1. 阅读理解

    My friend feels that every kid before a certain age（not sure what that age really is）can't make his own decisions, but I don't agree. I feel that young children have the ability to choose, and parents need to provide them with the tools to make that choice. With these tools, children can make decisions to benefit themselves and make themselves happy. I have always encouraged my children to make their own decisions. However, sometimes things change—usually when they go to school. When they are at school, do they have choices about things, such as what to learn and how to learn? It is as if the children are not allowed to make their own decisions. Decisions are made for them! Will they be able to make decisions by themselves when they grow older? Many parents feel that it is easier to teach than to give children space and time to learn on their own. Getting kids to make decisions and to learn from the wrong ones takes a long time. I guess there is still a lot to learn about being a parent.

1. （1） We know that the writer's friend _________.

   A . has the same idea as the writer B . always encourages children to make their own decisions C . believes that children will know how to make a decision when they grow older D . hopes that some changes should take place at school
3. （2） The underlined word "benefit" most probably means "___________" in Chinese.

   A . 使高兴 B . 使受益 C . 使忍让 D . 使动摇
5. （3） According to the writer, what should parents do for their children?

   A . Make decisions for them. B . Help them to make the right decisions. C . Let them make any decision. D . Help them change their decisions.
7. （4） What can we infer from this passage?

   A . Many children are not given enough space and time to learn on their own. B . The writer's children always like to make decisions by themselves. C . The writer's children can choose what to learn at school. D . It is easier for parents to teach their children to make decisions.
9. （5） What is the passage mainly about?

   A . About what children should learn at school. B . About the decisions children make at school. C . About children making decisions. D . About how to teach children.