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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 improtant 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 'B's. The would 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. inheritance, competition and environment
c. competition
d. environment
2.Which of the following statements is not true according to the author of
the passage?
A. Schools usually adopt severe competitive policies.
B. Students are often divided by competition results.
C. School is place where children cultivate their characteristics.
D. The stronger desire for winning, the better.
3.The phrase "soak up" is closest in meaning to ____.
A. pull up b. take up c. take in d. pull in
4.What attitude does the author hold toward examinations in schools?
A. positive b. negative c. doubtful d. neutral
5.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.
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发表于 2017-8-26 12:13:40