As a child,whenever you have a problem,you are most likely to turn to your family
members or friends.But as you grow up,you should learn how to do things by yourself
because part of being an adult is to master some basic life skills.
However,it seems that many kids,even adults are gradually(逐渐地)losing these
skills.Whether they are learning to ride a bike or swim,they all have a bit of trou b lle in
mastering some certain important life skills.Nowadays,some children don't know what to
do with the trouble they meet t.When they are in trouble,they ask their parents for hell p
right away.In this way,they can't be independent.
Why do children lose their ability of independence?One reason is that parents care
about them too much.In fact,many parents often care more about children's study,
while they easily forget the importance of children's independence.They try every way to
help them and even don't let them do any housework.Once these children leave the
family,they won't have the ability to take care of themselves.
American researcher Tui meng has spent more than 30 years researching 1,500
children and he found excellent children have independent ability and persistent(坚持不
懈的)spirit and that they also have the desire to tackle any difficulty by them sell ves S.
In fact,every child has a strong sense of independence.When they can finish
something independently,they will be very proud and happy.So parents should give
their children support and encouragement.And schools can provide more chances for r
students to attend competitions,social activities or volunteer jobs.Parents and schools
can also teach them some basic life skills according to their age,like cooking,washing
and cl leaning.
Children are members of the family,and they should take the responsibility(责任)
to do some housework.This can not only develop their independence,but also improve
the sense of belonging(归属感).
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D
)1.What is part of being an adult?
A.To learn how to manage time.. B.To have a clear plan for future.
C.To know how to ask for help. D.To master some basic life skills.
(
C
)2.According to the writer,why do children lose their ability of independence?
A.They at t tend many competitions.
B.They spend much time on studies.
C.Their parents help them too much.
D.Their parents don't teach them life skills.
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B
)3.What does the underlined word “ tackle " in paragraph 4 mean?
A.Prepare. B.Solve. C.Ask. D.Believe.
(
D
)4.What is the passage mainly about?
A.The experts' opinions on independence.
B.The ways of dealing with diff i cull ties.
C.The results of research on children.
D.The importance of being independent for children.
