Children start out as natural scientists, eager to look into the world around them. Helping
them enjoy science can 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 job. The children
asked me "textbook questions" about schooling, salary and whether I liked my job. When
I finished answering, we sat facing one another in silence. Finally I said, "Now that we"re
finished with your lists, do you have questions of your own about science?"
After a long pause, a boy raised his hand, "Have you ever seen a grasshopper (蚱蜢)
eat? When I try eating leaves like that, I get a stomachache. Why?"
This began a set of questions that lasted nearly two hours.
Secondly, give them time to think. Studies over the past 30 years have shown that, after
asking a question, adults typically wait only one second or less for an answer, no time for a
child to think. When adults increase their "wait time" to three seconds or more, children give
more logical(符合逻辑) , complete and creative answers.
Thirdly, watch your language. Once you have a child involved 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 push a child to "Think". It doesn"t make sense, children are always thinking, without
your telling them t9. 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 that he will be a smaller
target for your disagreement.
Lastly, show; don"t tell. Real-life impressions of nature are far more impressive than any
lesson children can learn from a book or a television program. Let children look at their fingertips
through a magnifying glass (放大镜), and they" II understand why you want them to wash before
dinner. Rather than saying that water evaporates (蒸发) , set a pot of water to boil and let them
watch the water level drop.
thing for adults to do is ______.
B. to share the children"s curiosity
C. to explain difficult phrases about science
D. to supply the children with lab equipment
B. any problems
C. questions from textbooks
D. any number of questions
if adults ______.
B. wait for one or two seconds after a question
C. tell them to answer the next day
D. wait at least for three seconds after a question
except that adults should ______.
B. offer their children chances to see things for themselves
C. be patient enough when their children answer questions
D. encourage their children to ask questions of their own
关节炎), or RA. RA is a disease that mostly affects the joints, but it can also affect internal organs. I
have had RA for almost21 years, and it definitely has changed my life, however, I try not to live my life
like I have a disease.
For me, attitude is everything. I always try to find humor in the situation or try to ignore it, but that
does not always work. These days I can hardly walk due to my ankles, yet I still try and do the things I
always did. I love riding my motorcycle, and I try to take long trips every year.
This year I got involved with some folks who make the biologic medicine I am on, to create the
Going the Extra Mile Tour to raise awareness about RA. The tour will take me across the country and
back on my motorcycle, making stops along the way to meet with local Arthritis Foundation (AF)
chapters and people who are affected by all forms of arthritis including RA.
I want to encourage people not to let RA stop them from living their lives the best they can. There
are so many new medicines coming out these days, and they can really help. People have to be their
own supporters and get informed -- knowledge is power. Talk to your doctor and focus on what you
can do--not what you can"t. Rest when your body is telling you to and push and keep going when you
can. Learn to listen to your body- that"s how I deal with having RA.
B. who suffers from a blood disease
C. who has retired from work for 21 years
D. who"d like to share her experience with RA
B. to compete for a medal in the tour
C. to show her love for motor riding
D. to share interest with some talks
B. how she helps other RA patients to be positive
C. why being positive can help RA patients
D. how RA patients manages to be positive
B. happy-go-lucky
C. strong - minded
D. well - informed
but if we do not keep that relationship alive, it can also be one of the most distraught things in life. There
may be no hard and fast rules in making good relationships, as each of us has different preferences and
points of view as to what is a great relationship. The following are some major key players in making
relationships work.
It is often said that building good relationships is all about communication. Good communication
indeed governs a good relationship -- knowing the right thing to say, when to say it, how to say it, and
accepting that some things that are better left unsaid. I personally think communication must be
broadened because relationships involve more decisions to make. From study to work, from money to
entertainment and even in things about yourself or about your friend that you do not know, communication
is essential in these aspects of the relationships.
Of course, being with someone is not saying that you totally agree with him all the time. You and your
friend come from different family backgrounds, raised in different environments so there may be
disagreements here and there. However, it is important in making relationships work to express
disagreements without pushing the relationship to end. Again, good communication and learning to
compromise (妥协) at times are essential.
As the relationship lasts longer, you may also discover things about you and your friend that you may
not have known before. Therefore, supporting each other on both your "hidden selves" can also make a
good relationship.
Love is an important aspect of building relationships and for me, I always believe that love needs
open communication, respect, support and understanding each other in making relationships work.
