To son, Cecil,
Just a quick note before I start in earnest. When I wrote this, you were 8, still a little boy. In 2002, I was called to active duty in the Marine Corps in the war on Terrorism (恐怖主义). On the 11th of September 2001 when America was attacked, I knew that I would eventually(最终) have to go and I was filled with a deep sense of sadness. That night as you and Keiko were asleep, I looked at your little faces and couldn’t help but fight the tears. I knew it would be hard for you because I had a similar experience. When I was a little boy aged 6, my dad, your Grandpa Cawley, was sent to Vietnam during the war there. I remember how much I missed him, too. But now unfortunately I have come to realize just how difficult it must have been for Grandpa to be away from his children for a year. Thinking about this, I wanted to put my thoughts and feelings down for you and your sister. I am so sorry that I had to leave for such a long time. There is no place I would rather be than with you and Keiko. You two are the lights of my life. I have known no greater joy than in the few years since you two were born. I hope to have many more years with you. If this doesn’t happen, then know that I love you more than words can express. If for some reason I don’t make it home, I will need you to take care of your little sister and your Mom. You will be the man of the Cawley family. Be good my son and God will watch over you as he has me. I will be waiting impatiently for the time when we can all be together again.
1.The writer of the letter may be ______.
A.an American policeman |
B.an American soldier in the battle field |
C.a soldier in the Vietnam War |
D.a postman working far away from home |
2.Keiko is the ______ of the writer.
A.wife |
B.son |
C.daughter |
D.sister |
3.One of the experiences the writer and his son had in common is that ______.
A.they both experienced the Vietnam War |
B.their fathers had to leave them and fight abroad. |
C.they used to study in the same school |
D.they were both eight when the fathers had to leave them |
4.We can infer(推断) that ______.
A.the writer was a devoted son |
B.the writer was a brave soldier |
C.the writer realized he might die in the battle field |
D.the writer’s wife was suffering from a terrible illness. |
1.B
2.C
3.B
4.C
【解析】本文是一位即将上战场的美国士兵写给儿子的一封信。
1.B 推理题。根据文章第2,3,4行In 2002, I was called to active duty in the Marine Corps in the war on Terrorism (恐怖主义). On the 11th of September 2001 when America was attacked, I knew that I would eventually(最终) have to go and I was filled with a deep sense of sadness.可知我是一个美国的士兵要去参加战斗。故B正确。
2.C 推理题。根据I wanted to put my thoughts and feelings down for you and your sister.可知Keiko是作者的女儿。
3.B 细节题。根据文章6,7,8三行I knew it would be hard for you because I had a similar experience. When I was a little boy aged 6, my dad, your Grandpa Cawley, was sent to Vietnam during the war there.可知B正确。
4.C 推断题。根据文章倒数3,4,5行If for some reason I don’t make it home, I will need you to take care of your little sister and your Mom.可知C正确。
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I am concerned about the increasing effect of years at these levels of feverish activity. It is no mystery to me why many teenagers appear uninterested and burned out, with a "been there, done that" air of indifference toward much of life. As increasing numbers of friends’ children are advised to take medicine to deal with inattentiveness at school or anti-depressants (抗抑郁药)to help with the loss of interest and joy in their lives—I question the role of kids’ boredom in some of the diagnoses (处方).
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【小题1】The reason why the author felt surprised in the amusement park was that ________.
A.his son was not as excited by the roller coasters ride as expected |
B.his songs enjoyed turns and circles with his face stretched |
C.his son appeared upset but calm while riding the roller coasters |
D.his son could keep his balance so well on the fast moving roller coasters |
A.if their parents allow them to ride roller coasters very often |
B.since parents spend money on the same form of entertainment |
C.after they take anti-depressants according to the diagnoses |
D.if they are often exposed to more stimulating entertainment |
A.a much wider variety of sports facilities |
B.activities that require complicated skills |
C.the change of the forms of recreation |
D.more challenging physical exercise |
A.adjusting the pace of life and strength of stimulation |
B.promoting the practice of dad-son days |
C.consulting a specialist in child psychology |
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Every summer, no matter how urgent work schedule is, I take off one day exclusively for my son. We call it dad-son day. This year our third stop was the amusement panic, where we discovered that he was tall enough to ride one of the fastest roller coasters (过山车)in the world. We experienced through face-stretching turns and circles for ninety seconds. Then, as we stepped off the ride, in a calm voice, he remarked that it was not as exciting as other rides he’d been on. As I listened, I began to sense something seriously out of balance.
Throughout the season, I noticed similar events all around me. Parents found it hard to find new stimulations for cold kids. Surrounded by ever-greater stimulation, their young feces were looking disappointed and bored
Facing their children's complaints of "nothing to do", parents were spending large numbers of dollars for various forms of entertainment In many cases the money seemed to do little more than buy relief from the terrible complaint of their bored children. This set me thinking the obvious question: "How can it be so hard for kids to find something to do when there's been such a range of stimulating entertainment available to them?"
What really worries me is the strength of the stimulation. I watch my little daughter's &ce as she absorbs bloody special effects in movies.
Why do children facing such excitement seem starved for more? Thai was, I realized, the point I discovered during my own adolescence that what creates excitement is not going fast, but going faster. Excitement has less to do with speed than changes in speed.
