20.Kindness and kids just seem to go hand in hand.But 62% of more than 2,600participants in the NBC News State of Kindness Poll believe that today's kids are less kind than those in the past.Women(66%)feel about this kindness fall more strongly than men (58%).Most of the participants who feel that way (77%) thank parents caused the seeming lack of kindness among today's children,with a few thinking that society,schools,or friends caused it.
At the same time,Americans say they don't put kindness first when it comes to teaching kids values.Among all participants,honesty is taught more than kindness as well as other things like courage,leadership and storing work ethic(道德).But the younger generation-those aged 18-24------think highly of kindness rules.They choose kindness by 10% over honesty as the most important quality to teach kids.
The question of whether kindness is learned or taught----or somewhere in between----causes different opinions.According to the study,Americans have different opinions on whether kindness in something one is born with or needs to be learned and nurtured over time.Slightly more than half(52%) of the participants believe that all of us are born with the ability to show kindness,while 48% believe kindness must be developed.
Parenthood(父母身份) makes a difference to your thoughts on the causes of kindness.Those without kids(56%)are more likely to think that people are born to be kind,while 50% of the participants with kids think kindness is developed.
Also,51% of dads and 54% of men with no kids believe kindness is something time is born with.Slightly more than half of the morns say kindness must be learned,while 48% believe it is what one is born with.
56.62% of the participants believe that today's kids areD.
A.born to be kind               
B.taught to be less kind
C.not well educated at school     
D.not so kind as kids in the past
57.What do participants aged 18-24consider the most,important for kids?C
A.Honesty              
B.Leadership         
C.Kindness         
D.Courage
58.The underlined word"nurtured"in Paragraph 3means"B".
A.kept                  
B.developed         
C.replaced          
D.protected
59.How many moms in the study believe kindness is what one is born with?A
A.48%                  
B.51%              
C.52%             
D.54%
60.What is the test mainly about?D
A.causes of today's kids being less kind
B.The important qualities of today's kids
C.Different peoples opinions on kindness
D.findings of research on today's kids'kindness.
5.How to have fun in Chicago without spending a lot of money?
Sightseeing
★The Art In stitute of Chicago has a fine collection of photos and paintings.The ticket is $10.00.But on Tuesdays you'll get in free.
★The Sears Tower is the world's third tallest building.By going to the 103rd floor,you can get a great view of the who le city!All for only $8.50.
Free show
★There are free concerts in Grant Park in summer.They are held from Wednesday to Saturday at 7:00 pm.
★Attend the taping of a TV show for free.The Oprah Winfrey Show and the Jenny Jones Show both offer tourists free tickets.For the Oprah Winfrey Show you'll have to book tickets at least a month before.
Places to stay
★You can get a hotel for 100to300 a day.However,you can get a room in the dormitory at Roosevelt University for $215 for a whole week!But you have to stay for 30 days to get this great rate(价格).

21.This passage tells us.C
A.Chicago is a big and beautiful city
B.where we can see fine photos and paintings
C.how to make a cheap trip in Chicago.
D.there are many free concerts in Chicago
22.You may go to if you like to get a great view of the whole city.B
A.the Art Institute                
B.the Sears Tower
C.Roosevelt University             
D.Grant Park
23.According to the passage,which of the following is NOT true?D
A.It is free to go to the Art Institute on Tuesdays.
B.Free Grant Park concerts are held four nights a week in summer.
C.The Sears Tower is the world's thi rd tallest building.
D.You can get tickets to the Oprah Winfrey Show as soon as you arrive.

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