Passage Three
Romeo and Juliet was probably written in 1595, when Shakespeare was a young successful playwright. He had already written comedies and history plays, but had not yet developed his shill in tragedy.
The power of fate is strong to Shakespeare’s play. Chance and evil eventually join to bring tragedy. Chance involves Romeo in a murder, chance prevents a message from reaching Romeo in time, chance brings about a deadly meeting in a cemetery.
Many Elizabethans were followers of astrology(星相术) and believed that the stars could control events. Thus, Romeo and Juliet art referred to as” star-crossed lovers” whose stars doomed(命中注定)them to disaster.
Elizabethans also had a concept of fate in the person of Dame Fortune (命运女神). By spinning her wheel, she could raise the state of a beggar or a lower that of a king. One of the fascinations of Shakespeare is the way in which he put these ideas into the play.
One of the most difficult things to decide about this play is the question of responsibility. Did irresistible fate bring tragedy to Romeo and Juliet, or were they themselves to blame? The fact that this question is not resolved by the author also helps to make Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet a fascinating work.
44. According to Para.1, Shakespeare wrote Romeo and Juliet ____.
A when he succeeded in comedy and history plays
B after he had developed his skill in tragedy
C before he wrote comedies and history plays
D when he was no longer young
参考答案：A
45. According to the passage, chance_____.
A involves Julies in a murder
B sends Romeo and Juliet into evil-doing
C causes late arrival of a message for Romeo
D leads to a happy meeting between Romeo and Juliet
参考答案：C
46. The passage indicates that Shakespeare put____ into Romeo and Juliet.
A historical events
B Elizabethan beliefs
C his personal experience
D political issues at the time
参考答案：B
47. What is unresolved about this play is ____.
A who is responsible for the tragedy
B whether Romeo and Juliet are tragic characters
C what the most fascinating element of the play is
D how tragic fate can be avoided
参考答案：A
Passage Four
Friends become a child’s chosen family. If his social life is going well, he gains confidence. If he has trouble connecting, it hurts and can make him feel sad and withdrawn and lonely.
1.Help your child communicate. Naturally outgoing kids have an easier time expressing their interest in other children than shy ones do. But you can help build this skill through practice. Ask your child about his favorite games and toys. Praise him for specifics when he shows interest in other people:” You were so nice to let Roger talk about his little dog. I am proud of you.”
2.Keep play short and sweet. Parents should keep early play date short, so no one gets too tired and everyone has fun. Schedule the next one soon after that, so kids can quickly build on their comfort foundation.
3.Know your child. If your child is bossy, tale with him and agree beforehand on which toys will be shared and which ones should be put away because your child just can’t seem to share them. If you have a shy child, match him with a younger child so he has a chance to be the leader.
4.Help your child help others. Encourage your child to be a better friend by helping him include others in play. If you see someone being excluded, don’t ignore it. This is an opportunity to work on your child’s ability to understand others. “Rachel is being left out. That must make her feel very sad. Can you think of a way to include her in the game?”
5.Help your kids help themselves. If your child is the one who’s being ignored or treated badly, teach him to speak up.
48. Which word can best describe a child who is good at connecting?
A Bossy
B Confident
C Proud
D Showy
参考答案：B
49. According to the passage, parents can help their children communicate by____.
A showing their own interest in other children
B encouraging their interest in other children
C playing games with them
D buying them more toys
参考答案：B
50. The phrase” left out” in Para.5 is closed in meaning to____.
A neglected
B criticized
C not included
D not respected
参考答案：C
51. What is probably the best title for the passage?
A How to Help Your Child Help Others
B How to Educate a Shy Child
C How to Communicate with Your Child
D How to Help Your Child Make Friends
参考答案：D
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