阅读理解。 Children start out as natural scientists, eager to look into the world
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science can be easy; there"s no need for a lot of scientific terms or expensive lab equipment. You only
have to share your children"s curiosity (好奇). Firstly, listen to their questions. I once visited a classroom
of seven-year-olds to talk about science as a job. The children asked me"textbook questions "about schooling,
salary (薪水) and whether I liked my job. When I finished answering, we sat facing one another in silence.
Finally I said, "Now that we"re finished with your lists, do you have questions of your own about science?"
After a long pause, a boy raised his hand, "Have you ever seen a grasshopper (蚱蜢) eat? When I try
eating leaves like that, I get a stomachache. Why?"
This began a set of questions that lasted nearly two hours.
Secondly, give them time to think. Studies over the past 30 years have shown that, after asking a question,
adults typically wait only one second or less for an answer, no time for a child to think. When adults increase
their "wait time" to three seconds or more, children give more logical (符合逻辑的), complete and creative
answers.
Thirdly, watch your language. Once you have a child involved m a science discussion, don"t jump in with
"That"s right" or "Very good". These words work well when it comes to encouraging good behavior (行为).
But in talking about science, quick praise can signal that discussion is over. Instead, keep things going by
saying "That"s interesting" or "I"d never thought of it that way before", or coming up with more questions or
ideas.
Never push a child to "Think". It doesn"t make sense, children are always thinking, without your telling
them to. What"s more, this can turn a conversation into a performance. The child will try to find the answer
you want, in as few words as possible, so that he will be a smaller target (目标) for your disagreement.
Lastly, show; don"t tell. Real-life impressions of nature are far more impressive than any lesson children
can learn from a book or a television program. Let children look at their fingertips through a magnifying glass
(放大镜), and they"ll understand why you want them to wash before dinner. Rather than saying that water
evaporates (蒸发), set a pot of water to boil and let them watch the water level drop.
for adults to do is ____.
B. to share the children"s curiosity
C. to explain difficult phrases about science
D. to supply the children with lab equipment
B. any problems
C. questions from textbooks
D. any number of questions
science discussion?
B. The fourth and fifth.
C. The fifth and sixth.
D. The seventh.
that adults should ____.
B. offer their children chances to see things for themselves
C. be patient enough when their children answer questions
D. encourage their children to ask questions of their own
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For centuries, people have wondered about the strange places that they seem to visit in their sleep.
51._____ However, they have been valued as necessary to a person"s health and happiness. Historically
people thought dreams contained messages from God. It was only in the twentieth century that people
started to study dreams scientifically believing that they tell about a person"s character. 2._____ He
believed that dreams allow a person to express fantasies or fears,which would be socially unacceptable
in real life.
The second theory to become popular was Carl Jung"s compensation theory. Jung, a former student
of Freud, said that the purpose of a dream is not to hide something, but rather to communicate it to the
dreamer. 3. _____ Thus, people who think too highly of themselves may dream about falling; those who
think too little of themselves dream of being heroes.
Using more recent research, William Domhoff from the University of California found that dreaming
is a mental skill that needs time to develop in humans. 4._____ Until they reach age five, they can not
express very well what their dreams are about. Once people become adults, there is little or no change in
their dreams. The dreams of men and women differ. For instance, the characters that appear in the dreams
of men are often other men, and often involve physical aggression.
The meaning of dreams continues to be difficult to understand. 5._____ If you dream that a loved one
is going to die, do not panic. The dream may have meaning, but it does not mean that your loved one is
going to die.
