Let children learn to judge their own. A child who learns to talk does not learn by being corrected all the time; if corrected too much, he will stop talking. He notices a thousand times a day the difference between the language he uses and the language those around him use. Little by little, he makes the necessary changes to make his language like other people’s, in the same way, children learn to do all the other things without being taught—to walk, run, climb, ride a bicycle—compare their own performances with those of more skilled people, and slowly make the needed changes. But in school we never give a child a chance to find out his mistakes if we thought that he would never notice a mistake unless it was pointed out to him, or correct it unless he was made to. Let him work out, with the help of other children if he wants it, what this word says, what the answer is to that problem, whether this is a good way of saying or doing this or not. If it is a matter of right answers, as it may be in mathematics or science, give him the answer book. Let him correct his own papers. Why should we teachers waste time in doing such work? Our job should be to help the child when he tells us that he can’t find the way to get their own understanding, how to know what they know or do not know. According to the passage, the best way for children to learn things is ___
A.to listen to skilled people’s advice |
B.to ask older people many questions |
C.to make mistakes and have them corrected |
D.to do what other people do |
According to the writer, teachers in school should ___
A.allow children to learn from each other |
B.point out children’s mistakes whenever they are found |
C.correct children’s mistakes as possible as they can |
D.give children more book knowledge |
Which of the following does the writer think teachers should not do?
A.Give children correct answers |
B.allow children to make mistakes |
C.Point out children’s mistakes |
D.Let children judge their own work |
The passage suggests that learning to speak and learning to ride a bicycle are ___.
A.different from learning other skills |
B.the same as learning other skills |
C.more important than other skills |
D.not really important skills |
Hanukkah
Hanukkah (光明节) is a Jewish festival. It is celebrated on the 25th day of the Jewish month of Kislev (犹太教历), which is usually sometime in December. It is often called the festival of lights. The festival celebrates the time, over 2,000 years ago, when the Jewish people fought against an emperor who would not let them follow their own traditions and religion. When the Jewish people won back their temple in Jerusalem, they found there was only enough holy oil to keep the sacred light burning for one day. However, to their surprise, this small amount of oil kept the light burning for eight days and nights, until the people had time to make more oil.
At the center of the Hanukkah celebrations is a candlestick (called a Menorah) that holds nine candles. On the first night of Hanukkah the first candle is lit, and each day this candle is used to light another candle, until on the eighth day, the last day, all the candles are lit. During Hanukkah, people go to the synagogue (犹太教堂) to pray and to remember the miracle (奇迹) of the holy oil. Hanukkah is a time for family and friends to come together. People exchange gifts and greeting cards, and children go to parties. Parents often give their children money at Hanukkah. Potato cakes, called latkes, are a traditional Hanukkah food.For how many days does Hanukkah last?
A.7 | B.10 | C.9 | D.8 |
According to the passage, what is necessary when celebrating Hanukkah nowadays?
A. Candles. | B.Money. | C.Oil | D.Cards. |
What does the Menorah remind Jewish people about?
A.The war that they fought 2,000 years ago. |
B.The God that they honored best. |
C.The miracle of the holy oil that happened 2,000 years ago. |
D.The church they built 2,000 years ago. |
The passage mainly tells us about _____.
A.the history of Hanukkah and how it is celebrated |
B.why Jewish people celebrate Hanukkah |
C.why Jewish people protect their traditions |
D.the miracle of the holy oil in the Jewish temple |
Are you looking for some new and exciting places to take your kids (孩子) to? Try some of these places:
. Visit art muvewns. They offer a variety of activities to excite your kids' interest. Many offer workshops for making land-made pieces, traveling exhibits, book signings by children's favorite writer, and even musical performances and other arts
Head to a natural history museum. This is where kids can discover the past from dinosaur(恐龙) models to rock collections and pictures of stars in the sky. Also, ask what kind of workshops and educational programs are prepared for kids and any special events that are coming up.
Go to a Youtheater. Look for one in your area offering plays for child and family visitors. Pre-show play shops are conducted by area artists and educators where kids can discover the secret about performing arts- Puppet(木偶)making and stage make-up are just a couple of the special offerings you might find.
Try hands-on science. Visit one of the many hands-on science museums around the country. These science play-lands are great fun for kids and grown-ups alike. They'll keep your child mentally and physically active the whole day through while pushing buttons, experimenting, and building. When everyone is tired, enjoy a fun family science show, commonly found in these museums.If a child is interested in the universe, he probably will visit
A.a Youtheater |
B.an art museum |
C.a natural history museum |
D.a hands-on science museum |
What can kids do at a Youtheater?
A.Look at rock collections. |
B.Watch puppet making. |
C.See dinosaur models. |
D.Give performances. |
Where does this text probably come from?
A.A science textbook. |
B.A tourist map. |
C.A museum guide. |
D.A news report. |
Certain animals know without analysis the difference between a number of objects and a smaller number. In his book The Natural History of Selbourne (1786), the naturalist Gilbert White tells how he surreptitiously removed one egg a day from a kind of bird Plover’s nest, and how the mother laid another egg each day to make up for the missing one. He notes that other kinds of birds ignore the loss of a single egg, but if more than one egg has been removed, they will give up their nests. It has also been noted that a certain type of bees always provides five—never four, never six—caterpillars (毛虫) for each of their eggs so that their young have something to eat when the eggs have hatched out. Research has also shown that both mice and pigeons can be taught to distinguish between odd (奇数) and even (偶数) numbers of food pieces.
