Mr. and Mrs. Green lived in a big city. One summer they went to the country for their holiday. They enjoyed it very much because it was a quiet, clean place.

One day they went for a walk early in the morning and met an old man. He lived on a farm, and he was sitting in the warm sun in front of his house. Mr. Green asked him, “Do you like to live in this quiet place?”

The old man said, “Yes, I do.”

Mr. Green then asked, “What are the good things about it?”

The old man answered, “Well, the people here know each other. They often come and visit me, and I often go and visit them. And there are also many children here.” Mr. Green said, “That’s interesting, and what are the bad things?”

The old man thought for a moment and then said, “Well, the same things, really.”

1.Mr. and Mrs. Green went to the country _____.

A. to see the old man

B. to spend their holiday

C. to see the quiet place

D. to have a walk

2.Mr. and Mrs. Green enjoyed the country because _____.

A. there were many children

B. there was an old man

C. it was far from the city

D. it was quiet and clean

3.Mr. and Mrs. Green took a walk _____.

A. in the afternoon B. early in the morning

C. after breakfast D. in the evening

4.The old mall said, “Yes, I do.” “I do” here means _____.

A. I like to live in this place

B. I like the people here

C. I like to sit in the warm sun

D. I like to go out for a walk

5.The old man sometimes liked the people to ____, but sometimes he didn’t.

A. ask him questions

B. keep the place quiet and clean

C. come and visit him

D. make interesting things

Helping your child to read and write at home will improve your child’s skills and confidence---it will also better equip(装备) them for learning in the classroom environment. Reading and writing skills are needed by every child in every subject in every year of their school life and outside school. As parents, you can play an important role in improving your children’s literacy(读写能力)by practicing reading, writing, spelling and speaking with them outside school. This kit(工具箱)includes a number of tips on how to help. By listening, asking questions, giving information, and reading with your child outside school hours---you can make a difference. Students who improve their reading and writing will increase their vocabulary and their ability to use English correctly. This kit includes tips on how to help your child to read, write and spell, such as:

reading aloud each night

including children in everyday conversations

listening to your child

reading your child’s writing

using a dictionary

encouraging your child to talk about events that don’t involve the parents

trying not to ask questions that require a “yes” or “no” answer

practicing reading and writing by filling in forms, writing letters, sending cards, or e-mails.

The Premier’s Reading Challenge is also a wonderful way to encourage your child to read. You can help your child by encouraging him or her to join the Challenge and discuss the books they are reading.

1.This passage is mainly written for_______.

A. children B. parents C. students D. teachers

2.From this passage we know parents can help their children improve____.

A. listening and writing skills

B. reading and listening skills

C. listening and speaking skills

D. reading and writing skills

3. _____is NOT mentioned in the tips above.

A. Reading aloud each night

B. Joining the English club

C. Reading your child’s writing

D. Writing letters and e-mails

4.Helping your children read and write can’t_____.

A. replace their teacher

B. make them use English correctly

C. increase their vocabulary

D. improve their confidence

5.Which is the best title for the passage?

A. Helping Your Child Read and Write

B. How to Read and Write

C. Practice Reading and Writing

D. How to Teach Your Child

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