1.III.Reading Comprehension
Section A
Directions:For each blank in the following passages there are four words or phrases marked A,B,C and D.Fill in each blank with the word or phrase that best fits the context.
In a society where many families are torn apart by divorce,and fast-paced modern life often causes parents to lose out on time with their children,the importance of cultivating healthy relationships between fathers and sons is (51)A.The following tips maybe helpful.
Learn to Talk to Your Son
Do not(52)Bface-to-face chats; instead,try talking while working on a project together.Watch for clues that he is (53)Cto talk,as your son may feel more like talking after dinner rather than first thing in the morning.Be available at any hour,and let your son know it.Give your son verbal affirmation(肯定、認可),letting him know that he is loved and that you are (54)Dto be his dad.
Spend Time Together
Parents spend lots of time shuttling kids to practices,classes and various other activities.(55)A,the quality time needed to build relationships is often lacking.How dads spend their time shows their sons what is most important to them.Whether playing pretend with preschoolers or taking a hike with a teenager,fathers are encouraged to (56)Cactivities that their sons find interesting.
Set Boundaries (界限)
(57)Cdiscipline in a loving way shows sons that fathers (58)Dcare about their education and are concerned about(59)Btheir character.Fathers should teach their sons to be responsible for their behaviors and respect authority.Knowing the (60)Aof their actions helps children control behavior and think before acting.Thus,it is better for fathers to guide their sons by setting clear expectations and reasonable (61)B
Teaching Respectful Behavior
By modeling respectful behavior,fathers demonstrate (62)Creactions and expression of feelings for their sons.Communicating positive emotions and controlling negative ones shows sons how to healthily (63)Atheir feelings.Fathers have the responsibility of teaching their sons to (64)Awomen and not view them as objects.This will help them foster healthy relationships in the future.Additionally,by showing respect toward the son's mother,a father not only sets the standard of (65)Dbehavior but also develops a sense of security and acceptance.
51.A.apparent | B.remarkable | C.principal | D.essential |
52.A.neglect | B.force | C.enjoy | D.exchange |
53.A.curious | B.active | C.ready | D.likely |
54.A.ashamed | B.eager | C.willing | D.proud |
55.A.However | B.Therefore | C.Moreover | D.Otherwise |
56.A.involve in | B.hold on | C.participate in | D.insist on |
57.A.Debating on | B.Devoting to | C.Carrying out | D.Complaining about |
58.A.critically | B.flexibly | C.deliberately | D.genuinely |
59.A.recognizing | B.shaping | C.creating | D.changing |
60.A.consequences | B.reactions | C.motivations | D.procedures |
61.A.directions | B.limits | C.examples | D.suggestions |
62.A.extreme | B.passionate | C.appropriate | D.progressive |
63.A.convey | B.ignore | C.mix | D.hide |
64.A.value | B.overtake | C.dominate | D.inspect |
65.A.determined | B.balanced | C.deserved | D.expected. |