Amy Chua, well-known as the Tiger Mother, has held the attention of parents all across the US. She told Reader’s Digest that she’s a little strange about how her book struck so many nerves in the US. The reporter of the magazine is sharing the interview with us.
Reader’s Digest: Did you want your book to be controversial (有争议的)?
Amy: I don’t think it would have been controversial at all if it wasn’t for the Wall Street Journal headline that was called, “Why Chinese Mothers are Superior”.
Reader’s Digest: What’s your view on your parenting?
Amy: My children grew up with one Western parent. My husband doesn’t believe in raising his voice with the kids and we don’t spank (打小孩). They were really raised in a half Asian family. My book’s message is that we should try to find the balance. I believe that when children are little, you should restrict (限制) their choices. I like the traditional Chinese way. Respect authority (尊重权利) and don’t just let them watch TV all the time. I don’t think kids under the age of ten can make good choices. But once they start to get older, the lesson I learnt with Lulu (Amy’s second daughter) is that you have to start listening to them. You have to start giving them more choices and more freedom. I really think it’s important to find a balance.
I like the strict Chinese way of discipline (行为准则) and hard work when children are young. But when they’re older, you have to send love to your child, you have to listen to your child and really achieve the balance between creativity, choice and freedom on the one hand, which the west is very good at, and on the other hand, hard work and self discipline, which I think traditional Chinese parenting is very good at.
1.Where can we find the passage?
A.In a novel. B.In a magazine. C.In a comic book. D.In a history book.
2.The Tiger Mother thinks the reason her book became controversial is that ______.
A.she is very famous
B.parenting is such a common topic
C.traditional Chinese parenting is too strict
D.the Wall Street Journal headline was called “Why Chinese Mothers are Superior”
3.Which of the following is TRUE according to Amy’s view on parenting?
A.We should control all of the children’s choices.
B.Spanking is necessary during children’s growth.
C.Children should be raised in half Asian families.
D.When children get older, parents should listen to them.
4.According to the passage, we can see ______ in the west.
A.children respect their parents because of authority
B.all kids under the age of ten can make good choices
C.some parents don’t believe in raising their voice with the kids
D.children do all of the things according to their parents’ orders
5.What is the main idea of this passage?
A.The book that the Tiger Mother wrote is very controversial.
B.Traditional Chinese parenting is much better than that in the west.
C.The Tiger Mother shows some of her ideas about her book and parenting.
D.Parents should achieve the balance between creativity, choice and freedom.
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Amy Chua, well-known as the Tiger Mother, has held the attention of parents all across the US. She told Reader’s Digest that she’s a little strange about how her book struck so many nerves in the US. The reporter of the magazine is sharing the interview with us.
Reader’s Digest: Did you want your book to be controversial (有争议的)?
Amy: I don’t think it would have been controversial at all if it wasn’t for the Wall Street Journal headline that was called, “Why Chinese Mothers are Superior”.
Reader’s Digest: What’s your view on your parenting?
Amy: My children grew up with one Western parent. My husband doesn’t believe in raising his voice with the kids and we don’t spank (打小孩). They were really raised in a half Asian family. My book’s message is that we should try to find the balance. I believe that when children are little, you should restrict (限制) their choices. I like the traditional Chinese way. Respect authority (尊重权利) and don’t just let them watch TV all the time. I don’t think kids under the age of ten can make good choices. But once they start to get older, the lesson I learnt with Lulu (Amy’s second daughter) is that you have to start listening to them. You have to start giving them more choices and more freedom. I really think it’s important to find a balance.
I like the strict Chinese way of discipline (行为准则) and hard work when children are young. But when they’re older, you have to send love to your child, you have to listen to your child and really achieve the balance between creativity, choice and freedom on the one hand, which the west is very good at, and on the other hand, hard work and self discipline, which I think traditional Chinese parenting is very good at.
1.Where can we find the passage?
A.In a novel. B.In a magazine. C.In a comic book. D.In a history book.
2.The Tiger Mother thinks the reason her book became controversial is that ______.
A.she is very famous
B.parenting is such a common topic
C.traditional Chinese parenting is too strict
D.the Wall Street Journal headline was called “Why Chinese Mothers are Superior”
3.Which of the following is TRUE according to Amy’s view on parenting?
A.We should control all of the children’s choices.
B.Spanking is necessary during children’s growth.
C.Children should be raised in half Asian families.
D.When children get older, parents should listen to them.
4.According to the passage, we can see ______ in the west.
