vs. 22% in 2006). These days, most families in Australia have two children. But the number of women who had given birth to a single child increased progressively from only 8% in 1981 to 13% in 2006.
The U.S. Census Bureau states that there are approximately 14 million only children in America today. This comprises 20% of the children's population compared to only 10% around fifty years ago.
操作提示：通过题干后的下拉框选择题目的正确答案。 1. Several years ago, people thought that having big families was C A. uncommon and this was seen as an advantage B. common and this was seen as a disadvantage C. common and this was seen as an advantage
2. By 1986, taken together, women were still more likely to have had B children. A. less B. more C. no
3. In recent years, women were more likely to have had C A. three or four children B. more children C. fewer children
4. According to the passage, we can predict that the number of family with a single child will B(将会增长). A. decreased dramatically B. increased dramatically C. remained steady
5. Which of the following may be the best title for the passage? A A. Families Having Fewer Children Nowadays. B. Couples Having More Children Nowadays. C. Women Being Likely to Have More Children.
阅读理解：正误判断（每题10分） Stopping Yelling At Your Kids
Parenting is hard. If you're a parent, I'm sure that I don't need to tell you that our job is a tough one. When you're managing children, it can be difficult to remember that they are still learning. If you find you are yelling at your kids more often than you want to, here are some ways that can help you reduce the yelling. I've been working on this for the past few months and I have to say, it's been amazing for both the kids and me.
If you are having an argument with your child, you need to make sure you both take the time to really listen. It gives both of you time to think and really listen to each other, which is important. Kids are more likely to listen to you if you listen to them!
One of your biggest struggles is to remind yourself of appropriate expectations. You can't expect that your youngest acts as responsibly as your oldest. You should lower what you expect – taking into consideration things like their age – it can make a big difference. You should do your best to take a moment before yelling and take in a deep breath. It makes a world of difference for you. Instead of yelling, you'd better whisper. It can also help diffuse any situation by making things quieter, not louder. Besides, the more time you spend with your kids, the better you'll get at communicating with them. You're both more likely to understand each other.
If your children aren't listening or it seems they only don't listen to you, you don't take it personally. You should remind yourself that your kids are still learning and they're not going to be perfect.
操作提示：句子正确选择下拉选项框为“T”；句子错误选择下拉选项框为“F”。 1. As a parent, you may know that parenting is an easy job. F
2. Listening to each other is a good way to stop argument between parents and their kids. T 3. Usually younger kids behave less responsibly than elder children. T 4. Parents should lower their expectations for their kids. T 5. Both yelling and whispering can help make things quieter. F 单元自测2
一、选择填空，从A、B、C三个选项中选出一个能填入空白处的最佳选项。（每题10分）
题目1
—Looking after a baby is not an easy job, is it? 选择一项：
A. Looking after a baby is very tired. B. I like looking after a baby. C. No, it isn't. 题目2
—Is your grandmother getting well now? 选择一项：
A. Yes, she is much better now. B. She gets up early. C. She feels comfortable. 题目3
—Do you mind if I record your lecture? 选择一项：
A. No, you'd better not. B. No，not at all. C. Never mind. 题目4
—I'm sorry to hear that your grandmother is ill in hospital. 选择一项： A. That's all right. B. It's very kind of you. C. It is nothing. 题目5
—Linda, what's wrong with your grandmother? 选择一项： A. She is not retired. B. She hurt her leg. C. She got a new house.
题目1
—I'm sorry to hear that your grandmother is ill in hospital. 选择一项： A. That's all right. B. It's very kind of you. C. It is nothing. 题目2
—Looking after a baby is not an easy job, is it? 选择一项：
A. Looking after a baby is very tired. B. I like looking after a baby. C. No, it isn't. 题目3
—Do you mind if I record your lecture? 选择一项：
A. No, you'd better not. B. No，not at all. C. Never mind. 题目4
—Linda, what's wrong with your grandmother? 选择一项： A. She is not retired. B. She hurt her leg. C. She got a new house. 题目5
—Is your grandmother getting well now? 选择一项：
A. Yes, she is much better now. B. She gets up early. C. She feels comfortable.
题目1
—Linda, what's wrong with your grandmother? 选择一项： A. She is not retired. B. She hurt her leg. C. She got a new house. 题目2
—I'm sorry to hear that your grandmother is ill in hospital. 选择一项： A. That's all right. B. It's very kind of you. C. It is nothing. 题目3
—Is your grandmother getting well now? 选择一项：
A. Yes, she is much better now. B. She gets up early. C. She feels comfortable. 题目4
—Do you mind if I record your lecture? 选择一项：
A. No, you'd better not. B. No，not at all. C. Never mind. 题目5
—Looking after a baby is not an easy job, is it? 选择一项：
A. Looking after a baby is very tired. B. I like looking after a baby. C. No, it isn't
2020年国家开 放大学电大《人文英语3》和《管理英语2》网络核心课形考网考作业及答案
