After an earthquake most survivors can be expected to recover over time, especially with the support of family and friends. Some families will be able to return to their normal life quickly, while others will have to contend with the destruction（毁灭）of their homes, medical problems, and injury to family members. Children especially will need time to recover from the loss of a loved one or a pet or from the closing down of their school.

   Children often come to adults for information, comfort and help. Parents should try to remain calm, answer children’s questions honestly and remain understanding when they see changes in their children’s behavior.

   Children react(反应) differently to an earthquake depending on their ages, developmental levels and former experiences. Some will remain silent and not communicate with people, while others will have angry outbursts(爆发). Parents should keep an eye on each child’s reactions. Parents should spend time talking to their children, letting them know that it’s OK to ask questions and to share their worries. Although it may be hard to find time to have these talks, parents can use regular family meal times or bed times for them. They should answer questions shortly and honestly and be sure to ask their children for their opinions and ideas. Problems may come up more than once and parents should remain patient(耐心的) when you answer the questions again. After talking about the earthquake with young children, parents might read their favorite story or have a relaxing family activity to help them calm down. Parents should also tell children they are safe and should spend more time with them. They could play games outside or read together indoors. Most importantly, be sure to tell them you love them.

41. What’s the passage mainly about?

   A. How to prepare before an earthquake happens

   B. What to do in an earthquake

   C. How to face the loss of a loved one in an earthquake

   D. How to help children recover mentally(精神上) from an earthquake

42. The underlined phrase “contend with” in Paragraph One can be changed into “______”.

   A. deal with   B. make up   C. put off    D. turn back

43. When Children ask the same question again, parents should _____.

   A. read a favourite story to comfort them

   B. ask them to help do some housework

   C. be patient and answer the question again

   D. take them out to play games

44. Which of the following pieces of advice is NOT mentioned(提及) in the passage?

   A. Keep a close watch on children’s behavior

   B. Tell the children they are safe

   C. Tell the children you love them

   D. Ask educational experts(专家) for help

45. What can we know from the passage?

   A. All people will recover from an earthquake quickly.

   B. Children may need a longer time to recover after an earthquake.

   C. Children should turn to their classmates for help after an earthquake.

   D. Children react in the same way as adults do to an earthquake.