AnotedAmericanpsychologistonceremarkedthatchildhoodisamagicalperiodinone’slife.Indeeditisforduring21oneexperiencesastep-by-steptransformationnotonlyin22capacitybutalsoinphysicalandverbals

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A noted American psychologist once remarked that childhood is a magical period in one’s life. Indeed it is for during 21 one experiences a step-by-step transformation not only in 22 capacity but also in physical and verbal skills. Each step 23 an increase in the difficulty of a child’s conceptual and learning abilities. During the 24 stages of childhood from infancy(婴儿期) to about five the child learns 25 skills including using the toilet bathing and dressing himself 26 . At this stage he also learns to be very observant curious imaginative and 27 . His ability to remember things also 28 at this stage. He remembers details that an adult may have difficulty in remembering. 29 he learns elementary skills in problem-solving. At school particular in 30 classes the child is especially creative. 31 a piece of paper and some colored pencils he draws a variety of 32 from his surroundings as well as from his family circle. It is not 33 to see a child draw a monster to represent an abusive father and a(n) 34 to represent a loving and caring mother.

As he graduates to the later stages of childhood bordering on the 35 years the child learns the 36 of human relations and socialization by interacting with his 37 —his friends and schoolmates. He also learns to 38 with new life situations including dates and part-time work. Given a tight schedule of schoolwork the child learns to 39 his own schedules of work and play; the more 40 and less serious ones manage to take time out of their busy schedules of assignments reports and tests and examinations to go with their friends on relaxation entertainment.

21. A. adolescence B. adulthood C. childhood D. infancy

22. A. spiritual B. mental C. practical D. magical

23. A. signs B. presents C. prevents D. signals

24. A. early B. secure C. pure D. late

25. A. difficult B. simple C. useful D. helpful

26. A. willingly B. independently C. confidently D. excitedly

27. A. acute B. smart C. creative D. innocent

28. A. develops B. increases C. reduces D. strengthens

29. A. Undoubtedly B. Otherwise C. Unexpectedly D. Gradually

30. A. music B. art C. chemistry D. biology

31. A. Sent B. Given C. Drafted D. Shown

32. A. pictures B. buildings C. reflections D. images