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Parents play a very important role in children’s development, but that doesn’t mean that parents should spend all their money in educating their children. Or else, it would be unfair to them. However, some modern Chinese parents often send their children to the best schools or even abroad to England, the United States or Australia without caring about the money. They also want their children to take extra-course activities where they will learn a musical instrument or ballet or other classes which will give them a head start in life. The Chinese believe that the more expensive an education is, the better it is. So the parents will spend an unreasonable amount of money on education. Even poor couples will buy a computer for their son or daughter.
However, what most parents fail to see is that the best early education they can give their children is usually very cheap.
Parents can see that their children’s skills vary, skilled in some areas while poor in others. What most parents fail to realize though, is that today’s children lack self-respect and self-confidence.
The problem is that parents are only educating their children on how to take multiple-choice tests and how to study well, but parents aren’t teaching them the most important skills they need to be confident, happy and clever.
Parents can achieve this by teaching practical skills like cooki
ng, sewing and doing housework.
Teaching a child to cook will improve many of the skills that he will need later in life. Cooking demands patience and time. It’s an enjoyable but difficult experiment. A good cook always tries to improve his cooking, so he will learn to work hard and gradually to finish his job successfully. His result, a well-cooked dinner, will give him much satisfaction and a lot of self-confidence.
Some old machines , such as a broken radio or TV set that you give your children to play with will make him curious and arouse his interest. He will spend hours looking at them, trying to fix them; your child might become an engineer when he grows up. These activities aren’t merely teaching a child to read a book, but rather to think, to use his mind. And that is more important.
1.According to this passage, there are some problems with _________.
A. the Chinese children’s skills
B. the education system of China
C. the Chinese parents’ idea of educating their children
D. the Chinese children’s hobbies
2.The writer of this passage seems to agree that parents in China _______.
A. are too strict with their children
B. are t
oo rich to educate their children
C. are too poor to educate their children
D. have some problems in educating their children correctly
3.We can conclude that cooking at home helps children_________.
A. benefit from it and prepare themselves for the future
B. learn how to become strong and fat
C. learn how to serve their parents
D. make their parents believe that they are clever
4.The last paragraph shows that_________.
A. broken radios and television sets are useful
B. an engineer must fix many broken radios
C. one’s curiosity may be useful for his later life
D. a good student should spend much time repairing radios
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Stories play a vital role in the growth and development of children. The books they read and the characters they get to know can become like friends. It's also good for children to understand that books are a useful source of information and that good reading skills are important for success in their future lives.
Children who can read well are more likely to have higher confidence levels. This will benefit them in school as they’ll feel able to participate fully in activities. Another part of building confidence is to know where you fit into the world. Stories can help with this process by showing children what people's lives are like where they live and in other parts of the world.
Stories are a great way to introduce new words and ideas into a child's language--starting with picture books for the very young, working up to more complex novels for teenagers. Fiction based on real life can also help children with their own life experience--it shows them how diverse the world is and that some people's lives are vastly different from theirs. And the process is done in a natural way. There's no actual teaching involved at all, but they learn from simply reading the story.
Reading helps children understand that there are other children who feel the same way and they are not alone. This helps children understand that feelings are normal and should be expressed. Watching their responses to the feelings of the characters in the stories will give you some idea of how a child feels about certain situations and emotions. For example, how the child responds to the character in the story feeling sad or scared will give you some idea of how the child thinks.
As you can see, children's stories are important for a number of reasons and form a vital part of the growing process. Being part of that process can bring children a sense of satisfaction as well as being great fun. So, go and get your children some wonderful books to allow them to enjoy a relaxing bedtime story.
1.What can we know from Paragraph 1?
A.Reading stories benefits children a lot.
B.Reading is the best way to gain information.
C.Reading stories helps children make more friends.
D.Reading skills should be developed at a young age.
2.How could reading stories raise children's confidence?
A.Inspiring children to get good grades.
B.Supporting children's language development.
C.Aiding children with living in a better family environment.
D.Allowing children to explore their suitable positions in society.
3.What does the author think about learning through reading?
A.Unrealistic.
B.Effective.
C.Time-saving
D.Expensive.
4.What can be inferred from the text?
A.Most teenagers are fond of complex novels.
B.Picture books are lacking in real life situations.
