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     According to some researchers, you should not praise children for everything that they do. It does not

help them build self-confidence.

     Most parents and teachers agree that praise can help increase children's self-confidence -the more, the better. However, according to some researchers, only proper praise is good for children. If adults praise

everything children do, it makes children look for praise all the time, not trying to do their best. "Teachers

should not say things like 'good job' or 'nice work' whenever a child does anything. They should encourage them to continue to improve," some researchers advise.

     Another idea is that children with high self-confidence are happier, and do better at school. About this, Marshall Duke, a researcher in children, says, "High self-confidence brought in by too much praise does

not make children happier, get more, or become able to do more. Finding a child's advantages (强项) and developing them can help build confidence more than too much praise can." Praise also loses its effect

(影响) if it is given equally to all students.

     "It's important to tell children the truth about what they've done. Honest feedback (反馈) is far better

than empty praise," Duke adds. "People have got into the habit of not telling children when they're wrong. That makes it hard for them to deal with difficulties when they grow up. That's just how the world is."

1. According to some researchers, if parents praise their children too much, their children will ______.

A. always look for praise

B. increase self-confidence

C. become strong

D. do better in their studies

2. In order to help children build self-confidence, some researchers advise parents to ______.

A. make them live more happily

B. let them do more difficult work

C. help them do better in school

D. encourage them to improve

3. Which of the following is TRUE, according to the passage?

A. Praise makes children become successful.

B. Children don't know what they're really good at.

C. The same praise for all children has no meaning.

D. Duke thinks praise is more important than finding children's strengths.

4. What is the last paragraph about?

A. It's important to have the habit of praising children.

B. Children should know their mistakes as soon as possible.

C. We should praise children honestly and tell them their mistakes.

D. What children with high self-confidence are like.

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     When asked to point out one or two things that are most important to themselves, many put friends

ahead of homes, jobs, cloth and cars.

     A true friendship carries a-long history of experience that determines who we are and keeps us connected.

It is a treasure we should protect, Unfortunately, the better friends you are, the more probably you'll have

disagreements. And the result can be what you don't want - an end to the relationship.

     The good news is that most troubled friendships can be mended First, don't let your pride get in your way.

Most of us can forgive each other when differences are brought out in the open. Second, apologize when

you're wrong - even if you've been wronged. Over the course of a friendship, even the best people make

mistakes. Sometimes, it may be best if the wronged person takes the lead and apologizes. When you apologize,

give your friend a chance to admit that he has been wrong. Third, see things from your friend's point view

(观点). And finally, accept that friendships change as our needs and lifestyles (生活方式) change. Making

friends can sometimes seem easy. The hard part is keeping the connections strong during the natural ups and

downs that have an effect on all relationships. My suggestion: Consider friendship an honor and a gift, and

worth the effort to treasure and nurture. (培养)

1. What would be the best title for the text?

A. Easy Ways to Make Friends

B. Ups and Downs in Friendship

C. How to Mend a Troubled Friendship

D. How to Take the Lead in Making Friends

2.  The "wronged person" underlined in the text refers to a person _____.

A. who has been mistaken for another

B. who has been blamed unfairly

C. who has treated friends badly

D. who has admitted his mistakes

3. According to the text a friendship can last long only if _____.

A. we have much in common

B. we know our friends' mistakes

C. we treat our disagreements wisely

D. we have known one another for long

4. What should we do if we follow the author's second suggestion?

A. Stick to our own points of view.

B. Avoid making mistakes.

C. Make an apology first.

D. Change our lifestyles.