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　　If it Takes Kate twenty seconds to add 12 and 26, while Terry can do the sum in a quarter of the time on his pocket calculator, how much better grades will Terry get than Kate in the maths exam?

　　Pocket calculators are as cheap to buy as a pair of shoes, and as necessary to thousands of school children as a pencil and an eraser. Schools have tried to limit their use, by allowing them in science lessons, to save time, but by not allowing them to be used in maths classes. When children do their homework, a pocket calculator is a must. Nowadays in Britain, calculators can be used freely in school examinations, and already in many schools the only sound to he heard during a maths examination is the sound of children tapping out their answers.

　　Many parents feel that their children are being given a basic understanding of the facts of maths. “The process(过程)of addition, subtraction(减), multiplication, and division (除) is part of a training in logic (逻辑) which is important for every child. It teaches them to take the series of steps necessary in coming to a conclusion, ”says a local maths teacher. “With a calculator, the child can reach a right answer, but have no idea at all how he gets there. ”

　　Another teacher in the same school disagreed.

　　“Of course, the children understand the principles(原则) behind what they do on the calculator. It makes no difference to the mental processes they go through, except to make them much faster, and less boring. ”

　　“It's far easier to teach them to gasp the idea d division and multiplication by making them understand which button they need to push than to talk about apples being cut in pieces, ”said another teacher, who uses calculator to keep the interest of his class.

　　In any case, the pocket calculator is here to stay: it's taking them too much hard work out of mental arithmetic(算术) in all sorts of ways,. ..

1．From the passage we can know that ________.

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A．in Britain pupils are encouraged by schools to use pocket calculators

B．parents use the calculators to keep the interest of their children

C．people have different opinions on whether pocket calculators should be used in maths classes

D．all the teaches agree that pocket calculators should be used in classes but not in school examinations

2．As a local maths teacher says, children can reach the right answer with a calculator, but they ________.

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A．really don't know how they can get better grades

B．have no idea how to use the calculator properly

C．can't understand whether the answer is right

D．don't know how they get it

3．Which of the following is NOT true?

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A．Calculators used to be as cheap as a pair of shoes.

B．Some schools don't allow the students to use pocket calculators in maths class.

C．How to add, divide, subtract and multiply is a question of maths.

D．It's easy to calculate with a calculator.

4．The author stands for the opinion that ________.

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A．students should be allowed to use pocket calculators freely except in maths classes

B．since the pocket calculator has been invented, it should be made use of

C．pocket calculators shouldn't be used by students in maths classes

Almost all theme park accidents can be prevented. Here, based on coverage of theme park safety, are some tips to help you and your family stay safe on your next visit.
If you are visiting with a child, take a moment to explain the ride to them, and tell them what they should do. They are depending upon you to keep them safe. Set a good example for them by following the rules of the park, and make sure that they know you expect them to follow those rules, too.
Tell them to stay seated, to hold the grab bar or put their hands in the laps, and not to stick their knees and feet outside a ride vehicle. Make them look to you for the okay to get on or off a ride, too. And never put a crying child on a ride. If your child starts to cry, let others pass you in line until your child is calmed. Or, gently exit the queue and find something more relaxing to do. 
Young kids can’t keep an adult’s pace in a theme park. Let them take plenty of breaks.
“Kids get tired,” said TPI reader Matt Johnson, a father of four. “Tired kids make parents even more tired. And tired kids and parents may get hurt — physically and emotionally.” He advises that parents plan a mid-day break, perhaps a swim back at the hotel, to avoid mid-day heat and crowds. “You will see cranky families having a miserable time while you are refreshed and having a great evening.”
【小题1】The second paragraph tells readers that ______.

Almost all theme park accidents can be prevented. Here, based on coverage of theme park safety, are some tips to help you and your family stay safe on your next visit.

If you are visiting with a child, take a moment to explain the ride to them, and tell them what they should do. They are depending upon you to keep them safe. Set a good example for them by following the rules of the park, and make sure that they know you expect them to follow those rules, too.

Tell them to stay seated, to hold the grab bar or put their hands in the laps, and not to stick their knees and feet outside a ride vehicle. Make them look to you for the okay to get on or off a ride, too. And never put a crying child on a ride. If your child starts to cry, let others pass you in line until your child is calmed. Or, gently exit the queue and find something more relaxing to do. 

Young kids can’t keep an adult’s pace in a theme park. Let them take plenty of breaks.

“Kids get tired,” said TPI reader Matt Johnson, a father of four. “Tired kids make parents even more tired. And tired kids and parents may get hurt — physically and emotionally.” He advises that parents plan a mid-day break, perhaps a swim back at the hotel, to avoid mid-day heat and crowds. “You will see cranky families having a miserable time while you are refreshed and having a great evening.”

1.The second paragraph tells readers that ______.

2.Which of the following is NOT right for children who are taking the rides?

