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instills a love of art that might help develop young artists or musicians. Playing makebelieve stimulates the imagination in a way that writers, filmmakers, and actors find most useful. Building with blocks helps the mind understand how things are constructed and might lead to an interest in engineering.It39。s true that play helps develop skills that will be used later in life. However, this should not be the sole purpose of play. Children should play because they39。re children. It39。s how they stay happy, healthy, and young. Why should we push them to be something they39。re not?41.Which of the following sentences is the main idea of this passage?A. It is a harsh truth that humans always want what they can39。t have.B. Too many adults seem to be in a hurry for children to grow up.C. Children should be free to play the day away.D. It39。s true that play helps develop skills that will be used later in life.42.Which of the following would the writer of this passage likely NOT agree with?A. Adults should understand that children learn while they play.B. It is important for children to play and act young.C. Many games help children appreciate potential careers.D. Children should concentrate on their schoolwork above everything else.43.The grass is always greener on the other side means _____.A. other situations always seem better than the ones we are inB. people always lack confidence in themselvesC. people prefer to live in a less barren landD. people always want their children to grow up fast44.This passage is best described as _____.A. a firstperson memoirB. a dramatic dialogueC. a persuasive essayD. an entertaining story45.What does the writer mean by You cannot put a price on an active and fertile imagination?A. The ability to think creatively is worthless.B. The ability to think creatively is invaluable.C. The ability to think creatively helps children develop.D. The ability to think creatively is a natural part of childhood.