Since two years ago, Where Are We Going, Dad? ( 《爸爸去哪儿?》) has become one of the most popular TV shows. On the shows, the five fathers and their children traveled around China, riding camels through the western deserts, fishing on the east coast, and selling vegetables for their bus fare(费用) home in southwestern Yunnan Province.
One dad doesn’t know how to do his daughter’s hair, so some people try to help him. Another one must survive with his son for three days in the desert. Because the father can’t cook, they only eat instant noodles(方便面).
Why is Where Are We Going, Dad? so popular? Because it is about how Chinese parents look after their kids. The show makes modern parents think about what they should do with their kids. “In traditional Chinese culture, the father is strict and the mother is kind. But on the show, we see fathers who are much gentler(温和的) on their kids and more involved(参与) in their upbringing(培养)” said Li Minyi, a professor of early childhood education.
In the past, children were taught to obey their parents’ wishes and look after them in their old age. But today Chinese parents increasingly realize that respecting their children’s choices may be a better way to prepare them for modern society. As they raise their children, parents are growing up at the same time.
根据短文内容,选择正确选项。How many fathers and their children are mainly mentioned on Where Are We Going, Dad?
A.Two. | B.Three. | C.Four. | D.Five. |
Where Are We Going, Dad? is so popular because ______.
A.it teaches fathers how to cook |
B.it tells us how to survive in the desert |
C.it is about how Chinese parents look after their kids |
D.it shows us how to ride camels through the western deserts |
Which of the following is not TRUE according to the passage?
A.The show makes modern parents think about what to do with their parents. |
B.In traditional Chinese culture, the father is strict and the mother is kind. |
C.In the past, children were taught to obey their own wishes. |
D.From the passage we know that Li Minyi is a writer of early childhood education. |
The underlined word “survive” means ______ in Chinese.
A.生存 | B.服务 | C.料想 | D.蔓延 |
From the passage we know that______.
A.fishing on the east coast is really interesting |
B.children should learn to look after their parents when they are old |
C.today Chinese children should respect their parents’ choices |
D.as they raise their children, parents are growing up at the same time |
In England people don’t usually talk too much .You can go on a bus, or in a train, and everyone sits looking out of the window.
Often they read .They read books and papers .But they don’t talk much.
When you meet English people, they often talk about one thing, the weather. So when you meet somebody in English, you can say, “Nice weather for the time of year!”
“But it was a little cold yesterday, ”somebody may answer .
“But it got a bit warmer later!” you can say.
Talk like this, and the English will think ,how friendly you are !English people often _______on a bus .
A.talk much | B.talk about |
C.eat something | D.read papers |
When you meet English people ,talk like this :_________
A.How do you do? | B.How are you? |
C.Nice weather! | D.Nice to meet you |
If you talk with the English people about the weather, they will think ________
A.you are friendly | B.you are right |
C.you are English | D.you talk too much. |
English people always hope the weather will get ______.
A.better | B.warmer | C.colder | D.hotter |
Which is right?_________________
A.English people like to talk on a bus. |
B.English people enjoy the best weather. |
C.English people are the most friendly. |
D.English people don’t talk much. |
In England, people often talk about the weather because they can experience(经历)four seasons in one day. In the morning the weather is warm just like in spring. An hour later black clouds come and then it rains hard. The weather gets a little cold. In the late afternoon the sky will be sunny, the sun will begin to shine, and it will be summer at this time of a day.
In England, people can also have summer in winter, or have winter in summer. So in winter they can swim sometimes, and in summer sometimes they should take warm clothes.
When you go to England, you will see that some English people usually take an umbrella or a raincoat with them in the sunny morning, but you should not laugh at them.
If you don’t take an umbrella or a raincoat, you will regret(遗憾)later in the day.Why do people in England often talk about the weather?
A.Because the sky is sunny all day. |
B.Because they often have very good weather. |
C.Because the weather is warm just like in spring. |
D.Because they may have four seasons in one day. |
“People can also have summer in winter.” means “it is sometimes too ___ in winter.”
A.cold | B.cool | C.warm | D.rainy |
Dear Vicky,
Thanks for your letter and for the photos of your family. Now it’s my turn! This is a photo of my family. My dad is called Peter. He’s a dentist. He likes playing golf and he loves watching sports on TV. In fact, we all like watching TV! My mom’s name is Diana. She’s a teacher. She likes reading and she also likes watching romantic movies.
I have two brothers-James and Brian. James is nine years old. He likes watching cartoons and playing video games. Little Brian is still a baby. He’s only two years old. He doesn’t like watching TV! He likes playing with his teddy bear.
And me? Well, I like watching tennis on TV but I prefer to play. Do you like playing tennis? I do. Maybe we can play some time? What do you like to do? Write and tell me.
Yours truly, DebbieThe letter is from_________.
A.Debbie | B.Vicky | C.Peter | D.Diana |
How many people are there in Debbie’s family?
A.3. | B.4. | C.5. | D.6. |
James likes_________.
A.playing with his teddy bear |
B.watching sports on TV |
C.reading and watching romantic movies |
D.watching cartoons and playing video games |
Many people like traveling (going to other places). Modern traffic is fast, so going to different places becomes very easy. If you want to travel, you must be healthy. But do you know how to keep healthy when you are traveling? The following information is important for you.
Before leaving:
Wear comfortable shoes, a hat and sunglasses.
Do some exercise for weeks or months before you leave.
While traveling:
Be sure not to eat dirty food or bad fruit.
Drink clean or bottled water.
Find time to take a good rest.______ before leaving.
A.Do some exercise | B.Clean the shoes |
C.Have a rest | D.Eat enough fruit |
_______ while traveling.
A.Have some time | B.Eat a lot of food |
C.Drink bottled water | D.Do some shopping |
The writer tells us how to __________ when you travel.
A.walk fast | B.eat too much |
C.wear shoes | D.keep healthy |
Family Information
MEMBERS |
NAME |
JOB |
LIKES |
Grandma |
Linda |
Cleaner |
Watching TV |
Dad |
Jeff |
Teacher |
Basketball |
Mum |
Catherine |
Nurse |
Singing |
Daughter |
Betty |
Student |
Reading |
How many people are there in the family?
A.Two. | B.Three. | C.Four. | D.Five. |
Who likes singing?
A.Catherine. | B.Linda. | C.Jeff. | D.Betty. |
What’s Dad’s job?
A.A cleaner. | B.A teacher. |
C.A student. | D.A nurse. |