Question

【题目】I was at a loss for how to handle the fights among my kick- Many activities had been tried, but they didn’t work. After reading What I Know for Sure written by Oprah Winfrey, a thought occurred to me one day.

“Starting with Dora, I want everyone to find the chance to say ‘thank you’.” I declared.

“What?” Ashley asked. “What’s going on?’’

“Just do it.”

Naturally, the kid^ all thought I had lost my mind. I wasn’t sure if they were wrong, but I pressed on.

“Now, we’re going to keep going around and everyone tells what they’re thankful for.”

Clearly doubtful and frustrated, the kids launched in, and I kept them going.

“I’m thankful for our house.”

“I’m thankful for my clothes.”

“I’m thankful for my whole life and everyone in the world.”

“What? What am I supposed to say?”

‘‘Keep going.”

“I’m grateful for my underwear!” Instant laughter erupted, music to my ears!

“Great, lei it out!” I encouraged. “What else?”

And that was all we needed. The gratitude--great and small, serious and funny---came rolling out.

“My backpack.”

“My teachers.”

On and on it went until every face was lit with a new kind of joy and laughter. I could sense a new feeling of peace and comfort in the air a reminder of not only our blessings, but the love we really did have for each other.

“I’m grateful for being grateful!” Dora declared.

“Me, too!” was the unanimous response.

I don’t remember the activities that took place the rest of the day. But it was a day when our family was transformed by two simple words: thank you. Since then, it’s become a family motto.

【1】Why did the author ask her kids to find the chance to say “thank you”?

A. To play games among them. B. To kill their free lime.

C. To solve their fights. D. To make them be polite.

【2】How did Ashley react when hearing his mother’s suggestion at first?

A. He was puzzled. B. He felt very glad.

C. He supported it. D. He responded actively.

【3】What does the underlined word “unanimous” probably mean?

A. Funny. B. Unimportant.

C. Unexpected. D. Agreed.

【4】What may be the best title for the text?

A. Mom’s Big Heart B. A Sweet Home

C. Magic of a Family Motto D. A Meaningful Family Meeting

Answer 1

【答案】

【1】C

【2】A

【3】D

【4】C

【解析】这是一篇记叙文。通过对话的形式，讲述了一个家庭的故事，告诉读者一个深刻的道理。在生活中，我们要寻找机会说一声“谢谢”，因为这两个字能改变一个家庭。

【1】细节理解题。根据第一段“I was at a loss for how to handle the fights among my kick- Many activities had been tried, but they didn’t work”“我不知道如何处理我踢的比赛，试了很多活动，但都没有奏效”可知，作者是为了解决孩子之间的争吵才让孩子说谢谢的。故选 C。

【2】细节理解题。根据第三段““What?” Ashley asked. “What’s going on”“什么？Ashley问道。怎么回事？”可知，Ashley对作者的做法充满疑惑。故选A。

【3】词义猜测题。根据倒数第二三段“I’m grateful for being grateful!” Dora declared.“Me, too!””“我感谢你的感激， Dora 宣称。我也是。”可知，这是孩子们一致回答。故选D。

【4】主旨大意题。“But it was a day when our family was transformed by two simple words: thank you. Since then, it’s become a family motto.”“但这一天，我们家被两个简单的词所改变：谢谢。从那时起，它成为家里的座右铭。”故选C。