As I grew older, my dad and I grew further apart．We always had totally different  opinions．He thought that college was a waste of time，but for me it was important to finish college．He wanted me to work my way to the top as he had done in his field，but l wanted a different life．There was a time when we did not talk with each other．
A few months ago, I heard that my 84-year-old dad was in poor health．When he called and asked whether I could move from Colorado back to Tennessee to help him，I knew he was seriously ill．I am his only child and so it was time to meet my father’s requirement．
Two weeks after moving back，we bought a boat and started fishing again．Fishing was one of the few things that we did while l was young and that we both enjoyed．It is strange but true that as we are fishing we are able to put things that have kept us apart for so many years behind us．We are able to talk about things that we have never talked about before．Fishing has been healing the old wounds that have kept us apart．
It is not important how many fish we catch．It is about enjoying the relationship that we have not had for years．I’m 62 and he is 84．When we are on the lake fishing，it is like two kids enjoying life．It is far better to find a way to put the unhappy past behind．I am so lucky to spend the happy time with my father in his last years．Now my heart is filled with love．A smile always graces my lips．
【小題1】The author and his father became further apart because______________．

A．they lived very far from each other
B．they had different views on things
C．they only communicated by phone
D．they seldom went to see each other
【小題2】Why did the author come back to Tennessee?
A．Because his father invited him to go fishing
B．Because he decided to live in a different city
C．Because his father is ill and needs caring
D．Because he regretted being rude to his father
【小題3】For the author，fishing with his old father___________ ．
A．helps cure his father’s disease
B．is a good way to get close to nature
C．makes him realize the importance of relaxation
D．provides a chance for them to communicate
【小題4】According to the passage, which of the following is TRUE?
A．The writer’s car is always breaking down.
B．Father intended me to be a fisherman.
C．I was unwilling to came back.
D．Father uesed to think it was useless to attend college..
【小題5】What can be the best title for the text?
A．Fishing Brings Us TogetherB．Forgiving Is Difficult
C．Memories of Old DaysD．My Beloved Father


【小題1】B
【小題2】C
【小題3】D
【小題4】D
【小題5】A

解析試題分析：本文主要討論的是我和父親之間因?yàn)閷?duì)很多問題的看法不一致導(dǎo)致的交流不夠，現(xiàn)在釣魚給我們提供了這樣的一個(gè)機(jī)會(huì)，讓我們可以進(jìn)行很多的交流
【小題1】細(xì)節(jié)題。根據(jù)文章第一段第一句As I grew older, my dad and I grew further apart. We always had totally different opinions.說明兩個(gè)人的觀點(diǎn)不同是主要的原因，故B正確。
【小題2】細(xì)節(jié)題。根據(jù)第二段最后一句I knew he was seriously ill. I am his only child and so it was time to meet my father’s requirement. 說明他病了我是他唯一的兒子我要照顧他，故C正確。
【小題3】細(xì)節(jié)題。根據(jù)文章第三段3,4行It is strange but true that as we are fishing we are able to put things that have kept us apart for so many years behind us.說明在釣魚的時(shí)候，我們兩個(gè)可以進(jìn)行很好的交流，故釣魚給我們提供了一個(gè)機(jī)會(huì)進(jìn)行交流，故D項(xiàng)正確。
【小題4】細(xì)節(jié)題：從第一段的句子：He thought that college was a waste of time，but for me it was important to finish college．He wanted me to work my way to the top as he had done in his field，but l wanted a different life．可知爸爸過去認(rèn)為上大學(xué)是沒有用的，選D
【小題5】主旨大意題。本文主要討論的是我和父親之間因?yàn)閷?duì)很多問題的看法不一致導(dǎo)致的交流不夠，現(xiàn)在釣魚給我們提供了這樣的一個(gè)機(jī)會(huì)，讓我們可以進(jìn)行很多的交流，故A正確。
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Be positive and cheerful about the choice your child has made to continue studying, and plan to leave once you've unpacked the car and looked around your child's new living accommodations. If you can, save your tears for the car – you'll make things easier on your child and yourself.
The more you've invested in being a parent, the more you'll feel a sense of loss, so the sadness you feel now is a sign that you've been a good mom or dad. Remind yourself that parenting is all about raising an independent and confident child who functions well without you. If your child quickly settles and starts enjoying himself, you should congratulate yourself.
It's also only fair to allow yourself some time to grieve(悲痛). Don't expect to pick yourself up and move on straight away. But you may decide to find a hobby or sport to fill your extra time. Perhaps you've always wanted to learn a new language, go to yoga classes or take up swimming. You may decide to spend more time with family and close friends, who are likely to be feeling the absence of your child as well.
Agree on the best approach to staying in touch before your child leaves, and stick to your agreement. Try not to panic if your child doesn't respond immediately – remember, they're starting a new and busy life.
【小題1】Why do parents feel sad when their child leaves home for college?

A．Because the absence of their child makes them feel lonely.
B．Because their children will start a new life in college.
C．Because it means the end of love between parents and their child.
D．Because they are no longer the main focus of their children’s life.
【小題2】The underlined word “wrench” in Paragraph 2 means a feeling of ________.
A．sorrow B．regret C．a(chǎn)nger D．love
【小題3】What does good parenting consist of?
A．Supporting your child in different ways all the time.
B．Congratulating yourself when your child goes to college.
C．Preparing your child to stand on their own feet in the future.
D．Investing as much as possible in the growth of your child.
【小題4】What’s NOT advised as the way to recover from your child’s departure?
A．Developing a new hobby or sport
B．Learning a new language.
C．Spending more time with close friends
D．Staying in touch with your child.
【小題5】What would be an appropriate title for the whole passage?
A．Staying in Touch with Your Child
B．Preparing to Say Goodbye to Your Child
C．Dealing with Your Child Leaving Home for University
D．Life after Your Child Has Left Home for University

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