宁夏高一高中英语月考试卷带答案解析

宁夏高一高中英语月考试卷
班级:___________ 姓名：___________ 分数：___________
一、信息匹配
Are you truly happy? Do you ever know what it means to be happy and what it takes to achieve happiness? 【1】The following are a few tips that I follow to create happiness in my life.
※ Make a plan for achieving goals that you believe will make you happy. Your moods will very likely increase if you are going after something you value.
※ Surround yourself with happy people. It is easy to begin to think negatively when you are surrounded by
people who think that way.
【2】
※ When something goes wrong, try to figure out a solution instead of being absorbed in self-pity. Truly happy people don’t allow setbacks to affect their mood because they know that with a little thought they can turn th e circumstances back to their favor.
※
【3】These few minutes will give you the opportunity to focus on the positive things in your life and will lead you
to continuous happiness.
※
【4】 Whether you treat yourself to lunch, take a long, relaxing bath or simply spend a few extra minutes on your appearance, you will be subconsciously (下意识地) putting yourself in a better mood.
※ Finding the humor in situations can also lead to happiness. Find a way to make light of a situation that would otherwise make you happy.
※ Keeping healthy is another way to achieve happiness.
【5】
A．What makes one person happy may be very different from what makes someone else happy.
B．On the contrary, if you are around people who are happy, their emotional state will be infectious.
C．Being overweight or not eating nutritious foods can have a negative effect on your mood．
D．These are important questions for anyone who is seeking happiness to ask themselves.
E. Spend a few minutes each day thinking about the things that make you happy.
F. There are some tips in life that lead to happiness.
G. It’s also important to take some time each day to do something nice for yourself.
二、阅读理解
1.Long, long ago there were a lot of donkeys. The donkeys worked hard every day. They had no time to play or
to relax, but they never felt appreciated (得到赏识的) for the work they did.
One day two donkeys got bored. They wanted to live a comfortable life, so the donkeys went to see a wise old man. They told him their problem. The wise old man agreed they worked too hard, and he wanted to help the donkeys. “I have an idea,” he said.
“What is your idea?” asked the donkeys.
“I will paint you and no one will know you are donkeys,” said the man.
The man went off to find some paint and he returned in just a matter of minutes. He had two pots of paints. One pot was filled with white paint, and the other black paint.
The old man first painted them white, and then painted stripes(斑纹 ) over the white paint. When he finished, the donkeys did not look like donkeys at all. “You no longer look like donkeys,” the old man said. “Everyone will be fooled (欺骗). I will call you something else, zebras( 斑马).”
The zebras went to a field to eat grass. Now they did not have to work.
Soon, other donkeys saw the zebras. They asked the zebras where they came from. When the zebras told the donkeys their secret, the donkeys all rushed to see the old man.
“Please make us into zebras, too,” they pleaded. So the wise old man painted more donkeys. As he did, more and more donkeys came.
The old man could not paint fast enough. Soon the donkeys became impatient（不耐烦的）. They began to kick about, and they knocked over the paint pots.
There was no more paint. The painted donkeys ran off to become zebras. The unpainted donkeys, because of their impatience, had to return to work.
【1】The two donkeys went to see a wise old man in order to _____.
A．become patient B．ask him for help
C．change into zebras D．have a rest
【2】What does the underlined word “pleaded” (in Paragraph9) mean?
A．relaxed B．knocked
C．agreed D．begged
【3】What finally happened to the impatient donkeys?
A．They looked for another wise man to paint them
B．They were still donkeys working hard all the time.
C．They won praise for the work they did.
D．They hated the zebras and fought with them
【4】What can we infer from the passage?
A．Being patient is very important
B．Both donkeys and zebras had to work hard
C．The wise old man was killed by these impatient donkeys.
D．There is always a good way not to work hard
2.Calculus Book for sale!
Thomas’ Calculus --- Weir, Hass& Giordano 11th edition (版本)
Brand new, never been used but I will let it go for used price. Bookstore sold at $ 150. Call me and let me hear your offer.
Tel: 773—885—6604
Reading is good for you, people!!
Why don’t more people read today? I have so many great books for sale. If you are interested in any of these GOOD BOOK DEALS, e-mail me or call me at 650—759—7174 to pick them up.
