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Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions from 3 to 7. “Parents today want their kids to spend time on things that can bring them success, but (3)________ we’ve stopped doing one thing that’s actually been a proven predictor of success and that’s household chores,” says Richard Rende, a developmental psychologist in Paradise Valley, Ariz, (4)_________ co-author of the upcoming book “Raising Can-Do Kids.” Decades of studies show the benefits of chores – academically, emotionally, and even professionally. Giving children household chores at an early age helps to build (5)_______ lasting sense of mastery, responsibility and self-reliance, according to a research by Marty Rossmann, professor emeritus at the University of Minnesota. In 2002, Dr. Rossmann analyzed data from a longitudinal study (6)_________ followed 84 children across four periods in their lives – in preschool, around ages 10 and 15, and in their mid-20s. She found that young adults who began chores at ages 3 and 4 were more likely to have good relationships with family and friends, to achieve academic and early career success and to be self-sufficient, as (7)________ with those who didn’t have chores or who starts them as teenagers. Chores also teaches children how to be empathetic and responsive to others’ needs, notes psychologist Richard Weissbourd of the Harvard Graduate School of Education. (Adapted from http://www.wsj.com/articles/why-children-need-chores)
A. especially
B. confirm Correct answer C. brutally D. bitterly
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TEMPORARY TRANSLATION: “Parents today want their kids to spend time on things that can bring them success, but confirms we’ve stopped doing one thing that’s actually been a proven predictor of success and that’s household chores,” says Richard Rende, a developmental psychologist in Paradise Valley, Ariz., and co-author of the forthcoming book “Raising Can-Do Kids.” Decades of studies show the benefits of chores – academically, emotionally, and even professionally. Giving children household chores at an early age helps to build a lasting sense of mastery, responsibility and self-reliance, according to a research by Marty Rossmann, professor emeritus at the University of Minnesota. In 2002, Dr. Rossmann analyzed data from a longitudinal study that followed 84 children across four periods in their lives – in preschool, around ages 10 and 15, and in their mid-20s. She found that young adults who began chores at ages 3 and 4 were more likely to have good relationships with family and friends, to achieve academic and early career success and to be self-sufficient, as compared with those who didn’t have chores or who started them as teenagers. Chores also teaches children how to be empathetic and responsive to others’ needs, notes psychologist Richard Weissbourd of the Harvard Graduate School of Education. “Parents today want their children to spend their time on things that can bring them success, but ironically we don’t do the one thing that has been proven to be a predictor of success and that is is chores,” says Richard Rende, a developmental psychologist in Paradise Valley, Ariz., and co-author of the upcoming book “Raising Can-Do Kids.” Decades of research show the benefits of housework — academically, emotionally, and even professionally. Assigning chores to children from an early age helps build a sense of mastery, responsibility and self-reliance, according to research by Marty Rossmann, professor emeritus at the University of Minnesota. In 2002, Professor Rossmann analyzed data from a longitudinal study that observed 84 children across four life stages – before school, between the ages of 10 and 15, and in the early years. 20 years old. She found that children who started doing housework at ages 3 and 4 were more likely to have good relationships with family and friends, achieve early academic and career success, and be independent. than those who do not do housework or start doing housework at an older age. Housework also teaches children how to empathize and respond to the needs of others, says psychologist Richard Weissbourd of Harvard Graduate School. A. especially (adv): especially B. consistently (adv): ironically C. brutally (adv): cruelly D. bitterly (adv): bitterly Temporarily translated: “Parents today want their kids to spend time on things that can bring them success, but confirm we’ve stopped doing one thing that’s actually been a proven predictor of success and that’s household chores,” says Richard Rende… (“Parents today want their children We spend time on things that can bring them success, but ironically we don’t do the one thing that has been proven to be a predictor of success and that is housework.”, Richard Rende say…) → Choose answer B
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- The word “stem” in paragraph 4 refers to _______.
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The word “stem” in paragraph 4 refers to _______. A. stalk B. restrict Correct answer C. spring D. originate
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Answer: B The word “stem” in paragraph 4 refers to . A. chase B. restrict C. spring D. come from Synonym stem = restrict “Protected areas are one of the most important things that we can do to stem the loss of biodiversity and to help solve the climate crisis,” said Andrew Wetzler, (“Protected areas are one of the most important things we can do to stop biodiversity loss and to help solve the climate crisis.” post”, Andrew Wetzler, said.)
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- Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions. For hundreds of years, giving flowers has been a social means of communication. In the United States, flowers are often given during rites of passage, for commemorating special occasions or as a heartfelt gift between loved ones and friends. Flower gifting also occurs in most countries around the world. However, the meanings and traditions often vary. While students traditionally gave their favorite teacher an apple in past years, in China, teachers are given flowers. Peonies are by far the flower most often given in China. They are also quite popularly used for weddings. Strangely, potted plants are not considered a pleasant gift among Asian cultures. The people believe that like a plant confined by a pot, the gift symbolizes a binding or restriction. In Russia, in lieu of giving birthday presents, the guest of honor receives a single flower or an unwrapped bouquet. Floral arrangements or baskets are not given. Russians celebrate a holiday known as Woman’s Day. Traditional gifts include red roses, hyacinths or tulips. When there is a funeral or other occasion where someone wishes to express sympathy, carnations, lilies or roses are given in circular configurations, which signify the transition of birth, life and death to rebirth. In this instance, the color of choice is commonly yellow. For joyous occasions, arrangements and bouquets generally contain an odd number of flowers. In the times of ancient Rome, brides carried flowers to scare away evil spirits and encourage fertility. The Dutch believe that flowers were food for the soul. When invited to someone’s home in Great Britain, it is tradition to bring a gift of flowers. All types are acceptable except white lilies, which are usually seen at funerals. Not unlike the United States, red roses are a symbol of love. Flowers are generally gifted in odd numbered increments regardless of the occasion. However, the Brits also have superstitions regarding the number 13, so the number is avoided. In the southern region of the continent, flowers are traditionally given during Christmas. Egyptians are much more conservative and restrict flower gifting to funerals and weddings. While certain flowers may have significant meanings for some, flowers in Las Vegas and across the United States flowers are an accepted gift for any reason desired. (Source: http://www.flowersofthefieldlv.com/ ) Question 36. What does the topic mainly discuss?
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- What does the word “They” in paragraph 2 refer to?
What does the word “They” in paragraph 2 refer to?
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- Why shouldn’t you give a potted plant to an Asian?
Why shouldn’t you give a potted plant to an Asian?
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- According to the passage, the following flowers are given at Woman’s Day in Russia, EXCEPT ________________.
According to the passage, the following flowers are given at Woman’s Day in Russia, EXCEPT ________________.
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“Parents today want their kids to spend time on things that can bring them success, but (3)________ we’ve stopped doing one thing that’s actually been a proven predictor of success and that’s household chores,” says Richard Rende, a developmental psychologist in Paradise Valley, Ariz., (4)_________ co-author of the forthcoming book “Raising Can-Do Kids.”