Question

【题目】七选五

根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。

Whether you’ re a child, teenager, young adult or are middle-aged, respect for your parents is an important value. Your parents are the people who raised you, devoting time, energy and money to your development. 1 No matter your age, there are 5 ways to show respect.

● Respect their belongings.

One important way to show respect is to show regard for the things important to your parents. For younger children, this may mean not touching jewelry or other valuable things. For grown children, respect may mean returning a borrowed tool in good condition and on time. Lack of respect for a parent’s belongings is a violation of personal boundaries. 2 And never borrow things without asking first.

● Punctuality .

3 Therefore, always be on time. For teenagers, showing up on time means coming home by curfew(宵禁).Adult children should show up on time for family dinners or events, or to pick a parent up for a medical appointment. Call if you’re going to be late because parents worry about children, no matter their age.

● 4

Remembering birthdays, anniversaries and other special days is a sign that you honor your parents. Make plans to take them to lunch or dinner or bake a cake or cookies. Most parents don't expect expensive gifts, but a handmade gift is always appreciated, A phone call from a grown child who lives too far for a visit is a welcome sign of respect.

● Be kind.

Kind words and affection are simple ways to showspan> respect. Tell your parents you love them. Listen and allow your parents to speak without interruption. Show a sincere interest in what your parents have to say. Be patient with your parents and don’t rush them. Never talk back or be rude or disrespectful. Acknowledge your parents’ achievements. 5

A. Be a good listener.

B. Celebrate with them.

C. Lateness indicates a lack of respect.

D. Treat your parents the way you would like to be treated.

E. And they love you unconditionally throughout your life.

F. Being respectful helps build positive relationships with others.

G. Don't take advantage of your parents’ kindness and generosity.

Answer 1

【答案】

【1】E

【2】G

【3】C

【4】B

【5】D

【解析】

【文章大意】本文为说明文。讲述的是表示对父母的尊重的五种方式。

【1】根据上文可知此处表示＂在你的一生中，他们都无条件地爱着你。＂故选E。

【2】 根据上句Lack of respect for a parent’s belongings is a violation of personal boundaries. （对父母的所属物品缺乏尊重是对私人界限的侵犯。）和下句＂没有事先询问的情况下永远不要借东西。＂结合本段表示的是尊重父母的所属物品，可知此处句意为＂不要利用你的父母的善意和慷慨。＂，故选G。

【3】根据本段标题和下文讲的要准时，可知此处表示＂迟到表明缺乏尊重。＂，故选C。

【4】根据下文＂记住生日、周年纪念和其他的特殊日子是尊重父母的标志＂可知本段表示的是＂要和父母一起庆祝＂，故选B。

【5】根据本段标题和上文内容可知要对父母和善，以你想让他们对待你的方式来对待他们，故选D。