题目内容
When should a child start learning to read and write? This is one of the questions I am most frequently asked. There is no hard and fast rule, for no two are alike, and it would be wrong to set a time when all should start being taught the intricacies (复杂性) of reading letters to form words.
If a three-year-old wants to read (or even a two―year-old for the matter) , the child has the right to be given every encouragement , The fact that he or she might later be “bored” when joining a class of non―readers at child school is the teacher’s affair.It is up to the teacher to see that such a child is given more advanced reading material.
Similarly, the child who still cannot read by the time he goes to junior school at the age of seven should be given every help by teachers and parents alike, They should make certain that he is not dyslexic(having difficulty in reading )
Although parents should be careful not to force youngsters aged two to five to learn to read (if badly done it could put them off reading for life) there is no harm in preparing them for simple recognition of letters by labeling various items in their rooms. For instance , tie a nice piece of cardboard to their bed with BED written in neat big letters.
Should the young child ask his parents to teach him to read,and if the parents are capable of doing so,such an attraction should not be ignored But the task should never be made to look like a hare job and the child should never be forced to continue,or his interest should start to flag
56.This passage is mainly about .
A.what qualities people teaching children reading should have
B.different age groupings of children to be taught reading
C.when and how children should be taught reading
D .various problems of children who start learning to read
57.In the writer’s opinion,children start learning to read
A.early and fast B.at different times C.by a certain rule D.from word games
58.A three-year-old child who wants to read should
A.be encouraged B.go to an infant school
C.start from run stories D.join a class of non-readers ’’
59.The purpose of labeling items in the room is to .
A.make it more colorful B.teach children to write neatly
C.help children recognize simple letters D.force children to develop the habit of reading
60.The writer suggests that
A.children should ask their parents to teach them to read
B.children should not feel bored if given advanced reading material
C.children starting to read should ask specialists for help
D.children should be taught with patience, care and a sense of humor’
Autumn and winter are cold and flu seasons. Will the old advice about dressing warmly help prevent a cold, or if you get sick, should you follow the old saying, “feed a cold and starve a fever?” And what about that fever? Should you take medicine to reduce your temperature, or is it better to let the body treat the fever itself? Everyone seems to have an answer. But is popular wisdom valuable?
Doctor Nelson knows a lot about cold and flu seasons. Nelson says research may be just starting to provide proofs for long-held beliefs. For example, scientists for years were against the idea that getting cold and wet might cause colds or flu. But recent studies have shown that cold temperatures cause stress on the body, and that stress can create conditions more inviting to viruses. So maybe it does make sense to wrap up warmly before going outside.
And what about feeding a cold and starving a fever? Nelson says if you have a cold and are hungry, you should eat. But a fever, especially a high one, suggests a more serious problem. He says people are usually not hungry when they have a high fever. Eating might even make a person sick. But drinking enough water is important. A fever easily makes the body lose water.
Finally, when should you treat a fever? Nelson says a fever should be treated if it stays at
40℃ or above for a day or more. A high temperature can damage brain cells. The doctor also believes in treating a fever if it prevents a person from sleeping.
Medicine like aspirin, for example, can be used to reduce pain and fever. But aspirin should not be given to children because it can cause serious problems.
【小题1】We can learn from the passage that Doctor Nelson________.
A.doesn’t believe in the old advice about preventing colds |
B.is now trying his best to provide proofs for long-held beliefs. |
C.doesn’t think it necessary to see a doctor immediately if a person has a temperature of 40℃ |
D.doesn’t think it necessary to treat a fever even if it prevents someone from sleeping. |
A.bathe in cold water | B.drink enough water |
C.try to eat something | D.take some exercise outside |
A.When people should treat a fever |
B.Whether the old advice about preventing a cold is valuable. |
C.What the medicine , aspirin, is used for. |
D.Why people should eat when having a cold. |
A.aspirin can damage train cells if an adult takes too much of it. |
B.it is easier for people to catch colds when their bodies are stressed. |
C.some old advice about preventing colds doesn’t make any sense. |
D.the idea that getting cold can cause flu was proved true years ago. |
There is plenty for kids and teens to do in the Syracuse area during the summer, including some great educational opportunities. Here are the top four.
