It’s mon for parents to feel emotional when the moment es 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 es 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 acmodations. 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.
【小题1】The underlined word “wrench” in Paragraph 2 means a feeling of .A．sorrowB．regret C．angerD．love【小题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.【小题3】What’s NOT advised as the way to recover from your child’s departure?A．Developing a new hobby or sportB．Learning a new language.C．Spending more time with close friendsD．Staying in touch with your child.【小题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 UniversityA
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(答案→)A
解析：对于父母而言，孩子离开家去上大学会让父母感到伤心，这是普遍现象。孩子去上大学，意味着父母养育孩子的工作告一段落，父母难免会感到不舍。但是，父母应该着重培养孩子的独立性和自信心，让他们独立生活，健康成长。
【小题1】根据第二段可知，如果父母决定送孩子去上大学，那么，送到大学后，在说再见时，孩子和父母一样，也会体会到那种分别的不舍。根据第一段第二行“are likely to feel a sense of sadness”可知，父母和孩子分开时，父母会感到伤心，A伤心；B遗憾，后悔；C生气；D爱。故选A。
【小题2】根据第四段“Remind yourself that parenting is all about raising an independent and confident child who functions well without you.”可知，父母的工作就是养育一个独立、自信的孩子，故选C。
【小题3】根据倒数第二段“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正确，故选D。
【小题4】文章讲述的是因为上大学，父母与孩子要暂时分开，这让父母感到伤心。作为父母，应该给孩子独立成长和生活的空间。故选C。