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           Mothers who angrily tell off their children when they step out of line may be making behavior problems worse,according to a study. The study by the London School of Economics (LSE) found that too much shouting and giving severe punishments were producing an opposite result. Ignoring naughty children also appeared ter lead to a decrease in discipHne standards.

           Researchers said that “reasoning with children” was more likely to have a positive zVwpacr (影响) on their behavior at a young age. But the study warned that it Was difficult to determine a direct link between one parenting style and its outcomes because of the effect of other causes.

           The latest study was based on an analysis of almost 19,000 children. Data was collected from parents just before their children's first birthdays,and then when iey turned three,five and seven. The study,led by Dr Laure De Preux,assessed the impact of various parenting styles on children.

           Researchers said, “Particularly excessive (过度的) shouting,punishing or ignoring a naughty child increases his behavior problems,and only reasoning doesn't negatively impact the child's behavior.”

           But the study also showed that a large number of other things such as economic conditions also impacted on children's development. The result suggested that wealthier families were able to create a whole environment that clearly benefited the child beyond simple effect of parenting. It said children in poor households in particular were affected by their mother^s parenting styles.

          “In this group,behavior problems are reduced when mothers read to the naughty children,and increased when mothers shout at them,take treats away,or ignore them,” it said.

           It is the latest in a line'of recent studies to assess the link between parenting and children's behavior.

           Two years ago,a report commissioned by the Department for Education found that severe and inconsistent discipline in the home was bringing up a generation of youfng children with anger management problems,poor attention and low levels of learning ability.

5. The underlined part “step out of line” in Paragraph 1

probably means.

   A. behave badly     B. lose confidence

   C. become excited   D. achieve success

6. Which may help solve children's behavior problems?

   A. Punishing them lightly.

   B. Talking with them reasonably.

   C. Ignoring them once in a while.

   D. Exercising strict discipline over them.

7. What did the research focus on?

   A. How mothers looked at their parenting role.

   B. Why many children had behavior problems.

   C. How parenting styles affected children's development.

   D. Why parents gave their children severe punishments.

8. What do we learn about the report in the last paragraph?

   A. Its subject is similar to that of the LSE's  study.

   B. Its findings go against those of the LSE's study.

   C. It shows the benefits of strict discipline.

   D. It has discovered new problems of children.

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           Explore the artists at the famous Art Camp. Our instructors for the 2016 Summer Art Camp will be Terri Brush,Colleen Moody,and Ilona Steelhammer,with special guest Diana Frey.

           The Art Camp is something everyone should get to experience,at least once,in their lifetime. It's an amazing weekend with wonderful people from all across the United States. There's even an opportunity for you to treat yourself to a lovely massage (按摩) .The Art Camp is an event where you can forget about life' s  problems,and just enjoy yourself. It's a weekend you will remember forever.

           The Art Camp is hosted on the beautiftil Oregon coast in Lincoln City. You will get to enjoy 3 days of instruction,and 4  nights of accommodations,with an :opening night kick-off party all-in one of several beautiful and amazing homes on the coastline. Each day,you will enjoy fresh,home-made meals cooked especially for our event attendees. 

            We will begin our weekend on Thursday evening with a social kick-off party. Classes begin each morning at 9:30 am. Each attendee attends classes on Friday,Saturday and Sunday. You are welcome to check out on Sunday afternoon,or by noon on Monday morning.

            There are two payment options for the Art Camp. You can pay for the entire weekend in full,or you can make a payment plan. To participate in the payment plan,a down payment of either $495 (half deposit) or $250 (quarter deposit) is required to secure your seat. Remaining payments can be made in $250 increments (增额)and your full fee must be paid no later than May 15 ,2016.

             Fees are non-refundable (不能退款的) but are transferable (可转让的) to anojher name within 30 days of the Art Camp opening date. After that date you are not allowed to transfer the name or space .

13. Paragraph 2 is mainly meant to .

   A. inform    B. educate

   C. compare   D. encourage

14. If you take part in the Art Camp,you can .

   A. attend classes for four days

   B. enjoy some home-made food

   C. go to a party on the last night

   D. enjoy three nights of accommodations

15. What should you do to secure your seat?

   A. Pay $495 after May 15 ,2016.

   B. Pay at least $250 for the first time.

   C. Attend the party on Thursday evening.

   D. Transfer your name on Monday morning.

16. What's the purpose of the text?

   A. To advertise the Art Camp.

   B. To encourage people to love art.

   C. To spread the benefits of the Art Camp.

   D. To explain why the Art Camp is popular.

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() 51. If you go to Big Sky,you can .

   A. play baseball   B. ride horses C. go mountain biking   D. take a carriage ride

() 52. If you are a show lover,how many trips can .you choose from?

   A. One. B. Two. C. Three. D. Four.

() 53. How much will you pay to spend two nights in Lake Tahoe in February?

   A. $358.   B. $360.   C. $398.   D. $418.

() 54. If you want to enjoy the special prices,you can go on holiday between .

   A. July 2—3   B. July 4—5

C. September 1—2   D. September 6—7

() 55. Where would you most probably read this material?

   A. In a diary. B. In a storybook,

C. In a report. D. In a newspaper.

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