Using iPads to Make Learning Fun

Paper, pencil, whiteboard, textbook are the tools you need if you want to go to school. But recently, you can add another one to the list: an iPad.

Because the popular Apple tablet is not only useful for searching the Internet and watching videos, but it is also being used to make learning fun.

Scientists now know that we learn better when we are enjoying ourselves, so recently software developers have made iPad applications(应用程序) that look like video games, but have strong educational content. One of the best examples of this new form of teaching application is Futaba, a game in which up to four children try to recognize a spinning(旋转的) object, and then identify what it is. The game can be used to teach English, math, foreign languages, or just about anything, and students love it. Teachers can even make their own questions. The important thing is that children enjoy the game, and don't even realize how much they are learning!

So the next time you have to choose between making your child study or letting them play a game, just remember…they could do both at the same time!

1.What can be added to the school thing list according to the passage?

A. An iPad.

B. An English textbook.

C. A pencil.

D. A whiteboard.

2.What does the underlined word “tablet” probably mean in Chinese in this passage?

A. 药片 B. 掌上电脑

C. 牌匾 D. 桌子

3.Futaba is ________.

A. an old kind of classroom

B. a new outdoor activity

C. a new educational application

D. a very old tool of teaching

4.How many children can take part in one Futaba game at a time?

A. 7. B. 6 C. 5. D. 4.

5.Which of the following is NOT TRUE according to the passage?

A. Scientists think that we learn better when we are enjoying ourselves.

B. Futaba can only be used to teach languages.

C. Teachers can make their own questions using Futaba.

D. The writer thinks children can study and have fun playing games at the same time.

Sara was sitting on the sofa and thinking about her birthday party. Because of the terrible storm, her parents decided to have the party the next weekend. Sara didn't understand why. They didn't live near the ocean (海洋).

''Sara, you can't sit there all day,'' her mother said. ''We'll have your party for you next weekend.''

''It's not the same. My birthday is today, not next weekend.'' Sara turned on the TV. She wanted to watch anything that wasn't about the storm. But just about every station was talking about it. ''I can't even watch my favorite shows. This storm is ruining (毁灭) everything.''

Her mother sat down next to her. ''The storm is ruining a lot. Look at that. Those people are trying to save their houses. Could you imagine if we lost our home?'' Sara looked at what was happening on the TV. The storm did look bad. She knew she'd be really sad if her family lost their home.

''What's going to happen to all those people? Will they be okay?'' asked Sara.

''Usually when there's a big storm like this, people give money and send food and other things to the homeless families. Some people even help rebuild houses.''

''I want to help, too.'' said Sara. ''Maybe I could give my birthday money away. Those people are going to need it more than me.''

Her mother smiled. ''I'm really proud of you, Sara. Helping others is a great way to weather (经受住) the storm.''

1.At the beginning of the story Sara felt ______.

A.excited B.surprised C.worried D.unhappy

2.What can we learn from the passage?

A.Sara and her family lived near the ocean.

B.Sara and her family nearly lost their home.

C.Sara learned the storm was really bad from TV.

D.Sara watched her favorite shows on her birthday.

3.At the end of the story, Sara decided to _____.

A.give her birthday money away B.send food to the homeless families

C.help the homeless people rebuild houses D.invite the homeless people to her birthday party

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