Question

  An important part of children's cognitive(认知) development is created by having them use their imaginations. Before TVs and computers were invented,children had to use their imagina?tions rather than rely on those types of stimulus(剌激) .

  Studies show that children who have imaginary friends are more likely to be more creative and better able to solve problems. Instead of criticizing them for it,encourage it.

  As it turns out,the things that you are able to do for free with your children are also some of the best for them like engaging them in creativity. A box of crayons, some paper,and a little coaching from you will go a long way. Don't judge so quickly. Just like creativity in adults, having a lot of unfiltered ideas is better than holding back on your freedom of expression. Give a kid some art supplies and you will be amazed at what they will come up with. Common house?hold items and things pulled out of the closet can turn into anything your child can dream up in their imagination.

  Fostering(培养) imagination is important because children need to learn how to solve their own problems instead of having their mom or dad always solve them for them. They need to strengthen those problem-solving skills,which will serve them well their whole lives. By letting children solve their own problems, they are less likely to have to depend on others when they grow up. They will be able to solve their own problems. They are less likely to become passive and let others dictate to them. They are better able to think through different scenarios(场景) and outcomes.

  To prepare for life in the real world, children should practice in the imaginary one to better help them cope. Putting them into " what if" situations gives them the tools they will need when

they go into the real world and are faced with real world problems to solve. 

(   ) 5. We learn from the first paragraph that .

   A.children use much of their imagination watching TV and using computers

   B.children who watch TV or use computers have less imagination

   C.children had little imagination before TVs and computers were invented

   D.children can rely on TVs and computers to foster their imagination 

(   ) 6. We can infer from the third paragraph that .

   A.we can use common things to foster children's imagination

   B.art supplies are the best tools to foster children's imagination

   C.we have to choose things carefully to foster children's imagination

   D.we should have freedom of expression to foster children's imagination 

(   ) 7. We should foster children's imagination because         .

   A.it can help them create useful things

   B.it can help them enjoy their lives

   C.it can help them think of different scenarios and outcomes

   D.it can help them solve problems independently

(   ) 8. The underlined "it" in the second paragraph refers to         .

   A.children's ability to solve problems

   B.children's imagination

   C.children's cognitive development

   D.children's having imaginary friends

Answer 1

5—8 BADD

B文章介绍如何培养孩子的想象力。

5.B从文章第一段可知，在电视和电脑发明之前，孩子能更多地利用自己的想象力，由此可知B项正确。

6.A文章第三段说明，孩子可以把普通的东西变成富有想象力的东西，因此可知A项正确。

7.D从文章倒数第二段可知，想象力可以使孩子去独立解决实际问题。

8.D根据文章第二段分析，孩子如果有假想的朋友会更加具有想象力，因此应该得到鼓励。