Children start out as natural scientists, eager to look into the world around them. Helping them enjoy science can be easy; there is 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 science. 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 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, 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 small 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.

1.According to the passage, children are natural scientist, 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

2.In the last sentence of the first paragraph, the word “list” could best be replaced by ______________.

A．any questions                          B．any problems

C．questions from the textbooks              D．any number of questions

3.According to the passage, children can answer questions in a more logical, complete and creative way if adults______________________.

A．ask them to answer quickly

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

4.In which of the following paragraph (s) does the author tell us what to say to encourage children in a science discussion?

A．The 2nd and 3rd    B．The 4th and 5th     C．The 5th and 6th     D．The 7th

5.The author mentions all of the following techniques for adults to share with their children’s curiosity except that adults should_____________.

A．tell their children stories instead of reciting facts

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

 

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 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, 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(放大镜), and they’ll 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.

1．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

2．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

3．According to the passage, children can answer questions in a more logical, complete and creative way if adults __________.

       A．ask them to answer quickly                  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

4．In which 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.

5．The author mentions all of the following techniques for adults to share with their children’s curiosity except that adults should __________.

       A．tell their children stories instead of reciting facts

       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

阅读理解

　　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(好奇). 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(薪水) 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(符合逻辑的), 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(行为). 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, for 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(目标) 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'll 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.

1．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

2．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

3．According to the passage, children can answer questions in a more logical, complete and creative way if adults ________.

[　　]

A．ask them. to answer quickly

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

4．The author mentions all of the following techniques for adults to share with their children's curiosity except that adults should ________.

[　　]

A．tell their children stories instead of reciting facts

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

阅读理解

　　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(好奇).

　　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(薪水)and whether I liked my job. When I finished answering, we sat facing one an-other 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 leas 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(符合逻辑的), 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 deeds. 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(目标) 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'll 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.

1．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

2．In the last sentence of the first paragraph, the word“lists”could best be replaced by ________.

[　　]

3．According to the passage, children can answer questions in a more logical, complete and creative way if adults ________.

[　　]

A．ask them to answer quickly.

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.

4．In which of the following paragraph(s) does the author tell us what to say to encourage children in a science discussion?

[　　]

5．The author mentions all of the following techniques for adults to share with their children's curiosity except that adults should ________.

[　　]

A．tell their children stories instead of reciting(背诵) facts

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

I don't know anyone who doesn't want a real life filled with love．In order for this to happen, the effort must start within us． Rather than waiting for other people to provide the love we desire, we must be a vision and source of love．We must tap into our own loving-kindness in order to set an example for others to follow．

   It has been said that the shortest distance between two points is an intention．This is certainly true with regard to a life filled with love．The starting point or foundation of a life filled with love is the desire and commitment to be a source of love．Our attitude, choices, acts of kindness, and willingness to be the first reach-out will take us toward this goal．

   The next time you find yourself frustrated（受挫）at the lack of love in your own life or at the lack of love in the world, try an experiment．Forget about the world and other people for a few minutes．Instead, look into your own heart．Can you become a source of greater love? Can you think loving thoughts for yourself and others? Can you extend these loving thoughts outward the rest of the world-even to people whom you feel don't deserve it?

    By opening your heart to the possibility of greater love, and by making yourself a source of love（ rather than getting love）as a top priority （重点）, you will be taking an important step in getting the love you desire．You'11 also discover something truly remarkable．The more love you give, the more you will receive．As you put more emphasis on being a loving person, which is something you can control-and less emphasis on receiving love, which is something you can't control-you'll find that you have plenty of love in your life．Soon you' 11 discover one of the greatest secrets in the world: Love is its own reward．

1．According to the passage, the goal of real life is to ______．

  A．set an example for others to follow  

  B．make the shortest distance between two points  

  C．have a plain attitude to our life

 D．fill our life with love

2． If you find yourself frustrated at the lack of love in your life you should_______．

  A．forget all about the unhappy things           B．try hard to get more love from others

  C．try to make yourself a great source of love  D．care for yourself instead of others

3． According to the idea of the passage, you will find plenty of love in your life as _______．

  A．you become a loving person                        B．you become a loved person

  C．you discovered the secrets in the world       D．you forget the world and other people

4．The best title of the passage is _______ ．

   A．More Giving, More Receiving                      B．Fill Your Life with Love

      C．Love is the Reward of Love                      D．More Giving than Given