Why should I teach my children history? That sounds like a stupid question to even ask. But, as I hear different home schooling teachers discuss history, I get the idea that there may be different reasons for teaching history. Let me briefly explain the three good reasons for studying history and two bad reasons for studying history.
The major reason I see for studying history is that we can learn from the past. I am convinced that the world would be a much better place if more people understood the successes and failures of the past and the things that made these successes and failures. However, as the unfortunately true statement goes "the one thing we seem to learn from history is that we don't seem to learn from history." Perhaps at least in teaching history to my children I can do a small part in changing this.
A second major reason for studying history is that it is hard to understand the current political climate in the absence of an understanding of its historical context. We cannot even understand why we are and where we are without history, much less (更不必说) try to figure out where we are going or how we should get where we want to be.
I teach my children history, for one more reason. I purchased a set of historical audio (录音机) tapes for our children. My seven-year-old son listened to them over and over. It was my hope that he would become inspired by the accomplishments of people like the Wright brothers to accomplish things by himself. I think that it is good that we celebrate the accomplishments of people like Martin Luther King Jr. if, in doing so, young people are called on to stand for the principles that he stood for and accomplish what he accomplished. I also think that by studying people like Adolph Hitler, people can learn to stand against the things that he stood for.
1.
What message can we get from the underlined sentence in Paragraph 2?
A. Many people aren't clever enough to learn well from the past.
B. Many people fail to make good use of history and make the same mistakes.
C. Many people feel it hard to understand history.
D. Many people have no interest in studying history.
2.
In Paragraph 3, the author shows that history is useful because ___________.
A. it makes the current political situation go smoothly
B. it helps us realize the importance of historical events
C. it helps us understand why things are the way they are
D. it helps people accept the present situation where they live
3.
What would be talked about in the following paragraph?
A. How to teach history effectively.
B. Some negative reasons for studying history.
C. How to get more people to study history.
D. Some bad historical figures.
4.
The main purpose of this passage is to ____________.
A. inspire the parents to teach their children history
B. show the importance of history in politics
C. explain the reasons why children study history
D. introduce the writer’s own way of teaching history
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Why should I teach my children history? That sounds like a stupid question to even ask. But, as I hear different home schooling teachers discuss history, I get the idea that there may be different reasons for teaching history. Let me briefly explain the three good reasons for studying history and two bad reasons for studying history.
The major reason I see for studying history is that we can learn from the past. I am convinced that the world would be a much better place if more people understood the successes and failures of the past and the things that made these successes and failures. However, as the unfortunately true statement goes "the one thing we seem to learn from history is that we don't seem to learn from history." Perhaps at least in teaching history to my children I can do a small part in changing this.
A second major reason for studying history is that it is hard to understand the current political climate in the absence of an understanding of its historical context. We cannot even understand why we are and where we are without history, much less (更不必说) try to figure out where we are going or how we should get where we want to be.
I teach my children history, for one more reason. I purchased a set of historical audio (录音机) tapes for our children. My seven-year-old son listened to them over and over. It was my hope that he would become inspired by the accomplishments of people like the Wright brothers to accomplish things by himself. I think that it is good that we celebrate the accomplishments of people like Martin Luther King Jr. if, in doing so, young people are called on to stand for the principles that he stood for and accomplish what he accomplished. I also think that by studying people like Adolph Hitler, people can learn to stand against the things that he stood for.
1.
What message can we get from the underlined sentence in Paragraph 2?
A. Many people aren't clever enough to learn well from the past.
B. Many people fail to make good use of history and make the same mistakes.
C. Many people feel it hard to understand history.
D. Many people have no interest in studying history.
2.
In Paragraph 3, the author shows that history is useful because ___________.
A. it makes the current political situation go smoothly
B. it helps us realize the importance of historical events
C. it helps us understand why things are the way they are
D. it helps people accept the present situation where they live
3.
What would be talked about in the following paragraph?
A. How to teach history effectively.
B. Some negative reasons for studying history.
C. How to get more people to study history.
D. Some bad historical figures.
4.
The main purpose of this passage is to ____________.
