around. I saw nothing but the white walls and I became even more worried. The nurse noticed my nervousness and put her warm hand over my ice-cold hand.
When I told her my fears, she laughed and said, “Don't worry. The dentist is very good.”
“How long do I have to wait for him?” I asked impatiently.
“Come on, he is coming. Just lie down and relax. And enjoy the artwork,” the nurse said.
“The artwork?” I was puzzled.
The chair went back. Suddenly I smiled. There was a beautiful picture, right where I could enjoy it: on the ceiling(天花板). How considerate the dentist was! At that moment, I began to understand what my friend meant by her words.
根据短文内容, 回答问题。Who did Linda argue with this morning?
Why did Linda call the other dentists in the phone book?
How did Linda go to see the new dentist?
Was Linda nervous after she walked into the new dentist’s office?
Where was the beautiful picture?