Children like to imagine they are someone else in a game. As a parent you might never guess how it can benefit your child. It helps your child:
Develop Social Skills
As children play pretend games, they explore relationships between family members, friends and coworkers and learn more about how people interact. Playing doctor, they imagine how physicians care for their patients. Imaginative play helps of a game or to lose a pet, they are better able to help those in need. They become more willing to play fair, to share, and to cooperate.
Build Self-confidence
Children have very little control over their lives. Imagining oneself as a builder of skyscrapers or a super hero defending the planet is inspiring to children. It helps them develop confidence in their abilities and their potential.
Promote Intellectual Growth
Using imagination is the beginning of abstract thought. Children who can see a king’s castle in a mound of sand or a delicious dinner in a mud pie are learning to think symbolically(象征性地). This skill is important in school where a child will have to learn that numbers symbolize groups of objects, letters symbolize sounds, and so on.
Practice Language Skills
Kids who pretend with their friends do a lot of talking. This helps increase their vocabulary, improve sentence structure and develop communication skills.
Get Rid of Fears
Pretending can help children get rid of their fears and worries. When children role-play the big, bad monsters under the bed, they gain a sense of control over him and he doesn’t seem quite so big or so bad.
1. What can help children develop social skills in a game?| A．Pretending to be a super hero. |
| B．Preparing a delicious dinner with mud. |
| C．Helping a doctor to attend patients. |
| D．Pretending to be a doctor. |
| A．It makes them feel as if they were much more powerful than they really are. |
| B．It helps them protect people and make much greater progress. |
| C．It helps them gain control over themselves. |
| D．It makes them more willing to play fair. |
| A．While playing pretend games, children learn to get along with others. |
| B．Playing pretend games helps children to do well while they are in school. |
| C．Playing pretend games only helps children psychologically. |
| D．Playing pretend games is good for children’s development. |
| A．Benefits of Playing pretend games |
| B．Tips on How to Improve Your Children’s Imagination |
| C．Advantages of Playing Outdoors |
| D．Skills in Playing pretend games |
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【推荐1】WeChat, one of the world’s most popular mobile apps and social networks, brought home iF Gold Award for its smart retail innovation, Scan & Go. It is the first ever Chinese product to win4 gold in the iF Service Design category.
Established in 1953, the German-based iF Design Award has always been known for its “Independent, Rigorous(细致的) and Reliable” standards.
Scan & Go enables shoppers at retail stores to turn their mobile phone into a virtual checkout counter. When shopping, customers use their mobile phones to scan product barcodes(条形码), view product information, get discounts, complete self-checkout, and pay directly within the app via WeChat Pay. There is no queuing up at the cash register.
According to statistics, sales during peak hours in traditional supermarkets account for 60% of total turnover, and on average customers spend three to five minutes on queueing and payment during peak hours. With Scan & Go, customers no longer have to queue, and the payment time is shortened to one minute.
In order to realize queue-less purchasing, the WeChat team greatly optimizes retailers’ in-store customer handling efficiency during peak hours, and enables overall management of the consumer traffic flow. By introducing dedicated lanes for Scan & Go, supermarkets have achieved over a five-fold increase in converting(转变) digital members within two months.
In addition to improving retailers’ checkout efficiency and providing customers with a better shopping experience, Scan & Go also combines promotion and marketing modes through Mini Programs, to help increase sales. It helps retailers(零售商) to link the online and offline aspects of their business, and has become the standard tool in China for merchants to realize digital transformation. Scan & Go is now widely used by retailers in China.
1. What does the third paragraph mainly tell us?| A．The convenience of Scan & Go. |
| B．The use of a virtual checkout counter. |
| C．Ways to get discounts from retailers. |
| D．Methods of scanning product barcodes. |
| A．can buy more items |
| B．can save a lot of money |
| C．don’t have to pay for what they buy |
| D．spend less time to pay for what they buy |
| A．They can sell more goods. |
| B．They can reduce the discounts. |
| C．They can create more Mini Programs. |
| D．They can make their goods more standard. |
| A．Doubtful. | B．Positive. |
| C．Subjective. | D．Negative. |
【推荐2】With a VISA card in your hand, the world opens up to you. With more than 24 million places across the world accepting VISA, you can use your VISA card instead of cash to pay for your everyday purchases—whether you are shopping at the grocery store, dining at a restaurant, filling your car with petrol or buying the perfect gift on your travels. You can even use it to get cash from more than one million ATMs around the world.
To avoid even that inconvenience, you can take the following basic precautions:When you get your card:
Sign the signature panel immediately;4BIf you have been given a PIN(personal identification number) to use at a cash machine or in shops, memorize it—never write it down;
If you choose your own PIN, or change the one you were given, avoid obvious choices such as your date of birth or telephone number;
Do not tell anyone your PIN;
At home
Keep your sales and cash machine receipts and check them against your card or bank statement;
If any amount is incorrect or you spot a transaction you did not make, call the bank or other organizations that issued your card immediately;
Keep a list of your card numbers, along with the telephone numbers you should call if they are lost or stolen.