B. However, people should not take their dreams as reality.
C. They have been considered as meaningless nighttime journeys.
D. It gives scientists chances to understand human mind better.
E. Children do not dream as much as adults.
F. They think their mind is trying to tell them something.
G. First, there was Sigmund Freud"s theory.
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| 阅读理解。 | |
| Learning new words is learning new ideas: High school students can take control of their learning by always looking up new words and finding out what they mean. They should keep a dictionary and a thesaurus (分类词典) close at hand. Make clear lists: Students should make a list of everything that they need to get done. They should check off assignments (作业) once completed. They should include clear due dates. Make a commitment: Active learners will resolve to keep up-to-date from the start. They will avoid procrastinating. They will complete most of their work as early as possible. Independent work is best: Students will do all assignments independently-they will never copy! Students who copy are passive learners. Passive learners do not give their mind a chance to think on its own. Organization is key: Students should keep an excellent folder and notebook. All problems should be clearly stated and solutions given. All tests and quizzes should be corrected and used as study guides for exams and finals. All actions without solutions are dead: Active learners will always show their work needed to solve a problem. Active learners will never turn in a list of answers without giving an explanation or a solution. Advanced reading: Students should do any required reading for the topic before class. They should write an outline of the section or chapter. They should actively take notes as they read to help them remember. | |
| 1. If you want to be successful in exams and finals you should _____. | |
| A. give your mind a chance to think on its own B. check off your papers once completed C. keep an excellent folder and notebook D. hand in your homework on time | |
| 2. What does the underlined word "procrastinating" mean? | |
| A. being active doing something B. finishing doing something C. delaying doing something D. doing something ahead | |
| 3. The best title of the passage is "_____". | |
| A. How to Be an Effective Reader B. How to Get Good Scores in Tests C. How to Collect Academic Information D. How to Actively Study in High School | |
| 阅读理解。 | |
| Skinner Creek ESL Guest Ranch offers a unique outdoor adventure camp for international students. Students who come to Skinner Creek have the opportunity to learn English in an environment entirely different from a regular school setting. English classes are designed to meet the academic and spoken levels of each student. All English classes will be taught by instructors qualified in Teaching English as a Second Language. All levels of English are available. After class students can enjoy many outdoor activities in a controlled safe environment. Experienced managers and camp teachers will prepare each activity to the level appropriate for each student. Students" safety is a priority (优先考虑的事) for the staff of Skinner Creek ESL Guest Ranch. Students are monitored at all times and supervisors are in the cabins with the students at night. An emergency clinic is nearby and accessible 24 hours. English Classes: Class hours are from Monday to Friday 9:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. with a one-hour break for lunch. Students are challenged in reading, writing, grammar, vocabulary building and conversational English. Vocabulary is specific to related outdoor activities in some classes. Fun after-class outdoor and evening activities: Great after-class activities on site include: horseback riding lesson hiking, baseball, volleyball, badminton, mountain hiking, bonfires (篝火) and much more. Time to watch videos and TV and play games. Experience Canadian family life. Weekends: Special all-day and overnight weekend activities include: camping days at the lake (fishing, swimming, boating), church and more. Travel Information: Students will be picked up in cars at Vancouver airport and dropped off again for their individual flights. Transportation to and from the ranch (农场) will be provided as well as overnight stays in Vancouver. Please contact the ranch directly for prices: skinnercreek@telusnet. | |
| 1. If you attend Skinner Creek ESL Guest Ranch, you will _____. | |
| A. study English in some regular schools B. learn how to deal with dangers in the wild C. enjoy different sports activities after class D. experience the traditional farmer lifestyle | |
| 2. How many hours of English classes do students have every week in Skinner Creek? | |
| A. 35 hours. B. 28 hours. C. 25 hours. D. 20 hours. | |
| 3. Skinner Creek ESL Guest Ranch is in _____. | |
| A. Canada B. America C. England D. Australia | |
| 4. How will most students travel to Skinner Creek if they want to attend the camp? | |
| A. By air. B. By car. C. By boat. D. By train | |
| 阅读理解。 | |
| If English means endless new words, difficult grammar and sometimes strange pronunciation, you are wrong. Haven"t you noticed that you have become smarter since you started to learn a language? According to a new study by a British university, learning a second language can lead to an increase in your brain power. Researchers found that learning other languages changes grey matter. This is the area of the brain which processes information. It is similar to the way that exercise builds muscles. The study also found the younger people learn a second language, the better the effect is. A team led by Dr Andrea Mechelli, from University College London, took a group of Britons who only spoke English. They were compared with a group of "early bilinguals" who had learnt a second language before the age of five, as well as a number of later learners. Scans showed that grey matter density (密度) in the brain was greater in bilinguals than in people without a second language But the longer a person waited before mastering a new language, the smaller the difference was. "Our findings suggest that the structure of the brain is changed by the experience of learning a second language," said the scientists. It means that the change itself increases the ability to learn. Professor Dylan Vaughan Jones of the University of Wales, has researched the link between bilingualism and maths skills. "Having two languages gives you two windows on the world and makes the brain more flexible (灵活的)," he said. "You are actually going beyond language and have a better understanding of different ideas." The findings were matched in a study of native Italian speakers who had learned English as a second language between two and 34. Reading, writing, and comprehension were all tested. The results showed that the younger they started to learn, the better. "Studying a language means you get an entrance to another world," explained the scientists. | |
| 1. The main subject talked about in this passage is _____. | |
| A. science on learning a second language B. man"s ability of learning a second language C. findings that language learnings can help brain power D. language learning and maths study | |
| 2. The last sentence of the second paragraph is intended to _____. | |
| A. say language learning is also a kind of physical labor B. prove that one needs more practice when he (she) is learning a language C. show the importance of using it when you learn a language D. make people believe language learning helps grey matter work well | |
| 3. We may know from the scientific findings that _____. | |
| A. the earlier you start to learn a second language, the higher the grey matter density is B. there is no difference between a later second language learner and one who doesn"t know a second language C. the experience of learning a second language has bad effect on people"s brain D. the ability of learning a second language is changing all the time | |
| 4. The underlined word "bilinguals" probably means _____. | |
| A. researchers on language learning B. people who are good at learning foreign languages C. people who can speak two languages D. active language learners |