A. inspire the parents to teach their children history
B. show the importance of history in politics
C. explain the reasons why children study history
D. introduce the writer’s own way of teaching history
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句型转换(共5小题;每小题2分,满分10分)
1. In my opinion, education should teach our children the skills they will need in the future.
In my opinion, education _____ ______ teach our children the skills they will need in the future.
2.In fact, I landed in Britain by chance.
In face, I landed in Britain _____ ______.
3.The Taj Mahal was built in the 1600s to memorize the emperor’s wife.
The Taj Mahal was built in the 1600s _____ ______ ______ the emperor’s wife.
4.He seems to be enjoying himself.
It looks ______ ______ he were enjoying himself.
5.My father tells me that helping others is the most pleasant thing.
My father tells me nothing is ______ _____ _______ helping others.
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After finishing my teaching for a school year,I thought that I should go back to Montreal,Quebec,my hometown for a visit.My main goal was to relax in preparation for the challenges of my retirement in the coming year.
Through my stay in Montreal,I met lots of Chinese who are struggling to succeed and then lead a better life in Canada.
Some travelled thousands of miles to get knowledge.When I spoke with some of them about the major barrier they had to face after they arrived in Canada,they all talked about the two official languages of Canada.But I was impressed by their ability to express their ideas while switching between English and French.
Almost all of those people said they often felt homesick.They miss their families and friends.Though Montreal has lots of Chinese restaurants,they long for a home-cooked meal.
I met some tourists who were trying to realize their childhood dreams of experiencing the life in a developed country.When I asked them if Montreal had lived up to their expectations,they hesitated.They said that reality never agrees with fantasies.However,they were glad to have the opportunity to visit Montreal and didn't regret taking the trip.
Not all the Chinese people I met were happy.I once met a young lady who met with a gentleman through the Internet.However,to her disappointment,he disappeared after he promised to marry her in Montreal.
I was served by another Chinese person who could not handle the challenges of studying in an English environment and ended up working in a restaurant with minimum pay.
Exploring different parts of the world,without any doubt,is an amazing experience.However,one should be realistic when it comes to leaving his hometown to set up a new life in a foreign country.One should take the time to examine the advantages and the shortcomings of the venture before they decide to chase an uncertain dream of achieving success or leading a better life.
1.The writer went to her hometown to_____.
A. meet her old friends B. study a new language
C. go on with her teaching D. prepare for her retirement life
2.The main barrier for some Chinese to get knowledge in Canada is_____.
A. food B. homesickness
C. language D. income
3.The writer thinks that_____.
A. overseas Chinese are good at communication in Canada
B. the trip to Montreal is a good chance for people to study
C. overseas Chinese feel disappointed at their life in Canada
D. people should think carefully before chasing the dreams abroad
4.What is the best title for the passage?
A. Improving Life Skills in Canada
B. Exploring Different Parts of Canada
C. Struggling for a Better Life in Canada
D. Going to Canada—Your Ideal Destination
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There are a number of reasons that can be given as to why children should be taught swimming at a young age. If your child knows the basic swimming skills, you can be at peace when your child is near the water. If you are in the process of teaching your child how to swim, then here are some points that you should keep in mind.
♦ Help your child pick a bathing suit. If you child wants to wear bathing suit and get wet then it is certain that your child will be able to handle the water.
♦ If the pool has steps, then it is great. Start from these to help your child gain some confidence. You should make sure that there is one place in the pool where your child can be left safely.
♦ The best way to teach your children to swim is to make them join swimming classes. In this way, you will be at peace because there is a professional trainer around your children who can teach them all the tricks of swimming. You can join in the parent-child lessons to make your child feel comfortable. If your child is a bit older, then get permission and sit by the pool to watch him/her learn. When you get your child admitted to swimming classes, make sure that the lessons go according to the swimming goals that you have set for your child.
Swimming is a fun activity and you can make it easy for your children to understand and coordinate(协调)the movements of their arms and legs will take some time. But, with regular practice and training this can be overcome. So, start with the basics and be around your children when they are learning how to swim. Once they know how to swim, then you can be at peace when they play around the water.
1.The pool with steps can make your children ________.
A.excited and clam B.confident and relaxed
C.nervous and uneasy D.strange and unusual
2.According to the text the best way for children to learn swimming is to ________.
