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[研究生入学考试题库]考研英语(二)模拟题41 Section Ⅰ Use of EnglishDirections: Read the following text. Choose the best word(s) for each numbered blank and mark A, B, C or D on the ANSWER SHEET.  Despite the temptation for parents to say yes to their childrens wishes, research shows theres an insidious side to chasing after the newest thing others have. It 1 a sense of deficiency that can never be fully 2 . First they want the doll, then all of the accessories.  And so Ive taken on the work of saying no sometimes. At first, not surprisingly, my daughters, aged 4 and 9, 3 . They called me a bad father and I got plenty of 4 looks. But over time, they realized the 5 that comes from a no. Now my daughters pretend that their Elsa doll plays with a package of Shopkins, 6 gives both toys a second, and better, life.  It 7 out that saying no pays off far beyond avoiding raising spoiled kids. When we always 8 to our childrens wants, we rob them 9 the opportunity to find solutions by adapting what they already have. Kids who learn from 10 realize at an early age that they wont always have the perfect tool for every job.  Youngsters are naturally 11 . Give toddlers a flying pan and all sorts of uses come to their minds. 12 , as adults, were stuck using it to make a stir-fry. Many years of chasing after things we dont need 13 our own ability to make more out of what we already have. It also 14 a bad example for our kids.  Each time we acquiesce to our kids latest 15 to buy something, we subtly condition them that their resources have limited uses. An occasional veto will 16 them, in this case literally, to think outside the box. Many people who grow up without much recognize 17 as an essential skill to get by. Those of us fortunate to live in relative abundance can 18 from occasionally experiencing scarcity. To be sure, Im not suggesting