Question

ASK THE BLOG!
Post your problems on the blog and get other bloggers’ advice!
★★★★★★
My problem is my parents. They never stop going on about how I should keep my room tidy, keep my hair tidy and wear smart clothes. They even make me do the washing-up after dinner every night! None of my friends have got such tenable parents.  What should I do?
Helen, USA
★★★★★★
Hi, Helen. I think you should do what your parents ask. They’re much older than you and you should respect them. It’s their house you live in and their money you spend.
Emily, Australia
★★★★★★
Helen, why should your parents do all the housework? You should help around the house. –it’s only fair. I don’t think you should change your appearance though. Teenagers should look like teenagers.
Simon, England
【小题1】What is Helen’s problem?

A．Her parents treat her badly.

B．She always worries about her parents.

C．Her parents don’t care about her feelings.

D．She doesn’t want to do what her parents ask.

【小题2】In Emily’s opinion, Helen should              .

A．respect her parents	B．give her parents money
C．leave her parents	D．change her appearance

【小题3】Simon suggests that Helen should           .

A．wear smart clothes	B．help with housework
C．do all the washing-up	D．change her appearance

Answer 1

【小题1】D
【小题2】A
【小题3】B

解析试题分析：本题是三条微博，海伦在微博中谈到了自己的烦恼，艾米丽和西门对此都提出了一些建议。
【小题1】根据None of my friends have got such tenable parents.及上文描述，可知她不想做父母要求她做的事情，故选D。
【小题2】根据Hi, Helen. I think you should do what your parents ask.描述，可知艾米丽认为她应该尊重自己的父母，故选A。
【小题3】根据You should help around the house.描述，可知选B。
考点：关于三条微博的应用文阅读
点评：本文浅显易懂，层次分明，学生很容易把握文章中心内容。答题中注意带着问题阅读短文，一般就能顺利找出答题依据。对于不能直接找到根据的问题注意联系上下文，根据短文中心总结出正确答案。