Time for Kids (TFK) gets the great news on the coolest toys for 2014 at the 111th American International Toy Fair.
What’s four days long, bigger than seven football fields, and filled with thousands of toys? It’s Toy Fair 2014!
Each year, hundreds of toy companies from across the country come together in New York City. All kinds of products are shown as a way to know what’s to come in the new year. This year’s trends include oversize toys. “In 2014, everything is really big and really out there,” says Adrienne Appell, a toy-trends expert.
Toy Fair is the largest toy trade show in the Western Hemisphere (西半球). Toy-store buyers go to the event to decide which toys they may want to sell during the holiday season. Members of the media, like TFK, go to the fair to report back on all the cool trends. Unfortunately, Toy Fair is not open to the public.
This year’s Toy Fair was the biggest in its 111-year history. More than 1,000 toy companies showed products from simple card games to high-tech robots. “Larger Than Life” was a Toy Fair favorite. This trend is all about big toys with a big play value.
Though it is all fun and games at Toy Fair, we saw lots of products making a push towards education, with STEAM. That stands for science, technology, engineering, art, and math. This trend includes word games. And of course, we saw some super cool, high-tech games. “Technology is always going to influence toys,” says Appell. “This year we saw lots of 3D games, and robots.”
To know more information about the event, click here to watch the video.
1.What can we infer from Toy Fair 2014?
A. Toys are becoming more educational than fun.
B. Robots are great favorites of buyers.
C. Big toys will be popular this year.
D. Simple card games will disappear on the market.
2.What’s special about Toy Fair 2014?
A. It is the largest.
B. It is the longest.
C. It sells all of its toys.
D. It’s held in New York City.
3.What’s the best title for the text?
A. Kids love toys
B. Toy-stores in New York City
C. Technology changes toys
D. Time for toys
4.The text is taken from a(n) ________.
A. website B. newspaper C. magazine D. Textbook
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Time for Kids (TFK) gets the great news on the coolest toys for 2014 at the 111th American International Toy Fair.
What’s four days long, bigger than seven football fields, and filled with thousands of toys? It’s Toy Fair 2014!
Each year, hundreds of toy companies from across the country come together in New York City. All kinds of products are shown as a way to know what’s to come in the new year. This year’s trends (款式) include oversize toys. “In 2014, everything is really big and really out there,” says Adrienne Appell, a toy-trends expert.
Toy Fair is the largest toy trade show in the Western Hemisphere (西半球). Toy-store buyers go to the event to decide which toys they may want to sell during the holiday season. Members of the media, like TFK, go to the fair to report back on all the cool trends. Unfortunately, Toy Fair is not open to the public.
This year’s Toy Fair was the biggest in its 111-year history. More than 1,000 toy companies showed products from simple card games to high-tech robots. “Larger Than Life” was a Toy Fair favorite. This trend is all about big toys with a big play value.
Though it is all fun and games at Toy Fair, we saw lots of products making a push towards education, with STEAM. That stands for science, technology, engineering, art, and math. This trend includes word games. And of course, we saw some super cool, high-tech games. “Technology is always going to influence toys,” says Appell. “This year we saw lots of 3D games, and robots.”
To know more information about the event, click (点击) here to watch the video.
1.The American International Toy Fair _____.
A.attracts very few people
B. cannot be visited by everyone
C. is held every two years
D. has a short history
2.What can we infer from Toy Fair 2014?
A. Toys are becoming more educational than fun.
B. Robots are great favorites of buyers.
C. Big toys will be popular this year.
D. Simple card games will disappear on the market.
3.What’s special about Toy Fair 2014?
A. It is the largest.
B. It is the longest.
C. It sells all of its toys.
D. It’s held in New York City.
4.What’s the best title for the text?
A. Kids love toys
B. Toy-stores in New York City
C. Technology changes toys
D. Time for toys
5.The text is taken from a _____.
A. website B. newspaper
C.magazine D. Textbook
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Time for Kids (TFK) gets the great news on the coolest toys for 2014 at the 111th American International Toy Fair.
What’s four days long, bigger than seven football fields, and filled with thousands of toys? It’s Toy Fair 2014!
