It is generally accepted that the experiences of the child in his first years determine his character and later personality. Every ex- perience 　 1　 the child something and the effects are 　 2　 ."Upbringing" normally used to refer to the treatment and training of the child　　3　 the home. This is closely 　 4　 the treatment and training of the child in school, which is usually distinguished(区别)by the 　 5　　 "education". In a society such as ours, both 　 6　 and teachers are responsible for the chances provided for the development of the child, 　　7　 upbringing and education depend on each other.

The ideals and practices of child upbringing are different from culture to culture. 　 8　 , the more rural(农村的) the group, the more 　 9　 the customs of child upbringing. In more technologically developed societies, childhood and adolescence(青春期)are likely 　 10　 a long time,　　 11　 more chances for education and greater variety in 　 12　 development.

Early upbringing in the 　 13　 is naturally affected both by the cultural pattern of the group and by the parents' 　　14　 and their aims and depends not only on upbringing and education but also on the 　 15　 abilities of the child. Wide differences of intelligence(智力)and character 　 16　 even in children of the same family.

Parents can 　 17　 what is normal in physical, mental and social development, by 　 18　 some of the many books 　 19　 on scientific knowledge in these areas, or less dependable since the sample (实例)is smaller, by comparing 　 20　 with friends and relatives who have children.

1. A. takes B. affords C. teaches D. pays

2. A. dangerous B. limited C. immediate D. increasing

3. A. from B. for C. out of D. within

4. A. covered with B. devoted to C. made from D. related to

5. A. term B. time C. kind D. age

6. A. children B. parents C. students D. classmates

7. A. so that B. so long as C. because of D. even if

8. A. Surprisingly B. Beside C. Generally D. However

9. A. strange B. unchangeable C. unusual D. curious

10. A. to cover B. to change C. to spend D. to walk

11. A. resulting in B. beginning with C. hoping for D. waiting for

12. A. school B. parents C. character D. education

13. A. school B. home C. society D. world

14. A. meals B. luck C. ability D. room

15. A. wonderful B. poor C. named D. born

16. A. happen B. make C. exist D. hold

17. A. bring down B. find out C. work out D. make up

18. A. referring to B. looking into C. holding out D. taking up

19. A. called B. decided C. based D. carried

20. A. books B. letters C. notes D. answers

Some people make you feel comfortable when they are around. You spend an hour with them and feel as if you have known them half your life. These people have something in common. And once we know what it is, we can try to do it ourselves.
　　How is it done? Here are several skills that good talkers have. If you follow the skills, they’ll help you put people at their ease, and make friends with them quickly.
　　First of all, good talkers ask questions. Almost anyone, no matter how shy he is, will answer a question. One well-known businesswoman says, “At business lunches, I always ask people what they did that morning. It’s a common question, but it will get things going.” From there you can move on to other matters--sometimes to really personal questions. And how he answers will let you know how far you can go.
　　In addition, once good talkers have asked questions, they listen to the answers. This point seems clear, but it isn’t. Your questions should have a point and help to tell what sort of person you are talking to. And to find out, you really have to listen carefully and attentively.
　　Real listening at least means some things. First it means not to change the subject of conversation. If someone sticks to one topic, you can take it as a fact that he’s really interested in it. Real listening also means not just listening to words, but to tones of voice. If the voice sounds dull, then, it’s time for you to change the subject.
　　Last but not least, good talkers know well how to deal with the occasion of parting. If you’re saying good-bye, you may give him a firm handshake and say, “I’ve really enjoyed meeting you.” If you want to see that person again, don’t keep it a secret. Let people know what you feel, and they may walk away feeling as if they’ve known you half their life.
【小题1】 Which of the following is NOT the reason why good talkers ask questions?

Behind our house is the start of a fascinating trail (小径). This trail is one of the old roads that wind through untold miles of forest. My 　1 , Beans, and I walk the trail frequently. Normally, Beans sniffs alongside the 2　 to follow the smell of a deer track or 3 some cause known only to him.

　 Beans is a white dog, quite handsome and very 　4　 . He not only understands what

we tell him, but also often makes sounds as if he were trying to 　5 back.

　 One morning, we took a different route, which led us to a(n) 　6　 trail. I was sure this trail would eventually lead us to our familiar 　7　 . But, no. We seemed to be far off course. After two hours, I suddenly realized that Beans probably 　8　 the way home. So I urged, "Beans, take me home." He ran down a new trail. But it merely led to an intersection (岔道口) of trails.

　 Soon it became 　9　 that we were getting nowhere. I began to picture the rest of the day in the 　10 , without food or drink. We had walked about ten miles. But Beans seemed totally 　11　 . The sniffing and exploring was going well for him.

　 Finally, we 　12 a crossroad near a highway. Lady Luck suggested I should turn left. We did and 13　 　reached a cottage beside a field. I knocked on the door and explained my situation to an old man. He laughed and then 14　 us home.

　 Since our adventure, I 15 that Beans probably knew all along how to get home.

He was just having too much fan exploring new trails.

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　　When I was growing up，I was embarrassed（局促不安）to be seen with my father．He was severely crippled（破的）and very short，and when we 　1　 walk together，his hand on my arm for 　2　，people would 　3　．I would inwardly squirm（局促不安）at the unwanted attention．But as we started out，he always said，“You set the pace．I will try to adjust to（适应）you．”

　　Our usual walk was 　4　 the subway，　5　 was how he got to work．He went to work，and，　6　 bad weather，he always never 　7　 a day．

　　When snow or ice was on the ground，it was impossible for him to walk，even with help．　8　 my sister or would 　9　 him through the streets on a child's sleigh（雪撬）to the subway entrance．

　　He never talked about himself as an object of pity，　10　 did he show any envy of the more fortunate or able．What He 　11　 in others was a“ good heart，”and if he found one，the owner was good enough for him．Now that I am older，I believe that is a 　12　 standard by which to judge people，　13　 I still don't know exactly what a“good heart”is．But know the times don't have 　14　 myself．

　　Unable to engage in many activities，my father still tried to take part in some may．

　　When a local sandlot baseball team found itself without a manager，he 　15　 it going．I now know he 　16　 some things indirectly through me．When I played ball，he“ played”too．

　　He had been 　17　 many years now，but I think of him often． I wonder if he sensed my un-willingness 　18　 with him during our walks．If he did，I am sorry I never told him how sorry I was，how I regretted it．I think of him when I get unhappy with something unimportant，when I am envious of another's good 　19　，when I don't have“good heart．”At such times I put

my hand on his arm to 　20　 my balance，and say，“You set the pace．I'll try to adjust to you．

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