C.Most children have difficulty in expressing themselves.
D.Parents can know kids better from kids' reading responses.
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—In my view, education plays a less important role in kids’ growth than parents’ love.
--But that’s your opinion.________.
A．You said it B．I share your opinion
C．I beg to differ D．I can’t agree more
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Imagination and fantasy can play an important role in achieving the things we fear. Children know this very well. Fred Epstein, in his book I Make It to Five, tells a story he heard from one of his friends about Tom, a four-year-old boy with a cancer in his back bone. He came through several operations and a lot of pain by mastering his imagination.
Tom loved to pretend, and he particularly loved to play superheroes. Dr. Epstein explained that it was actually a brilliant way for his young mind to handle the terrifying and painful life he led.
The day before his third trip to the operating room, Tom was terribly afraid. “Maybe I could go as Superman,” he whispered to his mom. Hearing this, the mother hesitated for a while. She has avoided buying the expensive costume(戏装), but finally she agreed.
The next day Tom appeared as the powerful Superman, showing off through the hospital halls and coolly waving his hand to the people greeting him along the way. And Tom, with the strength of his fantasy, successfully made it through the operation.
The power of imagination need not be reserved for children only. We all have the power to use our fantasies to attempt things we never thought possible, to go through those things that seem impossible, and to achieve what we never believed we could. Just as Dr. Epstein puts it, “If you can dream it, you can do it.”
It doesn’t mean that you should dress as a superhero for your next job interview. But, next time you are tested in a way that seems impossible, imagine what it would take to overcome it. Become the person you need to become to win over your challenge and do it in your mind first. So, let your imagination run wild, and dare to dream.
1.What do we know about Tom?
A. He was seriously ill.
B. He was a dishonest boy.
C. He was crazy about magic.
D. He was Dr. Epstein’s patient.
2.What can be inferred about Tom’s mother?
A. She was a rich lady.
B. She refused Tom’s request.
C. She wanted Tom to be a superhero.
D. She wanted to get Tom through the pain.
3.When Tom went for the third operation, he_________.
A. pretended to be painful B. acted like a superhero
C. appeared in poor spirits D. argued with his mother
4.In the last paragraph, you are advised________.
A. to go through some difficult tests
B. to wake up from your wild dreams
C. to become a powerful person in your mind
D. to wear expensive clothes for job interviews
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Eyesight plays a very important role in our daily life. Every waking moment, the eyes are working to see the world around us. Over 40% of Americans worry about losing eyesight , but it's easy to include steps into our daily life to make sure of healthy eyes. Here are five suggestions for a lifetime of healthy eyesight:
Schedule yearly exams. 1. Experts advise parents to bring babies 6 to 12 months of age to the doctor for a careful check. The good news is that millions of children now can have yearly eye exams and following treatment, including eyeglasses.
Give your eyes a break. Two-thirds of Americans spend up to seven hours a day using computers or other digital products.2.Experts suggest that people practice the 20/20/20 rule: every 20 minutes, take a 20-second break and look at something 20 feet away.
3.As part of a healthy diet, eat more fruits and vegetables each day. Vitamins C and E help protect eyesight and promote eye health.
Protect against UV rays (紫外线). Long-term stay in the sun creates risk to your eyes. No matter what the season is, it's extremely important to wear sunglasses.4.
Practice safe wear and care of contact lenses (隐形眼镜). Many Americans use contact lenses to improve their eyesight. While some follow the medical guidance for wearing contact lenses, many are breaking the rules and putting their eyesight at risk. 5. Otherwise, you may have problems such as red eyes, pain in the eyes, or a more serious condition.
A.Eat your greens.
B.Eye care should begin early in life.
C.They can properly protect your eyes.
D.Stay in good shape by taking more vitamins.
E.Parents usually don’t care about their own eyesight.
F. Always follow the doctor’s advice for proper wear.
G. This frequent eye activity increases the risk for eye tiredness.
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Encouragement from a friend plays a very important role in motivating you to solve the problems you are facing. It helps you fight the difficulties and get out of an unfavorable situation you are stuck in.
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Encouragement can serve as a ray of hope during difficult times.
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As we all know, games play a very important role in the growth of children. Children should grow along with playing games; for, 1._________ playing games, they can not only acquire knowledge, but also develop their abilities to 
get along with others.
