Personality is, to large extent, inherent -- A-type parents usually bring about A-type offspring. But the environment must also have a profound effect, since if #petition is improtant to the parents, it is likely to be#e a major factor lives of their children.

　　One place where children soak up A characteristics is school, which is, by its very nature, a highly #petitive institution. Too many schools adopt the "win at all costs" moral standard and measure their success by sporting achievements. The current passion for making children #pete against their classmates or against the clock produces a two-layer system, in which #petitive A types seem in some way better than their B-type fellows. Being too keen to win can have dangerous consequences: remember that Pheidippides, the first marathon runner, dropped dead seconds after saying: "Rejoice, we conquer!".

　　By far the worst form of #petition in school is the disproportionate emphasis on examinations. It is a rare school that allows pupils to concentrate on those things they do well. The merits of #petition by examination are somewhat questionable, but #petition in the certain knowledge of failure is positively harmful.

　　Obviously, it is neither practical nor desirable that all A youngsters change into 'B's. They would needs types, and schools have an important duty to try to fit a child's personality to his possible future employment. It is top management.

　　1. According to the author, what factors contribute to the building of personality?

　　A. inheritance

　　B. inheritance, #petition and environment

　　C. #petition

　　D. environment

　　2. Which of the following statements is not true according to the author of the passage?

　　A. Schools usually adopt severe #petitive policies.

　　B. Students are often divided by #petition results.

　　C. School is place where children cultivate their characteristics.

　　D. The stronger desire for winning, the better.

　　3. The phrase "soak up" is closest in meaning to ______.

　　A. pull up

　　B. take up

　　C. take in

　　D. pull in

　　4. What attitude does the author hold toward examinations in schools?

　　A. positive

　　B. negative

　　C. doubtful

　　D. neutral

　　5. What suggestion does the author make concerning the management of schools?

　　A. All students be made into #petitive A types.

　　B. A child's personality be considered in regard to his possible future job.

　　C. All students be changed into B characteristics.

　　D. Schools abolish all forms of examinations.

　　答案：BDCCB