题目内容
Teach Your Child to Wonder
Children start out as natural scientists,instinctively(本能地)eager to investigate the world around them.Helping them enjoy science call be easy, there’s no need for a lot of scientific terms or expensive lab equipment.You only have:to share your children’s curiosity.Firstly, listen to their questions.I once visited a classroom of seven-year-olds to talk about science as a career.The children asked me "textbook questions" about schooling,salary and whether I like my job.When I finished answering,we sat facing one another in silence.Finally I said, “Now that we’ve finished with your lists, do you have questions of your own about science?”
After a long pause.a boy raised his hand,“Have your ever seen a grasshopper(蚱蜢)eat? When I try eating leaves like that,I get stomachache.Why?”
This began a series of questions that lasted nearly two hours.
Secondly, give them time to think.Studies over the past three decades have shown that,after asking a question,adults typically wait only one second or less for a response, no time for a child to think. When adults increase their “wait time” to three seconds or more,children respond with more logical,complete and creative answers.
Thirdly, watch your language.Once you have a child engaged in a science discussion,don’t,jump in with “That’s right” or “Very good”.These words work well when it comes to encouraging good behavior.But in talking about science, quick praise can signal that discussion is over. Instead,keep things going by saying, “That's interesting” or “I’d never thought of it that way before,” or coming up with more questions or ideas.
Never urge a child to “Think”.It doesn’t make sense,children are always thinking, without your telling them to.What’s more,this can turn a conversation into a performance.The child will try to find the answer you want,in as few words as possible,so he will be a smaller target for your disapproval.
Lastly, show, don’t tell. Real-life impressions of nature are far more impressive than any lesson children can gain from a book or a television program.Let children look at their fingertips (指尖)through a magnifying glass,and they’ll understand why your want them to wash before dinner.Rather than saying that water evaporates(蒸发掉),set a pot of water to boil and let them watch the water level drop.
41.According to the passage,children are natural scientists,to simulate(激发)their interest, the important things for adults to do is .
A.to let them see the world around
B.to share their children’ curiosity
C.to explain difficult phrases about science
D.to supply their children with lab devices
42.In the last sentence of the first paragraph,the word lists could best be replaced by
A.any questions B.exercise items
C.questions from textbooks D.any number of questions
43.According to the passage,the children call answer questions in more logical,complete and creative way if adults
A.1et them respond quickly
B.wait for one or two seconds after a question
C.tell them what to think
D.are patient enough when their children answer questions
44.In which of the following paragraph(s) does the author tell us what to say to encourage children in a science discussion?
A.Second and third. B.Fourth and fifth.
C.Fifth and sixth. D.Seventh.
45.The author mentions all of the following techniques for adults to share with their children’s curiosity except that adults should
A.tell their children stories instead of reciting facts
B.offer their children the chance to see things for themselves
C.Wait at least for three seconds after a question
D.encourage their children to ask questions of their own
BCDCA
Are your children liked by their teachers? All parents want their children to impress(给...的印象) their teachers and succeed in school. You can get your children to impress their teachers by following these easy steps.
Make sure they’re prepared. Teachers are impressed by children coming to school prepared to learn. Make sure they have everything they need—pencils textbooks, erasers and so on.
Require them to be active in class. Teach them to ask teachers questions when they don’t understand something. Some children think teachers are bothered by questions, but most teachers are impressed when children take the initiative(采取主动) in asking questions. They should take part in class discussions, giving their opinions politely.
Keep your children healthy. If your children are tired and hungry, they won’t be ready to learn. Children need at least 8 to 10 hours of sleep per night. Feed your children a solid breakfast and prepare a healthy lunch. Provide them with fruit and other healthy foods—apples or bananas are better for them than cookies.
Make sure that your children do their homework. If they really don’t understand it, discuss it with them patiently. Don’t help them do their homework. Teachers can always tell who it is that does the work.
Teach your children good manners and habits. Children need to arrive at the school punctually, and be polite to their teachers and classmates. Parents need to teach these skills at home. Nothing is sweeter than children who say “please” and “thank you”, and these are children their teachers are certain to love.
【小题1】 The first paragraph serves as ________.
| A.an explanation | B.an introduction | C.a background | D.a guidance |
| A.Hungry and tired children can’t focus on their study. |
| B.Children should go to school on time and learn to behave well. |
| C.Teachers aren’t able to decide if parents do homework for their children. |
| D.Teachers are impressed when children take an active part in class. |
| A.help your children to impress their teachers at school |
| B.ask your children to get ready for classes before going to school |
| C.teach your children to be polite to both their teachers and classmates |
| D.remind your children to observe all the rules when at school |
How to Teach a Child Respect
As a child grows out of being an infant(婴儿)and begins to notice and react to the world around them, you may find yourself wondering how you possibly pass all of the things that they need to become a responsible, respectful adult. 【小题1】 A child who learns to respect all he meets not only receives respect from others in kind, but learns to respect himself as well.
Instructions
★1 Show your child respect. This is perhaps the best way to teach your child how to respect others. Listen to your child by giving her your full attention and she will learn to listen to you, understanding how important this is in relationships.
★2 【小题2】 The more you say "please" and "thank you" to your child, the more likely he will learn to use them with you and others. Politeness then becomes a normal part of any conversation.
★3 Agree to disagree.【小题3】 Explain your decision so that she will understand your reasoning and expect respectful responses. Disagreeing with you aren’t equal to disobedience.
★4 Control your impulse to overreact. When a situation arises between you and your child that requires calmness, keep in mind that you are supposed to be modeling correct behavior. 【小题4】
★5 Praise, praise, praise! So much is focused on what a child does wrong and how to correct it that the accomplishments are not celebrated enough. 【小题5】
| A.Teach manners by using polite requests and responses. |
| B.Try to remember that a child won’t always agree with you. |
| C.Respect is necessary for a meaningful and successful life. |
| D.If he sees you lose your temper, he is more likely to respond that way in future. |
F.When you see you child exhibit respectful behavior, make sure he knows just how proud you are of him.
G.Signs such as sudden poor performance in school, behaviors like fears and threats accompany behavior problems in children.