2012年12月大学英语四级选词填空专项练习(11)
" X1 J3 v( t! B2 ?& C5 EPersonality is, to a large extent, inherent—A-type parents, usually bring about A-type children. But the environment must also have a 11 effect, wince if competition is important to the parents it is likely to become a major 12 in the lives of their children. 中华考试网(www.Examw。com)) z& N5 d% k; N% c2 D+ T. c
One place where children soak up A characteristics is school, which is, by its very nature, a highly competitive institution. Too many schools 13 the " win at all costs" moral standard and measure their success by sporting achievements. The current 14 for making children compete against their classmates or against the clock produces a two-layer system, in which competitive A types seem in some way better than their B-type fellows. Being 15 keen to win can have dangerous consequences: remember that Pheidippides, the first marathon runner, dropped dead seconds after saying; "cheers, we conquer!" % ^) K$ B3 s8 [. v9 w! [9 H
By far the worst form of competition in schools is the extreme 16 on examinations. It is a rare school that allows pupils to 17 on those things they do well. The merits of competition by examination are somewhat 18 , but competition in the certain knowledge of failure is positively harmful. 5 W) l) Z( I1 p# S* f( ^( h
Obviously, it is neither 19 nor desirable that all A youngsters change into B’s. The world needs types, and schools have an important duty to try to 20 a child’s personality to his possible future employment. It is top management. A. enough
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