Question

    With child behavior, there is almost much more than it meets the eye. Because it occurs at so many different levels, child behavior that seems simple at one level can often be much more complex and meaningful at another.

For instance, a little child’s pattern of getting into cupboards, drawers and closed rooms, even after being told not to, is easily considered as bad behavior. When viewed at that level, the pattern is unacceptable and could lead to punishment. But it can be viewed at a more complex and meaningful level, namely child exploration. If a child regularly experiences an angry parent who seems determined to prevent any exploratory activities, the child will decide to continue to achieve future discoveries. When parents view this behavior as born out of natural curiosity rather than simple opposition, they are more likely to accept and appropriately monitor it. Although it may lead to warning responses to ensure the child’s safety, it is less likely to lead to punishment.

There are countless other examples. Holding a goldfish outside its bowl is foolish at one level but also can be seen as a young child’s attempt to express physical affection for a pet. Spending time with friends rather than family is selfish at one level but also indicates a teen’s need for independence.

The point here is that child behavior is often exhibited in simple forms that can appear to be oppositional, selfish or generally unacceptable if viewed only at that basic level. However, when viewed at a more meaningful level, the same apparently simple behavior can be seen as something larger and potentially more adaptive. This doesn’t mean the behavior should be ignored, especially if it is inappropriate. But looking at the bigger picture of a child’s behavior, adults might gain a fuller understanding of what they’re dealing with, which can create more flexibility in how they respond.

1.According to Paragraph 1, we can know that child behavior ________.

A. is very changeable B. is inacceptable

C. occurs at different levels D. is fully understood by adults

2.The example in Paragraph 2 mainly shows that ________.

A. parents should properly punish child behavior

B. parents should keep children’s safety in mind

C. children’s behavior shows their interests

D. there are different attitudes to child behavior

3.What does the underlined sentence in Paragraph 2 most probably mean?

A. The child will insist on doing things with determination.

B. The child will have to make frequent decisions.

C. The child will make new discoveries in the future.

D. The child will develop a strong sense of achievement.

4.It can be inferred from Paragraph 3 that ________.

A. child behavior usually reflects a child’s need

B. what a child does can mean differently when seen from different aspects

C. children tend to do something to show their dependence to their parents

D. children spending time with friends show their selfishness

5.What does the writer suggest parents should do with a child’s behavior?

A. Have a positive attitude towards it.

B. Ignore the improper behavior.

C. View it at the basic level.

D. Watch over it from head to foot.

Answer

1.C

2.D

3.A

4.B

5.A

【解析】

本文为说明文。孩子的行为在一个层次上看起来很简单，但在另一个层次上往往要复杂得多，也更有意义。本文对此话题展开了介绍。

1.细节理解题。根据第一段中的Because it occurs at so many different levels（因为它发生在很多不同的层次上）可知，儿童行为发生在不同的层次上。故C选项正确。

2.细节理解题。根据第二段中的If a child regularly experiences an angry parent who seems determined to prevent any exploratory activities（如果孩子经常遇到似乎决心阻止任何探索活动的愤怒父母）及When parents view this behavior as born out of natural curiosity rather than simple opposition（当父母认为这种行为是出于天生的好奇心而不是简单的反对时）可知，父母对儿童行为有不同的态度。故D选项正确。

3.句意理解题。根据第二段中的For instance, a little child’s pattern of getting into cupboards, drawers and closed rooms, even after being told not to, is easily considered as bad behavior.（例如，即使在被告知不要这样做之后，一个小孩仍然进入橱柜、抽屉和密室的行为很容易被认为是一种不良行为）可知，有的时候，你不让孩子做，他偏要做，愤怒的父母似乎会决心阻止孩子任何探索性的活动，这反而让孩子更加坚定要做这件事。由此可推知，划线句意为“孩子将决定继续实现未来的发现”。故A选项正确。

4.推理判断题。根据第三段中的例子可知，从不同的角度看孩子所做的事情，那么他们的行为可能会有不同的含义。故B选项正确。

5.推理判断题。根据最后一段中的This doesn’t mean the behavior should be ignored, especially if it is inappropriate. But looking at the bigger picture of a child’s behavior, adults might gain a fuller understanding of what they’re dealing with, which can create more flexibility in how they respond.（这并不意味着这种行为应该被忽视，尤其是当它是不合适的时候。但从孩子行为的整体来看，成年人可能会更全面地理解他们所面对的问题，从而在他们的反应中创造出更大的灵活性）可知，作者建议父母应该对孩子的行为有积极的态度。故A选项正确。