1). According to the author, feeling depressed is ________. A. a sure sign of a psychological problem in a child B. something hardly to be expected in a young child C. an inevitable has of children's mental development
D. a mental scale present in all humans, including children 正确答案：
2). Traditionally, a child is supposed to learn about the adult world ________. A. through contact with society? B. gradually and under guidance?
C. naturally and by biological instinct
D. through exposure to social information 正确答案：
3). The phenomenon that today’s children seem adultlike is attributed by the author to ________. A. the widespread influence of television B. the poor arrangement of teaching content
C. the fast pace of human intellectual development D. the constantly rising standard of living 正确答案：
4). Why is the author in favor of communication through print for children? A. It enables children to gain more social information. B. It develops children's interest in reading and writing. C. It helps children to memorize and practice more. D. It can control what children are to learn. 正确答案：
5). What does the author think of the change in today’s children? A. He feels amused by chair premature behavior. B. He thinks it is a phenomenon worthy of note. C. He considers it a positive development. D. He seems to be upset about it. 正确答案：
3. Would you pay lots of money to fall off a 120-foot high platform , help only by an elastic cord (有弹性的橡皮绳索)around your waist or ankles? It may sound crazy, but lots of people do it .It is called Bungee Jumping.
Bungee jumping started in New Zealand, probably in the 1970s.People tied thick elastic cords, called bungees, to their bodies. Then they jumped off bridges or buildings ,falling fast through the air until the cord caught them ,and then bounced(弹) back up and down a few times until coming to a stop .
Modern bungee jumping is usually done in a parking lot(停车场) and people jump from a platform at the top of a crane(大吊车) .You can have bungees tied to your waist or ankles .There is a large air cushion(充气垫)at the bottom that is supposed to catch you if the bungees break or if something goes very wrong .People who bungee jump say the thrill is like experiencing the death-defying(向死亡挑战的) thrill .One couple even ended their wedding night by bungee jumping together in Atlantic City .The groom said, “When I’m flying through the air holding my
wife in my arms and knowing she trusts me 100 percent, that is love all about.‖ 1). Which of the following statements is NOT true according to the passage?
A. Although bungee jumping is expensive and dangerous, people still like to try it.
B. People who bungee jump think it is more thrilling than other games, like the roller coaster. C. Nobody ever died in the bungee jumping.
D. All customers are not satisfied with bungee jumping. 正确答案：
2). Bungee jumping started _______. A. in the US in the 19th century
B. in New Zealand in the 19th century C. in Canada in the 20th century
D. in New Zealand in the 20th century 正确答案：
3). When bungee jumping, _______
A. you shouldn’t have your waist or neck tied to the cord B. you needn’t worry about your safety C. you will go crazy
D. you will find it more thrilling than any other games. 正确答案：
4). What does the word ―groom ―in the last paragraph mean? A. Sportsman
B. Newly –married couple C. Bridegroom D. Bride 正确答案：
5). After the bungee jumping, the groom thought _______ A. he would never do that again B. his wife didn’t love him any more
C. it was exciting and he had felt the true love
D. it was so dangerous that he had almost killed himself. 正确答案：