--- All the Days of My Life (So Far), by Alison Sweeney $5
--- All Our Yesterdays, by Robert B. Parker $1
--- The Meaning of Everything, by Simon Winchester $5
--- Exploring Language, by Gary Grosgrain $5
--- The Little Prince, by Antoine de Saint- Expiry $1
--- Jack at Sea, by Philippe Dupasquier$1
“The Children’s Classics” Book Set (一套) ---$200
This is a book set that I’d love to keep, but just don’t have any extra room on my already crowded bookshelf. It is an old, traditional set. The set is in excellent condition (状况). There are nine titles in the set (see list below). I honestly have no idea what this set is worth, but I’ve been told I should sell the set for well over $ 200, so make me an offer and we’ll see what we can do. Please e-mail me if you are interested: lucia 1134@
Book Titles
---Arabian Nights (276 pgs) --- Robin Hood (278 pgs)
---Black Beauty (276pgs) --- Tom Sawyer (272pgs)
---Treasure Island (270pgs) ---Heidi (278pgs)
--- Alice in Wonderland (276pgs)
--- Andersen’s Fairy Tales (278pgs)
--- King Arthur (274pgs)
【1】What does th e underlined part “let it go” mean?
A．throw the book away B．sell the book
C．send the book to somebody D．buy the book from the a bookstore
【2】If you have $10, how many different books can you buy from GOOD BOOK DEALS at
most?
A．Two B．Three
C．Four D．Five
【3】Why will the owner sell “The Children’s Classics”
A．He thinks it too old B．He has bought a new set
C．He has read it for many times D．His bookshelf is too full to hold it.
【4】If you are interested in Tom Sawyer, you can ____.
A．e-mail Lucia 1134@ B．visit the owner in person
C．call 773-885-6604D．call 650-759-7174
3.Seven tips to good table manners
Whether it’s dinner at a friend’s house or a business meeting over lunch, we judge people based on their table manners. But what can you do if your kids do not behave themselves at the dinner tables? The following are seven tips to set your children on the road to good table manners:
●Look for the good. Instead of pointing out(指出) all the things your children do wrong, point out what they do right. Please say, for example, “ I am so proud of yu. It was wonderful the way you served yourself.”
●Don’t turn dinner into an unpleasant “lecture time”. That will turn kids off not only manners, but dinner, and you, too.[
●Check your own example. Don’t show up for dinner in just your underwear (内衣) unless you want your kids to do the same.
●Don’t always consider your kids lazy and dirty ones. Instead, point out the behavior in a tender way. For example: “It’s a good idea to unfold your napkin, so if food falls you won’t dirty your clothes.”
●Teach your kids good manners in the form of a game. One night a week, try to have a formal dinner. Try dressing up, serve a special meal, and expect more formal manners. That will help improve their sense ( 意识) of manners.
● Make kids understand part of the tradition. Invite guests over and let kids help serve them. This helps them indirectly learn about table manners.
●Try dining out once in a while. Fast food restaurants aren’t counted(算在内). Try a nice restaurant and let kids order their own food, pay the bill and give the tip.
【1】The passage is mainly written for ____.
A．kids B．parents
C．hosts D．guests
【2】Which of the following should parents do to help their kids learn good table manners?
A．Try dining out in fast food restaurants once in a while
B．Point out what’s wrong with the kids’ behavior at dinner.
C．Keep telling the kids how to behave themselves at dinner.
D．Improve kids’ sense of manners by having a formal dinner at times.
【3】The kids should do the following EXCEPT _____.
A．going to a formal dinner in underwear B．helping parents to serve the guests
C．ordering their own food and paying the bill D．unfolding the napkin to keep their clothes clean 【4】The underlined part “turn kids off” in the second tip probably mean “_____”
A．make kids pleased with B．make kids interested in
C．make kids tired of D．make kids fond of
4.The Internet and the World Web (网) are great places to be right now. We use the word "place" because so many of the things you can do online are similar to the things you can do wherever people gather together－in homes , schools , libraries , shopping centers , or at family reunions（团聚）or town meetings. The Net allows people to learn shop, find important information, and communicate, whether they're local, global or simply virtual (虚的) .
The Web is useful. You can find old friends online. You can research and book flights, check the weather, find breaking news, find out information about schools and colleges. You can even place an order for books, CDs, computers and cars.
