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If you find that your young child is telling a lie (谎言), don’t worry. According to Canadian scientists, it’s quite normal.

The scientists tested 1,200 children. They were two to seventeen years old. The study showed that those who were able to tell a lie had arrived at an important stage

(阶段) of development.

Only one fifth of two-year-olds tested in the study were able to tell a lie and nearly 50% of three-year-olds could tell a lie. The study also found 90% of four-year-olds were able to lie and almost every child at the age of 12 told lies. But just 70% of 16-year-olds told a lie.

Kang Lee, a teacher of Toronto University, was the leader of the research team. He said, “Parents shouldn’t be worried if their child tells a lie. Almost all children lie. It is a sign that they have arrived at a new stage of development.”

Why? Because kids that can lie have developed an ability which is helpful to keep the truth at the back of their brain (大脑). For small children, telling a lie can show intelligence (智力) — quick thinking; it is an ability to hide (隐瞒) the truth and make up the lie in their brain at the same time.

“They might even be famous or successful in the future,” Lee added.

( )1. From the study, we learn that 50% of two-year-olds could tell lies.

( )2. 12-year-olds are the most likely (最有可能) to tell lies.

( )3. The writer wants to tell parents not to worry if their kids lie.

( )4. Kang Lee likes those who like telling lies.

( )5. All kids can be successful if they are able to lie.

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