Question

When was the last time your family sat down together to have a dinner?
The speed at which we live today no longer allows for slow eating habits. Most people work long hours. There is lots of fast food and eating out is now on the increase. Often, food is eaten in front of the television in silence, or a child eats alone in front of the computer.
When I was a child, every evening around the same time, one of the children would be asked to set the table, and then we'd go and wash our hands: before the meal. This was the time of day when we would talk about our day at school. But now things have changed a lot.
A family environment plays an important role for children in learning to communicate with others and understanding table manners, such as waiting for others to finish before leaving the table and not speaking with a mouth full of food. Parents’ likes and dislikes of a certain food will also influence a child's own likes and dislikes. Studies have shown that children who often eat with their families have better results at school than children who eat with their families less than twice a week.
Regular meal times give children the chance to discuss their problems with family members. They can also learn to respect others around the table. Talking to your children over dinner is the best way of having their-trust. Children learn good eating habits from their parents at a very young age. Family meals are important. Prepare them for your children.
【小题1】Some families eat less together because __________.

A．most children live in a school

B．people are busy with their work

C．table manners change a lot

D．food in the restaurant is better

【小题2】Children who often eat with their families _________.

A．turn out to do better in their studies

B．prefer to share food with others

C．show concerns about families

D．are interested in cooking

【小题3】Which word can best describe the writer's attitude towards eating together with families?

A．Supportive.

B．Doubtful.

C．Worried.

D．Grateful.

【小题4】Which would be the best title of the passage?

A．Table manners of a family	B．The importance of meals
C．Why should the family eat together?	D．How to choose food for your family?

Answer 1

【小题1】B
【小题2】A
【小题3】A
【小题4】C

解析试题分析：文章主要讲的是和家人一起吃饭的重要性。现代生活节奏不断的加快，人们和家人一起吃饭的时间和次数越来越少了。一个家庭气氛对孩子的成长非常重要。作者支持与家人一起吃饭，人们应该尽量抽时间与家人团聚。
【小题1】根据第二段“Most people work long hours. There is lots of fast food and eating out is now on the increase.”可知，大多数人长时间忙于工作，故选B。
【小题2】根据第四段“A family environment plays an important role for children in learning to communicate with others and understanding table manners...Studies have shown that children who often eat with their families have better results at school”可知，与家人一起吃饭的孩子，在学校会有更好的学习成绩，故选A。
【小题3】根据第四段“A family environment plays an important role for children in learning to communicate with others and understanding table manners”和第五段“Family meals are important.”可知，作者对与家人一起吃饭持支持的态度，故选A。
【小题4】根据“A family environment plays an important role for children in learning to communicate with others and understanding table manners...Regular meal times give children the chance to discuss their problems with family members...Children learn good eating habits from their parents at a very young age.”可知，文章主要强调了家人一起吃饭的重要性，即，为什么要一起吃饭，A项只是作者举的例子之一；文章讲的是家人一起吃饭的重要性，不是吃饭的重要性；D项未提及；排除A、B、D，故选C。
考点：家庭类短文阅读