A.children respect their parents because of authority
B.all kids under the age of ten can make good choices
C.some parents don’t believe in raising their voice with the kids
D.children do all of the things according to their parents’ orders
5.What is the main idea of this passage?
A.The book that the Tiger Mother wrote is very controversial.
B.Traditional Chinese parenting is much better than that in the west.
C.The Tiger Mother shows some of her ideas about her book and parenting.
D.Parents should achieve the balance between creativity, choice and freedom.
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—Amy, your pronunciation is so beautiful now.
—Thanks. Just as the saying goes, “ .”
A.Each dog has its day B.Many hands make light work C.Practice makes perfect
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It is well-known that the “prom”, a formal dance held at the end of high school or college, is an important date in every student’s life. What is less well-known is that the word “prom” comes from the verb “to promenade”, which means to walk around, beautifully dressed, in order to attract attention. The idea is that you should see and be seen by others.
The prom is not just an American tradition, though most people believe that it started in America. In Canada the event is called a “formal”. In Britain and Australia the old fashioned word “dance” is more and more frequently being referred to as a “prom”. Most countries have some form of celebration when students finish high school: after all, it means the end of life as a child, and the beginning of life as an adult.
The prom is expensive to organize and the tickets can cost students a lot of money. The tradition is that students themselves have to raise the money to pay for it. Selling the students newspapers is one way to raise money; so is taking a part-time job at the weekend.
Although the prom should be the experience of a lifetime, it also worries many students. There is the problem of what to wear, who to take as your partner, who will be voted “prom queen”, etc. And it is not only students who feel worried. What many parents find difficult is the realization that their children’s school days are almost over. However, for most people at the prom, once the music starts playing, everyone relaxes and stops worrying.
1.In which country is the prom called a “formal”?
A. America. B. Canada. C. Britain. D. Australia.
2.Why is the prom important in the students’ lives?
A. It’s the sign of becoming an adult.
B. It’s an old tradition in many countries.
C. There are many problems to work out.
D. The students can raise money by themselves.
3.What is the passage mainly about?
A. The history of the prom.
B. The traditions of the prom.
C. The development of the prom.
D. The general information of the prom.
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A soap opera called “Tiger Mother and Cat Father” is popular in China now. The tiger mother is pretty strict with her daughter and the little girl is not allowed to watch TV or play computer games. On the other hand, she makes all effort to buy the expensive house near the key school in order to let her daughter have a better education . However, the cat father has an opposite view of how to raise their child. He gives her daughter more independence and doesn’t make many rules for her .Which one is better, “Tiger Mother” or “Cat Father”?
In China , it seems that in each family ,there is a tiger mother and a cat father , even worse, some families have two tigers .Children can’t decide anything for themselves .What’s worse ,Chinese mothers believes key schools will bring a better future to their children .
This soap opera fully shows us a common problem in China .And maybe it is the real reason why such kind of TV shows can get popular.
Whether the tiger mother or the cat father , respecting (尊重) for children and growing together are the keys to family education .Confidence, kindness, honesty and independence are the most important qualities to develop a child, not the grades. Just like a poem said, “Educating children is like walking with a snail, and the steps are gentle and slow.”
1.In the soap opera, the little girl isn’t allowed to ____________.
A. eat vegetables B. get good grades
C. go to the key school D. watch TV or play computer games.
2.In the soap opera, the father is called “Cat Father” because ________.
A. he enjoys eating fish just like a cat
B. he gives her daughter more independence
C. he is afraid of his wife
D. he always stays up late just like a cat
3.The underline word “snail” means ____in Chinese in this passage.
A. 兔子 B. 蜗牛 C. 啄木鸟 D. 豹子
4.The soap opera shows us a ___________problem in China.
A. boring B. common C. relaxing D. useful
5.We can infer (推断) from the last paragraph that the writer thinks it’s good to_____.
A. slow your steps and grow together with your children
B. take a walk with your children often
C. be strict with your children like “Tiger Mother”
D. buy an expensive house near the key school.
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阅读下文并回答问题。
A soap opera called Tiger Mother and Cat Father is popular in China now. The tiger mother is pretty strict with her daughter and the little girl is not allowed to watch TV or play computer games. On the other hand, she makes all efforts to buy the expensive house near the key school, in order to let her daughter have a better education. However, the cat father has an opposite view of how to raise their child. He gives his daughter more independence and doesn’t make many rules for her, “Tiger Mother” or “Cat Father”?
