In bringing up children, every parent watches eagerly the child’s acquisition of each new skill-the first spoken words, the first independent steps, or the beginning of reading and writing．It is often tempting to hurry the child beyond his natural learning rate, but this can set up dangerous feelings of failure and states of worry in the child: This might happen at any stage．A baby might be forced to use a toilet too early, a young child might be encouraged to learn to read before he knows the meaning of the words he reads．On the other hand, though, if a child is left alone too much, or without any learning opportunities, he loses his natural enthusiasm for life and his desire to find out new things for himself．
Patents vary greatly in their degree of strictness towards their children．Some may be especially strict in money matters．Others are severe over times of coming home at night or punctuality for meals．In general, the controls imposed represent the needs of the parents and the values of the community as much as the child’s own happiness．
As regards the development of moral standards in the growing child, consistency is very important in parental teaching．To forbid a thing one day and excuse it the next is no foundation for morality．Also, parents should realize that “example is better than precept”．If they are not sincere and do not practice what they teach, their children may grow confused, and emotionally insecure when they grow old enough to think for themselves, and realize they have been to some extent fooled．
A sudden awareness of a marked difference between their parents’ principles and their morals can be a dangerous disappointment．
【小题1】Eagerly watching the child’s acquisition of new skills _________．

A．should be avoided

B．is universal among parents

C．sets up dangerous states of worry in the child

D．will make him lose interest in learning new things

【小题2】In the process of children’s learning new skills, parents ______．

A．should encourage them to read before they know the meaning of the words they read

B．should not expect too much of them

C．should achieve a balance between pushing them too hard and leaving them on their own

D．should create as many learning opportunities as possible

【小题3】The second paragraph mainly tells us that __________．

A．parents should be strict with their children

B．parental controls reflect only the needs of the parents and the values of the community

C．parental restrictions vary, and are not always intended for the benefit of the children alone

D．parents vary in their strictness towards their children according to the situation

【小题4】In moral matters, parents should __________．

A．observe the rules themselves

B．be aware of the marked difference between adults and children

C．forbid things which have no foundation in morality

D．consistently ensure the security of their children

In bringing up children, every parent watches eagerly the child’s acquisition（学会）of each new skill — the first spoken words, the first independent steps, or the beginning of reading and writing. It is common that parents hurry the child beyond his natural learning rate, but this can set up dangerous feelings of failure and states of worry in the child. This might happen at any stage. A baby might be forced to use a toilet too early, and a young child might be encouraged to learn to read before he knows the meaning of the words he reads. On the other hand, though, if a child is left alone too much, or without any learning opportunities, he loses his natural enthusiasm（热情） for life and his desire to find out new things for himself.
Parents vary greatly in their degree of strictness towards their children. Some may be especially strict in money matters; others are severe over time of coming home at night or punctuality（准时）for meals. In general, the controls imposed（强加的）represent the needs of the parents and the values of the community（社区）as much as the child’s own happiness.
As regards the development of moral standards in the growing child, consistency is very important in parental teaching. To forbid a thing one day and excuse it the next is no foundation for morality.  Also, parents should realize that “example is better than precept”. If they are not sincere and do not practice what they preach（说教）, their children may grow confused, and emotionally insecure when they grow old enough to think for themselves, and realize they have been to some extent fooled.
A sudden awareness of a marked difference between their parents’ principles and their morals can be a dangerous disappointment.
【小题1】Eagerly watching the child’s acquisition of new skills _____.

A．should be avoided

B．is universal among parents

C．sets up dangerous states of worry in the child

D．will make him lose interest in learning new things

【小题2】When children are learning new skills, parents should _____.

A．achieve a balance between pushing them too hard and leaving them on their own

B．not expect too much of them

C．encourage them to read before they know the meaning of the words they read

D．create as many learning opportunities as possible

【小题3】The second paragraph mainly tells us that _____.

A．parental restrictions vary, and are not always enforced for the benefit of the children alone

B．parental controls satisfy only the needs of the parents and the values of the community

C．parents should be strict with their children

D．parents vary in their strictness towards their children according to the situation

【小题4】The underlined word “precept” （in Paragraph 3） probably means “_____”.

A．idea

B．punishment

C．instruction

D．behaviour

【小题5】In moral matters, parents should _____.

A．satisfy their children’s needs

B．be aware of the marked difference between adults and children

C．forbid things which have no foundation in morality

D．observe（遵守，奉行） the rules themselves

Good afternoon, and welcome to England. We hope that your visit here will be a pleasant one. Today, I would like to draw your attention to a few of our laws.
The first one is about drinking. Now, you may not buy alcohol in this country if you are under 18 years of age, nor may your friends buy it for you.
Secondly, noise. Enjoy yourselves by all means, but please don’t make unnecessary noise, particularly at night . We ask you to respect other people who may wish to be quiet.
Thirdly,crossing the road. Be careful. The traffic moves on the left side of the road in this country. Use pedestrian crossings and do not take any chances when crossing the road.  
My point is about litter. It is an offence to drop litter in the street. When you have something to throw away, please put it in your pocket and take it home, or put it in a litter bin.
Finally, as regards smoking , it is against the law to buy cigarettes or tobacco if you are under 16 years of age.
I’d like to finish by saying that if you require any sort of help or assistance, you should contact your police station, who will be pleased to help you.
Now, are there any questions?
【小题1】The underlined word “contact ” in the seventh paragraph means _______.

