A. she liked to eat anything even peas.

　B. She could feel a pea through forty mattresses.

C. She could make forty mattresses during one night.

D. She could make the weather rainy and windy.

49. Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?

A. The story happened in the princess' house

B. The prince finally found a real princess.

C. The prince and the princess were good friends.

D. The queen didn't like the princess at all.

50. Where can we find the story above?

A. In a history book. B. In the prince's diary C. In a storybook. D. In a math book.

Today, more and more families start to realize the importance of children's independence(独立). Many parents love their children so much that they don't let them do anything. It is not enough to look after children well. It is also parents' job to help their children to be independent. Here are some tips for parents.

　Teach children to dress themselves. Put the clothes near them and help them to make it easier. Make them clean their own rooms. Maybe it is hard at first, but as long as they try, that will be a good beginning.

　Encourage them to help with the housework. By doing this, they will think they are important to the family and should do something for the family.

　Ask them to think about things by themselves. This will develop their independent thoughts.

　Praise(表扬) children. Give children praise when they work or play independently. It is necessary for parents to listen to what their children don't want to do .

　Cheer your children up when they are bored. Encourage（鼓励）them to discover(发现) new ways of playing so that they can learn to be independent.

（ ）51. From the first paragraph, we know that____.

A. parents shouldn't love their children

B. no children can do any housework

C. many parents help their children to be independent

D. it is parents' responsibility（责任）to help their children to be independent

（ ）52. It is necessary for parents to _______.

A. clean their children's rooms

B. wash their children's clothes

C. listen to what their children don't want to do

　　　 D. tell their children to do what they don't like

（ ）53. Which of the following is NOT true according to the passage?

　　　A. Parents should find ways to cheer their children up when they are bored.

　　　B. Parent must not encourage children to do the housework

　　　C. Doing housework makes children feel they are important to the family.

　　　D. Parents should praise their children.

（ ）54. How many tips does this passage give parents?