The Maum Sin Yong School says that they are the first in Colorado and the one of only two schools in the US to teach martial arts (武术) to students with mental diseases.

    “They do everything that our regular classes do,” says Rob Hansen, Tae Kwon Do instructor. Hansen teaches the kids how to punch (拳打), kick, and block along with the values of the Korean martial arts. He says that they also learn confidence and how to improve their motor skills. “They’ve learned focus, just to be able to pick one item and pay attention to it.”

    “Tae Kwon Do is pretty fun,” says Christina Hinkle. She was born with Down syndrome (唐氏综合症) and says she never wants to miss class. “Well, how come? It’s pretty fun.”

    “Ever since she saw Karate Kid, she’s been running around the house, doing kicks and punches,” says Peggy Hinkle, Christina’s mother. Peggy says that her daughter processes information slowly and taking Tae Kwon Do lessons has helped her in all parts of her life. “It gives her a chance to be a regular kid.”

    Wednesday’s class is not a normal class. Instead, it’s a day that all the students have been waiting for. “Today is actually the first day, and I’m actually going to be able to test these guys,” says Hansen. The students would receive their White Belts. However, in order to receive their belts, the students must show off their skills in front of a group of Black Belts.

    “Nervous? No way. I’m so excited,” says Christina just before she displayed what she has learned over the past few months. She and the other students also answered questions about the history of Tae Kwon Do, as well as its philosophy (哲学).

    “To me, it’s just really important for them to actively see that they are learning something,” says Hansen. “That they actually are able to be rewarded for everything that they’ve done in this class.” All the students passed. They received their White Belts.

    “To see the joy in her face was very rewarding,” says Peggy. She videotaped the whole test and hugged her daughter telling her that she’s proud. “Christina feels like she could do anything,” she says.

Christina says that her next goal is to keep working on her skills so she can move up to a Gold Belt. She says, “Oh, my God, I can’t believe I got the first rank.”

The purpose of teaching the students with mental disease Tae Kwon Do is _______.

A. to help them gain confidence and be skilled at concentration

B. to enable them to punch and kick the other opponents

C. to take part in tournament and win prize.

D. to get rid of their mental diseases and run motorcar

Wednesday is the time ________ according to the text.

A. when the students with mental disease will begin to learn Tae Kwon Do 

B. when Hansen’s students will give a display of what they have learned.

C. when Hansen’s students will replace their black belts with white belts.

D. when the parents can see how Hansen teach their children with mental disease.

The example of Christina in the passage suggests________.

A. children are learning Tae Kwon Do with their parents’ company.

B. Rob Hansen is a strict coach of teaching Tae Kwon Do 

C. children with mental disease are interested in Tae Kwon Do

D. Tae Kwon Do can cure mental disease.

What can we infer from the passage?

A. Learning Tae Kwon Do is beneficial to children with mental disease both in health and mind.

B. Any child with mental disease should come to learn Tae Kwon Do.

C. Parents understand why Rob Hansen teach children with metal disease.

D. More schools like The Maum Sin Yong School are needed in America.

Make some noise on May 7 for Music Monday.People in the US. and Canada will be celebrating the day by singing and playing musical instruments together.

Music Monday is the first day of National Wanna Play Music Weekwhich runs from May 7 to 13.The National Association of Music Merchants(NAMM) organizes the week?long celebration every year.This marks the seventh year the organization is teaming up with Canada’s Coalition for Music Education(CME)the group that started Music Monday.

“It’s a day to fill the skies with music and bring young people together in song” CME Executive Director Holly Nimmons said.

The CME started Music Monday in 2005.It is held every year on the first Monday of May.It was created to help people realize the importance of music education programs in schools and in communities.The day also celebrates the benefits of playing music for people of all ages.

NAMM researches the effects of music on children.They found that playing music has positive effects on thinking skills and on confidence.It also teaches self?discipline(自律) and helps kids bond with their peers(同龄人)“Learning musical skills can also help in your studies of other subjectssuch as mathreading and language” Lora Bodmerwho works at NAMMsaid.

Their studies show that music can also help people form friendships and connect with different groups.Nimmons says anyone can join in on the daynot just those who are musically gifted.“I think that we all have the music in usand it’s a matter of confidence” she said.“Sing with other people or beat drumsjust enjoy the music.”

Participants can turn on the radio to join the fun.Each year a song is assigned to Music Monday.This year the song is “Tomorrow Is Coming” by Luke Doucet.The Canadian Broadcasting Corporation(CBC) will be playing the tune at 1 pm. Eastern Time.People across North America will play or sing the song at the exact same time.The performance is meant to connect people through melody(旋律)More than 700,000 students took part in the concert last year.