The Internet is also fun. You can write to old friends or check out their web pages, enjoy web - based soap operas, laugh at online jokes, join in a live Net Event, chat with other Internet surfers(漫游者) , check to see if your name appears anywhere on the Web .
Millions of users log on to the Net every day, and it's not just to do research. There's a lot of fun there. That's one reason why it's called web "surfing".
Of course, the first step to using the Web for business or for fun is learning how to work a "web browser"（浏览器）. If you're new to computers, it may take a while before you are completely comfortable with your browser. Don't worry. You don't have to be a computer whiz（专家）. The basics of a web browser are very much like the basics of modem computers
—learning how to point and click the mouse, learning how to scroll（滚动） up and down a page of text, and learning how to use pull - down menus. Again, be patient. There's no time limit on web surfing . Give yourself a chance to explore (探索) the browser itself while you explore the Web.
【1】The writer compares the Web to ______.
A．places to visit B．places to gather together in
C．some easy job D．things you can do online
【2】We can learn from the text that the Web is not only ______ but also
A．of great use; of great value B．of great use; of great enjoyment
C．useful; funny D．of some use; of a little interest
【3】To use the Web, all we have to do is to learn how to_______ .
A．use the computer mouse B．scroll up and down a page of text
C．use pull- down menus D．all the above
三、完形填空
My husband Val and I had not been getting along well lately. We didn’t argue, b ut we hardly_______. I knew that one________ was that I often scold him. Unluckily, I looked only at his fault （缺点）and forgot to notice how_______ he had done in everything.
I really didn’t want to be ______talking too much, but it seemed as if I couldn’t_______. However , I made up my mind to________. Could I ?
I decided to try. Each day I would find one thing I liked in_______ and mentioned it to him.
The first day, again, appeared the greatest problem. I noticed_______ things I didn’t like about Val. Wh y did he leave his books everywhere in his study instead of putting them______?
How could he wear that________shirt again? And I had a difficult time ______with anything good I could mention.
I thought and thought._______ he was good sometimes. When something needed repair around the house,
Val_______until he discovered what was wrong.______ , I told Val I was glad he was patient _____my fault and said something about the way I often scold him. He smiled a small, weak smile ______ made me angry, “Maybe this isn’t going to work.” I said to myself. But as three weeks continued, finding something good about my husband came_______ . He deals honestly with everyone; he treats our children with________ . Why had I seen so many unpleasant things?
By the end of the 21 days, I couldn’t believe how easy_______ had become to praise Val. And Val did
seem________. In fact, he mentioned that I seemed to have changed a lot.
【1】A．exchanged B．spoke C．touched D．communicated
【2】A．result B．problem C．idea D．method
【3】A．well B．badly C．angrily D．really
【4】A．a girl B．a lady C．a student D．a wife
【5】A．improve him B．scold him C．help myself D．believe myself 【6】A．have a rest B．have a change C．take my place D．have a chance 【7】A．my husband B．myself C．our children D．himself
【8】A．large amount of B．few[C．a small number of D．quite a few 【9】A．in ways B．in order C．on the way[D．out of order[【10】A．clean B．dirty C．smart D．tidy
【11】A．making up B．putting up C．turning up D．coming up 【12】A．After all B．In all C．At all D．All above 【13】A．paid attention B．took care C．worked hard D．was tired 【14】A．Next day B．Someday C．The next day D．After a day 【15】A．with B．to C．for D．in
【16】A．that B．what C．who D．whose
【17】A．more difficult B．more easily C．more directly D．ore surprisingly 【18】A．kindness B．pride C．rudeness D．fear
【19】A．this B．that C．it D．I
【20】A．the same B．different C．bad D．active
四、单词拼写
【1】Japan is a country where natural _________________(灾害)happen frequently.
【2】Can you name some__________________(热带的)fruits produced in your country?
【3】He is an _______________ (有经验的)expert in education.
【4】We must try to reduce__________(贫穷) of the African countries
【5】Local_________(居民) are very enthusiastic.
【6】__________（飓风) will cause huge waves,heavey rain and floods.
【7】Last week A buiding was_______(袭击) by thunderstorm and luckily no one was killed. 【8】The _____________(暴力)of nature is destroying our human beings.
【9】A lot of __________(家具) will be on display in the supermarket
【10】We should take _______(措施) to protect our environment.
五、其他
【1】每年，美国有800次龙卷风，造成80人死亡，1500人受伤。

