Ⅵ.阅读理解 (每小题2分，满分20分)

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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 in school, do they have choices about things, such as what to learn and how to learn them? It is as if the children are not allowed to make their own decisions suddenly. 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 learning from the wrong ones take a long time. I guess there is still a lot to learn about being a parent.

36.What does the writer think of children making their own decisions?

A.Parents should push children to get certain goals.

B.Young children have no ability to make decisions by themselves.

C.It’s good to let children make their own decisions.

D.Before a certain age, children shouldn’t be allowed to make their own decisions.

37. According to the writer, what should parents do for their children?

A.Make decisions for them.           B.Teach them how to make the right decisions.

C.Let them make any decisions.       D.Help them change their decisions.

38.We know that the writer’s friend ______.

A.has a same idea a s 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

39. The underlined word “benefit” probably means “______” in Chinese.

A. 使高兴        B. 使受益       C.使忍让       D.使动摇

40.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’s easier for parents to teach their children to make decisions.