Schoolsafter?school programsorganizationsgroups and individuals throughout the US. and Canada can all participate in Music Monday.Students who would like to share in the celebration should let their teachers or organization leaders know.But NAMM also encourages people to pick up any instrument and play anytime on the day.

1.What can we learn about Music Monday?

ANational Wanna Play Music Week begins on Music Monday.

BPeople can’t sing every day except on Music Monday.

CMusic Monday will last at least seven days.

DStudents can enjoy music on Music Monday freely.

2.The purpose of National Wanna Play Music Week is to ________.

Aadvise young people to learn music

Bhelp students to learn music better

Cget schools and communities closely united

Dcall on people to pay more attention to music education

3.Which of the following may be the benefit of music to kids?

AKids can get rid of many bad habits.

BKids are most likely to do well in their lessons.

CKids would like to play with other friends more.

DKids will get on well with their parents at home.

4.What do the last two paragraphs mainly tell us?

AHow people will celebrate Music Monday.

BWhat students should do on Music Monday.

CWhy a theme song is chosen for Music Monday.

DWhere the celebration of Music Monday will be held.

 

The Maum Sin Yong School says that they are the first in Colorado and the one of only two schools in the US to teach martial arts (武术) to students with mental diseases.
“They do everything that our regular classes do,” says Rob Hansen, Tae Kwon Do instructor. Hansen teaches the kids how to punch (拳打), kick, and block along with the values of the Korean martial arts. He says that they also learn confidence and how to improve their motor skills. “They’ve learned focus, just to be able to pick one item and pay attention to it.”
“Tae Kwon Do is pretty fun,” says Christina Hinkle. She was born with Down syndrome (唐氏综合症) and says she never wants to miss class. “Well, how come? It’s pretty fun.”
“Ever since she saw Karate Kid, she’s been running around the house, doing kicks and punches,” says Peggy Hinkle, Christina’s mother. Peggy says that her daughter processes information slowly and taking Tae Kwon Do lessons has helped her in all parts of her life. “It gives her a chance to be a regular kid.”
Wednesday’s class is not a normal class. Instead, it’s a day that all the students have been waiting for. “Today is actually the first day, and I’m actually going to be able to test these guys,” says Hansen. The students would receive their White Belts. However, in order to receive their belts, the students must show off their skills in front of a group of Black Belts.
“Nervous? No way. I’m so excited,” says Christina just before she displayed what she has learned over the past few months. She and the other students also answered questions about the history of Tae Kwon Do, as well as its philosophy (哲学).
“To me, it’s just really important for them to actively see that they are learning something,” says Hansen. “That they actually are able to be rewarded for everything that they’ve done in this class.” All the students passed. They received their White Belts.
“To see the joy in her face was very rewarding,” says Peggy. She videotaped the whole test and hugged her daughter telling her that she’s proud. “Christina feels like she could do anything,” she says.
Christina says that her next goal is to keep working on her skills so she can move up to a Gold Belt. She says, “Oh, my God, I can’t believe I got the first rank.”

  1. 1.

    The purpose of teaching the students with mental disease Tae Kwon Do is _______.

    1. A.
      to help them gain confidence and be skilled at concentration
    2. B.
      to enable them to punch and kick the other opponents
    3. C.
      to take part in tournament and win prize.
    4. D.
      to get rid of their mental diseases and run motorcar
  2. 2.

    Wednesday is the time ________ according to the text.

    1. A.
      when the students with mental disease will begin to learn Tae Kwon Do
    2. B.
      when Hansen’s students will give a display of what they have learned.
    3. C.
      when Hansen’s students will replace their black belts with white belts.
    4. D.
      when the parents can see how Hansen teach their children with mental disease.
  3. 3.

    The example of Christina in the passage suggests________.

    1. A.
      children are learning Tae Kwon Do with their parents’ company.
    2. B.
      Rob Hansen is a strict coach of teaching Tae Kwon Do
    3. C.
      children with mental disease are interested in Tae Kwon Do
    4. D.
      Tae Kwon Do can cure mental disease.
  4. 4.

    What can we infer from the passage?

    1. A.
      Learning Tae Kwon Do is beneficial to children with mental disease both in health and mind.
    2. B.
      Any child with mental disease should come to learn Tae Kwon Do.
    3. C.
      Parents understand why Rob Hansen teach children with metal disease.
    4. D.
      More schools like The Maum Sin Yong School are needed in America.

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