There are 800 tornadoes in the USA each year,_________about 80_______and 1500_________. 【2】我突然想到要出国留学。

________________________________ __________that I will study aboard.
【3】人们一致认为毛主席是有史以来最伟大的人。

It is generally agreed that chairman Mao is the greatest man______________________.
【4】埋头看书，他没有注意到妈妈进来了。

______________ his book, He didn’t notice his mother came in..
【5】到龙卷风结束为止，700多人遇难。

By the time the tornado ended , more than 700 people ____________________ .
【6】总计，有83万人失去生命。

____________________, 830,000 people ______________________________.
【7】随着社会的发展，人们的收入越来越高了。

With the ________of society , the ____ of people is becoming higher and higher.
【8】尽管我自己也需要钱，但我愿意帮助你。

Though I need money for myself ,I _________________________________help you.
【9】他最终成为这家公司的老板。

He___________________________ the head of the company.
【10】高速公路上挤满了车。

The freeway __________________cars.
六、其他
增加：在缺词处加一个漏词符号∧，并在右边的横线上写出该加的词。

删除：把多余的词用斜线＼划掉，在右边的横线上写出该词，并用斜线划掉。

修改：在错词下面划一横线，并在右边的横线上写出修改后的词。

【1】He then moved to New York , Which he became very famous. _________________
【2】60 percent of the population was killed . ________________
【3】Fortunate , He got the first prize. _________________
【4】It was a terrified story._________________
【5】He said he will do me a favor. _________________
七、书面表达
全世界的环境问题变得越来越严重。

例如汽车污染的空气影响了人们的呼吸，工厂释放污染的气体，山上的树木
被砍伐，污水不断被排入河里。

另外，无论我们走到哪里，到处可见随意丢弃的垃圾。

请根据以上事实写一篇以保护环境为主题的文章，我们要采取以下措施来保护我们共有的家园。

1. 污染正威胁我们的生存。

2. 地球是我们的家园，我们有责任为我们自己和我们的后代去照顾好它
3. 政府已采取更多的措施去解决这些问题，法律已被通过去制止污染。

4. 坚信我们的家园会变得越来越好。

注意：1.可根据内容要点适当增加细节，以使行文连贯；
2.词数100左右，开头已给出，不计入总词数
Protecting the Environment
Environmental problems are becoming more and more serious all over the world.
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宁夏高一高中英语月考试卷答案及解析
一、信息匹配
Are you truly happy? Do you ever know what it means to be happy and what it takes to achieve happiness? 【1】The following are a few tips that I follow to create happiness in my life.
※ Make a plan for achieving goals that you believe will make you happy. Your moods will very likely increase if you are going after something you value.
※ Surround yourself with happy people. It is easy to begin to think negatively when you are surrounded by
people who think that way.
【答案】D
【解析】D
考查对上下文的理解和推理判断能力。