I am concerned about the increasing effect of years at these levels of feverish activity. It is no mystery to me why many teenagers appear uninterested and burned out, with a "been there, done that" air of indifference toward much of life. As increasing numbers of friends’ children are advised to take medicine to deal with inattentiveness at school or anti-depressants (抗抑郁药)to help with the loss of interest and joy in their lives—I question the role of kids’ boredom in some of the diagnoses (处方).
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A.his son was not as excited by the roller coasters ride as expected |
B.his songs enjoyed turns and circles with his face stretched |
C.his son appeared upset but calm while riding the roller coasters |
D.his son could keep his balance so well on the fast moving roller coasters |
A.if their parents allow them to ride roller coasters very often |
B.since parents spend money on the same form of entertainment |
C.after they take anti-depressants according to the diagnoses |
D.if they are often exposed to more stimulating entertainment |
A.a much wider variety of sports facilities |
B.activities that require complicated skills |
C.the change of the forms of recreation |
D.more challenging physical exercise |
A.adjusting the pace of life and strength of stimulation |
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Throughout the season, I noticed similar events all around me. Parents found it hard to find new stimulations for cold kids. Surrounded by ever-greater stimulation, their young feces were looking disappointed and bored
Facing their children's complaints of "nothing to do", parents were spending large numbers of dollars for various forms of entertainment In many cases the money seemed to do little more than buy relief from the terrible complaint of their bored children. This set me thinking the obvious question: "How can it be so hard for kids to find something to do when there's been such a range of stimulating entertainment available to them?"
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Why do children facing such excitement seem starved for more? Thai was, I realized, the point I discovered during my own adolescence that what creates excitement is not going fast, but going faster. Excitement has less to do with speed than changes in speed.
I am concerned about the increasing effect of years at these levels of feverish activity. It is no mystery to me why many teenagers appear uninterested and burned out, with a "been there, done that" air of indifference toward much of life. As increasing numbers of friends’ children are advised to take medicine to deal with inattentiveness at school or anti-depressants (抗抑郁药)to help with the loss of interest and joy in their lives—I question the role of kids’ boredom in some of the diagnoses (处方).
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1.The reason why the author felt surprised in the amusement park was that ________.
A.his son was not as excited by the roller coasters ride as expected
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C.his son appeared upset but calm while riding the roller coasters
D.his son could keep his balance so well on the fast moving roller coasters
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A.if their parents allow them to ride roller coasters very often
B.since parents spend money on the same form of entertainment
C.after they take anti-depressants according to the diagnoses
D.if they are often exposed to more stimulating entertainment
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A.a much wider variety of sports facilities
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son. We call it dad-son day. This year our third stop was the amusement panic, where we discovered
that he was tall enough to ride one of the fastest roller coasters (过山车)in the world. We experienced through face-stretching turns and circles for ninety seconds. Then, as we stepped off the ride, in a calm voice, he remarked that it was not as exciting as other rides he’d been on. As I listened, I began to sense something seriously out of balance.
Throughout the season, I noticed similar events all around me. Parents found it hard to find new stimulations for cold kids. Surrounded by ever-greater stimulation, their young feces were looking disappointed and bored
Facing their children's complaints of "nothing to do", parents were spending large numbers of dollars for various forms of entertainment In many cases the money seemed to do little more than buy relief from the terrible complaint of their bored children. This set me thinking the obvious question: "How can it be so hard for kids to find something to do when there's been such a range of stimulating entertainment available to them?"
What really worries me is the strength of the stimulation. I watch my little daughter's &ce as she absorbs bloody special effects in movies.
Why do children facing such excitement seem starved for more? Thai was, I realized, the point I discovered during my own adolescence that what creates excitement is not going fast, but going faster. Excitement has less to do with speed than changes in speed.
I am concerned about the increasing effect of years at these levels of feverish activity. It is no mystery to me why many teenagers appear uninterested and burned out, with a "been there, done that" air of indifference toward much of life. As increasing numbers of friends’ children are advised to take medicine to deal with inattentiveness at school or anti-depressants (抗抑郁药)to help with the loss of interest and joy in their lives—I question the role of kids’ boredom in some of the diagnoses (处方).
My own work is focused on the chemical imbalances and biological factors related to behavioral and emotional disorders. These are complex problems. Yet I’ve been reflecting more and more on how lie pace of life and the strength of stimulation may be contributing to the rising rates of psychological problems among children and adolescents in our society.
1.The reason why the author felt surprised in the amusement park was that ________.
A.his son was not as excited by the roller coasters ride as expected |
B.his songs enjoyed turns and circles with his face stretched |
C.his son appeared upset but calm while riding the roller coasters |
D.his son could keep his balance so well on the fast moving roller coasters |
2.According to the author, children will probably feel excited ________.
A.if their parents allow them to ride roller coasters very often |
B.since parents spend money on the same form of entertainment |
C.after they take anti-depressants according to the diagnoses |
D.if they are often exposed to more stimulating entertainment |
3.From his own experience, the author came to the conclusion that children seem to expect _______.
A.a much wider variety of sports facilities |
B.activities that require complicated skills |
C.the change of the forms of recreation |
D.more challenging physical exercise |
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A.adjusting the pace of life and strength of stimulation |
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C.consulting a specialist in child psychology |
D.balancing school work with after school activities |
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