新妈妈与“养奶奶”的温馨纽带:社区支持填补孤独
新妈妈与“养奶奶”的温馨纽带:社区支持填补孤独

Nina Peterson is a new mom. She felt the weight of loneliness in her motherhood journey. So she reached out to her community for support.

Living far from her own family and with her husband having no family left, Nina decided to turn to her community for a special kind of companionship (友情). Nina put out a heartfelt request for an “adoptive (收养的) grandma” for her baby.

“The world just seems so cold at the moment, but all of those messages of support and all these people who reach out show that there are good people out there still,” Nina told ABC News.

Among the sea of responses (回应), 61-year-old Christine Arnott became the perfect match. Christine, who always wanted a grandchild of her own, lived in the same area as Nina. Since their first meeting six months ago, Christine has lovingly played the role of Nanny Christine to little Millie.

“I have a lot of love to give,” Christine said. The newfound relationship goes beyond just a title, with weekly walks in parks and play dates becoming important moments for both Nina and Christine.

Thinking of the unexpected relationship, Christine said, “I get a lot more out of it than what I ever give. She brings me so much joy. It’s crazy.”

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1.How did Nina feel as a mother?

A She felt afraid.

B She felt worried.

C She felt lonely.

D She felt happy.

解析:选C。C细节理解题。根据第一段第二句“She felt the weight of loneliness in her motherhood journey.”可知,她在做母亲的过程中感到很孤独。故选C。

2.What can we know about Christine?

A She is a good “grandma”.

B She lives with Nina.

C She has no children.

D She was born in 1973.

解析:选A。A细节理解题。根据第四段第一句“61-year-old Christine Arnott became the perfect match.”和最后一句“Christine has lovingly played the role of Nanny Christine to little Millie.”可知,61岁的克里斯汀·阿诺特成为了妮娜完美的搭档,克里斯汀亲切地扮演了小米莉的克里斯汀奶奶的角色。故选A。

3.How often do Christine and Nina go for a walk?

A Every day.

B Once a week.

C Once a month.

D Once a year.

解析:选B。B细节理解题。根据第五段第二句“with weekly walks in parks”可知,她们每周在公园散步。故选B。

4.What does Christine think of the relationship?

A It’s amazing.

B It’s difficult.

C It’s boring.

D It’s strange.

解析:选A。A推理判断题。根据最后一段内容可知,克莉丝汀想到这段意外的关系时说:“我从中得到的肯定比我付出的要多得多。她给我带来了很多快乐,太疯狂了。”由此可知,克莉丝汀觉得这段关系很棒。故选A。

5.In which part of a newspaper can we read the passage?

A History.

B Sports.

C Health.

D Society.

解析:选D。D推理判断题。本文讲述了一位新妈妈由于没有其他家人在身旁,她感到孤独,于是她向社区寻求了一种独特的支持,并获得了暖心回应。因此,这是关于“社会”方面的内容。故选D。