Each year, hundreds of toy companies from across the country come together in New York City. All kinds of products are shown as a way to know what’s to come in the new year. This year’s trends include oversize toys. “In 2014, everything is really big and really out there,” says Adrienne Appell, a toy-trends expert.
Toy Fair is the largest toy trade show in the Western Hemisphere (西半球). Toy-store buyers go to the event to decide which toys they may want to sell during the holiday season. Members of the media, like TFK, go to the fair to report back on all the cool trends. Unfortunately, Toy Fair is not open to the public.
This year’s Toy Fair was the biggest in its 111-year history. More than 1,000 toy companies showed products from simple card games to high-tech robots. “Larger Than Life” was a Toy Fair favorite. This trend is all about big toys with a big play value.
Though it is all fun and games at Toy Fair, we saw lots of products making a push towards education, with STEAM. That stands for science, technology, engineering, art, and math. This trend includes word games. And of course, we saw some super cool, high-tech games. “Technology is always going to influence toys,” says Appell. “This year we saw lots of 3D games, and robots.”
To know more information about the event, click here to watch the video.
1.What can we infer from Toy Fair 2014?
A. Toys are becoming more educational than fun.
B. Robots are great favorites of buyers.
C. Big toys will be popular this year.
D. Simple card games will disappear on the market.
2.What’s special about Toy Fair 2014?
A. It is the largest.
B. It is the longest.
C. It sells all of its toys.
D. It’s held in New York City.
3.What’s the best title for the text?
A. Kids love toys
B. Toy-stores in New York City
C. Technology changes toys
D. Time for toys
4.The text is taken from a(n) ________.
A. website B. newspaper C. magazine D. Textbook
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Time for Kids (TFK) gets the great news on the coolest toys for 2014 at the 111th American International Toy Fair.
What’s four days long, bigger than seven football fields, and filled with thousands of toys? It’s Toy Fair 2014!
Each year, hundreds of toy companies from across the country come together in New York City. All kinds of products are shown as a way to know what’s to come in the new year. This year’s trends (款式) include oversize toys. “In 2014, everything is really big and really out there,” says Adrienne Appell, a toy-trends expert.
Toy Fair is the largest toy trade show in the Western Hemisphere (西半球). Toy-store buyers go to the event to decide which toys they may want to sell during the holiday season. Members of the media, like TFK, go to the fair to report back on all the cool trends. Unfortunately, Toy Fair is not open to the public.
This year’s Toy Fair was the biggest in its 111-year history. More than 1,000 toy companies showed products from simple card games to high-tech robots. “Larger Than Life” was a Toy Fair favorite. This trend is all about big toys with a big play value.
Though it is all fun and games at Toy Fair, we saw lots of products making a push towards education, with STEAM. That stands for science, technology, engineering, art, and math. This trend includes word games. And of course, we saw some super cool, high-tech games. “Technology is always going to influence toys,” says Appell. “This year we saw lots of 3D games, and robots.”
To know more information about the event, click (点击) here to watch the video.
1. What can we infer from Toy Fair 2014?
A. Toys are becoming more educational than fun.
B. Robots are great favorites of buyers.
C. Big toys will be popular this year.
D. Simple card games will disappear on the market.
2. What’s special about Toy Fair 2014?
A. It is the largest. B. It is the longest.
C. It sells all of its toys. D. It’s held in New York City.
3.What’s the best title for the text?
A. Kids love toys
B. Toy-stores in New York City
C. Technology changes toys
D. Time for toys
4. The text is taken from a _____.
A. website B. newspaper C.magazine D. Textbook
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2015 TFK Poetry Contest
(2015 • 江西调研)Call all poets! Time For Kids (TFK) has a challenge for you: write a funny, rhyming poem. It must be an original poem that does not copy another poet’s work. Enter it in the Time for Kids Poetry Contest! As fewer and fewer children are interested in writing poetry of their own, Time For Kids decides to organize and sponsor such a contest to change the situation.
