Question

 It's common for parents to feel emotional when the moment comes for their child to leave home and go to university. Even parents who don't speak about the event are likely to feel a sense of sadness because it’s the end of an era where you and your family were at the centre of your child's world. As a parent you’ll probably continue to support your child in different ways, but the main job of raising your child is over. It's a huge change for everyone involved.

   There are a few things that you can do to make the transition easier. Plan carefully for your child's departure and think about how you can help. Many parents take their child to university for the first time. If you decide to do that, be ready to feel a real wrench when the time comes to say goodbye. Your child will probably be as nervous as you are about the moment when you finally say goodbye – but that might not show!

   Be positive and cheerful about the choice your child has made to continue studying, and plan to leave once you've unpacked the car and looked around your child's new living accommodations. If you can, save your tears for the car – you'll make things easier on your child and yourself.

   The more you've invested in being a parent, the more you'll feel a sense of loss, so the sadness you feel now is a sign that you've been a good mom or dad. Remind yourself that parenting is all about raising an independent and confident child who functions well without you. If your child quickly settles and starts enjoying himself, you should congratulate yourself.

   It's also only fair to allow yourself some time to grieve(悲痛). Don't expect to pick yourself up and move on straight away. But you may decide to find a hobby or sport to fill your extra time. Perhaps you've always wanted to learn a new language, go to yoga classes or take up swimming. You may decide to spend more time with family and close friends, who are likely to be feeling the absence of your child as well.

   Agree on the best approach to staying in touch before your child leaves, and stick to your agreement. Try not to panic if your child doesn't respond immediately – remember, they're starting a new and busy life.

1.Why do parents feel sad when their child leaves home for college?

A. Because the absence of their child makes them feel lonely.

B. Because their children will start a new life in college.

C. Because it means the end of love between parents and their child.

D. Because they are no longer the main focus of their children’s life.

2.The underlined word “wrench” in Paragraph 2 means a feeling of ________.

A. sorrow                  B. regret               C. anger                D. love

3.What does good parenting consist of?

A. Supporting your child in different ways all the time.

B. Congratulating yourself when your child goes to college.

C. Preparing your child to stand on their own feet in the future.

D. Investing as much as possible in the growth of your child.

4.What’s NOT advised as the way to recover from your child’s departure?

A. Developing a new hobby or sport

B. Learning a new language.

C. Spending more time with close friends

D. Staying in touch with your child.

5.What would be an appropriate title for the whole passage?

A. Staying in Touch with Your Child

B. Preparing to Say Goodbye to Your Child

C. Dealing with Your Child Leaving Home for University

D. Life after Your Child Has Left Home for University

 

Answer 1

【答案】

 

1.D

2.A

3.C

4.D

5.C

【解析】

试题分析：本文叙述了孩子要离开父母去上大学，父母这时感到不能再亲自照顾自己的孩子了，感觉心理很伤心，本文给出了一些建议好的教育方式不是自己照顾好自己的孩子而是培养孩子独立的性格，能够自己在生活中独立生活的能力。

1.细节理解题。根据because it’s the end of an era where you and your family were at the centre of your child's world. 因为父母不能再关注孩子的生活了，故选D。

2.词义猜测题。根据when the time comes to say goodbye 可知父母和孩子分开肯定心里是伤心的，故选A。

3.细节理解题。根据Remind yourself that parenting is all about raising an independent and confident child who functions well without you.好的教育当然包括对孩子的独立性的培养，故选C。

4.细节理解题。根据But you may decide to find a hobby or sport to fill your extra time. Perhaps you've always wanted to learn a new language, go to yoga classes or take up swimming.Agree on the best approach to staying in touch before your child leaves,在孩子离开之前你们保持联系，但是为了让孩子更好适应自己独立的生活，不要和孩子经常联系，故选D。

5.标题归纳题。根据It's common for parents to feel emotional when the moment comes for their child to leave home and go to university. 纵观全文可知本文叙述了如何处理孩子离开父母去上大学给带来的痛苦，故选C。

考点：人生百味类短文阅读。