"This study shows that helping children develop social and emotional skills is one of the most important things we can do to prepare them for a healthy future，" said Kristin Schubert, program director at the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, which funded the research, in a release. "From an early age, these skills can determine whether a child goes to college or prison, and whether they end up employed or addicted."

　　The good news, according to Damon Jones, lead author of the study, is that intervention (干预) at a young age can help improve social and emotional skills.

　　"This research by itself doesn't prove that higher social competence can lead to better outcomes later on，" he said. "But when combined with other research, it is clear that helping children develop these skills increases their chances of success in school, work, and life."

　　语篇解读：美国的一项研究发现孩子们在幼儿园期间学到的社交技巧与他们未来的成功密不可分。

　　8．What did the 20­year study find?

　　A．Most kindergarteners can solve problems alone.

　　B．Helpful children understand others' feelings better.

　　C．Outgoing children cooperate with their peers easily.

　　D．Social skills play a key role in children's development.

　　解析：选D　推理判断题。根据文章的前三段的内容可知，这项为期20年的研究发现孩子们在幼儿园期间学到的社交技巧与他们未来的成功密不可分。故选D。

　　9．What's Paragraph 2 and 3 mainly about?

　　A．When the researchers began their study.

　　B．How long it took to complete the study.

　　C．How the researchers conducted the study.

　　D．What factors were studied by the researchers.

　　解析：选C　段落大意题。第二段和第三段主要介绍了研究者是如何进行这项研究的。故选C。

　　10．What should parents do to help their children to succeed according to Kristin Schubert?

　　A．Teach them how to cooperate with others.

　　B．Teach them some basic living skills.

　　C．Tell them to keep off alcohol.

　　D．Coach them in their lessons.

解析：选A　推理判断题。根据第六段的内容可知，Kristin Schubert认为家长帮助孩子培养社交和感情技巧是很重要的，这样能帮助孩子走向成功。故选A。A项中的"how to