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。AHornimanMuseumand GardensTheHornimanMuseumand Gardens is a fascinating, family-friendly attraction inSouth Londons Forest Hill. It has been open since Victorian 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 membersBecome a member of theHornimanMuseumand 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 Hornimans magic home with a 10% discount in our shop.Free e-newsletter. Learn more about whats happening at the Horniman and be the first to hear about upcoming members events.How to join Horniman membersYou 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，bB.b, dC.a, dD.a, c23.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.BTwenty-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 Youre 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 weve told him that he is smart, then he will more likely feel a failure when he struggles with homework“Im supposed to be smart. Why cant I do this?”Praise trains children to depend on constant feedback on what a “great job” they are doing. This dependency damages childrens confidence. Praise trains children 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.Praise breaks the relationship between parents and children. Without even realizing it, parents may be using praise as a tool to direct the childs behavior. The message is clear I approve of you when you . and I dont approve of you when you . Living with this kind of constant judgment damages the relationship.The solution to the problem of praise is encouragement. Encouragement can be given at any time, to anyone, in any situation. It is a comment, an acknowledgment, a statement that focuses on effort, improvement or choice. Hearing “You are smart!” can leave a child at a loss when they dont do well. Using “That took a lot of work to come home with an A in your test ” gives a child the chance to be something else.24.What can be inferred from the first two paragraphs?A.Many parents cant get on well with their children.B.The author never shows any approval to his children.C.The author spent 25 years changing peoples opinion on praise.D.Its hard for many parents to believe praise is harmful.25.According to the passage, it seems that parents praise _.A.can lead to childrens being smartB.helps them get along well with their childrenC.is a