2017上海春季高考校对版(附答案)

第二部分：阅读理解(共两节，满分40分)

第一节(共15小题;每小题2分，满分30分)

阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项(A、B、C和D)中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将选项涂黑。

A

Horniman Museum and Gardens

The Horniman Museum and Gardens is a fascinating, family-friendly attraction in South London’s Forest Hill. It has been open since Vic torian times when Frederick John Horniman first opened his house and extraordinary collection of objects to visitors. It includes internationally important collections of anthropology (人类学) and musical instruments, as well as a highly praised aquarium (水族馆) and natural history collection. Unusually in such an important museum, you can see the collection up close and face to face. You can even pick up, try on and play with some of the objects. Visitors come time and time again to explore the museum, take part in various activities and enjoy the 16-acre gardens.

Join Horniman members

Become a member of the Horniman Museum and Gardens and enjoy a year of inspiration, surprise and enjoyment at our wonderful family-friendly Museum and Gardens. By joining as a member, you will receive some fantastic benefits.

Join today with just £20 and receive:

·Free entry to the aquarium. Enjoy free, unlimited entry to our much-loved aquarium.

·Free entry to exhibitions. Explore the world with free, unlimited entry to our exhibitions.

·10% discount at the shop. Bring some of the Horniman’s magic home with a 10% discount in our shop.

·Free e-newsletter. Learn more about what’s happening at the Horniman and be the first to hear about upcoming members’ events.

How to join Horniman members

You can join Horniman members online or by visiting the Ticket Desk at the Horniman.

·Save £4 if you pay yearly by direct debit (银行自动扣款)—download the form, and either post to us or bring to the Ticket Desk.

·Remember all children under 3 go free throughout the museum.

21. What do we know about the HornimanMuseum and Gardens?

A. People can visit it free of charge anytime.

B. It was started by Horniman in Victorian times.

C. There are many rare animals and plants in it.

D. It offers unusual exhibits that cannot be touched.

22. What benefits can the members of the Horniman get?

a. Enjoying a 10% discount on admission.

b. Entering the aquarium for free for a year,

c. Visiting the museum for free all the time.

d. Being kept informed of the newest information.

A. a，b

B. b, d

C. a, d

D. a, c

23. How much should Mr. and Mrs. Smith pay yearly by direct debit to join Horniman members with their 2-year-old son?

A. £32.

B. £20.

C. £40.

D. £48.

B

Twenty-five years ago, as a parent educator, I began reading about the dangers of praise. I was completely shocked by what I was learning: praise is not good for kids. How could that be? So I spent years talking with experts, reading about the effects of praise, and finally decided to close the door on praise and focus on building an encouraging family.

Even today, with many studies available to parents, I still hear people say, “How can that be? How can saying ‘Good job’ or ‘You’re smart’ be bad?” I understand. It can be a difficult habit to break.

If we tell a boy “You are smart!” when he brings home an A in his math test, how does he feel when he comes home with a D? If we’ve told him that he is smart, then he will more likely feel a failure when he struggles with homework—“I’m supposed to be smart. Why can’t I do this?”

Praise trains children to depend on constant feedback on what a “great job” they are doing. This dependency damages children’s confidence. Praise trains chi ldren to ask, “Do you like it?” “Did I do a good job?” They begin to believe that what others think is more important than what they think about their achievements and mistakes.