When it comes to bringing up children, everybody agrees that it is not an easy task. 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 often tempting (吸引人的) to hurry the child beyond his natural learning speed, 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 learn something 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 chances, he loses his natural enthusiasm 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 strict with the time of coming home at night or being on time for meals. In general, the controls show the needs of the parents and values (价值观) of society as much as the children’s own happiness.
When it comes to the development of moral standards (道德标准) in the growing child, consistency (前后一致性) is very important in parental teaching. To say “No” to a thing one day and excuse it the next is no foundation for morality (道德). 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 cheated.
A sudden realization of a big 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．is common among parents |
| B．should be avoided |
| C．sets up dangerous states of worry in the child |
| D．will make him lose interest in learning new things |
| A．should encourage them to read before they know the meaning of the words they read |
| B．should neither push them too hard nor leave them alone too much |
| C．should not expect too much of them |
| D．should create as many learning opportunities as possible |
| A．idea | B．instruction | C．behavior | D．punishment |
| A．consistently make sure of the security of their children |
| B．realize the big difference between adults and children |
| C．say “No” to the things that have no foundation in morality |
| D．obey the rules themselves |
Saying no can be really tough. Maybe a friend is asking you for a favor, or a co-worker is asking you to cover their shift for the afternoon.
Keep your refusal simple. Refusing someone doesn’t have to be complicated. In fact, experts suggest keeping your explanation short, sweet, and to the point. When you give a long, drawn-out explanation about why you can’t do something, the requester may keep prodding you. Give a short, brief explanation instead. You might say, “Sorry, I’m busy that day” or “I’d love to help, but my schedule is tied up at the moment.”
Get back to them if you feel nervous.
Thank the person instead of feeling annoyed. Try to view their request in a positive light.
| A．Suggest an alternative. |
| B．Give an excuse for an easy out. |
| C．There’s no rule saying you have to answer right away. |
| D．How can you stand your ground without feeling guilty? |
| E．If your first refusal doesn’t get the message across, stand strong. |
| F．You could also say, “No, I’ve got a lot on my plate this weekend” or “Sorry, that doesn’t really interest me.” |
| G．The fact that they reached out means that they probably think you’re responsible and trustworthy, which is definitely a compliment. |
Taking the chance to ask questions is more important than someone else answering them. Every day holds countless opportunities to better connect with the world around you through the questions you ask.
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The questions you ask about yourself help you better understand the unique person you are. The better you understand yourself, the more you can build your life around the things you want and need, and set yourself up for future success. Get to know yourself better by asking yourself simple interview questions about these and other qualities. When you understand yourself well, the things you do make more sense.
●Use What You Know to Discover What You Don’t
A question is little more than a bridge between what you currently know and what you don’t yet know. To mark out a question, you need to draw from things you already know and highlight any gaps you are trying to fill. Taking advantage of existing knowledge to further your learning is a powerful tool. The more knowledge and curiosity you can bring into your exploration of life, the more possibilities you create for yourself.
●Practice Active Listening
People want to be heard and appreciated. Everyone wants to feel that their existence is recognized and valued by others. It turns out to be remarkably easy to give this gift to people by asking them great questions. Next time you’re at a happy hour or fancy party, try this. Pick someone to talk to, and give them your full attention.
| A．Question Yourself |
| B．Fill curiosity with enthusiasm |
| C．Give you room to share more of your stories with them |
| D．It’s easier to see why something may not have worked for you |
| E．All it takes is to spot those opportunities and take them often! |
| F．What you already know can help you better understand this situation |
| G．Listen to what they say, and ask thoughtful questions that allow them to tell you more |
Feeling stress is totally normal, especially during the time when we fight against the virus, but it's not good for you. Knowing how to relax is vital for ensuring your health and well-being, as well as restoring the passion and joy in your life.
●Have a warm bath.
●Practice meditation. Remove all thoughts and emotions from your mind by concentrating on your breathing. Meditation takes you into focusing on your whole being as a form of relaxation. It can take a while to master, but it is well worth the effort.
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●Spend time with your pet. Play with your pets. They’ll love it and so will you. Talk to your pet about all the stress and anxiety you've been going through and you’ll feel a lot better.
●Smile and laugh. As is known to all, laughter is the best medicine.
| A．Do an activity you truly enjoy to relax. |
| B．Feeding your pet is a good way to laugh. |
| C．Taking a quick shower makes you active. |
| D．Warm water can be an incredible comfort. |
| E．Here are some relaxing activities to help you. |
| F．Pet treatment is a positive means for relaxing. |
| G．You can watch a funny movie or show. |
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