10．The jobs of the future have not yet been invented．（36）D By helping them develop classic skills that will serve them well no matter what the future holds．
1．Curiosity
Your children need to be deeply curious．（37）A Ask kids，"What ingredients（配料） can we add to make these pancakes even better next time？"and then try them out．Did those ingredients make the pancakes better？What could we try next time？
2．Creativity
True creativity is the ability to take something existing and create something new from it．（38）C There are a dozen different things you can do with them．Experimenting with materials to create something new can go a long way in helping them develop their creativity．
3．Interpersonal skills
Understanding how others feel can be a challenge for kids．We know what's going on inside our own head，but what about others？Being able to read people helps kids from misreading a situation and jumping to false conclusions．（39）F"Why do you think she's crying？""Can you tell how that man is feeling by looking at his face？""If someone were to do that to you，how would you feel？"
4．Self expression
（40）G There are many ways to express thoughts and ideas-music，acting，drawing，building，photography．You may find that your child is attracted by one more than another．
A．Encourage kids to cook with you．
B．And we can't forget science education．
C．We can give kids chances to think about materials in new ways．
D．So how can we help our kids prepare for jobs that don't yet exist？
E．Gardening is another great activity for helping kids develop this skill．
F．We can do this in real life or ask questions about characters in stories．
G．Being able to communicate ideas in a meaningful way is a valuable skill．
分析 本文是一篇记叙文．如何帮助孩子发展他们的技能．一是培养孩子的好奇心．二是培养孩子的创造力．三是培养孩子的交际技能．四是要学会表达自己的思想和想法．
解答 36-40 DACFG
36．D考查上下文的语境理解．根据下句By helping them develop classic skills that will serve them well no matter what the future holds． 可知这里叙述的是帮助他们发展最优秀的技能．所以该处应该讲怎样帮助他们为未来的工作做好准备．故选D．
37．A 考查上下文的语境理解．根据下句"What ingredients（配料） can we add to make these pancakes even better next time？"and then try them out．可知下文叙述的是做煎饼时添加什么配料会更好．所以该句应该鼓励孩子和你做饭，故选A．
38．C 考查上下文的语境理解．根据上句True creativity is the ability to take something existing and create something new from it．可知上文叙述的是培养孩子的创造力，给他们一些材料，然后从这些材料中创造出新的东西．所以该处应该是我们给孩子提供机会用新的方式来使用这些材料．选项C符合语境，故选C．
39．F考查上下文的语境理解．根据下文可知是问孩子怎样判断人的情感．所以该处应该是我们在真实生活的做法及在故事中的人物一些问题．故选F．
40．G考查语境理解及主题句．根据下文的内容可知有许多方法表达出自己的想法和观点．所以用一种有效的方式交流是一种技能．故选G．
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