前两句连续提出了几个问题，这几个问题指幸福是什么，怎样获得幸福，对于追求幸福的人来说都很重要，下句讲这些建议会帮助你创造幸福。

D项连接上下文，承上启下。

故选D.
【2】
※ When something goes wrong, try to figure out a solution instead of being absorbed in self-pity. Truly happy people don’t allow setbacks to affect their mood because they know that with a little thought they can turn the circumstances back to their favor.
※
【答案】B
【解析】B
考查对上下文的理解和推理判断能力。

上文提及如果你的周围都是一些消极的人，那么你也会变得消极。

接下来应该讲的是如果你周围的人是积极的，你也会很积极。

前后对比，故选B.
【3】These few minutes will give you the opportunity to focus on the positive things in your life and will lead you to continuous happiness.
※
【答案】E
【解析】E
考查对上下文的理解和推理判断能力。

根据下句These few minutes will give you the opportunity 是要我们每天留点时间来思考那些让我们开心的事情。

E项符合上下文，故选E.
【4】 Whether you treat yourself to lunch, take a long, relaxing bath or simply spend a few extra minutes on your appearance, you will be subconsciously (下意识地) putting yourself in a better mood.
※ Finding the humor in situations can also lead to happiness. Find a way to make light of a situation that would otherwise make you happy.
※ Keeping healthy is another way to achieve happiness.
【答案】G
【解析】G
考查对上下文的理解和推理判断能力。

根据下句Whether you treat yourself to lunch, take a long, relaxing bath说明这些都是你自己做的事情，每天花时间做这些是很重要的。

G项符合上下文，故选G.
【5】
A．What makes one person happy may be very different from what makes someone else happy.
B．On the contrary, if you are around people who are happy, their emotional state will be infectious.
C．Being overweight or not eating nutritious foods can have a negative effect on your mood．
D．These are important questions for anyone who is seeking happiness to ask themselves.
E. Spend a few minutes each day thinking about the things that make you happy.
F. There are some tips in life that lead to happiness.
G. It’s also important to take some time each day to do something nice for yourself.
【答案】C
【解析】C
考查对上下文的理解和推理判断能力。

本段是指要保持健康的生活方式能让我们幸福，C项：超重或者不吃有营养的食品会对我们的心情有不好的影响，符合本段内容，故选C.
二、阅读理解
1.Long, long ago there were a lot of donkeys. The donkeys worked hard every day. They had no time to play or to relax, but they never felt appreciated (得到赏识的) for the work they did.
One day two donkeys got bored. They wanted to live a comfortable life, so the donkeys went to see a wise old man. They told him their problem. The wise old man agreed they worked too hard, and he wanted to help the donkeys. “I have an idea,” he said.
“What is your idea?” asked the donkeys.
“I will paint you and no one will know you are donkeys,” said the man.
The man went off to find some paint and he returned in just a matter of minutes. He had two pots of paints. One pot was filled with white paint, and the other black paint.
The old man first painted them white, and then painted stripes(斑纹 ) over the white paint. When he finished, the donkeys did not look like donkeys at all. “You no longer look like donkeys,” the old man said. “Everyone will be
fooled (欺骗). I will call you something else, zebras( 斑马).”
The zebras went to a field to eat grass. Now they did not have to work.
Soon, other donkeys saw the zebras. They asked the zebras where they came from. When the zebras told the donkeys their secret, the donkeys all rushed to see the old man.
“Please make us into zebras, too,” they pleaded. So the wise old man painted more donkeys. As he did, more
and more donkeys came.
The old man could not paint fast enough. Soon the donkeys became impatient（不耐烦的）. They began to kick about, and they knocked over the paint pots.
There was no more paint. The painted donkeys ran off to become zebras. The unpainted donkeys, because of their impatience, had to return to work.
【1】The two donkeys went to see a wise old man in order to _____.
A．become patient B．ask him for help
C．change into zebras D．have a rest
【答案】B
【解析】B
细节理解题。