In China, it seems that in each family, there is a tiger mother and a cat father, even worse, some families have two tigers. Children can’t decide anything for themselves. What’s worse, Chinese mothers believe key schools will bring a better future to their children. This soap opera fully shows us a common problem in China. And maybe it is the real reason why such kind of TV shows can get popular.
Whether the tiger mother or the cat father, respecting (尊重) children and growing together are the keys to family education. Confidence, kindness, honesty and independence are more important than grades. Just like a poem said, “Educating children is like walking with a snail (蜗牛) and the steps are gentle and slow.”
1.Does the mother in the soap opera buy a house near the key school?
_______________________________________________________________________________
2.Why is the mother in the soap opera called “Tiger Mother”?
_________________________________________________________________________________
3.According to the passage, what is more important than grades when educating a child?
_______________________________________________________________________________
4.Do you think children should be allowed to play computer games? Why or why not?
________________________________________________________________________
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Neither Amy nor her mother ____ abroad before.
A. has been to B. have been to C. has gone to D. have gone to
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It is well-known that everyone has his own dream as well as his own future. But do you know what future really is? I have to say that future is now. That is to say, we must treasure every minute now. If we want to have a bright future, we should know how important time is and use it well.
There is an old English saying: “Gain time, gain life.” Then what’s time? Time is something that we can’t see or touch, but we can feel it passing by. Time is always with us. When we are at table, time passes; when we play, time goes by unnoticeable. We always say “Time is money,” but time is even more precious than money, because when money is spent, we can earn it back. But if time is gone, it well never return. So some of us even say time is priceless.
We should always remember: Future is now. For us students, we should try our best to work hard in order to create a great future of our own. We should make the best use of every hour and be the master of today. We should do everything before us as well as possible. And never put off what can be done today till tomorrow.
As we all know, “Time and tide wait for no man.” If you waste today, you will regret tomorrow. So from now on, work hard. Tomorrow will be better, and your future will be brighter. Remember: “No pains, no gains.” Today’s hard work is the cause of tomorrow’s harvest.
根据文章内容,补全下面句子,每空一词。
1.If we want to have a bright future, we should know the _____ of time and make every minute useful.
2.Time is money, but time is even more ______ than money.
3.When money is _____, we can earn it back.
4.Time is priceless. _____ time will return no more.
5.As students, we should never put off what can be done today till tomorrow and we should try our _____ to do everything well.
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Since my mother moved to live with us in the city, she has been much heavier than before. As time went by, her health got________. So I had to take her to see a________. My mother was told to lose weight by doing exercise every day. She had no choice but to follow________the doctor said. I told her that I would exercise with her every morning.
On the first morning, she got up very early________ran with me in our neighborhood. I tried to run slowly so that she could follow me. After________for some minutes, I told her the proper ways of exercise and the importance of eating healthy food. She listened to me carefully. It made me________that she told me everything very patiently when I was a kid. On the second morning, I praised her for keeping running with me.
But after two weeks, she wanted to________running because she thought the two-week exercise didn't work at all. To encourage her, I taught her how to use the facilities (设施) for exercise in our________. She began to exercise again.
With my help, it________her one month to develop a good habit of daily exercise. "Thank you, my dear daughter. Exercise brings health and happiness to me. I will_______worry about my health." Her words touched my heart deeply. I felt happy to make a big difference to my mother's life.
1.A. better B. stronger C. worse D. thinner
2.A. teacher B. waiter C. nurse D. doctor
3.A. that B. what C. which D. where
4.A. and B. but C. so D. or
5.A. swimming B. running C. playing D. eating
6.A. act B. eat up C. set up D. remember
7.A. give up B. hospital C. neighborhood D. put up
8.A. school B. hospital C. neighborhood D. cinema
9.A. cost B. spent C. took D. paid
10.A. never B. ever C. sometimes D. always
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Tiger Mom,
You’ve been criticized(批评) a lot since your book, Battle Hymn of the Tiger Mother, came out. One problem is that some people don’t get your humor. They think you’re serious about all things and Lulu and I are suffering a lot from such a strict mother. That is not true.
But for real, it’s not their fault. No outsider can know what our family is really like. They don’t hear us laughing over each other’s jokes. They don’t see us eating our hamburgers with fried rice. They don’t know how much fun we have when the six of us — dogs included — squeeze into one bed and argue about what movies to download from Netflix.
I admit it: Having you as a mother was no tea party. There were some play dates I wish I’d gone to and some piano camps I wish I’d got away from. But now that I’m 18 and about to leave the tiger den(穴), I’m glad you and Daddy raised me the way you did.