Rosamond Gifford Zoo Camp
The zoo offers separate camps for kids. The camps for kindergarteners run from 9 am to 12:30 pm, and cost $115 for zoo members and $135 for non-members. Kids entering 7th and 8th grades will have half a day from 1 pm to 4:30 pm. The cost is $149 for members and $160 for non-members. All camps feature numerous educational activities and animal encounters. The camps run from August 14 to August 19. Registration starts from July 10 for members and July 15 for non-members.
Active Learning Services at Christian Brothers Academy
From August 1 to August 5, Christian Brothers Academy will host Active Learning Services from USA Chess. Topics of learning will include Chess Camp (age 5-15), and Video Game Creation Program (age 8-15). Chess Camp promises improved chess skills through chess instructors utilizing demo(演示) boards and historic games. Half day sessions will cost $280 for the Computer Camps. A full day of Chess costs $400, and a half day of Chess followed by a half day of Computer Camps cost $430.
Syracuse University Summer College
From July 5th to August 12th , Syracuse University will host pre-college programs for high school students. The Summer College will offer a wide variety of programs including architecture, engineering and computer science, public communications, and eco-fashion. The programs are taught by the teachers of Syracuse University and include hands-on activities. The costs range from $2325 to $7642.
The Sheldon Institute at SUNY Oswego
The State University of New York will hold two-week educational enrichment programs for students entering grades2-4 from July 25 to August 5. Children will have a set program featuring art, science, technology, cultural appreciation and writing. Tuition for the programs is only $320 and a downloadable application is available.
【小题1】If a preschool boy and his 8th-grade brother attend the Zoo Camps, they should
pay___________
A.$264 | B.$275 | C.$295 | D.It depends. |
A.On July 10 | B.On July 15. | C.On August 14. | D.On August 19 |
A.Children can learn improved chess skills through it. |
B.Only children aged 8-15 can attend it. |
C.Whole day sessions will cost $250 for it. |
D.It will last for two weeks. |
A.Christian Brothers Academy | B.The Sheldon Institute |
C.Rosamond Gifford Zoo | D.Syracuse University |
There is plenty for kids and teens to do in the Syracuse area during the summer, including some great educational opportunities. Here are the top four.
Rosamond Gifford Zoo Camp
The zoo offers separate camps for kids. The camps for kindergarteners run from 9 am to 12:30 pm, and cost $115 for zoo members and $135 for non-members. Kids entering 7th and 8th grades will have half a day from 1 pm to 4:30 pm. The cost is $149 for members and $160 for non-members. All camps feature numerous educational activities and animal encounters. The camps run from August 14 to August 19. Registration starts from July 10 for members and July 15 for non-members.
Active Learning Services at Christian Brothers Academy
From August 1 to August 5, Christian Brothers Academy will host Active Learning Services from USA Chess. Topics of learning will include Chess Camp (age 5-15), and Video Game Creation Program (age 8-15). Chess Camp promises improved chess skills through chess instructors utilizing demo(演示) boards and historic games. Half day sessions will cost $280 for the Computer Camps. A full day of Chess costs $400, and a half day of Chess followed by a half day of Computer Camps cost $430.
Syracuse University Summer College
From July 5th to August 12th , Syracuse University will host pre-college programs for high school students. The Summer College will offer a wide variety of programs including architecture, engineering and computer science, public communications, and eco-fashion. The programs are taught by the teachers of Syracuse University and include hands-on activities. The costs range from $2325 to $7642.
The Sheldon Institute at SUNY Oswego
The State University of New York will hold two-week educational enrichment programs for students entering grades2-4 from July 25 to August 5. Children will have a set program featuring art, science, technology, cultural appreciation and writing. Tuition for the programs is only $320 and a downloadable application is available.
【小题1】If a preschool boy and his 8th-grade brother attend the Zoo Camps, they should pay___________.
A.$264 | B.$275 | C.$295 | D.It depends. |
A.On July 10. | B.On July 15. | C.On August 14. | D.On August 19 |
A.It will last for two weeks. |
B.Only children aged 8-15 can attend it. |
C.Whole day sessions will cost $250 for it. |
D.Children can learn improved chess skills through it. |
A.Christian Brothers Academy | B.Rosamond Gifford Zoo |
C.The Sheldon Institute | D.Syracuse University |