1 . 听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。
1. What is the man doing?

A．He is painting a picture.

B．He is painting the house.

C．He is painting the fence.

2. What is the woman going to do to help the man?

A．Clean the house.

B．Buy a carpet.

C．Make some curtains.

3. Why does the man say sorry to the woman?

A．Because he didn’t make curtains himself.

B．Because he dropped some paint on the carpet.

C．Because he used a color that woman doesn’t like.

4. What colour does Tom paint the house?

A．Green.

B．Red.

C．Yellow.

2 . When parents consider the work they do around the house, it can be fairly easy to construe lists of chores (家务) for kids.    1    . Overly difficult chores will turn kids off housework quickly. In contrast, chores that are too simple maybe rejected by older kids, since they prefer work that shows they’re growing up and are more mature.

Chores for pre-schoolers should probably be overseen by parents. Kids aged two to six maybe eager to help. Remember to make chores easy to complete and give lots of praise to them.    2    . Some sample chores for pre-schoolers include picking up toys or setting the table.

    3    . These can include making the bed, picking up laundry from their bedroom floors, and making sure all toys are put away. Beyond keeping bedrooms neat, household chores for kids can include drying dishes, sweeping the floor, and pulling up weeds.

Preteens and teens can help prepare meals, like a simple breakfast or lunch, wash dishes, and do laundry. Other chores include changing bed sheets, folding laundry, and taking care of pets.    4    . That way, they can make sure things like feeding pets are being done as needed so a pet doesn’t go hungry or thirsty. Older teens, especially if they’ve been doing chores all their lives, are quite capable of doing most things adults do.    5    .

A．School-age kids can do more complicated chores

B．On this last chore, parents may want to follow up

C．In this way, they associate good feelings with housework

D．They can prepare almost any meal and do intensive cleaning

E．Each family member should find some time to get things done

F．However, remember to make sure that chores are age appropriate

G．Chores for kids of this age include helping dust with a cloth and set the table

3 . 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
1. Which of the following is mentioned in the text?

A．Saying good night.

B．Going home late.

C．Washing before sleeping.

2. What is the easiest to say but the hardest to do for us?

A．To honor our parents.

B．To imitate (模仿) our parents.

C．To negotiate (商定) with our parents.

3. What does the speaker advise us to do if we can’t speak to our parents calmly?

A．Send a message.

B．Make a call.

C．Write a letter.

4. What is the last tip?

A．Trying to reach a compromise with our parents.

B．Showing love and respect for our parents.

C．Telling our parents what we care about, and why.

4 . 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
1. What has caused great changes in family?

A．Agriculture and industry.

B．Science and industry.

C．Science and agriculture.

2. How many children did the typical family have when more people lived on farms?

A．Many.

B．Few.

C．None.

3. What did the government encourage people to do when industry became more important than agriculture?

A．To go to cities.

B．To practice the birth control.

C．To work hard.

4. What will make families even smaller in the future?

A．Cities.

B．Agriculture.

C．Industrialization.

5 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. Why did the man drink?

A．He just did it for fun.

B．It was part of his life.

C．He was showing his bravery.

2. What has the woman been teaching the man?

A．To be responsible for other people’s lives.

B．To know right from wrong.

C．Never to neglect his responsibilities.

6 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. Where is the man going to have dinner on Friday night?

A．At a restaurant.

B．At his sister’s place.

C．At his mother’s place.

2. When did the man’s sister move out of home?

A．During high school.

B．Right after high school.

C．In her second year of college.

3. How often does the man usually see his sister?

A．About once a week.

B．About once a month.

C．About once every two months.

7 . 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
1. What does the speaker want her kids to do?

A．Help with the dishes.

B．Go to bed immediately.

C．Pick out something to wear.

2. When will the family probably need to leave their house tomorrow?

A．At 7:00 a.m.

B．At 6:00 a.m.

C．At 5:00 a.m.

3. Why doesn’t the speaker make dinner?

A．There is no food left at home.

B．She doesn’t want to make a mess.

C．They have already eaten at a restaurant.

4. What is the purpose of the talk?

A．To make sure everyone gets ready.

B．To make the house clean.

C．To make a regular plan.

8 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. How does the mother feel about the boy’s red spots over the neck?

A．Surprised.

B．Relieved.

C．Anxious.

2. How does the boy want his mom to help him?

A．By lying to the nurse.

B．By asking the school for a sick leave.

C．By covering the red spots with makeup.

3. What advice did the mother give?

A．Go to see the doctor first.

B．Get a note from the school nurse.

C．Make an appointment with the coach.

9 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. What does the agent wish Lily to do?

A．Act in an advertisement.

B．Seek for a child actress.

C．Perform in a furniture store.

2. Why did the woman refuse the invitation of the agent?

A．She had no trust in the agent.

B．She hated Lily’s life being disturbed.

C．She could afford the college expenses.

10 . Children with strong family connections are associated with a high likelihood of flourishing in life, a study found. “What is different about this study is that it shows that family connection is associated with thriving and not just surviving or avoiding harm,” said lead study author Dr. Robert Whitaker.

Researchers surveyed over 37,000 children in 26 countries. In the study, family connection was determined by a mean score of five categories: care, support, safety, respect, and participation. Flourishing was determined by a mean score of six categories: self-acceptance, purpose in life, positive relations with others, personal growth, environmental mastery and autonomy. The essence of family connection is children feeling that they are accepted and cared for at home, which allows them to learn what their strengths and weaknesses are in a safe environment as they are building their identity,Whitaker said.

Children with the greatest level of family connection were over 49% more likely to flourish compared with those with the lowest level of family connection, according to the study. The highest scores in both family connection and flourishing came from children who said they lived with both parents, had enough food or never had their family worrying about finances. Researchers then controlled the data for families’ poverty levels to remove the effect they might have had on the numbers. After controlling the data, the strength of family connection still impacted how much children flourished.

According to Whitaker, adults have a very powerful influence on the emotional climate in the home, so it’s important to create a space where children feel seen and heard. A great opportunity to strengthen family bonds is around the dinner table. Adults should create an environment where children feel comfortable speaking freely. While they are talking,grown-ups should show that they have a genuine interest in what their children are saying. Silence is also another powerful form of communication, Whitaker said. Children and parents spending time together in silence or even doing chores can create a connection.

1. What is the study mainly about?

A．The importance of family connection to children’s survival.

B．The relationship between family connection and children’s success.

C．The factors affecting children’ self-acceptance.

D．The impact of poverty on children’s development.

2. Who are more likely to achieve high scores in both family connection and flourishing?

A．Children who live with a single parent.

B．Children who have enough food and money.

C．Children who know of their strengths and weaknesses.

D．Children who have a whole family and economic security.

3. Which of the following might be an influencing factor in the result?

A．Family income.	B．Parents’ educational level.
C．Children’s age and gender.	D．The number of people in the family.

4. How can adults strengthen family bonds during mealtime?

A．By showing respect when children are talking.	B．By talking about their own problems.
C．By keeping silent when disagreements arise.	D．By backing children’s opinions forever.