A.train themselves with their skilled parents
B.learn from morning till night without break
C.join swimming classes with professional trainers
D.get a chance to sit by the pool to watch trainers swim
3.Which of the following is the best title for the text?
A.Teaching Your Children to Swim. B.Gaining Experience of Swimming.
C.Learning to Swim with Your Child. D.Swimming Can Make People Healthy.
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There are a number of reasons that can be given as to why children should be taught swimming at a young age. If your child knows the basic swimming skills, you can be at peace when your child is near the water. If you are in the process of teaching your child how to swim, then here are some points that you should keep in mind.
♦ Help your child pick a bathing suit. If you child wants to wear bathing suit and get wet then it is certain that your child will be able to handle the water.
♦ If the pool has steps, then it is great. Start from these to help your child gain some confidence. You should make sure that there is one place in the pool where your child can be left safely.
♦ The best way to teach your children to swim is to make them join swimming classes. In this way, you will be at peace because there is a professional trainer around your children who can teach them all the tricks of swimming. You can join in the parent-child lessons to make your child feel comfortable. If your child is a bit older, then get permission and sit by the pool to watch him/her learn. When you get your child admitted to swimming classes, make sure that the lessons go according to the swimming goals that you have set for your child.
Swimming is a fun activity and you can make it easy for your children to understand and coordinate(协调)the movements of their arms and legs will take some time. But, with regular practice and training this can be overcome. So, start with the basics and be around your children when they are learning how to swim. Once they know how to swim, then you can be at peace when they play around the water.
1.The pool with steps can make your children ________.
A. excited and clam B. confident and relaxed
C. nervous and uneasy D. strange and unusual
2.According to the text the best way for children to learn swimming is to ________.
A. train themselves with their skilled parents
B. learn from morning till night without break
C. join swimming classes with professional trainers
D. get a chance to sit by the pool to watch trainers swim
3.Which of the following is the best title for the text?
A. Teaching Your Children to Swim. B. Gaining Experience of Swimming.
C. Learning to Swim with Your Child. D. Swimming Can Make People Healthy.
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All her life, my mother wanted busy children. It was very important that her house should remain at all things clean and tidy.
You could turn your back for a moment in my mother's house, leave a half written letter on the dining room table, a magazine open on the chair, and turn around to find that my mother had "put it back where it belonged." as she explained.
My wife, on one of her first visits to my mother's house, placed a packet of biscuits on an end table and went to the kitchen to fetch a drink. When she returned, she found the packet had been removed. Confused (疑惑的), she set down her drink and went back to the kitchen for more biscuits, only to return to find that her drink had disappeared. Up to then she had guessed that everyone in my family held onto their drinks, so as not to make water rings on the end tables. Now she knows better.
These disappearances had a confusing effect on our family. We were all inclined to (有......的倾向) forgetfulness, and it was common for one of us, upon returning from the bathroom, to find the every sign of his work in progress had disappeared suddenly. "Do you remember what I was doing?" was a question frequently asked, but rarely answered.
Now my sister has developed a second-hand love of clean windows, and my brother does the cleaning in his house, perhaps to avoid having to be the one to lift his feet. I try not to think about it too much, but I have at this later time started to dust the furniture once a week.
1.Which of the following is TRUE about my mother?
A. She enjoyed removing others' drinks.
B. She became more and more forgetful.
C. She preferred to do everything by herself.
D. She wanted to keep her house in good order.
2.My wife could not find her biscuits and drink in my mother's house because _______.
A. she had already finished them
B. my mother had taken them away
C. she forgot where she had left them
D. someone in my family was holding them
3. The underlined part to the fifth paragraph suggests that my sister _______.
A. is happy to clean windows
B. loves to clean used windows
C. is fond of clean used windows
D. likes clean windows as my mother did
4.This passage mainly tells us that _______.
A. my mother often made us confused
B. my family members had a poor memory
C. my mother helped us to form a good habit
D. my wife was surprised when she visited my mother
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“I don’t like my parents. They always tell me I should do this, and should not do that. It sometimes makes me angry,” said Li Ping, a middle school student in Hunan. Do you have the same problem? Perhaps your parents had the same problem when they were your age long ago. Why does it seem that some parents are not so friendly in their children’s eyes?