3.If your child begins to cry just when he is going to take a ride, you should ______.

4.We may infer from Matt Johnson’s words that ______.

5.What is the meaning of the underlined word “exit” in the third paragraph?

Almost all theme park accidents can be prevented.Here, based on coverage of theme park safety, are some tips to help you and your family stay safe on your next visit.
If you are visiting with a child, take a moment to explain the ride to them, and tell them what they should do.They are depending upon you to keep them safe.Set a good example for them by following the rules of the park, and make sure that they know you expect them to follow those rules, too.
Tell them to stay seated, to hold the grab bar or put their hands in the laps, and not to stick their knees and feet outside a ride vehicle.Make them look to you for the okay to get on or off a ride, too.And never put a crying child on a ride.If your child starts to cry, let others pass you in line until your child is calmed.Or, gently exit the queue and find something more relaxing to do. 
Young kids can’t keep an adult’s pace in a theme park.Let them take plenty of breaks.
“Kids get tired,” said TPI reader Matt Johnson, a father of four.“Tired kids make parents even more tired.And tired kids and parents may get hurt — physically and emotionally.” He advises that parents plan a mid-day break, perhaps a swim back at the hotel, to avoid mid-day heat and crowds.“You will see cranky families having a miserable time while you are refreshed and having a great evening.”

1. 1.

   The second paragraph tells readers that ________.

   1. A.
      children should be trained to be more independent
   2. B.
      adults should tell children some safety rules firstly
   3. C.
      adults should set a good example to conduct well in a theme park
   4. D.
      there is a danger to take young children to visit a theme park
2. 2.

   Which of the following is NOT right for children who are taking the rides?

   1. A.
      They cannot put their hands away from the grab bar.
   2. B.
      They are forbidden to put their knees or feet out.
   3. C.
      They should ask adults’ permission first to get on a ride.
   4. D.
      Without adults’ okay sign, children shouldn’t get off a ride.
3. 3.

   If your child begins to cry just when he is going to take a ride, you should ________.

   1. A.
      tell him to be relaxed
   2. B.
      make him share your interest
   3. C.
      give up the present activity
   4. D.
      encourage him to be brave
4. 4.

   We may infer from Matt Johnson’s words that ________.

   1. A.
      he doesn’t like to visit a theme park with his children
   2. B.
      parents with many children may be tired of visiting a theme park
   3. C.
      not all the families are relaxed or happy when they visit a theme park
   4. D.
      visitors should arrange everything carefully before starting
5. 5.

   What is the meaning of the underlined word “exit” in the third paragraph?

   1. A.
      等待
   2. B.
      发现
   3. C.
      进入
   4. D.
      离开

Almost all theme park accidents can be prevented.Here, based on coverage of theme park safety, are some tips to help you and your family stay safe on your next visit.
If you are visiting with a child, take a moment to explain the ride to them, and tell them how they should behave.They are depending upon you to keep them safe.Set a good example for them by following the rules of the park, and make sure that they know you expect them to follow those rules, too.
Tell them to stay seated, to hold the grab bar or put their hands in the laps, and not to stick their knees and feet outside a ride vehicle.Make them look to you for the okay to get on or off a ride, too.
And never put a crying child on a ride.If your child starts to cry, let others pass you in line until your child is calmed.Or, gently exit the queue and find something more relaxing to do. 
Young kids can’t keep an adult’s pace in a theme park.Let them take plenty of breaks.
“Kids get tired,” said TPI reader Matt Johnson, a father of four.“Tired kids make parents even more tired.And tired kids and parents may get hurt — physically and emotionally.” He advises that parents plan a mid-day break, perhaps a swim back at the hotel, to avoid mid-day heat and crowds.“You will see cranky families having a miserable time while you are refreshed and having a great evening.”

1. 1.

   The second paragraph tells readers that ________.

   1. A.
      children should be trained to be more independent
   2. B.
      adults should tell children some safety rules firstly
   3. C.
      adults should set a good example to behave well in a theme park
   4. D.
      there is a danger to take young children to visit a theme park
2. 2.

   Which of the following is NOT right for children who are taking the rides?

   1. A.
      They cannot put their hands away from the grab bar.
   2. B.
      They are forbidden to put their knees or feet out.
   3. C.
      They should ask adults’ permission first to get on a ride.
   4. D.
      Without adults’ okay sign, children shouldn’t get off a ride.
3. 3.

   If your child begins to cry just when he is going to take a ride, you should ________.

   1. A.
      tell him to be relaxed
   2. B.
      make him share your interest
   3. C.
      give up the present activity
   4. D.
      encourage him to be brave
4. 4.

   We may infer from Matt Johnson’s words that ________.

   1. A.
      he doesn’t like to visit a theme park with his children
   2. B.
      parents with many children may be tired of visiting a theme park
   3. C.
      not all the families are relaxed or happy when they visit a theme park
   4. D.
      visitors should arrange everything carefully before starting