A lot of people have accused you of producing robot kids who can’t think for themselves. Well, I came to the opposite conclusion: your strict parenting made me more independent(独立的).
Everybody’s talking about the birthday cards we once made for you, which you refused to take because they weren’t good enough. Funny how some people believe that Lulu and I will feel hurt for life. But let’s face it: It took me 30 second; I didn’t put my heart into it. That’s why, when you rejected it, I didn’t feel hurt at all.
There’s one more thing: I have come to understand what it really means to live a meaningful life to the fullest. To me, it’s about knowing that you’ve tried your best, body and mind. You feel it when the piano piece you’ve practiced for days and hours finally comes to life beneath your fingertips. You feel it when you do something on your own that you never thought you could. And for that, Tiger Mom, thank you.
Yours,
Sophia
1. In the writer’s opinion, why do some people criticize her mother?
A. They don’t know what her family is really like.
B. They have a different culture.
C. They aren’t strict with their children.
D. They don’t have a good sense of humor.
2.The passage tells us her mother’s strict parenting raised the writer to be _________.
A. a robot kid B. a kid with no play dates
C. a kid uninterested in the piano D. an independent thinker
3. Which of the following sentences is Wrong ?
A. Sophia is thankful for what her strict mother has made her
B. Sophia has never been disturbed by tea parties.
C. Sophia is satisfied with her parents’ way of raising her.
D. Tiger Mom was blamed for rejecting her daughters’ birthday cards.
4.The underlined words “it” in the last paragraph refer to_________.
A. Making personal achievements
B. Having lived your life at 110 percent
C. Practicing piano pieces
D. Doing something on your own
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Once a tiger was in a cage. Soon a good man went by. As soon as the tiger saw the man, the tiger began to cry. “Please! Please!” the tiger called. “Please, let me out.” “No,” said the good man. “If I do, you will eat me.” “I will not eat you,” the tiger said. “Please let me out.”
The good man believed the tiger. He opened the door of the cage. The tiger jumped out. “How silly you are,” the tiger laughed. “Now I am going to eat you.” “Wait!” the man cried. “You ought not to eat me. Let us ask others what they think.” “You may ask three others. ” the tiger said.
The good man asked a tree. The tree said, “I give shade (树荫). And yet I am cut down. Let the tiger eat you.”
Next, the good man asked a bird. The bird said, “I hurt no one. Yet people hunt and kill me. Let the tiger eat you.”
The last one that the good man asked was a road. The road said, “I don’t care if the tiger eats you. People could not get along too well without me. Yet all day and all night people step on me without even a ‘thank you’.”
The tiger was ready to eat the good man. Just then a dog came by. “What is happening?” asked the dog. The man told the dog the whole story.
“I don’t understand,” said the dog. “The tiger wants to eat you because you put him in a cage?”
“No, no,” said the man. “Some other men put him in a cage.”
“Oh,” the dog said. “He is going to eat you because you do not have a cage.”
“Silly dog!” the tiger cried. “Don’t you understand? I was in the cage. This man let me out.”
“Oh, I see,” the dog said. “When the man was in the cage, you let him out.”
“I was in the cage!” the tiger cried. “In this way!” with that, he jumped back into the cage.
At once, the dog closed the door of the cage. “Oh,” the dog laughed. “At last I understand!”
The good man and the dog walked off. The tiger looked sad in the cage. If he waited long enough, perhaps another good man would come by.
根据材料内容选择最佳答案, 并将其标号填入题前括号内。
1.When the tiger saw the man, he began to cry, because _____________.
A. he wanted the man to help him out of the cage
B. he wanted to eat the man
C. he wanted to eat the dog
D. he wanted to eat the bird
2.After the tiger jumped out of the cage, he wanted _____________.
A. to thank the man B. to eat the man
C. to ask the others D. to run away
3.The tree ____________ with the tiger because _______ to the tree.
A.agreed; humans were kind
B. agreed; humans were not kind
C. disagreed; humans were kind
D. disagreed; humans were not kind
4.The bird let the tiger eat the man because __________.
A.people helped birds
B. it liked tigers
C. it liked the man
D. people hunted and killed him
5.What happened to the tiger at last?
A.The dog agreed that the tiger could eat the good man.
B. The tiger jumped back into the cage and was closed in the cage again.
C. The tiger ate the good man and the dog.
D. The tiger made friends with the good man and the dog.
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