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  I love Charles Barkley like a brother but We disagree from time to time.Here’s an example of what I mean:I disagree with what Charles says in his Nike commercial, the one in which he insists, “ I’m not a role model.” Charles, you can deny being a role model, but we don’t choose to be the role models, we are chosen.Our only choice is whether to be a good role model or a bad one.

  I don’t think we can accept all the glory and the money that comes with being a famous athlete and not accept the responsibility of being a role model, of knowing that kids and even some adults are watching us and looking for us to set an example.

  I love being a role model, and I try to be a positive one.That doesn’t mean I always succeed.I’m not saint.I make mistakes, and sometimes I do childish things.

  But you don’t have to be perfect to be a good role model, and people shouldn’t expect perfection.If I were deciding whether a basketball player was a positive role model, I would want to know:Does he influence people’s lives in a positive way away from the court(球场)?How much has he given of himself, in time or in money, to help people who look up to him?Does he display the values-like honesty and determination-that are part of being a good person?

  Kids have lots of other role models-teachers, movie stars, athletes, even other kids.As athletes, we can’t take the place of parents, but we can help reinforce what they try to teach their kids.

  Constantly being watched by the public can be hard to stand at times.I don’t think most people can imagine what it’s like to be watched that closely every minute of every day.

  But the good things about being a role model outweigh the bad.It’s a great feeling to think you’re a small part of the reason that a kid decided to give school another try instead of dropping out or that a kid had the strength to walk away when someone offered him drugs.But one thing I would encourage parents to do is to remind their kids that no matter which athletes they look up to, there are no perfect human beings.That way, if the kid’s heroes should make mistakes, it won’t seem like the end of the world to them.

(1)

The-author of this article holds the opinion that ________.

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A.

a famous athlete ought to set a good example to the public

B.

a famous athlete needn’t be a role model if he doesn’t want to

C.

a famous athlete can’t deny being a role model

D.

it’s hard to be a role model

(2)

According to the author, a positive role model ________.

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A.

can win more money and fame

B.

is not allowed to make mistakes

C.

is the most important example a child can follow

D.

can have some positive influence on the people following

(3)

The underlined word “ outweigh ” in the last paragraph probably means ________.

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A.

be greater than

B.

be worse than

C.

be less than

D.

be lighter than

(4)

Which of the following is best supported by the last paragraph?

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A.

A good role model can stop children taking drugs.

B.

Kids usually expect too much of their role model.

C.

Dropping out of schools and taking drugs are the two most serious problems American kids face.

D.

Kids drop out of school or take drugs if they see their heroes make mistakes.

(5)

The author of this article is probably ________.

[  ]

A.

an admirer of Charles Barkley

B.

a famous athlete himself

C.

a student

D.

a famous writer

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You’re rushing to work and a man ahead of you collapses on the sidewalk. Do you stop to help? In a study of by-standers, it was found that some people avert their gaze and keep on  walking rather than stop and get involved.
“There is a tendency to decide that no action is needed.” says a psychologist. “The first thoughts that pop into your mind often keep you from offering help. In order to take action, you have to work against them.” Here are some common thoughts that might prevent you from helping.
● Why should I be the one? I’m probably not the most competent person in this crowd. You might think someone older or with more medical knowledge should offer assistance.
● What if he doesn’t really need my help? The fear of embarrassment is powerful; no one wants to risk looking foolish in front of others.
● No one else looks concerned- this must not be a problem. We can follow the people around us, but most people tend to hold back their emotions in public.
“If you spot trouble and find yourself explaining inaction, force yourself to stop and evaluate the situation instead of walking on,” says the psychologist. “Then retry to involve other people; you don’t have to take on the entire responsibility of being helpful. Sometimes it’s just a matter of turning to the person next to you and saying, ‘It looks like we should do something.’ Or asking someone if an ambulance has been called and, if not, to call for one. Once you take action, most people will follow you.”
【小题1】Which is NOT the common thought that stops you from helping others?

A.I’m not the very person capable of setting the problenu.
B.It looks like we should do something.
C.It must not be a problem as no one else is concerned.
D.He doesn’t really need my help.
【小题2】According to a study of by-standers, what will some people do when a man ahead falls down on the sidewalk?
A.They will call for help and then walk away.
B.They will stop and offer help.
C.They will turn away their eyes and go on walking.
D.They will laugh at him.
【小题3】We learn from the last paragraph that if we spot ttouble, _______.
A.we sbould call the ambulance as soon as we can.
B.we should take on the whole responsibility and do something alone.
C.we should stop and evaluate the situation and try to make other people follow.
D.we should turn to other people and ask them to take on the responsibility
【小题4】In order to offer others your timely help, you need to_______.
A.ask others for help and call the police
B.get along well with the passers-by who spot the trouble
C.go directly to the police station
D.work against the rirst thoughts that prevent you offering help
【小题5】The main purpose of the text is to tell readers_______.
A.to give others a handB.to be more competent
C.not to risk looking foolishD.to stop and evaluate the situation

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