A young father was visiting an old neighbor. They were standing in the old man’s garden, and talking about children. The young man said,“How strict should parents be with their children?”
The old man pointed to(指著)a string (細繩) between a big strong tree and a thin young one.
“Please untie (解開) that string.” said the old man. “But first pull the string tight so that(以便于)the young tree is straight again.” The young man did so. He untied the string and only found that the young tree bent(彎)over to one side.
Then the old man said,“There, it is the same with children. You must be strict with them. But sometimes you must untie the string to see how they are getting on. If they are not yet able to stand alone,you must tie the string tight again. But when you find that they are ready to stand alone,you can take the string away.”
1.The story is about ____________.
A. how to take care of young trees
B. how strict parents should be with their children
C. how the young father should get on with his old neighbor
2. The young man untied the string ________________.
A. in order to throw it away
B. so that both of the trees wouldn’t grow straight
C. and found that the young tree bent over to one side
3.When could the string be taken away?
A. When the old man left.
B. When the young man untied it next time.
C. When the young tree grew strong enough.
4. At last the old man told the young man ________________.
A. that he should be strict with his children if they could not
stand alone
B. that he should always be strict with his children
C. that he should be hard on his children
5.We learn that the big strong tree and the thin young one are like _________.
A. the young father and the old neighbor
B. parents and their children
C. the old neighbor and the children of young father
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Ancient Chinese,Roman.a(chǎn)nd Egyptian writings tell about games played by kicking a ball.We also know that in the twelfth century, in some English towns,on Certain days of the year.hundreds of young men would kick a ball around the streets.Unfortunately,fighting often resulted.People were hurt and even killed.In l314.such games were not allowed because they were too dangerous.
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In the United States and Canada, however, a different type of football game developed,where the players could pick the ball up and carry it.The ball is also in a different shape. In American football there is also more violent contact between players,who have to wear special clothing to protect themselves.
Football is flow certainly the most popular game on earth.Why is that? One reason may be that a more relaxing game like football Can be enjoyed by.just a few people of any age,on any-piece of ground or even in the street. All they need is a ball,and a few things to mark the goals(比分).Another reason may be that,although football is a team game,it also allows people to show their special skills.Some footballers become very rich and famous,like David Beckham,who now plays for Real Madrid.For this reason,many young people dream of becoming football stars and getting very rich.Television too has undoubtedly made football more popular.Millions of people Call watch international matches such as the World Cup,which is held every four years.
1.The first ball games in England were _____________.
A.very dangerous
B.played only by a few people for relaxation
C.played for money
D.played for a cup
2.In the early l9th century,football was played___________,
A.in many countries B.by many people in England
C.with standard rules D.by a few people in England
3.When Was the first FA Cup Match held?
A.1823 B.1863 C.1872 D.1871
4.Why do many young people dream of becoming football stars?
A.To hurt other people. B.To get the FA Cup.
C.To become rich and famous. D.To weal special clothes.
5.What does “Undoubtedly” mean?
A.Sure of something. B.Not sure of something.
C.Happy about something. D.Very lucky.
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