语法与词汇

The mother tried to ________ her son's interest in music by taking him to concerts frequently.

【正确答案】 B
【答案解析】

(1) 句子结构。
本句的结构:The mother (主语) tried to_______ (谓语) her son's interest in music (宾语) by taking him to concerts frequently (方式状语)。
(2)选项词义。
A. form v.构成;组成;排列;组织;产生;塑造
B. foster v.促进;助长;培养;鼓励
C. follow v.跟随;遵循;注视;注意;倾听
D. foment v.煽动;挑起
本句的大意为“母亲经常带儿子去听音乐会,以培养儿子对音乐的兴趣”。根据本句的上下文,foster的意思为help to develop。因此,选项B为最佳选择。
[知识拓展]
短语拓展:有 关 “培养” 的其他搭配。
e.g. train successors 培养接班人
cultivate a taste of art培养对艺术的兴趣
develop acting skills培养表演才能
cultivate a new generation 培养新一代
nurture a good working relationship 维持良好的工作关系