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1、阅读理解训练（5）A “It takes an entire village to raise a child.” Thats an old proverb(谚语) that is being quoted more and more often these days. And Im pleased about that. Today, more and more schools are reaching out to involve parents, community members and businesses to help shape a childs future. Parents
2、 need to be involved in their childrens education in many ways. Helping children with homework and studying, going on a field trip, teaching a craft or coaching a childs sports team are all great ways to be involved with your childs education. And dont forget to communicate with teachers-they need a
3、nd respect your input. Studies show that children learn more and schools function better when parents and schools work together. Its important to stay in touch with your childs education all through his or her school career. Communities can help children create and achieve new goals. Help with homew
4、ork, read to a child, coach a childrens team, or provide emotional support. Help solve problems and build self-esteem. Kids need role models and advisers can be role models by sharing their experiences and wisdom. Businesses can also help shape our childrens future. Invite a class from your local sc
5、hool to visit your workplace. You may be providing a glimpse that opens a new world of possibilities. Show students what goes on during a typical day. Give a mini course for students: how to use a computer; how products are made; how machinery works. You may have a developing electrician, teacher, n
6、urse, or even a newspaper reporter on your hands. It really does take an entire village to raise a child. So share the responsibility-and the joy-of bringing a child to his or her full potential.21. The implied advice in the proverb “It takes an entire village to raise a child.” is that _.A. All the
7、 people in a village should give food to a child.B.Schools, parents, and other organizations should share the responsibilityof shaping a childs future.C. Childrens should be brought up in the village where they were born.D. Schools should be set up in the village where a child was raised.22. The tex
8、t was written mainly for _. A. parents and members in organizations B. teachers and students C. newspaper reporters and developing electricians D. education experts and government officials23. Students can get developed in practical working skill through _. A. parental involvement B. community activ
9、ities C. business training D. school teaching24. Which is NOT true according to the passage? A. Parents play an important part in childrens education. B. Communities have not a bit effect on the way to new and high ideal. C. Educating a child well demands of the work not only from school but from ot
10、her organizations. D. Businesses may arrange some training courses for students.参考答案21-24 BACB BMany people find themselves caught up in others problems, and then confused about how and when to help. In fact, all relationships need limits no matter whether they are friendships, sibling relations, ma
11、tes/ lovers or business relations. On some level, all limit setting means saying no. However, it is usually a qualified “no” that says what, where, when, and under what conditions you will give or not give to another person. There are three points we should keep in mind about limit setting:1.Decide
12、where to set the limits. Think about the entire situation. Consider your time, emotions, and means. Then consider whether you are helping the other person. Aim to do something to help the other person without taking on the whole problem.2.Express the limits clearly. For example, you say to your frie
13、nd, “ I will lend you $20,000 no more than once every three months. And I expect you will pay me back within three months and certainly before you can borrow more.” You say to another friend, “you can stay here for three weeks but you must help me with expenses and cooking and make sure that you wil
14、l find your own place before the three weeks is up”.3.Stick to your limits. You are not responsible for making the other person obey the limits. You are only responsible for following the limits yourself. Your friend has repaid $12,500 of his/her $20,000 and asks for $20,000 more. You say no. He/She
15、 gets emotional and then says, “I need this money to cover a bad check. If you cared for our friendship, you would do it”. Limit setting is often stressful and painful because people mistakes it for rejection. And limit setting certainly brings guilt. Bear in mind, it doesnt mean you have given up or quit loving your friend, lovers, or sibling. It does mean you are expressing that love in a different and more helpful (to both of you) manner.25. According to the passage, setting limits means_. A. refusing always to say yes to your friend B. saying no to your friend who t
