Much to ________ surprise of the students, th...

Much to ________ surprise of the students, the concert which was held once a year turned out to be ________ complete failure.

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Much to ________ surprise of the students, the concert which was held once a year turned out to be ________ complete failure.

A. /; a                 B. the; a

C. the; /               D. /; /

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The concert _______ many foreign students were invited was a feast for the eyes.

A. for which                 B. to which      C. in which                    D. on which

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Issues around children learning to read are rarely out of the news, which is hardly surprising—becoming a successful reader is of vital importance in improving a child’s life chances. Nor is it surprising that reading creates a virtuous circle: the more you read the better you become. But what may come as a surprise is that reading to dogs is gaining popularity as a way of addressing concerns about children’s reading.

Underachievement (学业不良) in groups of children in the UK is recognized in international studies—and successive governments have sought to address the issues in a range of ways. Reading to dogs, so far, has not been among them, but it’s time to look at the strategy more seriously.

Many children naturally enjoy reading and need little encouragement, but if they are struggling, their confidence can quickly decrease—and with it, their motivation. This brings about the destructive cycle, and therefore reading ability fails to improve.

So how can dogs help?

A therapeutic (疗法的) presence

Reading to dogs is just that—encouraging children to read alongside a dog. The practice originated in the US in 1999.

The presence of dogs has a calming effect on many people—hence their use in Pets as Therapy schemes (PAT). Many primary schools are becoming increasingly pressurized environments and children (like adults) generally do not respond well to such pressure. A dog creates an environment that immediately feels more relaxing and welcoming. Reading can be an independent activity, but can also be a pleasurable, shared social event. Children who are struggling to read benefit from the simple pleasure of reading to a loyal, loving listener.

Children who are struggling to read, for whatever reason, need to build confidence and rediscover a motivation for reading. A dog is a reassuring, friendly audience who will not mind if mistakes are made. Children can read to the dog, uninterrupted; comments will not be made. Errors can be addressed in other contexts at other times. For more experienced or capable readers, they can experiment with intonation and “voices”, knowing that the dog will respond positively—and building fluency further develops comprehension in readers.

For children who are struggling, reconnecting with the pleasure of reading is very important. As Marylyn Jager-Adams, a literacy (读写) scholar, noted in a seminal review of beginner reading in the US: “If we want children to learn to read well, we must find a way to attract them to read lots.”

Reading to a dog can create a helpful balance, supporting literacy activities which may seem less appealing to a child. Children having difficulty with reading, for example, need focused support to develop their understanding of the alphabetic code (字母代码). But this needs to be balanced with activities which support independent reading and social enjoyment or the child can become less motivated.

Creating a virtuous circle

Breaking a negative cycle will inevitably lead to the creation of a virtuous circle—and sharing a good book with a dog enables children to apply their reading skills in a positive and enjoyable way.

Research evidence in this area is rather limited, despite the growing popularity of the scheme. A 2016 systematic review of 48 studies—“Children Reading to Dogs: A Systematic Review of the Literature” by Hall, Ge and Mills--demonstrated some evidence for improvement in reading, but the evidence was not strong. There clearly is more work to do, but interest in reading to dogs appears to have grown through the evidence of case studies. The example, often given in the media, is that of Tony Nevett and his pet dog Danny. Tony and Danny’s involvement in a number of schools has been transformative, not only in terms of reading but also in promoting general well-being positive behavior among children with a diverse range of needs.

So, reading to dogs could offer many benefits. As with any approach, it is not a cure—but set within a language—rich literacy environment, there appears to be little to lose and much to gain.

Title: How Dogs Could Make Children Better 1. ▲

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The new science of spending comes to a surprising conclusion. How we use our money may____ as much or more than how much we’ve got it.

Money spent on experiences, rather than material goods, ____ more happiness.

Imagine that you wake up tomorrow morning to ___　　 $1 million under your bed .What would you do　　　　 that cash?

The money will probably make you think about one thing _____ all else— yourself. A large amount of research reveals that money 　　 our selfish sides. We will 　　　 much on what that money can do for us alone. Perhaps you are imagining buying a faster car, or even a new house.

But studies show that_______goods often fail to deliver _______ happiness. Fortunately, our ongoing research _______many ways to get more happiness from every dollar you spend. Changing how you spend money can increase your happiness.

But making these_______ needs to challenge some of our ideas of spending. It’s hard not to　　 ______buying a house as a wise investment. But research shows it brings very little happiness. A study in the United States found that homeowners, on average, were no happier than_______.

So, working hard to save money for a house might not be such a good idea _______ it means spending less time with your families and friends. And dozens of studies show that people get more happiness from buying _______ than material things. Experimental purchases—such as trips, concerts and special meals—are more _______connected to our sense of self.

And experiences come with one more______. They tend to bring us______to other people, but more often, material things are enjoyed _____.So social contacts are important to ______ mental and physical health.

1.A. present　　　　　　 B. matter　　　　 C. appear　　　　　　 D. equal

2.A. refers to　　 B. breaks out　 C. holds on　　　　　 D. brings along

3.A. keep　　　　　 B. own　　　 C. discover　　　 D. count

4.A. to　　　　　　　 B. with　　　　　　 C. about　　　　　　　 D. for

5.A. above　　　　 B. below　　　　　 C. before　　　　　　 D. after

6.A. shows　　　　 B. explains　 C. proves　　 D. designs

7.A. depend　　　 B. concentrate　 C. take　　　　 D. look

8.A. mental　　　　　　 B. material　 C. beautiful　　　　 D. clever

9.A. outgoing　　　　　 B. lasting　　 C. willing　　 D. exciting

10.A. invites　　　　 B. offers　　　　　 C. prefers　　　　　　　　 D. follows

11.A. changes　　　　 B. plans　　 C. decisions　　　　　 D. mistakes

12.A. know　　　　 B. view　　　　 C. dream　　　　 D. judge

13.A. buyers　　　　 B. sellers　　　　　 C. builders　　　　 D. renters

14.A. if　　　　 B. how　　　　　 C. unless　　　　　 D. though

15.A. houses　　　　 B. cars　　　　　 C. experiences　　　　　　 D. health

16.A. clearly　　　　 B. hardly　　　 C. generally　　　　 D. deeply

17.A. advantage　　　　 B. conclusion　　　 C. purpose　　　　　　 D. identity

18.A. familiar　　　　 B. close　　　　 C. proper　　　　　　 D. native

19.A. completely　　 B. worldwide　　　 C. secretly　　　　　 D. alone

20.A. gain　　　　　　　 B. damage　　　 C. improve　　　　 D. build

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_________of much homework, the students rushed out of the classroom and enjoyed themselves.

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Much to my _____, the student has come to realize the importance of honesty.

A. horror          B. relief             C. sorrow           D. curiosity

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Much to my _____, the student has come to realize the importance of honesty.

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We _____ estimate the spirit of the Shanghai Expo too much, which is sure to play an important role in our daily life.

A. may not      B. should not     C. must not       D. cannot

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Too much pressure from study leads to sleeplessness, which _______ increases the risk of forgetfulness.

A．in turn            B．in return          C．by chance         D．by choice

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