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【题目】Children are known to be very keen observers and once they are interested in something, it is very likely to stay with them for life. They tend to look at life through the eyes of the person they are close to or want to be like. If their role model is optimistic, there are more chances of them optimistic. The role model becomes their standard of measurement.

Because they follow the actions of their role models so closely, children adopt the personality and attitude of their role models. Children learn to like or dislike certain things by mimicking the personality and attitude of the people they admire.

One reason why children keep changing their answers to “what would you like to be when you grow up” is that they are influenced by individuals in a certain field.

Children view the social relationships (family or public) mainly in the light of the importance these relationships hold in the life of their role models. Their expression of their feelings is many times a reflection of their role model’s outlook.

According to a study, around 56% of teenagers identified with the role models. Out of these, those having personal or direct contact with their role models had higher self-esteem and were better at academics compared to those who didn’t. As such, children who have positive role models, have more self-confidence and are more optimistic about their future. They learn to handle themselves well in social settings and positively interact with those around them.

Of course, children who have their parents as positive role models have a well-rounded outlook towards life. They find it easier to deal with the highs and lows of life because they have seen their parents do it before. They find a sense of stability and security knowing that they will overcome failures just like their parents before them. Besides, it becomes easier for parents to discipline and guide children. So it is no wonder why children who have parents as their role models have fewer behavioral issues.

【1】This article is mainly about______.

A. the importance of role models to children

B. how to be a good role model for children

C. the relation between role models and children

D. how to change children’s personality and attitude

【2】The underlined word “mimicking” in Paragraph 2 can be replaced by ______.

A. studying B. accepting

C. changing D. imitating

【3】According to the study, after direct contact with their role models, ______.

A. there is a decrease in children’s self-esteem

B. there are fewer children better at academics

C. children may have a strong desire to succeed

D. children may feel more optimistic about their future

【4】It can be inferred from the last paragraph that______.

A. children’s behavioral issues are serious

B. people should learn the latest studies on role models

C. parents should set a good example for children

D. teaching children strategies for security is important

Answer 1

【答案】

【1】A

【2】D

【3】D

【4】C

【解析】

试题分析：文章论述了榜样对孩子的影响，孩子会积极模仿榜样努力成为那样的人。建议父母做孩子好的榜样，积极引导孩子。

【1】A主旨大意题。文章主要介绍榜样对孩子的影响，孩子会积极模仿榜样努力成为那样的人。建议父母做孩子好的榜样。故选A.

【2】D猜测词意题。句意：孩子们通过模仿他们的偶像的人格和态度学会喜欢或不喜欢某些事物。mimicking“模仿”与D项同义，故选D.

【3】D推理判断题。根据倒数第二段those having personal or direct contact with their role models had higher self-esteem and were better at academics compared to those who didn’t. As such, children who have positive role models, have more self-confidence and are more optimistic about their future.可知和榜样接触的人有更强的自尊、学业更好、更自信乐观。故选D.

【4】C推理判断题。最后一段主要在讲父母应作为孩子积极的榜样，引导孩子克服失败及不良影响、树立积极向上的人生态度。故选C.