阅读课文，回答问题
1. What do “those three little words” refer to? Why does the author use the word “little” to describe them?

2. What are the main characteristics of father’s love shown in the poem?

3. How does a father express his love? List three examples from the poem.

4. Do you think it is better to express love by actions, by words, or both? Give your reasons.

1. They refer to "I love you". "Little" shows the three words are short and simple. It also makes a contrast—the words are simple, but the love they stand for is deep and hard for fathers to say out loud.
2. Father’s love is quiet, but sincere, selfless, deep and lasting. Fathers usually show such love through actions instead of speaking it out directly.
3. He tells bedtime stories and plays a game of catch with his child. He brings a small surprise home excitedly for his kid. He helps and understands his child when the child is in trouble.
4. I believe love needs both actions and words. Actions show real love in daily life, while warm words express feelings directly. They work together to make love warmer and easier to understand.

【分析】
本题为基于诗歌的阅读理解题，需结合诗歌内容逐一解答问题：第1题需定位“those three little words”的指代对象，并分析“little”的表达效果；第2题需概括诗歌中父爱的主要特点；第3题需从诗歌中提取父亲表达爱的三个具体例子；第4题是开放性问题，需结合自身理解阐述对表达爱的方式的看法并说明理由。
【解析】
1. 先定位诗歌中“those three little words”的指代内容，可知其指“I love you”；“little”既体现这三个单词简短简单，又形成对比：单词虽简单，但背后承载的父爱深沉，且父亲往往难以直接说出，突出父爱的内敛。
2. 梳理诗歌中关于父爱的描述，可总结出父爱的特点：安静、真诚、无私、深沉且持久，父亲多通过行动而非直接言语表达爱。
3. 从诗歌中提取父亲表达爱的具体事例：①给孩子讲睡前故事、玩接球游戏；②兴奋地给孩子带小惊喜回家；③孩子遇到困难时给予帮助与理解。
4. 结合自身对爱的理解，认为表达爱需兼顾行动与言语：行动能在日常中体现真实的爱，温暖的言语能直接传递情感，二者结合让爱更温暖易懂。
【答案】
1. They refer to "I love you". "Little" shows the three words are short and simple. It also makes a contrast—the words are simple, but the love they stand for is deep and hard for fathers to say out loud.
2. Father’s love is quiet, but sincere, selfless, deep and lasting. Fathers usually show such love through actions instead of speaking it out directly.
3. He tells bedtime stories and plays a game of catch with his child. He brings a small surprise home excitedly for his kid. He helps and understands his child when the child is in trouble.
4. I believe love needs both actions and words. Actions show real love in daily life, while warm words express feelings directly. They work together to make love warmer and easier to understand.
【知识点】
英语阅读理解、诗歌内容理解、观点表达
【点评】
本题围绕诗歌中的父爱展开，考查学生对文本细节的查找、主旨的概括以及开放性观点的表达能力，题目设置贴合学生生活，难度适中，能有效检验学生的阅读理解水平。
【难度系数】
0.6

听下面一段对话，回答第1～2题。
1. What will the boy surely have for his birthday?
A. A big birthday gift.
B. A bowl of egg noodles.
C. A family photo album.
2. What is a birthday tradition in the boy's family?
A. Making a birthday cake.
B. Taking photos with family.
C. Having a big birthday party.

1. B 2. B

听下面一段对话，回答第3~4题。
3. What is the boy's problem?
A. He has problems with his friends.
B. He is too busy with his homework.
C. He knows little about doing housework.
4. Which housework is the girl probably unable to do?
A. Cooking meals.
B. Tidying up a desk.
C. Folding clothes.

3. C 4. A