(a) the bond between
fathers and sons is unbreakable
(b) a son found that
his father was his whole world
(c) a son found
that his father was his whole world
(d) a father hoped that
his son would have a better future
B.
Comprehending the text.
Choose
the best answer.
1.
In the eyes of the author, the attitude of his father towards life was
________.( B
)
(a)
pessimistic
(b)
optimistic
(c)
indifferent
(d)
uncertain
2.
The father asked his son to look up the word "sarcasm" in the dictionary because
________.( B
)
(a)
the latter didn't know the meaning of the word
(b)
the latter was scornful of his family members
(c)
the latter wanted to impress his girl friend
(d)
the father didn't know the meaning of the word
3.
When did the author begin to understand the loneliness of his father? ( B
)
(a)
At the age of ten.
(b)
When he lost his father.
(c)
When he found that his father loved him unconditionally.
(d)
When he was a school boy.
4.
Before his own son came, the author thought that ________.( A
)
(a) he would become a father himself
(b)
becoming a father was something great
(c)
dirty diapers and responsibilities were enjoyable
(d)
he should write down important things
5.
The author learned what to do as a good father from ________.(
D )
(a)
a school for fathers
(b)
books
(c)
other people
(d)
his own father
6.
With the coming of Miles, the author found that ________.( B
)
(a)
his son was his new hope
(b)
his own father's hope still existed
(c)
it was enough for a father to just love his son
(d)
his son had a better future
7.
The author feels that his relationship with his step-father is ________.( D
)
(a)
unnatural
(b)
unnecessary
(c)
unfortunate
(d)
unerring
8.
The author has taken pictures to show the relationship between father and
son because ________.( D
)
(a)
he considers the mother-son relationship to be less significant
(b)
he thinks that moms get all the credit while dads don't
(c)
he doesn't have a good relationship with his mother
(d)
he wants to solute the present generation of fathers
9.
Which of the following cannot be found in the author's photos? ( D )
(a)
Fathers rediscovering their sons.
(b)
Fatherless sons or sonless fathers.
(c)
Fathers separated from their sons because of divorce.
(d)
Fathers unable to love their sons.
10.
Sons make their fathers proud by ________.( C
)
(a)
being presidents
(b)
winning championships
(c)
feeling that they once meant the whole world to them
(d)
regarding them as their models
C.
Understanding vocabulary.
Choose
the correct definition according to the context.
1.
Life
must have been lonely for a boy losing his father at such a young age, but
Dad never wallowed in self-pity. ( C
)
(a) lowered
(b) suffered
(c)
indulged himself
(d)
hesitated
2. There
are fathers who have watched their sons combat a fatal
disease. ( C
)
(a)
cure
(b)
study
(c)
fight
(d)
suffer from
3.
I went to the bookstores and scoured the shelves for something
that would give me recipe for being a good father. ( B
)
(a)
looked at
(b)
searched
(c)
poured
(d)
bought
4. The
day he died was the hardest day of my life. My world had hinged
on him. ( A
)
(a) depended
(b)
changed
(c)
hanged
(d)
hindered
5. I
began to appreciate how lonely he must have been when his own
father died. ( B
)
(a)
enjoy
(b)
understand
(c)
know
(d)
find
6. Here
I was, endeavoring to take on the biggest commitment of my life,
and I had nothing to tell me what to do. ( C
)
(a)
endangering
(b)
enduring
(c)
trying
(d)
wondering
7. Miles
taught me that the hope my father had in abundance did not die
with him. ( D
)
(a) scarcity
(b) dreams
(c)
offspring
(d)
profusion
8. Where
are the millions of men who toil day after day, sacrificing
their own needs in order to fulfill the needs of their family? ( A
)
(a)
giving up
(b)
satisfying
(c)
thinking of
(d) seeking
9. Over
the years, I have taken pictures to salute the men who are raising
the next generation of fathers. ( B
)
(a)
memorize
(b)
show my respect for
(c)
praise
(d)
arouse
10.
You'll see sons who are making their fathers proud － not because they are star
athletes, millionaires, or celebrities. ( A
)
(a) famous people
(b)
artists
(c)
money-makers
(d)
scholars
11. Other
fathers are watching their sons cope with the demons of
today. ( D
)
(a)
diseases
(b)
difficulties
(c)
poverty
(d)
evils
12. The
photos are designed to encompass the relationship between father
and son. ( A
)
(a)
include
(b)
show
(c)
improve
(d)
enhance
D.
Discussing the following topics.
1.
What
do you think makes a good father?
答案
Tradition expects a father to protect, discipline, and
provide for their offspring. Today, society expects him to do more.
A father should not only be strict with his children, but also be friends with them. He should be sensible, knowledgeable and considerate, with a sense of humour and a strong sense of responsibility.
2.
The author says, "Being a father (parent) is a pretty thankless
job." Do you
agree? Give your reasons.
答案
Parents' responsibilities are to bring up their children both physically
and mentally healthy. They work hard and even sacrifice their needs
to meet the needs of their children. They do not expect their children to pay back. Perhaps in this sense being a father is a thankless job.
3.
What should be the proper relationship between fathers and daughters?
答案
The relationship between fathers and daughters should be in perfect
harmony. In the eyes of fathers, daughters are emotionally fragile.
They need more love and care. Fathers should have tender hearts
towards their daughters. They should always look at their daughters with affection.
