题目内容
3.Many kids help out around the house with chores(家庭杂务)such as emptying the dishwasher,putting laundry away,and taking out the trash.In exchange,some kids get allowances(补贴)or other rewards such as extra computer time.But some people do not think that kids should get rewards for doing chores.Susie Walton,a parenting educator and family coach,believes that by rewarding kids,parents are sending a message that work isn't worth doing unless you get something in return."Running any kind of household is a team effort."Susie said."A home is a living space for everyone in the family.It's important for kids to see that we all have responsibilities in the house,and that families decide together how they want their home to look,and how they are going to keep it looking like everyone wants it to look."
Other people believe that getting a cash allowance or other rewards motivates kids to do chores,and it also teaches them real world lessons about how we need to work to earn money.There are also new applications that give kids points and digital gifts that can be redeemed (兑取) either online or in the real world.With the ChoreMonster app,kids earn digital points by completing chores that they can turn in for real-life rewards such as extra Xbox time or a trip to the mall."Our goal is to encourage kids to earn rewards,"says Chris Bergman,founder of ChoreMonster."Kids need positive reinforcement (强化) to help motivate them."
What do you think?Should kids be rewarded for doing chores?Or should kids help out around their homes without getting anything in return?
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28. How does the author start the passage?C
A.By comparing different views.
B.By listing some evidence.
C.By presenting some facts.
D.By stating his own experiences.
29. According to Susie Walton,C.
A.kids should be rewarded for doing chores
B.parents decide what kids can do for the family
C.kids have the responsibility to share housework
D.kids can get extra computer time for doing chores
30. Paragraph 3 is mainly aboutB.
A.Chris Bergman's opinion on raising kids
B.the advantage of rewarding kids for doing chores
C.main reasons why kids need encouragement
D.how to motivate kids to try new applications
31. The purpose of writing the text is toD.
A.inform readers of two different opinions
B.call on readers to reflect on their behavior
C.present the author's viewpoint about parenting
D.invite readers to express their opinions.
分析 本文属于说明文阅读,作者通过这篇文章主要向我们描述了本文讨论的话题:家长该不该奖励孩子做家务,众人看法不一.
解答 28.C 29.C 30.B 31.D
28.C.推理判断题.由文章第一段In exchange,some kids get allowances(补贴) or other rewards such as extra computer time可知,作者首先陈述目前一些家长常见的做法,从而引出本文讨论的话题:家长该不该奖励孩子做家务.因此答案为C.
29.C.细节理解题.根据第二段Susie Walton,a parenting educator and family coach,believes that by rewarding kids,parents are sending a message that work isn't worth doing unless you get something in return可知,Susie Walton认为孩子有义务帮助家长做家务,家长不应奖励孩子做家务.因此答案为C.
30.B.段落大意题.文章第三段Other people believe that getting a cash allowance or other rewards motivates kids to do chores,and it also teaches them real world lessons about how we need to work to earn money可知奖励孩子做家务有好处.后面的内容是对这个观点的进一步阐述和解释.因此答案为B.
31.D.推理判断题.根据文章的最后两段可知,作者邀请读者针对这个问题发表看法,并提供了邮箱地址,交代了注意事项.因此答案为D.
点评 阅读理解题测试考生在阅读基础上的逻辑推理能力,要求考生根据文章所述事件的逻辑关系,对未说明的趋势或结局作出合理的推断;或根据作者所阐述的观点理论,对文章未涉及的现象、事例给以解释.考生首先要仔细阅读短文,完整了解信息,准确把握作者观点.
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