A．get along with

B．get in touch with

C．join

D．report

【小题2】How many laws are there discussed in the speech ?

A．Three.

B．Four.

C．Five

D．Six.

【小题3】The main purpose of this speech would be to __________.

A．prepare people for internation travel

B．declare (宣布) the laws of different kinds

C．give advice to travelers to the country

D．inform (告知) people of the punishment for breakig laws.

【小题4】You are not allowed to ______ when you have something to throw away.

A．drop it in the street	B．put it in your pocket
C．take it home	D．put it in dustbin

Good afternoon, and welcome to England. We hope that your visit here will be a pleasant one. Today, I would like to draw your attention to a few of our laws.

  The first one is about drinking. Now, you may not buy alcohol(酒) in this country if you are under l8 years of age, nor may your friends buy it for you.

  Secondly, noise. Enjoy yourselves by all means, but please don’t make unnecessary noise, particularly at night. We ask you to respect other people who may wish to be quiet.

  Thirdly, crossing the road. Be careful. The traffic moves on the left side of the road in this country. Use pedestrian crossings(人行横道) and do not take any chances when crossing the road.

  My next point is about litter(throwing away waste material in a public place). It is an offence(违法行为) to drop litter in the street. When you have something to throw away, please put it in your pocket and take it home, or put it in a litter bin.

  Finally, as regards smoking, it is against the law to buy cigarettes or tobacco(烟草) if you are under l6 years of age.

  I'd like to finish by saying that if you require any sort of help or assistance, you should contact your local police station, who will be pleased to help you.

  Now, are there any questions?

1.The main purpose of this speech would be to      .

A. prepare people for international travel

B. declare the laws of different kinds

C. give advice to travelers to the country

D. inform people of the punishment for breaking laws

2.How many laws are there discussed in the speech?_______

A. Three.    B. Four.    C. Five    D. Six

3.From the speech we learn that        

A. In this country, if you are under l8 years of age, you may not buy alcohol, but your friend can buy it for you.

B. You may not buy cigarettes or tobacco unless you are above l6 years of age.

C. Because the traffic moves on the left side of the road, you must use pedestrian crossings when crossing the road.

D. You can’t make noise except at night.

4.The underlined word “contact’’ in the seventh paragraph means       .

A. keep in touch with  B. get in touch with    C. join          D. report

5.Who do you think is most likely to make the speech?

A. A policeman.      B. A lawmaker.       C. A teacher.      D. A lawyer.

 

Good afternoon, and welcome to England. We hope that your visit here will be a pleasant one. Today, I would like to draw your attention to a few of our laws.

  The first one is about drinking. Now, you may not buy alcohol(酒) in this country if you are under l8 years of age, nor may your friends buy it for you.

  Secondly, noise. Enjoy yourselves by all means, but please don’t make unnecessary noise, particularly at night. We ask you to respect other people who may wish to be quiet.

  Thirdly, crossing the road. Be careful. The traffic moves on the left side of the road in this country. Use pedestrian crossings(人行横道) and do not take any chances when crossing the road.

  My next point is about litter(throwing away waste material in a public place). It is an offence(违法行为) to drop litter in the street. When you have something to throw away, please put it in your pocket and take it home, or put it in a litter bin.

  Finally, as regards smoking, it is against the law to buy cigarettes or tobacco(烟草) if you are under l6 years of age.

  I'd like to finish by saying that if you require any sort of help or assistance, you should contact your local police station, who will be pleased to help you.

  Now, are there any questions?

1.The main purpose of this speech would be to      .

A. prepare people for international travel

B. declare the laws of different kinds

C. give advice to travelers to the country

D. inform people of the punishment for breaking laws

2.How many laws are there discussed in the speech?_______

A. Three.    B. Four.    C. Five    D. Six

3.From the speech we learn that        

A. In this country, if you are under l8 years of age, you may not buy alcohol, but your friend can buy it for you.

B. You may not buy cigarettes or tobacco unless you are above l6 years of age.

C. Because the traffic moves on the left side of the road, you must use pedestrian crossings when crossing the road.

D. You can’t make noise except at night.

4.The underlined word “contact’’ in the seventh paragraph means       .

A. keep in touch with  B. get in touch with    C. join          D. report

5.Who do you think is most likely to make the speech?

A. A policeman.      B. A lawmaker.       C. A teacher.      D. A lawyer.