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Adults often say things like, “Kid were so young when something terrible happened that they wouldn’t even remember it as an adult.” But childhood trauma（创伤）can have a lifelong influence. According to a study from Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, kids who experience trauma have an increased risk of having heart disease（疾病）in their 50s and 60s.

The study was published in the Journal of the American Heart Association. Results from the study showed that children from very difficult family environments were more likely to have heart disease later in their lifetime. What’s more, children who experience trauma face higher rates of lifelong stress and depression.

That’s not to say that a child will be emotionally scarred（在……的心灵上留下创伤）forever if they have a terrible experience. But it’s important to know when a child may need help in dealing with trauma. ▲ Here are some ways.

●       Be patient because it takes a long time for a kid to get better;

●       Answer his or her questions honestly and patiently;

●       Be a good listener and encourage the child to talk about his or her feelings;

●       Help the child understand that life is always full of ups and downs, but parents will be with him or her.

●       Encourage the child to make friends with those who are outgoing and friendly.

If the child is too shy to speak out, try to communicate by writing a note or chatting on WeChat.

1．Why does the writer mention the study in the first paragraph?

A．To explain what childhood trauma means.

B．To show how childhood trauma influences a person.

C．To tell the importance of building a happy family environment.

2．The underlined word “depression” means “_________” in Chinese.

A．抑郁

B．兴趣

C．能力

3．Which sentence can be put in ▲ in the third paragraph?

A．How can we know if someone has trauma?

B．How do kids avoid childhood trauma if possible?

C．How can we help children after a terrible event?

4．Which of the following is NOT true?

A．Adults often think kids can forget something bad easily.

B．It is much easier for a kid to get better from a terrible experience.

C．Children from bad family environments are more likely to have heart disease.

5．In which part of a newspaper can we most probably read the passage?

A．Society.

B．Medicine.

C．Health.