However, most children are2._________ (face) with a completely different situation. Most parents fear that games will prevent children from increasing new knowledge and3._________ the children will fail in the future examinations. So, instead of4._________ (let) the children themselves find and learn naturally from their surroundings, they force their children to take part in5._________ (variety) kinds of classes, learning English, playing6._________ piano or practicing drawing, etc. What’s more, some parents put away the children’s toys which are very useful in developing children’s 7.__________ (imagine) and practical abilities.
Here is a piece of good advice to those parents: 8.__________ you want to expect your child to be able to accomplish something, you must first of all develop his ability to adapt 9._________ the new surroundings. That cram (填鸭式的) education can lead to nothing 10._________ a failure in the children’s growth.
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Eyesight plays a very important role in our daily life. Every waking moment, the eyes are working to see the world around us. Over forty percent of Americans worry about losing eyesight, but it's easy to include steps into our daily life to ensure healthy eyes. Here are five suggestions for a lifetime of healthy eyesight：
● Schedule yearly exams. 1. Experts advise parents to bring babies 6 to 12 months of age to the doctor for a careful check. The good news is that millions of children now can have yearly eye exams and following treatment, including eyeglasses.
● Protect against UV rays (紫外线). Long-term stay in the sun creates risk to your eyes. No matter what the season is, it's extremely important to wear sunglasses. 2.
● Give your eyes a break. Two-thirds of Americans spend up to seven hours a day using computers or other digital products. 3.Experts recommend that people practice the 20/20/20 rule: every 20 minutes, take a 20-second break and look at something 20 feet away.
●4. As part of a healthy diet, eat more fruits and vegetables each day. Vitamins (维生素) C and E help protect eyesight and promote eye health.
● Practice safe wear and care of contact lenses (隐形眼镜). Many Americans use contact lenses to improve their eyesight. While some follow the medical guidance for wearing contact lenses, many are breaking the rules and putting their eyesight at risk. 5. Otherwise, you may have problems such as red eyes, pain in the eyes, or a more serious condition.
A. Eat your greens.
B. Eye care should begin early in life.
C. They can properly protect your eyes.
D. Stay in good shape by taking more vitamins.
E. Parents usually don’t care about their own eyesight.
F. Always follow the doctor’s advice for appropriate wear.
G. This frequent eye activity increases the risk for eye tiredness.
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根据短文内容,从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项
Eyesight plays a very important role in our daily life. Every waking moment, the eyes are working to see the world around us. Over forty percent of Americans worry about losing eyesight, but it’s easy to include steps into our daily life to ensure healthy eyes. Here are five suggestions for a lifetime of healthy eyesight:
• Schedule yearly exams. Eye care should begin early in life. 1._______ The good news is that millions of children now can have yearly eye exams and following treatment, including eyeglasses.
• Protect against UV rays（紫外线）. Long-term stay in the sun creates risk to your eyes. No matter what the season is, it’s extremely important to wear sunglasses. 2. __________
• Give your eyes a break. Two-thirds of Americans spend up to seven hours a day using computers or other digital products. This frequent eye activity increases the risk for eye tiredness. 3._______
• Eat your greens. 4.________ Vitamins C and E help protect eyesight and promote eye health.
• Practice safe wear and care of contact lenses（隐形眼镜）. Many Americans use contact lenses to improve their eyesight. 5.________Always follow the doctor’s advice for appropriate wear. Otherwise, you may have problems such as red eyes, pain in the eyes, or a more serious condition.
A. As part of a healthy diet, eat more fruits and vegetables each day.
B. Experts advise parents to bring babies 6 to 12 months of age to the doctor for a careful check.
C. They can properly protect your eyes.
D. Stay in good shape by taking more vitamins.
E. Parents usually don’t care about their own eyesight.
F. While some follow the medical guidance for wearing contact lenses, many are breaking the rules and putting their eyesight at risk.
G. Experts recommend that people practice the 20/20/20 rule: every 20 minutes, take a 20-second break and look at something 20 feet away.
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It is very important for us parents to be ______ ___in educating children.
A. common B. similar C. consistent D. available
ng, sewing and doing housework.
oo rich to educate their children
get along with others.