Question

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      Nowadays,more and more families start to realize the importance of children's independence. Many parents love their children so much that they don't let them do anything,not even wash their clothes. It is not enough to look after children well. It is the parents^，job to foster their independence. You can try the following things.

      Teach children to dress themselves. Put the clothes near them and help them to make it easier.

      Make them clean their own room. Maybe it is hard for them to clean their room at first,but as long as they try,that will be a good beginning.

      Encourage them to help with the housework. By doing this,they will think they are important to the family and should do something for the family.

      Ask them to think about things by themselves. This will widen their imagination and develop their independent thought.

      Praise children. Give children praise when they work or play independently. It is necessary for parents to know what your children don't want to do.

      Make your children happy when they are bored. Let their boredom lead them to discover new ways of playing and help them foster their independence.

() 1. From the first paragraph,we know that .

   A. parents shouldn’t look after their children

   B. no children can do any housework

   C. few parents have realized the need to foster children's independence

   D. it is parents’ duty to foster their children's independence

() 2. When children dress themselves,   .

   A. parents only need to look at them

   B. parents should put the clothes near them

   C. parents shouldn’t help them

   D. parents should let them wear what they like

() 3. It is necessary for parents to .

   A. clean their children's room

   B. dress their children every day

   C. praise their children

   D. tell their children to do what they don't like

() 4. Which of the following is NOT true according to the passage?

   A. Parents should find ways to make their children happy when they are bored.

   B. We must not encourage children to do the housework.

   C. Children should do proper housework.

   D. Praising children is good for them.

() 5. What is the passage about?

   A. Why parents love their children so much.

   B. How to look after children.

   C. The importance of independence.

   D. How to foster children's independence.

Answer 1

C 阅读提示：现在越来越多的家庭开始意识到孩子们独立性的重要性。文章从教孩子们自己穿衣服、让他们打扫自己的房间、鼓励孩子们干家务、让他们自己考虑事情、表扬孩子和当他们厌烦时，使他们高兴这六个方面来说明了如何培养孩子们的独立性。

1. D段落大意题。根据短文第一段第四句话“It is the parents’ job to foster their independence”可知，培养孩子们的独立性是家长们 的职责。故正确答案选   D.

2. B细节理解题。根据短文第二段第二句话“Put the clothes near them and help them to make it easier. ”可知，当孩子们自己穿衣服 时，家长们应该把衣服放在他们附近。故正确答案选   B.

3. C细节理解题。根据短文第六段的内容可知，对家长们来说，表 扬孩子是必需的。故正确答案选   C.

4. B细节理解题。根据短文第四段第一句话“Encourage them to help with the housework. ”可知，鼓励孩子们帮助干家务。故选项 B为不正确的陈述。

5. D主旨大意题。全文从六个方面讲述了如何培养孩子们的独立 性。故正确答案选   D.