These have led some people to think that creatures can actually count. They also point to dogs that have been taught to respond to questions about numbers with the correct number of barks.
Animals respond to quantities only when they are connected to survive as in the case of the eggs, or survive as in the case of food. They can “count” only when the objects are present and only when the numbers involved are small—no more than seven or eight. In lab experiments, animals which are trained to count one kind of objects were unable to count any other type. What interests them are the objects, not the numbers. Animals’ achievements simply are not equal to evidence of counting. They only show the results of clever, careful training.The author refers to Gilbert’s book in paragraph 1 in order to_______.
A.support the idea that animals can count |
B.show attitudes have changed since 1786 |
C.prove that some animals are aware of quantities |
D.indicate that more research is needed in this field |
The author mentions all of the following are aware of quantities in some way EXCEPT _______.
A.caterpillars | B.bees |
C.mice | D.plovers |
The underlined word “surreptitiously” probably means _______.
A.quickly | B.carefully |
C.occasionally | D.secretly |
Where does this text probably come from?
A.A news report. | B.A science fiction. |
C.A park guide. | D.A biology magazine. |
Visit New York City with your kids where there are numerous things to do which will entertain their spirits and feed their minds.
●The Whispering Gallery
Make your way to the Whispering Gallery. Kids can get a lot of fun there. Once inside the gallery, place one person facing the corner at one end of the room and then place another person facing the corner at the opposite end. Ask one of them to whisper a phrase or a quick sentence and the person at the opposite end will be able to hear every word that was said.
E.42nd St. New York, NY 10017
212-771-5322
grandcentralterminal.com
●American Museum of Natural History
The American Museum of Natural History was founded in 1869. In addition to its impressive exhibits, permanent attractions bring the cool feeling to kids. They can enter the Fossil Halls and take in the impressive dinosaur skeletons. And the Milstein Hall of Ocean Life educates kids on the fragility (脆弱) of the ocean.
Central Park West at 79th St. New York, NY 10024
212-769-5606
amnh.org
●The Scholastic Store
Most parents want their children to read, and moreover, to enjoy reading. The Scholastic Store helps to make that wish a reality by publishing well-written stories that appeal to children, such as Clifford the Big Red Dog, the Magic School Bus and Harry Potter, the Scholastic Store will delight your children.
557 Broadway. New York, NY 10012
212-343-6100
scholastic.com
●Ellen’s Stardust Diner
The restaurant is a place where each person in your family can find something to eat. A diverse menu will satisfy every one’s appetite. Arugula salads, grilled cheese burgers and meatloaf are all on this varied menu. The hall of beauty queens, a drive-in theatre can add to the unique dining experience.
1650 Broadway, corner of 51st St. New York, NY 10019
212-956-5151
ellensstardustdiner.comIn addition to your favorite food in Ellen’s Stardust Diner, you can also ________.
A.make some good friends | B.meet many beautiful queens |
C.receive the first-class service | D.enjoy some entertaining programs |
Which of the following websites helps kids learn about ancient animals?
A.ellensstardustdiner.com | B.grandcentralterminal.com |
C.amnh.org | D.scholastic.com |
The author has written this text probably for ________.
A.children | B.parents | C.educators | D.teachers |
A jobless man applied for the position of "office boy" at Microsoft.The HR manager interviewed him and then watched him cleaning the floor as a test."You are employed," he said."Give me your e-mail address and I’ll send you the application to fill in, as well as the date when you may start." The man replied, "But I don't have a computer, neither an e-mail." "I'm sorry," said the HR manager."If you don't have an email, that means you do not exist. And who doesn’t exist cannot have the job."
The man left with no hope at all.He didn't know what to do, with only ten dollars in his pocket.He then decided to go to the supermarket and buy 10 kg tomatoes.He then sold the tomatoes from door to door.In less than two hours, he succeeded to double his capital (资金). He repeated the operation three times, and returned home happily with 60 dollars.
The man realized that he could survive in this way, and started to go every day earlier, and return later.Thus, his money doubled or tripled every day.Shortly, he bought a cart, then a truck, and then he had his own fleet (车队) of delivery vehicles.Five years later, the man was one of the biggest food retailers (零售商) in the US.
He started to plan his family's future and decided to have a life insurance.He called an insurance broker and chose a protection plan.When the conversation was concluded, the broker asked him his e-mail.The man replied, "I don't have an e-mail."The broker said curiously, "You don't have an e-mail, and yet have succeeded to build an empire.Can you imagine what you could have been if you had an e-mail?" The man thought for a while and replied, "Yes, I'd be an office boy at Microsoft !"According to the passage, which of the following is TRUE?
A.The man was one of the biggest food retailers in the world |
B.The man didn't give up though he failed the interview |
C.He started his career by selling tomatoes in the supermarket |
D.Those who have e-mails can work at Microsoft. |
The underlined word "tripled" in paragraph 3 can be replaced by ____
A.became large | B.became 3 times |
C.decreased slightly | D.decreased quickly |
The man can be described as ____.
A.helpful and considerate | B.positive and generous |
C.smart and hardworking | D.nervous and unselfish |
Which proverb can best describe the story?
A.Misfortune may be an actual blessing. |
B.Where there is a will, there is a way. |
C.Accidents will happen |
D.No pains, no gains |