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My dad and I both love music. He taught me how to play some pop songs on the piano and he is teaching me to play the drums and sing. He even creates custom tracks (自定义音轨) for me to help me do best!

— Samantha, age 11, California, US

My dad encourages me to do my best in school so I can make my dream of being an animal doctor come true someday. He also encourages me to try new things and do sports. We often go camping, rock climb, hike, and ride bikes. I love that my dad likes to go on adventures (冒险) with me!

— Isabella, age 10, Nevada, US

My dad is funny, and he has given me a good sense of humor, too. He teaches me to make the best of a situation, even if it’s difficult or scary (恐怖的). He also tells me that laughter is the best thing to make me feel better.

— Lila, age 12, California, US

My dad has taught me never to give up, no matter how hard things get. He helps me realise that even if I don’t get a perfect mark on a test or something, it is not the end of the world. He has taught me that I can learn from my mistakes and work harder the next time.

— Jane, age 11, British Columbia, Canada

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(  )41. We can learn from the material that Samantha’s father ______.

A. is a musician

B. can play the piano

C. wants her to be a singer

D. is good at writing pop songs

(  )42. Isabella’s father encourages her to do many things EXCEPT ______ .

A. to play sports

B. to try new th ings

C. to work hard for her dream

D. to travel around the world

(  )43. What does Lila think of her father?

A. Strict.          B. Patient.

C. Brave.          D. Humorous.

(  )44. Jane’s father has taught her ______.

A. to learn from her mistakes

B. to learn from her classmates

C. how to work smartly

D. how to get a perfect mark on a test

(  )45. Which of the following is TRUE according to the material?

A. The four children are of the same age.

B. Samantha and Jane are from the same country.

C. The four children learn a lot from their fathers.

D. Isabella thinks that laughter is the best thing to make a person feel better.