Personality is, to large extent, inherent --A-type parents usually bring about A-type offspring. But the environment must also have a profound effect, since if competition is important to the parents, it is likely to become a major factor lives of their children.

One place where children soak up A characteristics is school, which is, by its very nature, a highly competitive institution. Too many schools adopt the "win at all costs" moral standard and measure their success by sporting achievements. The current passion for making children compete against their classmates or against the clock produces a two-layer system, in which competitive A types seem in some way better than their B-type fellows. Being too keen to win can have dangerous consequences: remember that Pheidippides, the first marathon runner, dropped dead seconds after saying，"Rejoice, we conquer!".

By far the worst form of competition in school is the disproportionate emphasis on examinations. It is a rare school that allows pupils to concentrate on those things they do well. The merits of competition by examination are somewhat questionable, but competition in the certain knowledge of failure is positively harmful.

Obviously, it is neither practical nor desirable that all A youngsters change into Bs. The world needs types, and schools have an important duty to try to fit a child's personality to his possible future employment. It is top management.

1. According to the author, what factors contribute to the building of personality?

A. Inheritance.

B. environment .

C. Competition.

D. inheritance, competition and environment.

2. The phrase "soak up" is closest in meaning to _____.

A. pull up B. take up C. take in D. pull in

3. What attitude does the author hold toward examinations in schools?

A. positive B. negative C. doubtful D. neutral

4.What suggestion does the author make concerning the management of schools?

A. All students be made into competitive A types.

B. A child's personality be considered in regard to his possible future job.

C. All students be changed into B characteristics.

D. Schools abolish all forms of examinations.

練習冊系列答案
相關習題

科目：高中英語 來源：2016屆湖北松滋第三中學高二下學期6月月考英語試卷（解析版） 題型：閱讀理解

While astronauts in space get to do many exciting things, they miss out on ordinary things that we all take for granted—being able to walk on firm ground, hanging out with family and digging into a slice of hot steaming pizza. Though not much can be done about the first two things, there may soon be a solution to the third one, thanks to this cool 3-D pizza printer!

About a year ago, NASA offered $125 ,000 to Anjan Contractor, a 3-D technology expert, to build a device (設備) that would allow astronauts to make pizza on demand. The mechanical engineer promised that his invention would produce pies in large quantities that looked, tasted and even smelled like pizza made in common ovens.

Late last year, the engineer presented a video of his first prototype (原型) that begins by creating a single slice of dough (面團) that is cooked and printed at the same time. Then comes the tomato “sauce” — a mix of tomato powder, oil and water and finally, a protein slice that resembles cheese. While the video doesn’t show the baking process, the inventor says that once the pizza is printed, it can be ready to be consumed in 7 seconds.

While the pie in the video looks delicious enough to attract any pizza lover, Anjan Contractor is far from ready for astronauts. That’s because he still has to find a solution to make the food container in the printer last for 30 years. Though that may sound unrealistic, actually it is not.

Anjan Contractor believes that the only way that is possible is that the water is removed from all the ingredients (配料) and then they are reduced to the powder form. This, as you can imagine, will not be so easy. But, while the printer may not be ready for space, it certainly looks ready enough for people on earth. Hopefully, NASA and Contractor will consider selling it to those not fortunate enough to go to Mars!

1.Why does the author mention the things that astronauts in space cannot do?

A. To ask us not to take common things for granted.

B. To show they live a difficult life there.

C. To show their life is boring in space.

D. To introduce the topic of the text.

2.NASA offered $ 125, 000 to Anjan Contractor mainly to _______.

A. create some new type of 3-D printer

B. attract more companies to work for NASA

C. help astronauts in space enjoy fresh pizza one day

D. produce pizza in large quantities to earn great profits

3.The biggest challenge that Anjan Contractor is faced with now is probably that _______.

A. he has no money left to go on with his research

B. the pizza doesn’t seem appetizing to pizza lovers

C. he has no way to make pizza that can last for thirty years

D. he cannot make the food container last for decades

4.What’s the best title of the passage?

