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’ve 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 tor an answer, no time for a child to think. When adults increase their" wait time" to three seconds or more, children give more logical, 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 to. 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, and they’ll understand why you want them to wash before dinner. Rather than saying that water evaporates, set a pot of water to boil and let them watch the water level drop. In which of the following paragraph (s) does the author tell us what to say to encourage children in a science discussion
A. The second and third.
B. The fourth and fifth.
C. The fifth and sixth.
D. The seventh.
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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’ve 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 tor an answer, no time for a child to think. When adults increase their" wait time" to three seconds or more, children give more logical, 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 to. 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, and they’ll understand why you want them to wash before dinner. Rather than saying that water evaporates, set a pot of water to boil and let them watch the water level drop. In the last sentence of the first paragraph, the word " lists" could best be replaced by______.
A. any questions
B. any problems
C. questions from textbooks
D. any number of questions
Expressing gratitude is an important form of good manners. Nowadays more and more people in China have found it’ s high time to (16) a thankful heart for the young.Everyone likes to get praised and appreciated. Gratitude is the greatest of virtues, which lets others smile and makes the world more beautiful. You just need several minutes to write down a thank-you note, but it brings much joy to the (17) .We live in a society where we enjoy the different services of others. But (18) of them should be taken for granted.Gratitude is also a kind of (19) in life. In developing gratitude for every moment--for the simple joys and even for the (20) times--we come to truly enjoy and appreciate life. Then we are able to see the (21) that surrounds us.Try to write a thank-you letter to your parents for working hard to (22) you a happy life.Be grateful to your teachers because of their (23) with your studies and character building.Say thanks to your friends who (24) both your happiness and sorrow. We are sure it will bring them much joy and add (25) into your own life as well. 17()
A. doer
B. receiver
C. performer
D. speaker
Since we are social beings, the quality of our lives depends in large measure on our interpersonal relationships. One strength of the human condition is our tendency to give and receive support from one another under stressful circumstances. Social support consists of the exchange of resources among people based on their interpersonal ties. Those of us with strong support systems appear better able to cope with major life changes and daily hassles. People with strong social ties live longer and have better health than those without such ties. Studies over a range of illnesses, from depression to heart disease, reveal that the presence of social support helps people fend off illness, and the absence of such support makes poor health more likely. Social support cushions stress in a number of ways. First, friends, relatives, and co-workers may let us know that they value us. Our self-respect is strengthened when we feel accepted by others despite our faults and difficulties. Second, other people often provide us with informational support. They help us to define and understand our problems and find solutions to them. Third, we typically find social companionship supportive. Engaging in leisure-time activities with others helps us to meet our social needs while at the same time distracting us from our worries and troubles. Finally, other people may give us instrumental support—financial aid, material resources, and needed services—that reduces stress by helping us resolve and cope with our problems. Which of the following is closest in meaning to the word" cushions"( Line 1, Para. 2)
A. adds up to
B. does away with
C. lessens the effect of
D. lays the foundation of
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’ve 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 tor an answer, no time for a child to think. When adults increase their" wait time" to three seconds or more, children give more logical, 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 to. 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, and they’ll understand why you want them to wash before dinner. Rather than saying that water evaporates, set a pot of water to boil and let them watch the water level drop. According to the passage, children are natural scientists, and to raise their interest, the most important thing for adults to do is______.
A. to let them see the world around
B. to share the children’s curiosity
C. to explain difficult phrases about science
D. to supply the children with lab equipment