Question

It’s common for parents to feel emotional when the moment comes for their child to leave home and go to university. Even parents who don’t speak about the event are likely to feel a sense of sadness because it’s the end of an era where you and your family were at the centre of your child’s world. As a parent you’ll probably continue to support your child in different ways, but the main job of raising your child is over. It’s a huge change for everyone involved.
There are a few things that you can do to make the transition easier. Plan carefully for your child’s departure and think about how you can help. Many parents take their child to university for the first time. If you decide to do that, be ready to feel a real wrench when the time comes to say goodbye. Your child will probably be as nervous as you are about the moment when you finally say goodbye – but that might not show!
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. 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:The underlined word “wrench” in Paragraph 2 means a feeling of ________.

A．sorrow

B．regret

C．anger

D．love

小題2: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3: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4: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

Answer 1

小題1:A
小題2:C
小題3:D
小題4:C

試題分析：對于父母而言，孩子離開家去上大學會讓父母感到傷心，這是普遍現象。孩子去上大學，意味著父母養育孩子的工作告一段落，父母難免會感到不舍。但是，父母應該著重培養孩子的獨立性和自信心，讓他們獨立生活，健康成長。
小題1:根據第二段可知，如果父母決定送孩子去上大學，那么，送到大學后，在說再見時，孩子和父母一樣，也會體會到那種分別的不舍。根據第一段第二行“are likely to feel a sense of sadness”可知，父母和孩子分開時，父母會感到傷心，A傷心；B遺憾，后悔；C生氣；D愛。故選A。
小題2:根據第四段“Remind yourself that parenting is all about raising an independent and confident child who functions well without you.”可知，父母的工作就是養育一個獨立、自信的孩子，故選C。
小題3:根據倒數第二段“you may decide to find a hobby or sport...learn a new language, go to yoga classes or take up swimming...spend more time with family and close friends”可知，A、B、C正確，故選D。
小題4:文章講述的是因為上大學，父母與孩子要暫時分開，這讓父母感到傷心。作為父母，應該給孩子獨立成長和生活的空間。故選C。