A. NASA is trying its best to help astronauts eat better

B. Astronauts may soon be able to enjoy steaming hot pizza

C. NASA is working on making pizza for common people

D. A 3-D pizza printer has been used to make pizza

查看答案和解析>>

科目：高中英語 來源：2014-2015學年福建省福州市高三5月適應性考試英語試卷（解析版） 題型：單項填空

— Can I have the day off tomorrow ?

— Unless you _______ your task at hand.

A. will complete B. have completed

C. had completed D. completed

查看答案和解析>>

科目：高中英語 來源：2016屆云南玉溪一中學高三下學期第一次月考英語試卷（解析版） 題型：完形填空

完形填空

閱讀下面短文，掌握其大意，然后從各題所給的四個選項（A、B、C和D）中，選出最佳選項，并在答題卡上將該項涂黑。

Whenever my child caused me to change my schedule, I thought to myself, “We don’t have time for this.” ________ , the two words I most commonly spoke to my child were: “Hurry up” But my promise to ________was made almost three years ago, and I began my journey to grasp what ________in life. My younger daughter is my living ________ of why I must keep trying. In fact, the other day, she reminded me once again.

The two of us had taken a bike ride to the ________ . After buying a cool treat for my daughter, she sat down at a table in ________ admiring the ice cream she held in her hand. Suddenly a look of worry ________ on her face. “Do I have to rush, Mama?”

I could have ________.Perhaps the pains of a ________ life don’t ever completely disappear, I thought sadly. As my child looked up at me waiting to know________ she could take her time, I knew I had a(n) ________ . I could sit there________ about the number of times when I rushed my child through life….or I could celebrate the fact that today I’m trying to do things________ . I chose to live in today.

“You don’t have to rush. Just take your time,” I said in a(n) ________ way. Her whole face instantly brightened and her shoulders________ . And so we sat side by side talking about things that interested us.

When she got to the last bite, she held out a spoonful of ice crystals and sweet juice for me. “I ________ the last bite for you, Mama,” my daughter said ________. As I left the icy goodness put out my thirst, I ________ I just got the deal of a lifetime. I gave my child a little time… and ________, she gave me her last bite and reminded me that things taste sweeter and love is ________ to get when you stop rushing through life.

1.A. However B. Instead C. Therefore D. Besides

2.A. speed up B. slow down C. give up D. keep on

3.A. works B. happens C. minds D. matters

4.A. reminder B. message C. example D. guide

5.A. church B. park C. supermarket D. school

6.A. relief B. sorrow. C. advance D. delight

7.A. brought in B. turned up C. went by D. made up

8.A. cried B. hated C. wondered D. regretted

9.A. difficult B. desperate C. hurried D. terrified

10.A. when B. if C. how D. what

11.A. duty B. chance C. choice D. idea

12.A. thinking B. complaining C. worrying D. talking

13.A. differently B. vividly C. perfectly D. casually

14.A. angry B. obvious C. gentle D. cautious

15.A. raised B. relaxed C. shook D. trembled

16.A. saved B. tasted C. purchased D. rushed

17.A. frequently B. carefully C. proudly D. slowly

18.A. realized B. imagined C. expected D. remembered

19.A. in contrast B. in return C. in charge D. in control

20.A. harder B. better C. closer D. easier

查看答案和解析>>

科目：高中英語 來源：2016屆四川雙流中學高三11月月考英語試卷（解析版） 題型：短文改錯

短文改錯

假定英語課上老師要求同桌之間交換修改作文，請你修改你同桌寫的以下作文。文中共有10處錯誤，每句中最多有兩處。錯誤涉及一個單詞的增加、刪除或修改。

增加：在缺詞處加一個漏字符號(Λ)，并在其下面寫出該加的詞。

刪除：把多余的詞用斜線(＼)劃掉。

修改：在錯的詞下劃一橫線，并在該詞下面寫出修改后的詞。

注意：1．每處錯誤及其修改均僅限一詞；

2．只允許修改10處，多者(從第11處起)不計分。

The Big Bang Theory, one of the most popular comedy in America and even around the world these days, tell stories about four male scientists and a beautiful waitress．