B. surprising
C. funny
D. upsetting
B. a white lie is necessary sometimes
C. compromises are essential at any time
D. your friends need to have the same backgrounds with you
a. communication b. support c. love d. hidden selves
B. a-c-d
C. b-c-d
D. a-b-c
B. Keys to Making Relationships Work
C. Different Opinions on Good Relationships
D. Forbidden Rules in Building Good Relationships
as to why they fly that way.
As each bird flaps wings, it creates an uplift for the bird immediately following. By flying in V
formation, the whole flock at least 71 per cent greater flying range than if each bird flew on its own.
Individuals who share a common direction and sense of community can get where they are going more
quickly and easily because they are travelling on the pushing force of one another.
When a god se falls out of formation, it suddenly feels the drag and resistance of trying to go it alone,
and quickly gets back into formation to take advantage of the lifting power of the bird in front. If we
have as much sense as a goose, we will stay in formation with those people who are headed the same
way we are.
When the head goose gets tired, it moves back in the formation and another goose flies point. It is
sensible to take turns doing demanding jobs, whether with people or with geese flying south.
Geese honk from behind to encourage those up front to keep up their speed. What messages do
we give when we honk from behind?
Finally -and this is important -when a goose gets sick or is wounded by gunshot, and falls out of
formation, two other geese fall out with that goose and follow it down to lend help and protection.
They stay with the fallen goose until it is able to fly or until it dies, and only then do they launch out on
their own, or with another formation, to catch up with their group.
If we have the sense of a goose, we will stand by each other like that.
B. see the direction ahead clearly
C. fly at a higher speed and reach a further place
D. greatly reduce the risk of being hit by gunshots
B. To move.
C. To cry.
D. To fight.
B. We should work together with those who share our dream.
C. We should take our share of responsibility in a huge task.
D. We should encourage those falling behind to keep on trying.
B. To announce some new findings about geese.
C. To prove the similarities between humans and geese.
D. To persuade us to find more about life of geese.
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B. attract people"s attention from all over the world
C. will make travellers better enjoy the scenery in France
D. still need improving to meet more customers" needs
B. Designing ready-to-use routes
C. Providing free and comfortable hotels
D. Sending guides to go with travellers
B. cost less and can save more time
C. can reduce travellers" trouble of changing hotels
D. can satisfy those who want to have adventures
B. a news report
C. a travel diary
D. a notice
to the goddesses who provided them with life sustaining grains.
Late July and early August mark the middle of summer and the beginning of the harvest season.
"Famine (饥荒) was common during July as the previous years" harvest supplies were almost totally used UP. Harvesting grains in August ensured the continuance of life and was recognized by many cultures as a
time of thanksgiving.
In ancient Rome the grain goddess Ceres was honored on the first harvest called Ceresalia in her
honor. Our modern word cereal comes from her name. Other goddesses celebrated at the first harvest
were Demeter, Persephone, Venus and the Corn Mother. Many native American tribes honor the Corn
Grandmother during the Festival of Green Corn. It was held during the full moon when the corn was
ready to be harvested. The celebration lasted for several days and was a time to be thankful and a time
of forgiveness.
Lughnasadh was a happy time regarded as the first of three harvest festivals. Lughnasadh honors the
god Lugh, and his foster-mother Taillte who died while clearing the fields of Ireland for agriculture. In
Old Irish "Lunasa" means "August". The Celts celebrate this day from sunset of August 1 to sunset on
August 2 as the wake of Lugh, the Sun-King whose light began to decline after the summer solstice (夏至). At this time oaths ( 誓言) were taken and contracts were signed.
This day was known to the Saxons as Lammas, or loaf-mass, a time when grains were harvested and
baked into bread. The grain was harvested, giving its life so that people might live. The grain was made
into bread, and the bread was symbolic of the gods. Christians later adopted this holiday as a day when
bread, made from the first fruits of the harvest, was brought to the church to be blessed.
August is a time to reflect on the past year, on things that have come to fruition and things that failed.
A time to let go of regrets and say farewell to things that have passed and preserve all the fruits that have
been gathered to hold onto for future memories.
B. August Tradition
C. Gathering Grain
D. Special August Time
B. It provided the chance of thanksgiving.
C. It guaranteed the continuance of life.
D. It marked the middle of summer.
B. Native Americans - the Corn Grandmother.
C. Christians - the god Lugh and his foster-mother Taillte.
D. The Celts - Lugh, the Sun-King.
signed", we can infer that the Celts are ______.
B. Serious about the day
C. are full of hope
D. thankful at that time
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