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After an earthquake most survivors can be expected to recover over time, particularly 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 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 schools.
Children often turn 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 differently to an earthquake depending on their ages, developmental levels and former
experiences. Some will respond by withdrawing (不与人交往), while others will have angry outbursts
(爆发). Parents should remain sensitive to 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 mealtimes or bedtimes for them.
They should answer questions briefly and honestly and be sure to ask their children for their opinions and
ideas. Issues may come up more than once and parents should remain patient when you answer the
questions again. For young children, parents, after talking about the earthquake, might read a favorite
story or have a relaxing family activity to help them calm down. Parents should also tell children they are
safe and spend extra time with them. They could play games outside or read together indoors. Most
importantly, be sure to tell them you love them.
1. What's the passage mainly about?
A. How to prepare before an earthquake strikes.
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 from an earthquake.
2. The underlined phrase "contend with" in Paragraph 1 can be replaced by "______".
A. deal with
B. make up
C. put off
D. turn back
3. When children ask the same question again, parents should ______.
A. read a favorite 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.
4. Which of the following pieces of advice is NOT mentioned 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 for help.