The use of technology in the classroom is nothing new, but Top cliff Primary School is breaking new ground by helping autistic(闭症的) children through robot friends. These robots can dance, play games and Tai Chi.

Dr. Goldberg, a teacher from University of Birmingham, said, "Studies show that autistic children often find computers and technology safe. So we wonder how technology can help them to communicate(交流). They are trying the robots in the classroom. The robots are teaching them right things and acting as friends."

Ian Lowe, a teacher from Top cliff Primary School, said, "The robots are very smart at helping autistic children with their learning. In the future we hope they can help with learning at home."

And the students love them. Ian teaches about 30 autistic children. Seven-year-old Joshua says he likes playing games with the robots, Max and Ben. Daniel and Kevin say they like to watch the robots dance. And Stephen says he likes it when Max tells him stories.

The teachers say the fact that the children enjoy talking about the robots shows how important they are in helping autistic children communicate.

1.What can these robots do according to the passage?

A. Dance, sing and playing games. B. Sing, swim and play sports.

C. Dance, play games and Tai Chi. D. Sing, dance and tell stories.

2.What does Goldberg do?

A. A university teacher. B. A university student.

C. A primary school teacher. D. A primary school student.

3.What do autistic children think of computers?

A. Scary. B. Dangerous. C. Interesting. D. Safe.

4.Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?

A. Ian Lowe teaches in University of Birmingham.

B. Ian teaches about 13 autistic children.

C. These robots can't help with learning at home now.

D. Joshua likes watching the robots dance.

5.What is the best title for this passage?

A. Technology in the classroom B. Robots can help autistic children

C. How to teach autistic children D. Different kinds of robots

Have you ever considered starting a fitness program? Since exercise can reduce the risk(风险) of diseases, improve balance, help lose weight, better sleep habits and even make you confident, you can start a fitness program in the following steps.

Test your fitness level

How many meters can you walk or run in one minute? How much time does it take you to swim 50 meters? What is your heart rate(心率)? The data(数据) of your fitness level can help you know what activities you need.

Design your fitness program

You may have begun your daily exercise. But a personal plan helps more. First, you should have your fitness goals(目标). For example, what do you want to look like, to be slimmer or quicker? A balanced plan will help you start low, progress slowly, do right activities and even allow you to recover(康复) if you get hurt.

Prepare things needed for sports

You need something practical, enjoyable and easy to use. It could be a pair of trainers, a volleyball bat or a bicycle. You can also download fitness apps(应用程序) on your mobile phone to measure distances, calories burned or your heart rate.

Take action

Now you're ready for action. When you begin, don't always try tough tasks. Listen to your body and reduce exercise time if necessary.

Monitor your progress

Test your fitness level again six weeks later. If you have achieved your goals, increase(增加) exercise time to continue improving.

Starting an exercise program is an important decision. By planning carefully and acting step by step, you can have good health.

1.How many steps are mentioned in this passage to start a fitness program?

A. 3. B. 4. C. 5. D. 6.

2.You'd better test your fitness level first to ________.

A. lose weight B. make you more confident

C. reduce your exercise time D. decide what activities you need

3.The underlined word “Monitor” in this passage means “________”.

A. watch B. keep C. take D. make

4.What should you do if you start a fitness program?

A. Always do the same activity. B. Start low and progress slowly.

C. Test your fitness level every week. D. Take exercise as much as you can.

5.This passage is mainly about ________.

A. how to start a fitness program B. how to design a fitness program

C. the importance of good health D. the importance of a fitness program

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