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高考英语外刊阅读天天练: 七选五模拟训练三
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The consensus among neuroscientists, psychologists and child development experts is that most children start retaining accessible memories around 4 years of age, but it might take longer in some cases.
More than a memory
The fact that children probably won’t remember the exact details of the safari, European city or national park trip they’ve taken before their 4th birthday doesn’t mean that those big-ticket trips are a waste of money and time.__1____ These activations strengthen the connections between neurons in the brain and increase its ability to change and adapt in response to new experiences. Exposing young children to foods, languages, animals and climates they might not encounter closer to home also helps them develop empathy, adaptability and social skills. __2_____“Children learn best through firsthand experience, and so being directly involved in cultures that are different than their own broadens their perspectives.
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It’s worth looking into ways to have them benefit a child’s development as much as possible.“Parents often ask their child if they’re excited to go to a particular place without realizing that their child hasn’t been there before and doesn’t really know what to expect,” says Melanie English, a licensed psychologist. ___4____
Getting children involved in shaping the itinerary can also pay off. “____5____,” Melanie says. She explains that, even though executive functioning skills such as planning and making judgment calls are not yet fully developed in young children, there are opportunities to include them in simple decisions before and during a trip, such as choosing between two activities or selecting a new food to try.
【The Washington Post(July 23, 2024)】
A. Making every trip count
B. Be the traveler you want your child to be
C. What happens after returning home is just as important in making memories linger longer.
D. She suggests preparing children for a new-to-them destination by reading books and