题目内容：

Are Superheroes Good Role Models?

Superheroes are everywhere. But what effect, if any, do superheroes have on our behavior? Some experts believe superheroes may have a particularly important influence on children.

Children have very limited control over many areas of their lives. Therefore, pretending to be a superhero allows a child to act out and process any anxiety that they have, and thereby overcome or reduce hidden fears, says Dr. Amy Bailey, a clinical psychologist.

Bailey adds, “The risk to superhero play is that sometimes children’s behavior can become out of control and turn into chaotic play as a child becomes completely lost in these roles.” She advises parents to keep children away from more aggressive(暴力的) shows and to have children focus on “other positive characteristics of their favorite hero, such as their clever thinking and care of others.” Concern over the possible effect of aggressive behavior has led  to  some  schools  banning(禁止) superhero play from the classroom.

Other psychologists(心理学家) share this concern. Some point to the change of the superhero over time, and are dissatisfied with modern images. “There is a big difference in the movie superhero of today and the comic book superhero of yesterday,” says Sharon Lamb. She compares the selfish, playboy millionaire Tony Stark (Iron Man) to a superhero of the past, such as Superman. Superman, she points out, had a real job as a newspaper reporter and was devoted to fighting injustice(不公平). More recent characters such as Iron Man “take advantage of women, show off wealth, and show their manhood with high-powered guns.”

Jeff Greenberg, a social psychology professor, has his own idea of modern superheroes. According to him, superheroes give children confidence and can deliver a positive moral message. Many superheroes-such as Spider-Man or Superman-use their powers to protect the weak. And more modern superheroes such as Daredevil, who is blind, and Charles Xavier (Professor X), who is disabled, bring diversity(多样性) and present positive images of disability.

1.What’s the main idea of the passage?

A.Children should be kept away from superhero movies.

B.Superheroes can have a powerful impact on children.

C.The concept of the superhero has changed over time.

D.Superheroes can encourage children to be confident.

2.Which match agrees with the passage?

a. Superman b. Iron Man c. Professor X d. Spider-man

1. He is self-centered and is not a good role model for children. 2. He shows a narrow image of manhood. 3. He shows children that it’s OK to be different. 4. He empowers children and stands for justice.

 

 

A.a--2. B.b--4. C.c--3. D.d--1.

3.What does the underlined part refer to?

A.The ban on superhero play in classroom. B.The possible effect on aggressive behavior.

C.The various characteristics of superheroes. D.The belief of children in superhuman strength.

4.How does the writer get the main idea across?

① It provides hard scientific evidence. ② It quotes psychologists’ remarks.

③ It offers the writer’s own opinion. ④ It discusses both sides of the issue.

A.① ③ B.② ③ C.② ④ D.① ④