Annie had just begun school. Her parents were tired of the methods they were usi

Anniehad just begun school. Her parents were tired of the methods they were using tocorrect her behavior, including scolding (训斥), and taking awayprivileges (特权). Annie still needed to bescolded for her bad behavior, but her parents felt the good things she didneeded to be recognized. So, they began to spend more time recognizing theimprovements (改进) in Annie’s behavior and thegood things she did every day rather than like before when they only noticedher bad behavior. Within a few weeks Annie began to change her attitude and herbehavior improved.

Praise is one of the mostpowerful tools parents can use to teach their children good skills and helpthem grow. Praise works well when it is given and when you remember to use itfrequently. It is important to praise all good behavior. Look for the goodthings your child does. Praise will have a lot of effects on your child. Usethe 4 to 1 rule. For every bad behavior you notice, find four good behaviors orreasons to praise. It is a good way to remember to look for good behavior.

Remember to praise the thingsyour child has already done well, or improvements in his behavior and newskills. Show your agreement by smiling and touching his shoulder or back. Besure to say what your child did well in detail. Tell your child how goodbehavior helps and that it is liked by others.

1.What was the result ofrecognizing Annie’s good behavior?

A.She started to correct her bad behavior.

B.She was tired of her parents’ scolding.

C.She was not scolded for her bad behavior.

D.She spent more time praising her good behavior.

2.When praisingchildren’s good behavior, parents should do the following EXCEPT __________.

A.praising their children for what they did in detail

B.encouraging their children to go on doing good things

C.telling their children more about their bad behavior

D.praising their children in a good way with smiles

3.What can we learn fromthe passage?

A.Praising is a better way than scolding.

B.Annie was a middle school student.

C.Annie’s parents are education experts.

D.Parents should not often show agreement.

4.The best title forthis passage would be ____________.

A.How to Praise a Good Child

B.A Good Method of Praising Children

C.Praise More and Scold Less

D.The Importance of Good Behavior

试题答案

【答案】

1.A

2.B

3.A

4.C

【解析】略