One of the biggest things is when someone becomes a parent, he/she likes worrying things. They worry about everything about you, from the time you were born. They do a lot for you, though something would make you angry, because they care about you and worry about you. They worry about your choices of friends, the food you eat, your work at school, how much sleep you get, etc. All these things are part of your life. They want you to grow up healthily and happily.
So how can you make things easier on yourself? It’s easier than you think. Just make sure your parents know what you’re doing. Get them to know your friends. Phone if you stay somewhere else so that your parents don’t call every hospital in the phone book looking for your body. Say sorry to them when you make mistakes. Take responsibility (责任) for what you have done. Talk about your ideas with them. They may talk about theirs with you.
Most of all, try to think about why your parents do this or do that. They are still practicing being parents and need help you can give them. Someday, when you become a parent, they may be able to help you know how to get on with your children.
1. What does the writer think we should do if we go back home later than usual? We should___________.
A. tell our friends
B. tell the teacher
C. say sorry to our parents
D. make a telephone call to our parents
2.The writer thinks___________.
A. it’s wrong of parents to worry about their children too much
B. some parents are unfriendly, which makes their children angry
C. children should do everything as their parent say
D. parents love their children very much and the children should understand them
3.Which do you think is the best title for the passage?
A. Parents’ Responsibility
B. How to Get on with Parents
C. Zhang Hua’s Problem
D. What Are Parents Worrying about
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We know children should grow up, knowing the right sense of values. Here is a good example to teach them a good lesson.
One day, a young man who was dressed poorly begged ______ door to door along the street. ______ an old wallet in hand, he was asking for a few coins to buy something to eat. He kept complaining(抱怨) about his bad ______ and kept wondering why those who had so much money were never ______ and were always wanting more.
“As ______ as I’m concerned, if I had only enough to fill my stomach and to wear, I would not want anything more."
Just at that moment Goddess Fortune noticed the beggar among the crowd and got close to him, greeting, “Hi, young man, I have wished to ______ you for a long time. If you open your wallet, I will pour my gold into it. But keep in mind that I will do that only on this ______: All that falls into the wallet will be gold belonging to you; but every piece falling upon the ground shall turn______ dust, worth nothing. Are you clear?”
“I see. Now I’m ready. ” said the beggar with confidence.
“Then you should ______! It’s evident that your wallet is a(an) ______ one, so don’t load(装) it too heavily,” said the Goddess Fortune.
The excited beggar could hardly ______ to have gold. He quickly opened his wallet, and a ______ of yellow coins was poured into it. The wallet became heavier and heavier.
“Is that enough? Isn’t it cracking? Will your wallet strong enough for more?” warned the Goddess.
“Never ______. It’s still strong enough now,” replied the beggar confidently.
The wallet was filled with ______ many coins that the beggar’s hands began to shake. “Ah, if only the golden stream(溪流) would ______ forever! Just a little more,” said the beggar, “ ______ just a handful(一把) or two.”
“There! It’s full. The wallet will ______,” reminded the Goddess again, but the beggar insisted ______, “I know it will hold a little more, just a little more!” One more piece was added and the wallet burst. The ______ fell upon the ground and became dust. The greedy beggar had now ______ but his broken wallet.
1.A. through B. outside C. from D. inside
2.A. Picking B. Replacing C. Winning D. Holding
3.A. luck B. wallet C. clothes D. chance
4.A. relaxed B. determined C. shocked D. satisfied
5.A. long B. far C. possible D. soon
6.A. praise B. persuade C. help D. comfort
7.A. situation B. principle C. responsibility D. suggestion
8.A. into B. up C. off D. over
9.A. look down upon B. look after C. look around D. look out
10.A. large B. old C. new D. full
11.A. stand B. think C. breathe D. wait
12.A. piece B. stream C. pack D. pipe
13.A. ask B. request C. mind D. recover
14.A. quite B. so C. too D. as
15.A. flow B. end C. dry D. freeze
16.A. evaluate B. lend C. add D. interrupt
17.A. shrink B. change C. disappear D. burst
18.A. strongly B. frequently C. gradually D. fluently
19.A. wallet B. hand C. treasure D. gift
20.A. nothing B. anything C. everything D. something
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We know children should grow up, knowing the right sense of values. Here is a good example to teach them a good lesson.