根据第二段They wanted to live a comfortable life, so the donkeys went to see a wise old man.可知，这两头驴去找老人是想向他求助。

故选B.
【2】What does the underlined word “pleaded” (in Paragraph9) mean?
A．relaxed B．knocked
C．agreed D．begged
【答案】D
【解析】D
词意猜测题。

根据第九段“Please make us into zebras, too,” they pleaded.可知，这些驴是在祈求老人让它们也变
成斑马，所以可以猜测出划线词pleaded是D. begged（祈求）的意思。

故选D.
【3】What finally happened to the impatient donkeys?
A．They looked for another wise man to paint them
B．They were still donkeys working hard all the time.
C．They won praise for the work they did.
D．They hated the zebras and fought with them
【答案】B
【解析】B
细节理解题。

根据最后一段The unpainted donkeys, because of their impatience, had to return to work.可知，没
有耐心的驴子还是驴子的样子，不得不回去工作。

故选B.
【4】What can we infer from the passage?
A．Being patient is very important
B．Both donkeys and zebras had to work hard
C．The wise old man was killed by these impatient donkeys.
D．There is always a good way not to work hard
【答案】A
【解析】A
推理判断题。

本文主要讲的是有很多驴子想变成斑马，但没有耐心的驴子最终都没有成功的故事，通过它作者想告诉我们做事要有耐心。

故选A.
2.Calculus Book for sale!
Thomas’ Calculus --- Weir, Hass& Giordano 11th edition (版本)
Brand new, never been used but I will let it go for used price. Bookstore sold at $ 150. Call me and let me hear your offer.
Tel: 773—885—6604
Reading is good for you, people!!
Why don’t more people read today? I have so many great books for sale. If you are interested in any of these GOOD BOOK DEALS, e-mail me or call me at 650—759—7174 to pick them up.
--- All the Days of My Life (So Far), by Alison Sweeney $5
--- All Our Yesterdays, by Robert B. Parker $1
--- The Meaning of Everything, by Simon Winchester $5
--- Exploring Language, by Gary Grosgrain $5
--- The Little Prince, by Antoine de Saint- Expiry $1
--- Jack at Sea, by Philippe Dupasquier$1
“The Children’s Classics” Book Set (一套) ---$200
This is a book set that I’d love to keep, but just don’t have any extra room on my already crowded bookshelf. It is an old, traditional set. The set is in excellent condition (状况). There are nine titles in the set (see list below). I honestly have no idea what this set is worth, but I’ve been told I should sell the set for well over $ 200, so make me an offer and we’ll see what we can do. Please e-mail me if you are interested: lucia 1134@
Book Titles
---Arabian Nights (276 pgs) --- Robin Hood (278 pgs)
---Black Beauty (276pgs) --- Tom Sawyer (272pgs)
---Treasure Island (270pgs) ---Heidi (278pgs)
--- Alice in Wonderland (276pgs)
--- Andersen’s Fairy Tales (278pgs)
--- King Arthur (274pgs)
【1】What does the underlined part “let it go” mean?
A．throw the book away B．sell the book
C．send the book to somebody D．buy the book from the a bookstore
【答案】B
【解析】B
词意猜测题。

根据本文是几则推销书的广告。

可知Brand new, never been used but I will let it go for used price.的意思是“全新，从未被使用，但我会以二手的价格卖掉它。

可以猜测出let it go是“卖书”的意思。

故选B.
【2】If you have $10, how many different books can you buy from GOOD BOOK DEALS at
most?
A．Two B．Three
C．Four D．Five
【答案】C
【解析】C
细节理解题。

