Question

【题目】根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。

For most parents and other caregivers, summer is by far the best season to connect kids with nature. The weather’s nice, and the youngsters are out of school. 1 So don’t miss the opportunity to schedule some outdoor time. Here are a few tips to help you along the way:

Nature is all around us. 2 For small kids, there’s likely plenty in the backyard, courtyard, or schoolyard. National parks are great, but kids foster a deep connection with nature close to home!

3 Don’t worry too much about what to do once you arrive at your nature-rich destination. What kids really need is free time to engage all their senses and use their imaginations.

You can learn too. What counts is simply to get out there, show that you value the outdoors, and be ready to have fun. 4 In fact, it is not necessary for you to know anything at all about science or nature. And remember, questions are more powerful than answers anyway!

Sit back and watch your kids learn. Don’t be too much of a helicopter parent, always saying ＂no＂. Instead, try to spare more time to stay with your kids when necessary.

5 And let kids take some risks. Most of us climbed trees, played with sticks, and got muddy as kids — and we lived to tell the story. The nature connection is a contact sport, and both kids and nature can take it!

No matter the weather or time of day you can have anadventure together with your kids. Alright, get those kids outside, into nature, making their own discoveries!

A. It’s okay not to have a plan.

B. Allow your kids to be kids.

C. Pay close attention to your kids.

D. Parents often take time off as well.

E. You don’t need to be an expert on nature.

F. You typically don’t have to go far to find nature.

G. Sometimes it is necessary to turn to experts for advice.

Answer 1

【答案】

【1】D

【2】F

【3】A

【4】E

【5】B

【解析】

【文章大意】本文是一篇说明文。作者在文中讲述了如何使你的家人，尤其是你的孩子，有更多的机会与自然接触。

【1】 根据上文中的＂summer is by far the best season to connect kids with nature. The weather’s nice, and the youngsters are out of school＂和下文的＂So don’t miss the opportunity to schedule some outdoor time＂可知，天气很好，孩子们放假了，父母们也经常在这个时候休假，因此不要错过安排户外时间的机会，因此选D项。

【2】根据上文中的＂Nature is all around us＂以及下文中的＂...the backyard, courtyard, or schoolyard＂可知，这里讲的是自然就在我们的身边，与自然接触不必到很远的地方去。故选F项。

【3】 根据下文可知，作者建议不要太担心到了目的地做什么，孩子们真正需要的是有自由的时间动用所有的感知及发挥他们的想象力。在这里作者想要表达的是不必为这样的活动作计划，因此A项符合语境。

【4】 根据上文中的＂What counts is simply to get out there...to have fun＂和下文中的＂In fact, it is not necessary for you to know anything at all about science or nature＂可知，作者认为人们没有必要对自然多么了解，重要的是和孩子一起到户外亲近自然。因此选E项＂You don’t need to be an expert on nature＂。

【5】根据空后的内容可知，该段表明作者建议让孩子们去冒险，让他们随心所欲地去玩耍来享受童趣和童真。因此B项＂Allow your kids to be kids＂符合语境。