16

　　We know, however, that just being born with a good mind is not enough. In some ways, the mind is like a leg or an arm muscle.

　　17

　　Mental exercise is particularly important for young children. Many child psychologists think that parents should play with their children more often and give them problems to think about.

　　18

　　If, on the other hand, children are left alone a great deal with nothing to do, they are more likely to become dull and unintelligent.

　　19

　　According to some psychologists, if parents are always telling a child that he or she is a fool or an idiot, then the child is more likely to keep doing silly and foolish things. So it is probably better for parents to say very positive things to their children, such as “That was a very clever thing you did.” or “

　　20

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　　A. A healthy body contributes to one's intelligence.

　　B. Parents should also be careful about what they say to young children.

　　C. What people want to express is like this.

　　D. The children are then more likely to grow up bright and intelligent.

　　E. It needs exercise.

　　F. You are such a smart child.

　　G. These are very old questions and the answers to them are still not clear.

　　Passage 6

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