根据电话是650—759—7174的卖家所列出的书的价格，有$5的三种和$1的三种，所以有$10最多可以买4本。

故选C.
【3】Why will the owner sell “The Children’s Classics”
A．He thinks it too old B．He has bought a new set
C．He has read it for many times D．His bookshelf is too full to hold it.
【答案】D
【解析】D
细节理解题。

根据文章“The Children’s Classics” Book Set —$200部分This is a book set that I’d love to keep, but just don’t have any extra room on my already crowded bookshelf.可知，是因为没有地方存放它。

故选D.
【4】If you are interested in Tom Sawyer, you can ____.
A．e-mail Lucia 1134@ B．visit the owner in person
C．call 773-885-6604D．call 650-759-7174
【解析】A
推理判断题。

根据Tom Sawyer是在“The Children’s Classics” Book Set —$200部分提及的，所以应该联系lucia1134@。

故选A.
【名师点睛】
猜测词义题的常见考查形式及解题方法：
猜测词义题是考试必考题，也是难点之所在。

但是如果我们掌握方法，难点也会变易。

猜测词义题的常见解题方法有：1、根据定义或上下文解释进行猜测；2、根据同位关系进行猜测；3、根据构词法（合成、派生、转化等）进行猜测；4、根据因果关系进行猜测；5、根据上下文的指代关系进行猜测；6、根据同义关系进行猜测；7、根据转折或对比关系进行猜测；例如第1小题词意猜测题。

根据本文是几则推销书的广告。

可知Brand new, never been used but I will let it go for used price.的意思是“全新，从未被使用，但我会以二手的价格卖掉它。

”，可以猜测出let it go是“卖书”的意思。

此处表转折关系的but起到了很好的提示作用。

故选B. 8、通过上下文理解猜测词义。

3.Seven tips to good table manners
Whether it’s dinner at a friend’s house or a business meeting over lunch, we judge people based on their table manners. But what can you do if your kids do not behave themselves at the dinner tables? The following are seven tips to set your children on the road to good table manners:
●Look for the good. Instead of pointing out(指出) all the things your children do wrong, point out what they do right. Please say, for example, “ I am so proud of yu. It was wonderful the way you served yourself.”
●Don’t turn dinner into an unpleasant “lecture time”. That will turn kids off not only manners, but dinner, and you, too.[
●Check your own example. Don’t show up for dinner in just your underwear (内衣) unless you want your kids to do the same.
●Don’t always consider your kids lazy and dirty ones. Instead, point out the behavior in a tender way. For example: “It’s a good idea to unfold your napkin, so if food falls you won’t dirty your clothes.”
●Teach your kids good manners in the form of a game. One night a week, try to h ave a formal dinner. Try dressing up, serve a special meal, and expect more formal manners. That will help improve their sense ( 意识) of manners.
● Make kids understand part of the tradition. Invite guests over and let kids help serve them. This helps them indirectly learn about table manners.
●Try dining out once in a while. Fast food restaurants aren’t counted(算在内). Try a nice restaurant and let kids order their own food, pay the bill and give the tip.
【1】The passage is mainly written for ____.
A．kids B．parents
C．hosts D．guests
【答案】B
【解析】B
写作意图题。

文章多次提到“your kids”, 可推知这篇文章主要是写给孩子家长的。

故选B.
【2】Which of the following should parents do to help their kids learn good table manners?
A．Try dining out in fast food restaurants once in a while
B．Point out what’s wrong with the kids’ behavior at dinner.
C．Keep telling the kids how to behave themselves at dinner.
D．Improve kids’ sense of manners by having a formal dinner at times.
【答案】D
【解析】D
细节理解题。

根据第5条中的One night a week, try to have a formal dinner. Try dressing up, serve a special meal, and expect more formal manners.可知，有时通过正式的聚餐来提高孩子的礼仪意识。

故选D.
【3】The kids should do the following EXCEPT _____.
A．going to a formal dinner in underwear B．helping parents to serve the guests
C．ordering their own food and paying the bill D．unfolding the napkin to keep their clothes clean。