These scientists are smart in their fields，especially Sheldon. He has a real high IQ in physics and he is very bad at getting along with others. Fortunately, his roommate Leonard was very tolerant and always forgives him at every time Sheldon makes a mistake．The waitress，naming Penny，is a very easy-going and nice girl whom has a dream of becoming an actress．

The comedy has gained popularity among people aged from 18 to 49. Its special and funny stories make people falling in love with it in short time.

查看答案和解析>>

科目：高中英語 來源：2016屆四川雙流中學高三10月月考英語試卷（解析版） 題型：完形填空

閱讀下面材料，在空白處填入適當?shù)膬?nèi)容（1個單詞）或括號內(nèi)單詞的正確形式。

Around twenty years ago, I was going through hard times. I couldn’t find a 1. (satisfy) job. To my shame, I had to drive a school bus to make ends meet. One afternoon, while 2. (drive) through a suburban neighborhood, I was 3. sad that I kept asking myself, “Why has my life become so hard?” “What’s wrong with the world?” Then I pulled over the bus to drop off a little girl. As she passed, she 4. (hand) me a pretty earring, saying she found it 5. the floor and I should keep it in case the owner came to look for it. In the evening, the owner did come to look for her earring. When I gave it to her, she got excited and said, “Thanks, you are a 6. (really) gentleman.” I told her that she should thank the little girl 7. had found it. She said, “Yes, and you are a good driver, too. 8. a lovely world it is!” Then she left with satisfaction. I 9. (touch) by her words, I had thought something was wrong with the world just because of my poor condition. In fact, 10. was wrong with the world. I should change my attitude towards life.

查看答案和解析>>

科目：高中英語 來源：2016屆黑龍江大慶一中高三下學期開學考英語試卷（解析版） 題型：短文改錯

短文改錯

假定英語課上老師要求同桌之間交換修改作文，請你修改你同桌寫的以下作文。文中共有10處語言錯誤，每句中最多有兩處，每處錯誤僅涉及一個單詞的增加、刪除或修改。

增加：在缺詞處加一個漏字符號（∧），并在其下面寫出該加的詞。

刪除：把多余的詞用斜線（\）劃掉。

修改：在錯的詞下劃一橫線，并在該詞下面寫出修改后的詞。

注意：1.每處錯誤及其修改均限一詞。

2.只允許修改10處，多者（從第11處起）不計分。

Recently, as the development of the Internet, there is a kind of language calling the Web Language. The other day our class had a discussion about if we should welcome the Web Language.

Forty percent of the students think it ridiculous. They argue that it does no good help people communicate, nor is it useful for learning languages. Beside, it'll make Chinese more standard and pure, finally ruining our mother tongue. However, 69% of our class is fond of it. They think it is simple, convenient and helpful in expressing them.What's more, it may make the language more interesting.

Personally, it’s not good habit to use the Web Language. It may be popular, but you may also make yourself be misunderstood.

查看答案和解析>>

科目：高中英語 來源：2015-2016學年浙江溫州中學高二上學期期末英語試卷（解析版） 題型：完形填空

完形填空

閱讀下面短文， 掌握其大意，然后從1～20各題所給的四個選項(A、B、C和D)中，選出最佳選項。

We live in a fast-paced and anxiety-filled world that often times seems to shift beneath our feet. Thus we are sometimes affected by fears or anxiety impacting our life. For as long as I could remember I had struggled with anxiety. After I left university, I made friends with a Moroccan woman at work. One day she invited me to ________ her and her family back home. I wanted to, but I would have to travel there ________ and I knew we would be in a very rural area. How would I cope with my ________ ?

