materialistic things.If you want to ask for good behavior with a reward, it should be with something that can't be bought, say, trust.

　　The stick

　　Nowadays, no one likes to use the stick any more, or in my father's case, the belt.I'm not overlooking child abuse, if you ever want to call it that, but I am encouraging parents to toughen up a bit.You don't want your kid to test your limits only to find out he can get away with it.If you want to raise a kid, raise the hand and let him know it comes down on the second offense.

　　At the office

　　The carrot

　　People need encouragement and motivation to perform well.However, the carrot only really works well with employees who have already proved themselves.If you've got someone who can't show up at the office before noon, the promise of a raise isn't going to do much.On the contrary, if there's a guy with a good work moral, he'll thrive (grow stronger) when you add a promotion to the picture.

　　The stick

　　When considering the carrot or the stick in the office, remember that, overall, the stick is the more practical method in the office.A wise man, who just happened to be an Italian once said "It's best to be both loved and feared."It's nice to have everyone love you，but running a business isn't like running a family.You need to have the stick constantly raised.

　　With the wife

　　The carrot

　　When it comes to marriage，always use the carrot.I've had a lovely marriage for many years，and I've always stuck to the carrot approach.Sometimes you catch more flies with honey，and sometimes it's the crack of a whip(鞭子) that gets the horse moving.Try not to use too many sticks at home；the carrot is much more fun.

　　【解题导语】　作者就在什么时候应该使用"胡萝卜"(即奖励)和"大棒"(即惩罚)提出了一些建议。

5．What is the best title of this passage?

A．The Carrot or the Stick?

B．The Introduction to the Carrot and the Stick

C．Tips in the Daily Life

D．The Advantages of the Carrot and the Stick

A　解析：标题归纳题。根据第一段内容可知，本文主要讲述的是一些在什么时候应该使用"胡萝卜"(即奖励)和"大棒"(即惩罚)的建议。A项意为"胡萝卜还是大棒？"体现了本文的中心，适合用作标题。故选A。

6．In kids raising，the author prefers________．