Contest Rules
1. How to enter This contest begins at 12:01 am on March 6,2015 and ends at 11:59 pm on July 24,2015. To enter, mail the following information to 1271 Avenue of the Americas, 32nd Floor, New York, New York 10020:(a) an original and previously unpublished poem that is humorous and has a rhyme scheme; (b) entrant’s first name only and a parent’s mail address. Limit one entry per person. When entering, entrant promises that the entry is original, and has not been published in any medium and has not won an award.
2. Judging All entries will be judged by poet Kenn Nesbitt, based on the following criteria: creativity and originality (50%), use of language and rhyme (25%) and appropriateness to the theme of the contest (25%). The length of the entry will not be taken into consideration.
3. Prizes Our judge will select four semi-finalists (半决赛选手) from which one grand prize winner and three finalists will be chosen. The one grand prize winner will receive an online class visit from Children’s Poet Laureate Kenn Nesbitt and a signed copy of his newest book of poetry, The Armpit of Doom: Funny Poems for Kids,approximately value at $ 275. The three finalists will each get a signed copy of Nesbitt’s newest book of poetry, The Armpit of Doom: Funny Poems for Kids, and both their poems and that of the grand prize winner will be published at timeforkids.com.
4. Eligibility (参赛资格) Open to legal citizens of the 50 United States and the District of Columbia who are primary school students and are 8 to 13 years old at time of entry.
5. Winner’s list For names of the winner and finalists, visit timeforkids.com (after August 1,2015, available for a period of 10 days).
1.The purpose of the contest is to .
A. encourage children to learn from other poets
B. help children realize the dream of poetry writing
C. encourage children’s interest in poetry writing
D. encourage children to read more original poems
2.Which of the following characteristics of a poem is valued most in judging?
A. Being creative and original.
B. Using a proper number of words.
C. Using proper language and rhyme.
D. Being appropriate to the contest theme.
3.What can be known about the finalists of the contest?
A. They will get a great deal of money.
B. Their poems can be read at timeforkids.com.
C. They will receive an online class visit from Nesbitt.
D. Their poems will appear in Nesbitt’s newest book of poetry.
4.According to the contest rules, .
A. poems can be sent to the organizers by e-mail
B. all children have the right to take part in the contest
C. the number of one entrant’s poems to enter the contest is not limited
D. the result of the contest will be unknown before August, 2015
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2014 TFK Poetry Contest
Calling all poets! TIME For Kids has a challenge for you:Write a funny rhyming poem. It must be an original poem that does not copy another poet’s work. Enter it in the TIME For Kids Poetry Contest. As fewer and fewer children are interested in writing poetry of their own, TIME For Kids decides to organize and sponsor such a contest to change the situation.
Contest Rules
1. How to enter:This contest begins at 12:01am on March 6, 2014 and ends at 11:59 pm on July 24, 2014. To enter, mail the following information to1271 Avenue of the Americas, 32nd Floor, New York, New York 10020:(a)an original and previously unpublished poem that is humorous and has a rhyme scheme;(b)Entrant’s first name only and a parent’s mail address. Limit one entry per person. By entering, entrant promises that the entry(1)is original, (2)has not been published in any medium and(3)has not won an award.
2. Judging :all entries will be judged by poet Kenn Nesbitt, based on the following criteria:creativity and originality(50%), use of language and rhyme(25%)and appropriateness to the theme of the contest(25%). The length of the entry will not be taken into consideration.
3. Prize:Our judge will select four semifinalists(半决赛选手)from which one grand-prize winner and three finalists will be chosen. The one grand-prize winner will receive an online class visit from Children’s Poet Kenn Nesbitt and a signed copy of his newest book of poetry, The Armpit of funny Poems for Kids, approximately value:$2 75. The three finalists will each get a signed copy of Nesbitt’S newest book of poetry, The Armpit of Doom:Funny Poems for Kids, and both their poems and that of the grand-prize winner will be published at timeforkids. com.
4. Eligibility(参赛资格):Open to legal citizens of the 50 United States and the District of Columbia who are primary school students and are 8 to 13years old at time of entry.
5. Winner’s list:For names of the winner and finalists, visit timeforkids.com (after August 1st, 2014, available for a period of 10 days).
