题目内容
In many countries, it is important to have many children . In the US, a few religious groups emphasize the importance of large families, but most people think one or two children are enough, and many couples have no children. ___1_____ Having many children would restrict the freedom and individualism of the parents as well as the other children in the family.
Parents teach individualism by the way they raise their children. ___2___ Parents begin teaching this self-reliance early , asking the child to do things on her own and praising her when she does.
___3____ They bring their children with them to church , to sporting events, to stores, and to social events. However , many places, such as expensive restaurants and live theatre productions , do not welcome children. Most formal social gatherings , those with written invitations do not welcome children either.
Children , especially boys are expected to be energetic and assertive(果敢的)。___4____ Parents are expected to keep their children under control at all times, particularly in public places and in the homes of others. When a child misbehaves , only the child’s patents may discipline him. ___5____ Most patents discipline their children by rewarding good behaviors, not by punishing bad behaviors. While a spanking , a slap to the child’s buttocks(屁股), is acceptable to some people, any punishment that wounds the childe or leaves a mark is considered child abuse and is against the law.
A. The relationship between American parents and their children is harmony.
B. That doesn’t mean , though , that they are allowed to “run wild” in public.
C. Because taking care of a child is very costly, financially , emotionally, and socially ,many couples view large families as a disadvantage.
D. Others adults should not interfere (干涉)unless the child is doing something which may be harmful to himself
E. American children are expected to accept invitations to a formal party.
F. Many parents want to expose their children to a variety of situations.
G. They want to create a self-reliant, independent child , who can make it on her own by age eighteen.
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Researchers found that compared with teens who spent much of their free time in front of TV sets, those who were physically active often had higher self-respect, better grades and were less likely to have risky behavior like taking drugs, smoking, or drinking.The findings, based on a national survey of nearly 12,000 middle and high school students, were published in a journal.
"Across the board, children who engaged in any kind of activity were belier off than kids who watched a lot of TV," said study co author professor Penny Gordon Larsen of the University of North Carolina.
Other studies have linked certain content of television programs, such as violence and sex, to children's behavior.But beyond this issue, Gordon-Larsen said that kids who spend hours watching TV "miss opportunities" to develop skills, learn teamwork and have other experiences that their more active peers benefit from.
That doesn't mean, however, that kids have to be on the football team. The study found that some activities like skating and skateboarding——which adults sometimes frown upon——were also related to better self respect and less risk taking.
That skaters were better behaved than TV watchers might come as a surprise to some adults who consider these teens to be bad, according to Gordon-Larsen.Skateboarding is forbidden in many public areas, and some communities oppose building skating parks.But if kids who like to skate have nowhere to do it, "it's a shame," said Gordon-Larsen.
Not only should parents encourage their kids to engage iii the physical activities they enjoy, she said, but schools and communities should also do more to create opportunities for children to be active.
【小题1】From the passage we know that .
A.physically active kids get into less trouble |
B.more skating parks are being built |
C.kids who spend hours watching TV benefit a lot |
D.kids who have nowhere to skate tend to take drugs |
A.get into the habit of smoking or drinking |
B.develop teamwork spirit |
C.have risky behaviors |
D.fail in the schoolwork |
A.offer some information to teachers and parents |
B.persuade kids not to watch a lot of TV |
C.urge the public to help children be active |
D.show the author's concern about children's growth |
A.Some adults don't understand the sports. |
B.Some adults are impatient with kids. |
C.Adults consider it dangerous to go skating or skateboarding. |
D.Some adults think them related to bad behaviors. |
A.kids are not expected to be active by some parents |
B.professor Penny is a famous writer and journalist |
C.skateboarding is popular in schools and communities |
D.kids are not encouraged to join the football team |