One day, a young man who was dressed poorly begged______door to door along the street.______an old wallet in hand, he was asking for a few coins to buy something to eat. He kept complaining about his bad_______and kept wondering why those who had so much money were never ______ and were always desiring more.
“As_____as I’m concerned, if I had only enough to fill my stomach and to wear, I would not want anything more."
Just at that moment Goddess Fortune noticed the beggar among the crowd and got close to him, greeting, “Hi, young man, I have wished to ______ you for a long time. If you open your wallet, I will pour my gold into it. But keep in mind that I will do that only on this ______: All that falls into the wallet will be pure gold belonging to you; but every piece falling upon the ground______become dirt, worth nothing. Are you clear?”
“I see. Now I’m ready. ” said the beggar with confidence.
“Then you should ______! It’s obvious that your wallet is a ______one, so don’t load it too heavily,” said the Goddess Fortune.
The excited beggar could hardly ______to have gold. He quickly opened his wallet, and a ______ of yellow coins was poured into it. The wallet became heavier and heavier.
“Is that enough? Isn’t it cracking? Will your wallet strong enough for more?” warned the Goddess.
“Never______.It’s still strong enough now” replied the beggar confidently.
The wallet was filled with______many coins that the beggar’s hands began to shake. “Ah, if only the golden stream would ______ forever! Just a little more,” said the beggar, “_____ just a handful or two.”
“There! It’s full. The wallet will ______.” reminded the Goddess again, but the beggar insisted _____, “I know it will hold a little more, just a little more!” One more piece was added and the wallet split. The ______ fell upon the ground and became dust. The greedy beggar had now ______ but his broken wallet.
1.A. through B. outside C. from D. inside
2.A. Picking B. Gathering C. Winning D. Holding
3.A. fortune B. wallet C. clothes D. chance
4.A. relaxed B. disappointed C. worried D. satisfied
5.A. long B. far C. possible D. soon
6.A. praise B. forgive C. help D. comfort
7.A. situation B. principle C. outline D. suggestion
8.A. shall B. would C. should D. might
9.A. look down B. look after C. look for D. look out
10.A. large B. worn C. new D. full
11.A. stand B. think C. breathe D. wait
12.A. piece B. stream C. pair D. pipe
13.A. ask B. request C. fear D. insist
14.A. quite B. so C. too D. as
15.A. pour B. end C. dry D. freeze
16.A. take B. lend C. add D. send
17.A. flow B. change C. disappear D. burst
18.A. firmly B. with doubt C. angrily D. with patience
19.A. wallet B. food C. treasure D. gift
20.A. nothing B. anything C. everything D. something
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Teaching idioms (习语) is a lot of fun. Here are some good books that can teach children idioms.
THE WORLD IS YOUR OYSTER
It has idioms that are widely used. Each idiom has a picture to go with it. It is for children in the 1st grade & up. It is written by Tamara James.
THERE’S A FROG IN MY THROAT
This book has 440 idioms about animals. Each idiom is given a short explanation to tell what it means. It is for children in the 2nd grade—6th grade. It is written by Loreen Leedy.
BUTTERFLIES IN MY STOMACH
It shows a boy’s first day of school through idioms. It is for students in the 1st grade—4th grade. It is written by Serge Bloch.
MAD AS A WET HEN
It is a book for teaching classic idioms. It is for students in the 3rd grade—5th grade. It is written by Marvin Terban.
MY TEACHER LIKES TO SAY
It is about idioms used by teachers. It is for students in the 1st grade—4th grade. It is written by Denise Nelson.
1.Kids who love animals would most probably buy ________.
A. MAD AS A WET HEN
B. MY TEACHER LIKES TO SAY
C. THE WORLD IS YOUR OYSTER
D. THERE’S A FROG IN MY THROAT
2.What do we know about the book written by Serge Bloch?
A. It has many classic idioms.
B. It has some interesting pictures.
C. It is about the beginning of school education.
D. It is for children who are in the 2nd grade—6th grade.
3.Whose book focuses on the idioms used by teachers?
A. Denise Nelson’s. B. Serge Bloch’s.
C. Loreen Leedy’s. D. Marvin Terban’s.
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