Program organizer Victor Visotski notes that the son is going along his father's path and learns from him.The father's role in a daughter's life is as important as that in his son's life.A father for a daughter is a hero and he is the first man she admires.It is important that the father creates a family atmosphere filled with love, because the daughter observes the behavior of her father closely.Mr.Visotski says a father must take his duties as a parent as seriously as his career.Setting aside quality time to spend with his child is a good start.

　　语篇解读：本文为说明文。抚养孩子历来被认为是母亲的角色。但在生活中，父亲对孩子的影响也是非常重要的。马里兰州举行的"男人的静修"活动可以帮助男人更好地扮演父亲的角色。

　　1．We can learn from the modern sociology that ________.

　　A．a father's role in children's life is important

　　B．a father can teach children more than a mother

　　C．raising children should be a father's responsibility

　　D．children having no fathers are less likely to succeed

　　解析：选A　推理判断题。由第一段"...when a father is not involved in life, it leads to problems"可知，现代社会学指出，生活中缺少父亲这个角色会导致许多问题。由此可知，父亲在孩子成长过程中起着重要作用。

　　2．Which of the following is TRUE about the Men's Retreat?

　　A．It is for kids who are abandoned.

　　B．It aims to help men relax after work.

　　C．Children are not allowed to attend it.

　　D．It shows men how to act as fathers well.

　　解析：选D　细节理解题。由第二段"...with the purpose of helping men become better fathers"可知，"男人的静修"活动目的是帮助男人成为更好的父亲。

　　3．What does Pavel think of the Men's Retreat?

　　A．It is a waste of time and money.

　　B．It can help him find a new job at school.

　　C．It is a good chance for family gathering.

　　D．It helps him become a good father and husband.

　　解析：选D　推理判断题。由第三段可知，Pavel说尽管参加这个活动会占用一些赚钱的时间，但这是一个和儿子共度美好时光、思考如何改善夫妻关系的好机会。由此可知，他认为这个活动不但会使他成为一个好父亲，还会成为一个好丈夫。

　　4．According to Victor Visotski, ________.

　　A．a father has little influence on his daughter

B．a daughter usually looks down upon her father