2012考研英语阅读理解考前模拟题卷二(江西财经大学).docVIP

2012考研英语阅读理解考前模拟题卷二 Section ⅡReading Comprehension Part A Directions: Read the following four texts. Answer the questions below each text by choosing A, B, C or D. Mark your answers on ANSWER SHEET 1. (40 points) Text1 Of all the areas of learning the most important is the development of attitudes: emoti onal reactions as well as logical thought processes affect the behavior of most people. “T he burnt child fears the fire” is one instance; another is the rise of despots like Hitler. B oth these examples also point up the fact that attitudes come from experience. In the one case the experience was direct and impressive; in the other it was indirect and cumulativ e. The Nazis were influenced largely by the speeches they heard and the books they read. The classroom teacher in the elementary school is in a strategic position to influence attitudes. This is true partly because children acquire attitudes from those adults whose wo rds are highly regarded by them. Another reason it is true is that pupils often devote their time to a subject in school that has only been touched upon at home or has possibly never occurred to them before. To a child who had previously acquired little knowledge of Mexico his teachers method of handling such a unit would greatly affect his attitude toward Mexicans. The media through which the teacher can develop wholesome attitudes are innumerabl e. Social studies (with special reference to races, creeds and nationalities), science matters of health and safety, the very atmosphere of the classroom... these are a few of the fertile fields for the inculcation of proper emotional reactions. However, when children go to school with undesirable attitudes, it is unwise for the t eacher to attempt to change their feelings by cajoling or scolding them. She can achieve t he proper effect by helping them obtain constructive experiences.  To illustrate, first-grade pupils afraid of policemen will probably alter their attitude