Some time ago I received a gift from both of my children. It had nothing to do with Father’s Day. Yet, at the same time it had everything to do with Father’s Day.
My son was studying in a high school in Colorado. He lived in the school. While we were talking on the phone he shared some wonderful news with me.
He said, “You know Dad, I am really happy with my life. I can’t think of a thing that I would change about the way that I grew up, or the way that my life is now. ”
My daughter was living with her mother in Northern California at that time. She said almost the same thing to me just a few days later.
Of course, I was delighted to hear this from both of them. And I told them both  how happy I was, not only that they were happy ,but that they expressed it to me.
And that was the gift that they were giving me ---with the heart to communicate. Certainly I hope for good news when I hear from them. But mostly I love that they will share their real feelings with me. Happy or sad, I love to be touched(感动)by their real thoughts and feelings.
For a child, Father’s Day isn’t really about giving Dad a gift. It is about understanding the love that fathers express when they help put food on the table, teach their child to ride a bike, cheer at a soccer game, etc.
For a father, Father’s Day isn’t so much about receiving gifts for a job well done. Remember, the greatest gift that we give our children is the real expression of our love. It isn’t enough for them to feel love inside ourselves: we need to express that love.
【小题1】The writer’s son said        on the phone.

Some time ago I received a gift from both of my children. It had nothing to do with Father’s Day. Yet, at the same time it had everything to do with Father’s Day.
My son was studying in a high school in Colorado. He lived in the school. While we were talking on the phone he shared some wonderful news with me.
He said, “You know Dad, I am really happy with my life. I can’t think of a thing that I would change about the way that I grew up, or the way that my life is now. ”
My daughter was living with her mother in Northern California at that time. She said almost the same thing to me just a few days later.
Of course, I was delighted to hear this from both of them. And I told them both  how happy I was, not only that they were happy ,but that they expressed it to me.
And that was the gift that they were giving me ---with the heart to communicate. Certainly I hope for good news when I hear from them. But mostly I love that they will share their real feelings with me. Happy or sad, I love to be touched(感动)by their real thoughts and feelings.
For a child, Father’s Day isn’t really about giving Dad a gift. It is about understanding the love that fathers express when they help put food on the table, teach their child to ride a bike, cheer at a soccer game, etc.
For a father, Father’s Day isn’t so much about receiving gifts for a job well done. Remember, the greatest gift that we give our children is the real expression of our love. It isn’t enough for them to feel love inside ourselves: we need to express that love.

1. 1.

   The writer’s son said        on the phone.

   1. A.
      he was happy but wanted to have a change
   2. B.
      he was really happy with his life
   3. C.
      he hoped to grow up quickly
   4. D.
      he wished to get a gift from him
2. 2.

   The writer’s daughter          .

   1. A.
      loved her mother more than him
   2. B.
      was studying in Colorado
   3. C.
      told him she was happy with her life
   4. D.
      once lived alone
3. 3.

   The author is more touched by children’s        .

   1. A.
      good news
   2. B.
      real feelings
   3. C.
      improvement
   4. D.
      gifts
4. 4.

   For a child, what is the real meaning of Father’s Day according to this article?

   1. A.
      Realizing his father’s love through daily life.
   2. B.
      Receiving a gift from his father.
   3. C.
      Helping his father with some work.
   4. D.
      Making his father happy.
5. 5.

   What is the main idea of this article?

   1. A.
      Understanding the love of parents
   2. B.
      Receiving gifts from children
   3. C.
      Feeling the love inside
   4. D.
      Expressing your love to your families

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●Relax yourself.

Before you start to listen to something, You need to relax.

1                                           This will help you with your listening.

●Listen carefully to the first sentence.

2                                          For example, if eyou hear“Many shops in many parts of China have decided to take away all kinds of Japanese goods off their shelves, but some people say it’s not a good idea. Our reporter says…”,you know you will hear a piece of news, not a children’s story or a science report.

●Think when you’re listening.

3                                           For example, you can think of the following questions: What happened? When , where and how? What was the result and what does the speaker want to tell us? In this way, you may undersrand the passage better.

●Listen for important facts.

4                                             For example, if the passage is a science report, you should try to remember its findings , and how the scientists got their results. 

●Don’t think about one or two words for too long.

You may hear some words that you don’t know. But don’t spend too much time on them.

5                                          But you can remember some words or sentences that you think are important, and you can use them when you’re answering the questions.

Not long ago, I made up my mind to read a lot of books to get more knowledge. So I went to the library and ______ happily with some books. But after a few days, I felt bored. The ______ of finishing all of them seemed impossible, because I always found it ______to read a book quietly. I didn't know what to do with it. Then ______one day I thought of "Why not make read­ing fun?" It gave me ______again. Reading is a journey of spirit(精神). Every time we read a book, we are actually talking_______the writer. I tried to concentrate on his or her books, __________ I could feel all of his or her happiness and sadness. Now books have become a part of my life.
See? Attitude (态度) can make a great_______. Someone once said,"Even though the situ­ation(环境) is bad, people still have one freedom to_______their attitude. "So, don't complain about study or work. It helps ________. Try to see things from a different way. Believe me; this will change the situation and help you a lot.