1.The purpose of the contest is to______.
A. encourage children to learn from other poets
B. help children realize the dream of poetry writing
C. encourage children’s interest in poetry writing
D. encourage children to read more original poems
2.Which of the following characteristics of a poem is valued most in judging?
A. Being creative and original.
B. Using a proper number of words.
C. Using proper language and rhyme.
D. Being appropriate to the contest.
3.What can be known about the finalists of the contest?
A. They will get a great deal of money.
B. Their poems can be read at timeforkids. com.
C. They will receive an online class visit from Nesbitt.
D. Their poems will appear in Nesbitt’s newest book of poetry.
4.According to the contest rules, _______.
A. poems can be sent to the organizers by e-mail
B. all children have the right to take part in the contest
C. the number of poems to enter the contest is not limited
D. the result of the contest will be unknown before August 1st, 2014
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2014 TFK Poetry Contest
Calling all poets! TIME For Kids has a challenge for you:Write a funny, rhyming poem. It must be an original poem that does not copy another poet’s work. Enter it in the TIME For Kids Poetry Contest. As fewer and fewer children are interested in writing poetry of their own, TIME For Kids decides to organize and sponsor such a contest to change the situation.
Contest Rules
1. How to enter: This contest begins 12:01 am on March 6, 2014 and ends 11:59 pm on July 24, 2014. To enter, mail the following information to 1271 Avenue of the Americas, 32nd Floor, New York, New York 10020: (a) an original and previously unpublished poem that is humorous and has a rhyme scheme(韵律); (b) Entrant’s first name only and a parent’s mail address. Limit one entry per person. By entering, Entrant promises that the entry (1) is original, (2) has not been published in any medium and (3) has not won an award.
2. Judging: All entries will be judged by poet Kenn Nesbitt, based on the following criteria: creativity and originality (50%), use of language and rhyme (25%) and appropriateness to the theme of the contest (25%). The length of the entry will not be taken into consideration.
3. Prizes: Our judge will select four semifinalists(半决赛选手)from which one grand-prize winner and three finalists will be chosen. The one grand-prize winner will receive an online class visit from Children’s Poet Kenn Nesbitt and a signed copy of his newest book of poetry, The Armpit of Doom:Funny Poems for Kids, approximately value: $275. The three finalists will each get a signed copy of Nesbitt’s newest book of poetry,The Armpit of Doom: Funny Poems for Kids,and both their poems and that of the grand-prize winner will be published at timeforkids.com.
4. Eligibility(参赛资格):Open to legal citizens of the 50 United States and the District of Columbia who are primary school students and are 8 to 13 years old at time of entry.
5. Winner’s list:For names of the winner and finalists,visit timeforkids.com(after August 1, 2014, available for a period of 10 days).
1.The purpose of the contest is to__________.
A. encourage children to learn from other poets
B. help children realize the dream of poetry writing
C. encourage children’s interest in poetry writing
D. encourage children to read more original poems
2.Which of the following characteristics of a poem is valued most in judging?
A. Being creative and original.
B. Using a proper number of words.
C. Using proper language and rhyme.
D. Being appropriate to the contest theme.
3.What can be known about the finalists of the contest?
A. They will get a great deal of money.
B. Their poems can be read at timeforkids.com.
C. They will receive an online class visit from Nesbitt.
D. Their poems will appear in Nesbitt’s newest book of poetry.
4.According to the contest rules,____________.
A. poems can be sent to the organizers by e-mail
B. all children have the right to take part in the contest
C. the number of poems to enter the contest is not limited
D. the result of the contest will be unknown before August, 2014
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Best Toys for Kids
From wooden blocks to electronic games, the best toys for kids make their young users think and dream while building useful skills. Of course, They're also tons of fun!
●Educational Toys
Many of the best toys for kids combine learning and fun. The GeoSafari Talking Globe provides interactive geography games in a fun electronic format. It was named to Dr. Toy's Best Classic Toys List in 2016. Professor Noggin's History of the United States is a fun and informative card game that made FamilyFun. com's Toy of the Year list.
