Playing is serious business for children. In fact, it’s what they do best! Ask them why they do it, and kids will probably say, “Because it’s fun!” But it’s much more than that. It’s also good for them.
Studies show that from birth babies begin learning through playing. They use their five senses to get to know their new world. Touching allows them to discover how different things feel. Brightly colored toys and clothing help develop a baby’s sense of sight.
When small children choose which toy to play with, they begin developing their abilities in making decisions. Children love toys that allow them to use their imagination. Sometimes an empty box is more fun than a high-tech toy. That’s because a box can become anything a child imagines it to be.
Crayons, paints and Ply-Doh(彩色塑泥)are also good because they allow children to create. Traditional building blocks teach important pre-math skills like problem-solving.
Playing doesn’t become any less important once children start school. __＊___. Kids learn how to share, take turns and play by the rules.
【小题1】Why is playing a serious business for children?

Playing is serious business for children. In fact, it’s what they do best! Ask them why they do it, and kids will probably say, “Because it’s fun!” But it’s much more than that. It’s also good for them.
Studies show that from birth babies begin learning through playing. They use their five senses to get to know their new world. Touching allows them to discover how different things feel. Brightly colored toys and clothing help develop a baby’s sense of sight.
When small children choose which toy to play with, they begin developing their abilities in making decisions. Children love toys that allow them to use their imagination. Sometimes an empty box is more fun than a high-tech toy. That’s because a box can become anything a child imagines it to be.
Crayons, paints and Ply-Doh(彩色塑泥)are also good because they allow children to create. Traditional building blocks teach important pre-math skills like problem-solving.
Playing doesn’t become any less important once children start school. __＊___. Kids learn how to share, take turns and play by the rules.

1. 1.

   Why is playing a serious business for children?

   1. A.
      Because it is fun.
   2. B.
      Because children can get much more from playing.
   3. C.
      Because children make friends through playing.
   4. D.
      Because children like playing.
2. 2.

   What does touching help babies develop?

   1. A.
      Touching helps babies to discover how different things feel.
   2. B.
      Touching help develop babies’ sense of sight.
   3. C.
      Touching helps develop babies’ imagination.
   4. D.
      Touching helps develop babies’ pre-math skills.
3. 3.

   What can we fill in the＊ ?

   1. A.
      Classroom is the most important place for children to learn life
   2. B.
      Many useful lessons about life are learned on the school playground
   3. C.
      No useful lessons about life are learned on the school playground
   4. D.
      Children can’t play on the school playground any more
4. 4.

   What’s the best title for the passage?

   1. A.
      Playing With Children
   2. B.
      How to Become a Playboy
   3. C.
      How to Play
   4. D.
      Playing Plays an Important Role in Life

 Cows ________an important role in farming.

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