A. A medical journal. B. A news report
C. A travel brochure. D. A science magazine.
28. The best title for the text may be . A. Secrets of the Rainforest B. Climates of the Amazon C. The History of the Rainforest D. Changes of the Rainforest
C
Bringing up children is hard work, and you are often to blame for any bad behavior of your children. If so, Judith Rich Harris has good news for you. Parents, she argues, have no important long-term effects on the development of the characteristics of their children. Far more important are their playground friends and neighborhood. Ms. Harris takes to hitting the belief which has controlled developmental psychology for almost half a century.
Ms. Harris's attack looks likely to strengthen doubts that the field was already having. If parents matter, why is it that a pair of twins, raised in the same home, are no more alike than a pair of twins raised in different homes?
Difficult as it is to follow the exact effects of parental upbringing, it
may be harder to measure the exact influence of the peer group in childhood and youth. Ms. Harris points how children from immigrant homes soon learn not to speak at school in the way their parents speak. But gaining a language is surely a skill, rather than a characteristic of the sort developmental psychologists look for. Certainly it is different from growing up tensely or relaxed, or from learning to be honest or hard-working. Easy though it may be to prove that parents have little effect on those qualities, it will be hard to prove that peers have much more.
Moreover, mum and dad surely cannot be ditche4 completely. Young adults may, as Ms. Harris argues, be eager to appear like their peers. But even in those early years, parents have the power to open doors: they may firstly choose the peers with whom their young mix. Moreover, most people suppose that they come to be similar to their parents more in middle age. So the balance of influences is probably complex, as most parents already doubted without being able to prove it scientifically. Even if it turns out that the genes they pass on and the friends their children play with matter as much as love and good example, parents are not completely off the hook.
29. According to Ms. Harris, . A. parents are to blame for any bad behavior of their children B. children's personality is mostly shaped by their friends and
neighbors
C. nature has a significant effect on children's personality development
D. parents will greatly influence their children's life in the long run 30. The underlined word \by .
A. proved B. emphasized C. compared D. ignored 31. Which statement will developmental psychologists agree with? A. Twins raised in two separate families are different in personality, B. Twins raised in the same home are different in personality. C. Upbringing has a less significant effect on children's personality, D. Children from immigrant homes are more influenced by their peers.
32. What is the author's attitude towards Ms. Harris' opinion? A. Fearful Disappointed
D
The Best of Alaska
Nothing evokes（唤起） Alaska like a whale exploding out of the water or an eagle pulling a silver fish from the river. Combine these images with high mountains, brilliant icebergs and wonderful meal8 and
B. Doubtful
C. Approved
D.
you really do have the Best of Alaska! Highlights:
JUNEAU: Juneau, the state capital, is rich in culture and scenic beauty. It is here that we start and end our trip.
HAINES: Haines is a small community located along the fords（海湾）. The natural beauty and expansive wilderness found here have made Haines a premier center for adventure in Alaska.
ALASKA INDIAN ARTS: Alaska Indian Arts is a nonprofit corporation dedicated to the preservation and continuation of traditional native craft and culture of the Northwest Native Tribes.
SKAGWAY: Skagway is famous for its role in the Klondike Gold Stampede over 100 years ago. Today, it is a historic yet lively town, which still reflects its gold rush roots and contains colorful shops. In Skagway, we stop by the Klondike Gold Rush National Park Visitor's Center and ride the White Pass Yukon Route Railway.
GUSTAVUS: Gustavus is the gateway to Glacier Bay National Park. We'll stay at a comfortable lodge here for two nights. This will be the base for both the whale-watching excursion and a full day cruise in Glacier Bay. DATES/PRICES:
May 15, June 17, July 16, August 14.
7 days-$3500, including lodging, all meals, excursions, guides, park
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