to use the bathroom-until it was.

Many people have criticized Chua.Some say her parenting methods were abusive.She even admits that her husband，who is not Chinese，objects to her parenting style.But she says that was the way her parents raised her and her three sisters.

Stacy DeBroff，who has written four books about parenting，says Amy Chua's parenting style is not limited to Chinese families.She says it represents a traditional way of parenting among immigrants seeking a better future for their children.But she also sees a risk.When children have no time to be social or to follow their own interests，they might not develop other skills that they need to succeed in life.StacyDeBroff advised parents not to just repeat the way they were raised.

"In that sence，a young adult's giftedness can be born，or made，"Lo continued.

【语篇解读】耶鲁大学华裔教授Amy Chua的新书《虎妈战歌》成为美国人热议的话题，她提出的"中国式"严苛教子方法引发了巨大争议。

16．According to the passage，which is TRUE of Amy Chua?

A．She is an easy­going woman.

B．She is an assistant professor.

C．She is a demanding parent.

D．She is a cruel teacher.

答案　C　[推理判断题。由文章第二段"In her book Ms.Chua writes about how she demanded excellence from her daughters."及其后她对孩子的苛刻要求的"几个不准"、孩子自己的"几个不能"以及成绩总是A等，足见其为一个"苛求的"人，即demanding。]

17．Which of the following are Sophia and Louisa allowed to do?

A．Playing the piano.

B．Playing the guitar.

C．Dating with boys.

D．Getting an A minus.

答案　A　[细节理解题。文章第二段"They had to play piano or violin-and no other musical instruments."很清楚地表明答案为A。]

18．Stacy DeBroff advised parents to________.