Building blocks (积木) are still one of the most popular traditional toys today. Their interesting design and easy use attract children of all ages. Most traditional toys, like building blocks, were first made of wood. Today, wooden building blocks are still used, and now there are several other types of building blocks to choose from, like plastic building blocks.

Children build all kinds of things that they see in everyday life with building blocks. This gives them the chance to learn new things and life skills.

Building blocks can help children practice their language skills. Most children talk to each other as they build things with these traditional toys. This type of toy also helps develop the skills that children need in life. As they begin to join groups playing with building blocks, they learn to take turns, share, and solve problems with others. However, these are not the only advantages of playing with building blocks.

Building blocks can also help develop children’s skills in math and science. They allow children to work according to the steps of scientific discovery. Traditional toy building blocks also come in different shapes, colors and sizes. These types of building blocks encourage children to develop skills in dividing things.

Playing with building blocks is not only fun but also very helpful. Maybe that is the reason why building blocks are still popular today.

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YEARS ago, a very rich man and his young son shared an interest in collecting art. They traveled around the world, collecting priceless works of art by famous artists like Picasso, Van Gogh and Monet.

The man became very lonely and sad. When war broke out, the son left to serve his country. After a few weeks, the old man received a letter saying his son had died while taking another soldier to a hospital.

One day, a soldier visited the old man and gave him a painting – it was a portrait of his son.

Though the world would never consider it a great work, the painting was important to the man.

The painting of his son became the old man’s most valuable item. He told his neighbors it was the greatest gift he had ever received. The following spring, the old man became ill and passed away.

All of the old man’s paintings would be sold at an auction. The auction began with a painting that was not on any of the buyers’ lists ... it was the painting of the old man’s son.

“Who will open the price at $100 ?” the auctioneer asked. Moments passed and no one spoke or raised their hand. Someone said: “Who cares about that painting? Let’s get on to the good ones.” More voices followed in agreement. “No, we must sell this one first,” replied the auctioneer. “Now, who will take the portrait of the son?”

Finally, a good friend of the old man spoke: “Will you take $10 for the painting? That’s all I have.” “Will anyone go higher?” called the auctioneer. After more silence he said: “Going once ... going twice ... sold!” The auctioneer looked at the crowd and announced that the whole auction was over. “According to the father’s will, whoever takes the son’s portrait gets the whole collection,” the auctioneer said.

Because of the father’s love, whoever took the son got it all.

1.Both the man and his son were interested in .

A. collecting artwork B. selling paintings

C. drawing famous artists D. reading stories about famous artists

2.The letter said the son .

A. left to serve his country B. was safe

C. was sent to a hospital. D. had died.

3.At the auction, the painting of the man’s son .

A. was popular B. was sold for $100

C. was sold for $10 D. wasn’t sold

4.The story wanted to tell us .

A. artwork is valuable B. a father’s love is priceless

C. don’t look down at small works of art D. nobody knows what will happen next

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