●Pretend Play
Kids love to pretend, and the best toys for kids can spark their imaginations and lead to hours of fun. The Real Projects Workshop was a grand prize winner in the 2016 FamilyFun.com Toy of the Year awards. With this pretend workshop kids can play with realistic tools while building projects out of foam "wood". Dora's Talking Kitchen won "Girl Toy of the Year" in the 2016 Toy Industry Association Toy of the Year Awards.
●Stuffed(填充的)Animals
Every kid needs a cuddly(可抱的)friend. Kids may ask for stuffed animals based on popular television and movie characters, but teddy bears, stuffed dogs, and other plush figures that haven't appeared on-screen will have long-lasting appeal. For a unique twist on stuffed animals, the Lil' Luvables Fluffy Factory lets kids stuff their own teddy bears. It was a Toy of the Year grand prize winner at FamilyFun.com.
●Games
Games promote cooperation while encouraging everything from memory skills to exercise. Hullabaloo, from the makers of Cranium, won "Best Game" honors in the 2016 Toy Industry Association Toy of the Year Awards. The game gets kids moving and laughing as they follow instructions from the game's audio console.
1.How can kids benefit from the educational toys?
A. They can improve their personalities.
B. They can enjoy geography games.
C. They can be active in doing homework.
D. They can gain knowledge while playing.
2.How many kinds of toys won the grand prize in FamilyFun.com Toy of the Year awards?
A. Only one. B. Two.
C. Three. D. Four.
3.Which toys can develop kids' team spirit?
A. Educational. B. Pretend play.
C. Stuffed animals. D. Games.
4.How can kids play with the toys made by the Lil' Luvables Fluffy Factory?
A. They can stuff the toys by themselves.
B. They can play board games with the toys.
C. They can treat the toys as bears.
D. They can interact with the toys.
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Getting away for a short time always seems like a great idea—until you have to pack. 1.The rule is: pack light. Here are some tips to help you pack.
1. Make a list. Think of what you need from your head to your toes. 2.When you’ve done this once, it’ll be easier next time.
2. Consider buying small-size samples of shampoo, toothpaste, and other items at your local drugstore. You can reuse the plastic containers next time you go away too.
3. Choosing which clothes to bring is probably the hardest packing decision to make. Think once again from head to toe — hat, shirts, jeans, sneakers, etc. Once you’ve picked out what you want to bring, think carefully. Do you really need that extra pair of jeans? If so, fine.3.Don’t try to fool yourself. You are the one who will be left holding the bag.
4. Weather is an important factor in your packing. If it’s cold, you could wear a jacket, a - sweater, a regular shirt, and a T-shirt. Putting them on will keep you warm. 4.Remember how much easier it will be to carry your bag! As for shoes, you may want to call ahead to see if dress shoes are necessary. If so, one pair will be enough, along with one pair of comfortable shoes.
Remember that it is you who have been invited somewhere, not your things.5.So, do it right—pack light.
A. Mixing and matching is a smart and easy way to lighten your load.
B. But packing won’t be a problem if you remember one simple rule.
C. You will have an easier time if you’re weighed down.
D. But make sure they’re really worth the extra weight.
E. It’s best to bring these things with you.
F. And it’ll leave more room in your bag.
G. Keep the list for future reference.
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There was great excitement on the planet of Venus this week. For the first time Venusian scientists managed to land a satellite on the planet Earth, and it has been sending back signals as well as photographs. The satellite was directed into an area known as Manhattan. Because of excellent weather conditions and extremely strong signals, Venusian scientists were able to get valuable information about the feasibility of a manned flying saucer landing on Earth. A press conference was held at the Venus Institute of Technology. "We have come to the conclusion, based on last weeks satellite landing, "Prof. Zog said, that there is no life on Earth.”
“How do you know this? "the science reporter of the Venus Evening News asked "For one thing, Earth s surface in the area of Manhattan is composed of solid concrete and nothing can grow there. For another, the atmosphere is filled with carbon monoxide and other deadly gases and nobody could possibly breathe this air and survive. “Are there any other sources of danger that you have discovered in your studies?
