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A group of reporters asked a group of 4-to 8- year-old children this question, “What does love mean?” The answers were surprising. The children would answer like they did below.
Rebecca-age 8
“When my grandmother hurt her knees, she couldn’t bend over and paint her toenails（脚趾甲）any more. So my grandfather would do it for her all the time, even when his hands hurt too. That’s love.”
Samantha-age 6
“Love is when someone hurts you, and you get so mad but you don’t shout at her because you know it would hurt her feelings.”
Terry-age4
“Love is what makes you smile when you’re tired.”
Bethany-age4
“I let my little brother pick on（捉弄）me because my mum says he only picks on me for he loves me.”
Lauren-age 4
“I know my elder sister loves me because she gives me all her old clothes and has to go out and buy new clothes.”
Elaine-age 5
“Love is when Mummy gives Daddy the best piece of chicken.”
Clear-age 5
“My mummy loves me more than anybody. You don’t see anyone else kissing me to sleep at night.
Jessica-age 8
“You really shouldn’t say ‘I love you’unless you mean it. But if you mean it, you should say it a lot. People forget.”
21. The passage mainly tells us about ________.
A. what “love” means to children
B. what “family” means to children
C. what “friendship” means to children
D. what “life” means to children
22. Who told us the love between Mum and Dad?
A. Clear B. Rebecca C. Elaine D. Lauren
23. Which of the following is Not true according to the passage?
A. Rebecca’s grandmother ever couldn’t bent over.
B. Bethany wants to be picked on by any other person.
C. If Samantha becomes angry, she will not shout at others whom she loves.
D. Lauren always wears her sister’s old clothes.
24. What is love according to Terry?
A. Love is the care between husband and wife.
B. Love is a rest when you are tired.
C. Love is what cheers you up when you are tired.
D. Love is a kiss from parents.
