Step 4: Reading comprehension

1. Please read Act One of the play carefully and fill in the form

Characters Things they do Feelings Mom and Dad just coming back from vacation excited; disappointed; angry Eric playing soccer at home surprised and frightened Daniel stay in another room sorry; angry 2. Please read Act Two carefully and fill in the form:

Characters Doing sth Feelings Daniel expressing his anger angry Eric comforting his brother calm Mom talking about the things that happened today feeling sorry and regretful Dad strong-willed/ stubborn 3. Go through the play again and then finish the multiple choices.

1.The passage is mainly about ______

A. how the family manage to be on good terms B. why the room is in a mess.

C. why there is a misunderstanding between the parents and sons.

D. what happens to Daniel and Eric after their parents get home.

2.Which of the following is the cause of the quarrel ?

A. Spot was seriously ill. B. The couple return earlier than expected .

C. The boys play football all day long. D. The brothers' laziness(懒惰).

3.Eric says hello to his parents in a frightened voice because_____

A. Dad often punishes him. B. he is afraid that Dad will see the messy room and punish him .

C. Dad will beat him and his brother. D. he is always timid(胆小的).

4. This passage is a ________________

A. newspaper B. notice C. play D. diary

5. From the passage, we can infer (推断) that _________

A. children often hate their parents. B. parents often hate their parents.

C. children and parents often hate each other

D. parents and children should explain to each other when some misunderstanding occurs.

6. The phrase "deserve to" means________

A. have to B. want to C. need to D. to be good enough to have something

7. What would probably happen in the following act ?

A. Dad and Daniel will quarrel again.

B. Mom and Eric will help Dad and Daniel to get rid of the misunderstanding .

C. Eric will not play football any longer. D. Daniel will desert(抛弃) the dog.

Keys: DABCDDB