8.The pickle jar(泡菜壇),as I can remember,sat beside the dresser in my parents'bedroom.When ready for bed,Dad would toss any coins in his pockets into the jar.As they dropped,they landed with a merry jingle.
Whenever the jar was full,Dad would roll up the coins.Every time he slid the box of rolled coins across the counter at the bank toward the cashier,he would smile proudly and say,"All for my son's college."
We would always celebrate each deposit by stopping for an ice cream cone.Dad would show me the coins in his change,saying"When we get home,we'll start filling the jar again."He always let me drop the first coins into the empty jar."You might have to get to college on loose change,"he said."But you'll get there."
As years passed,I went to college,got married and took a job.
Once,while visiting my parents,I noticed the jar was gone.It had served its purpose.My dad was a man of few words and never lectured me on the values of determination,perseverance or faith.The jar had taught me those far better than the most flowery of words could have done.
Soon,my daughter Jessica was born.We spent Christmas that year with my parents.After dinner,Mom and Dad sat next to each other,taking turns holding their first grandchild.When Jessica began crying,my wife Susan took her from Dad's arms to put her in my parents'room.
Susan came back,tears in her eyes and led me into the room."Look,"she said softly.To my amazement,there,next to the dresser,stood the old pickle jar,as if never removed,the bottom already covered with coins.I walked over to it,dug down into my pocket,and pulled out several coins.Choked by emotion,I dropped them into the jar.
Dad had slipped quietly into the room when I looked up.Our eyes locked,but neither of us spoke,because we knew nothing had to be said.

8.Which of the following statements is TRUE?A
A.The author and his wife were grateful for what parents had done.
B.The jar again in the bedroom reminded themselves of the hard years.
C.The author felt disappointed when he found the jar gone.
D.The author felt embarrassed whenever his father mentioned the jar.
9.We can learn from the passage thatB.
A.a(chǎn)ny difficulty can be overcome with the family's support.
B.parents teach much more through their action than their words.
C.saving is always a good habit to pass down to the next generation.
D.you need to reward yourself and celebrate regularly to keep up with your faith.
10.Which words best describe the author's father?B
A.Humorous and patient.
B.Quiet but loving.
C.Generous and talkative.
D.Proud but strict.
11.The pickle jar in the article representsC.
A.a(chǎn)dvice of parents.
B.one's purpose in life.
C.determination to reach a goal.
D.healthy family relations.

分析 文章主要講述了作者的父親一直以來為了作者能上大學用一個泡菜壇子存錢,到后來作者結(jié)婚了生孩子了,在一個圣誕節(jié)作者的妻子無意間發(fā)現(xiàn)了那個泡菜壇子并且告訴了作者,作者和他的妻子感激父母所做的一切.

解答 8.A 主旨題.文章主要講述了作者的父親一直以來為了作者能上大學用一個泡菜壇子存錢,到后來作者結(jié)婚了生孩子了,在一個圣誕節(jié)作者的妻子無意間發(fā)現(xiàn)了那個泡菜壇子并且告訴了作者,作者和他的妻子感激父母所做的一切.故選A.
9.B 推理題.文章中作者的父母親用一個泡菜壇子存錢是作者和他的妻子內(nèi)心里非常感激父母,作者想告訴我們用行動比用言語教的更好,更有作用;結(jié)合選項故選B.
10.B 細節(jié)題.根據(jù)文章內(nèi)容"My dad was a man of few words and never lectured me on the values of determination"可知,作者的父親是一個不愛說話的人,但他對作者的愛是存在的.故選B.
11.C判斷題.根據(jù)文章內(nèi)容",Dad would toss any coins in his pockets into the jar."泡菜壇是用來存一些零錢的,而那些錢是用來作者讀大學用的,可知,這個壇子代表了是達到一種目標的決心.故選C.

點評 本文是人物故事類閱讀理解.做這類題材閱讀理解時要求考生對文章通讀一遍,做題時結(jié)合原文和題目有針對性的找出相關語句進行仔細分析,結(jié)合選項選出正確答案.推理判斷題也是要在抓住關鍵句子的基礎上合理的分析才能得出正確答案,切忌胡亂猜測,一定要做到有理有據(jù)

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