“Take a look at this photo. You see this dark black cloud staying over the surface of Earth? We don' t know what it is made of, but it could give us a lot of trouble and we shall have to make further tests before we send a Venus Being there.”
“Over here you will notice what seems to be a river, but the satellite findings indicate it is polluted and the water is unfit to drink.”
“Sir, what are all those tiny black spots on the photographs?
We’re not certain. They seem to be metal particles that move along certain paths. They give gases, make noise and keep crashing into each other.
“Prof. Zog, why are we spending billions and billions of Zilches to land a flying saucer on Earth when there is no life there ?"
“Because if we Venusians can learn to breathe in the Earth atmosphere, then we can live anywhere.”
1.What does the underlined word feasibility in paragraph 2 mean?
A. Possibility. B. Flexibility. C. Simplicity. D. Responsibility
2.What tone did the author use when writing the text?
A. Serious B. Aggressive C. Humorous D. Frustrating
3.What problem on the earth did the author mention apart from air pollution?
A. Over population. B. Global warming. C. Damaged forests. D. Heavy traffic
4.Why did the author write the passage?
A. To tell us a dream of Venusian scientists B. To disclose the secret of life on other planets.
C. To persuade people to try living on the earth D. To remind people on the earth of some crises.
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There was great excitement on the planet of Venus(金星) this week. For the first time Venusian scientists managed to land a satellite on the planet Earth, and it has been sending back signals as well as photographs ever since.
The satellite was directed into an area known as Manhattan (named after the great Venusian astronomer Prof. Manhattan, who first discovered it with his telescope 20000 light years ago).
Because of excellent weather conditions and extremely strong signals, Venusian scientists were able to get valuable information as to feasibility (可行性) of a manned flying saucer (碟) landing on Earth. A press conference was held at the Venus Institute of Technology.
“We have come to the conclusion, based on last week’s satellite landing,” Prof. Zog said, “that there is no life on Earth.”
“How do you know this?” the science reporter of the Venus Evening Star asked.
“For one thing, Earth’s surface in the area of Manhattan is made up of solid concrete and nothing can grow there. For another, the atmosphere is filled with carbon monoxide (一氧化碳) and other deadly gases and nobody could possibly breathe this air and survive.” “What does this mean as far as our flying saucer program is concerned?”
“We shall have to take our own oxygen with us, which means a much heavier flying saucer than originally planned.”
“Are there any other dangers that you discovered in your studies?”
“Take a look at this photo. You see this dark black cloud hovering(盘旋) over the surface of Earth? We don’t know what it is made of, but it could give us a lot of trouble and we shall have further tests before we send a Venus Being there.”
“Over here you will notice what seems to be a river, but the satellite findings indicates it is polluted and the water is unfit to drink. This means we shall have to carry our own water, which will add even greater weight to the saucer.”
“If all you say is true, won’t this set back the flying saucer program several years?”
“Yes, but we shall continue as soon as the Grubstart gives us the added funds.” Prof. Zog replied.
1.During the week of great excitement the Venusian scientists succeeded in getting important information as to ____.
A. the feasibility of landing a satellite on Earth
B. the possibility of making a first-rate flying saucer
C. the feasibility of sending a Venus Being to Earth
D. the possibility of directing a flying saucer into Manhattan
2.According to Prof. Zog, the Venusians will have to take their own oxygen with them when they carry out their flying saucer program because ____.
A. they need it in their way to the planet of Earth
B. the Earth’s atmosphere is filled with deadly gases
C. there is a low level of oxygen for Venusians
D. there is no air on the planet of Earth
3.The “dark black cloud” on the photo refers to ____.
A. the polluted air hovering over the surface of Earth
B. the mass of tiny drops of water floating above Earth
C. the mass of small things moving through the air
D. the dark clouds gathering before a storm breaks
4.The author wishes to call our attention to the fact that ____.
A. that modern man has polluted his environment to such an extend that he might destroy himself if he went on like this
B. that there is a point in spending billions to land a flying saucer on Earth
C. that pollution has become so serous a problem on Earth that even Venusians find life there unbearable.
D. that it is difficult if not altogether impossible, to land a manned flying saucer on Earth
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