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In a number of societies around the world, there are established social rules on what makes up acceptable masculine(男性化的) and feminine (女性化的) behavior, especially during childhood and pre-adolescence. Most boys learn to play aggressive games which allow them to show off their physical strength. Most girls are encouraged to play with fashion dolls or other “girly girl” toys. When a girl chooses to reject the traditional feminine role and act more masculine, she is often referred to as a tomboy.
A tomboy is a young girl who may prefer to climb a tree or wrestle instead of playing with dolls or wearing dresses. She may behave in a more aggressive or independent manner than her female friends or classmates. A tomboy often tends to choose a more masculine lifestyle as a form of pre-adolescent rebellion (叛逆) against the strict gender (性别) roles of her society.
There are some who believe tomboys are largely the products of a male-dominated (主导) family. A girl trying to fit in with her male siblings and dominant father may find it easier to choose a more masculine lifestyle rather than risk being laughed at for having traditional feminine interests. A tomboy may also find it easier to fit in with male classmates, since female classmates can be more critical or jealous of other girls. A tomboy may have little or no romantic interest in boys during this time, but generally prefers their companionship over traditional “girly girls” who do not like to play more physical games.
Many parents may become concerned over a daughter’s tomboyish behavior, but child psychologists believe it should be considered more of a period than anything else. Some children resist adapting traditional gender and sexual roles until they become mature enough to handle the responsibilities which accompany them. A tomboy may simply be enjoying the last part of her childhood before taking on the more challenging role of an adolescent.
31. Most boys learn to play aggressive games in order to_______.
A. respect social rules B. establish social rules
C. show off their physical strength D. encourage girls to become tomboys
32. What is TRUE about a tomboy?
A. She’s against the strict social gender roles.B. She never plays with dolls or wears dresses.
C. She wishes to get as aggressive as a boy.D. She acts more aggressively than a boy.
33. A tomboy chooses a more masculine style probably because .
A. she is good at climbing trees B. she doesn’t have any sisters
C. she is quite jealous of other girls D. she wants to be accepted by males
34. What do psychologists think of a girl’s tomboyish behavior?
A. It makes the girl more responsible B. It will change as she grows older.
C. It can help the girl become mature. D. It encourages a girl to change gender.
35 In which section of a website would this passage probably appear?
A. Careers B. Entertainment. C. Sports. D. Life.
C
My son Advait taught me a beautiful lesson today. He called out to me saying. “Papa, sit”. That usually means leaving everything and sitting down to play with him. As he will not stop calling out till I give in. He was playing with beads (珠子), an exercise to help build the motor skills.
Anyway, so after he finished playing with the beads he began to put them in their box. He did that very slowly and carefully as if they were made of chocolate. And with over a hundred beads to go, I was getting tired “Why could he not pick up 10 in one go and put them in?” said my anxious mind. Damn! My morning was going to go for a toss today.
And then it hit me like a brick. This boy was enjoying the whole process. For him the fun was in the game, in the preparation for the game and in the process of properly collecting and picking up. It was not just about his turn or the fun part. Every bit was as fun as the other. “What a great view to have.” I thought to myself. To live each moment as it is the perfect moment. To do each task as if it were the most awesome task to do. Nothing else matters.
I thought of myself as a kid when we would go out to play cricket(扳球). If I was not playing, I was unhappy as I desperately waited for my toss to do so. Only the process of doing something I associated with happiness made me cheerful. The rest of the time I was waiting for my turn in the future or thinking of a great hit from the past. This is also how I have so often lived my life, waiting for something in the future or looking back on what it was like in the past.
Now, Advait was showing me that life was about thoroughly living every moment with complete love and peace. I realized that the truest and happiest moments of my life have been the ones where I fully participated without thoughts of the past or the future.
36. We can infer that the writer .
A. liked playing beads when he was a child
B. liked doing exercise to help build his skills
C. wasn’t quite willing to play with his son
D. didn’t allow his son to eat much chocolate
37. The underlined phrase “go for a toss” probably means “ ”.
A. be ruined B. be forgotten
C. become cheerful D. become relaxing
38. When the writer was a kid, he______.
A. hated thinking of' the past B. failed to enjoy every moment
C. was crazy about doing sports D. often associated cricket with happiness
39. What would the writer probably do next?
A. Go to play a cricket game.
B. Go back to do his own work.
C. Enjoy watching his son finish his work.
D. Help his son put away the beads quickly.
40. What is the best title for the passage?
A. How to Enjoy a Game B. My Childhood Memories
C. Value Time with Your Child D. Participate Fully in the Moment
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