16.spending just a few minutes each day massaging (按摩) your baby can help to increase the bond,interaction and communication between the two of you.But how do you start?Tina Allen,an internationaIly respected educator,author and expert in the field of infant massage therapy,shares her advice.
•(36)ACreating the best environment for massage is an ideal way to give yourself and baby time to relax.Choose a familiar place that is warm,quiet and with few distractions.The best time for massage is when baby is awake,healthy and happy.(37)G
•Be comfortable.Relax,enjoy and have fun.Position yourself so that you are comfortable.Be sure baby is safe and placed on a soft area.Keep in mind that babies roll and become slippery when using oil. (38)E
•Listen in. (39)FMassage is not something that parents do to their baby,but rather with their little one.Listen to your baby.He or she will give you the signals to let you know his or her comfort level.
•Know when not to massage.Avoid massage when your infant is sleeping,crying,ill,has a fever or infection,or if your little one has broken skin,or bruising. (40)DIf your child has any special health care needs,seek further guidance as to what would he tire safest approach to use.
A.Choose the best time and place.
B.Send your baby to hospital immediately.
C.So the massage time is of great importance.
D.For a stomach massage.wait 30minutes after eating.
E.Be sure your hands are warm and clean before you begin.
F.Infant massages can be a wonderful tool for increasing your communication.
G.Some babies prefer the morning,while others prefer the afternoon or before bedtime.
分析 本文属于说明文阅读,作者通过这篇文章主要向我们描述了每天花几分钟按摩可以增加你和宝宝之间的互动与交流.
解答 36.A.推理判断题.根据后文Choose a familiar place that is warm,quiet and with few distractions可知按摩需要选择最佳时间和地点;故选A.
37.G.推理判断题.根据后文The best time for massage is when baby is awake,healthy and happy可知最佳时间要依据宝宝,有些婴儿喜欢早晨,而有些人则喜欢下午或睡前;故选G.
38.E.推理判断题.根据前文Keep in mind that babies roll and become slippery when using oil可知在开始之前,要确保你的手是温暖干净的;故选E.
39.F.推理判断题.根据后文Listen to your baby.He or she will give you the signals to let you know his or her comfort level可知婴儿按摩可以是一个极好的工具,增加你们的沟通;故选F.
40.D.推理判断题.根据前文Avoid massage when your infant is sleeping,crying,ill,has a fever or infection,or if your little one has broken skin,or bruising可知要在吃过饭30分钟之后开始按摩;故选D.
点评 七选五阅读是完成性阅读,和完形填空很类似,不同的是一个选词,一个选句子.解题时,要注意上下文语境,充分考虑信息词(选项中和空格前后句子中相同或相近的词),选出最符合语境的句子.