In every school there is a “top”crowd that sets the pace (起领头作用),while the others follow the example.Let’s say the top c

In every school there is a “top”crowd that sets the pace (起领头作用),while the others follow the example.Let’s say the top crowd decides that it is smart to wear bright red sweaters.There is nothing wrong with that,except the fact that for some people bright red is rather unsuitable.The suitable can even become dangerous,if the top crowd decides that it is smart to drink or to drive cars at seventy miles are e-
ndangering their lives.They are like sheep being led to the slaughter (屠宰).
Now,it is likely that you have come across situations like these more than once in your life.In fact,it is likely that at one time or another you probably did something you knew to be wrong.You may have excused yourself by saving,“Gee,the crowd does it.”Well,let the crowd do it,but don’t do it yourself.Learn to say“No”.Develop your own standards and your own judgments.If you know the crowd is pla-
nning something of which you disapprove,have the courage to bow out gracefully.You’ll have the satisf-
action of standing on your own two feet.
56.The main idea of this passage is that .
A.in every school there is a “top” crowd that sets the pace
B.it is unnecessary to follow the “top” crowd blindly
C.at one time or another you probably did something you knew to be wrong
D.people who follow the “top” crowd are endangering their lives
57.The author disapproves of wearing red sweaters if .
A.the crowd is wearing them B.you can’t afford them
C.you don’t look good in red D.it is against school regulations
58.People who follow the “top” crowd blindly .
A.are rebels B.have no respect for their parents
C.are afraid of the crowd that sets the pace D.sometimes do things against their own judgments
59.The phrase “bow out” may probably mean .
A.give up doing something B.make an excuse C.feel sorry D.be ashamed
60.The author urges the reader to()
A.follow the crowd
B.take the advice of his elders
C.be independent
D.do whatever he wants