Then one day it ________to me that I had a life to live. I could choose to let anxiety________me or I could go to Morocco and ________ something different. I was 23 years old and had never been out of the UK alone. The journey to Morocco________ something inside me. I managed to cope with my anxiety. The sense of ________ was overwhelming and still to this day when I get afraid of going somewhere alone, I remember how ________it felt when I arrived in Morocco.

Upon arrival I was so ________ for the generous welcome I received. My friend’s family had arranged a welcome party. The people were so loving toward me. As a moment of ________ felt in a faraway village, this reminded me that I was “good enough”, which helped to ________ my anxiety.

Waking up the next day, in the morning light, I saw the area where we were. I was________by how rural it was – and the realization that these people had very few ________.

In the days afterwards, I traveled around Morocco. We went to Marrakesh and ________ the Atlas mountains. We had the most amazing food – lots of fresh fruits and vegetables.

At the end of my ________ something inside me had changed. I realized I had not felt anxious for nearly two weeks.

Experiencing a different culture far away from home helped me to realize what is important in life, what really________ , and with that my anxiety ________ . When I returned home I was much more active in ________ my anxiety. Working with people, helping them________ their anxiety, is how I can share the love I found in Morocco.

1.A. send B. consult C. call D. visit

2.A. alone B. soon C. free D. safe

3.A. work B. curiosity C. homesickness D. worries

4.A. appeared B. hit C. struck D. occurred

5.A. impress B. control C. reach D. persuade

6.A. enjoy B. experience C. take D. experiment

7.A. changed B. moved C. supported D. impressed

8.A. achievement B. fear C. disappointment D. embarrassment

9.A. good B. ashamed C. afraid D. proud

10.A. sorry B. confused C. confident D. thankful

11.A. doubt B. luck C. love D. surprise

12.A. improve B. hold C. protect D. reduce

13.A. inspired B. moved C. pleased D. shocked

14.A. lands B. difficulties C. resources D. friends

15.A. discovered B. explored C. examined D. recognized

16.A. opportunity B. rush C. stay D. life

17.A. rules B. exists C. matters D. hurts

18.A. disappeared B. expanded C. remained D. removed

19.A. expressing B. challenging C. forgetting D. remembering

20.A. drop B. notice C. pass D. overcome

查看答案和解析>>

科目：高中英語 來源：2015-2016學年廣西柳州鐵路一中高一上學期期末英語試卷（解析版） 題型：七選五

根據(jù)短文內(nèi)容, 從短文后的選項中選出能填入空白處的最佳選項。選項中有兩項為多余選項。

Michael' s birthday was coming soon, so he asked his dad for a bicycle so that he wouldn't have to walk to school anymore. 1. Michael got a book instead but he did not complain ( 抱怨 ).

One bright and sunny day while Michael was walking past a bookstore on his way to school, he saw a big boy on a bike . The bike was too small for the boy. 2.

The boy was a student in Michael' s school . Michael recognized him. The boy's name was William. His leg seemed to have broken. Michael picked up William' s bike which was not damaged and rode to the nearby hospital to get help. 3. Michael rode William' s bike to school so he would not be late for class.

After school , Michael quickly rode the bicycle to William' s house with a book for him. 4. But he had to put some medicine on his leg and stay in bed for some time.

To Michael' s surprise, William was getting a new bike for his birthday in two months so he let Michael have his old bike . Michael was overjoyed（喜出望外).

5. . Michael visited William every day until Williams 's leg was better.

A. Luckily, William was not seriously hurt.

B. Michael found it interesting and couldn't help laughing.

C. From then on, Michael and William became good friends

D. William gave his new bike to Michael to show his thanks.

E. However, Michael' s dad had lost his job and did not have much money.

F. As the boy was turning around a corner , the bike crashed into a tree.

G. A few minutes later, an ambulance (救護車)came and took William to the hospital .

查看答案和解析>>

同步練習冊答案