In the shop
Check the sales slip to ensure the amount is correct and the total has been filled in before you sign;
Make sure the retailer gives the card back to you, along with your copy of the voucher(收据);
Keep your card close to you—be ware of pickpockets(扒手);
Do not leave your card in your car’s glove compartment.
Telephone and mail order shopping:
When you place an order over the telephone or by mail, give your card number only if you are confident about the company’s reputation;
You might be asked for your VISA card security code—the three digits at the end of the card number printed on the signature panel. Give the seller that code but never give your PIN.
1. If you were asked for your VISA card security code, what would you do?| A．Never tell the card number to anybody |
| B．Check the card number and never give your PIN |
| C．Give your card number only if you are confident about the company |
| D．Call the bank or other organizations for help |
| A．It’s a card that you can use to pay for something. |
| B．It’s a card which includes a PIN, without that it is penniless. |
| C．It’s another form of money, which can buy anything around the world. |
| D．It’s something that you can place an order over the telephone or by mail. |
| A．VISA Card Is Important | B．ATM’s Replacement—VISA Card |
| C．Inconvenient, Safe But Cheap | D．VISA Card—Another World Opens to You |
| A．We can buy anything in the world with a VISA. |
| B．If your VISA card is stolen, you should tell the bank your card number. |
| C．In case of forgetting your PIN, you can tell your mother your PIN. |
| D．You can put your VISA card in your car if there’s nobody around you. |
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Featuring 160 colorful Lego bricks to create anything your young kids can imagine, this item is designed to allow children complete flexibility. If you are looking for instruction sheets, many are found on the Lego site.
If you buy it together with the LEGO IDEAS BOOK, the price for both will be $115.44.
Most Helpful Customer Reviews:
★ Spectacular value!
By Marissa McRoberts on November 29
The typical price per piece of Lego has been slightly more than $10 since 2005. At $101 for 160 pieces, this set is about $ 0.6 per piece. It is a great deal.
But there are some downsides: no wheels, bushes, trees, grass, technic elements and that sort of thing. This is otherwise a fantastic starter set.
★ A great deal!
By Shawn Bosworth on December 6
I got this set as a Black Friday deal for an amazing $30! I wanted 2 sets but they were gone before I could even get my hands on one. A very nice man gave me a spare that he grabbed. It’s huge, strong and well-made. The box is about 2 feet tall and is strong enough for a storage option. I will absolutely be looking to get another set one day!
1. According to Marissa McRoberts, this set of Lego Bricks ______.| A．is a perfect starter set |
| B．costs too much money |
| C．should contain more pieces of bricks |
| D．is much cheaper compared with other Lego bricks |
| A．a few wheels | B．a strong container |
| C．technic elements | D．The LEGO IDEAS BOOK |
| A．He got the chance from a man who had an additional set. |
| B．He ordered two sets and was then offered a discount. |
| C．He grabbed the bargain when it was first served. |
| D．He made a deal with the seller for a lower price. |
GRANDPARENTS WILL LOVE THESE GADGETS Grandparents deserve the finer things in life. Now it’s time to reward your loved ones with some great gifts. To help family shoppers out, we’ve put together a list of gadgets that won’t break the bank. These gifts for grandparents make everything more enjoyable. Money can’t buy happiness, but sometimes it can help promote your connection. |
001 // FOR GRANDPARENTS WHO LOVE TO READ
All-new Kindle Paperwhite is a worthwhile upgrade for grandparents who like reading e-books. This version features a larger 6.8-inch display and adjustable warm light. Grandparents will have no trouble operating it. The new one provides 32GB—plenty of space for favorite book titles. Price: 32GB—$190（an additional $20 for the ad-free version） |
002 // FOR GRANDPARENTS WHO ARE FAR AWAY
Being apart from children and grandchildren is difficult, but Filimin Friendship Lamps can ensure grandparents are never out of mind even if they’re out of sight. Each family member connects the Friendship Lamp to Wi-Fi. It takes little effort to set up and use. Keep one, give the other to grandparents, and whenever you touch your lamp, theirs will light up too. You can customize these lamps with over 200 color options. Price: $105（10% discount if you buy on Filimin’s website） |
003 // FOR GRANDPARENTS WHO ENJOY CONVENIENCE
Nothing beats a warm cup of coffee on a freezing winter morning, and the Ember Temperature Control Smart Mug keeps drinks at the perfect temperature no matter how long it takes grandma or grandpa to enjoy their coffee or tea. It hardly requires any complex steps to use. The temperature can be controlled via smartphone app. Purchase it in our physical stores today. Price: $99.95（$180 for two） |
004 // FOR GRANDPARENTS WHO LOSE THINGS
Nothing is more frustrating than being ready to go somewhere important and being unable to find the car keys. Esky makes lost keys a thing of the past. Four receivers can be attached to grandparents’ most treasured items. By just pressing the color-coded button on the transmitter, grandparents can be led to lost items by a beeping sound. You can order it on Amazon. Price: $24.99（$20 in May） |
| A．The Ember Mug can keep drinks warm for a limited time. |
| B．It is impossible to skip advertisements while using Kindle Paperwhite. |
| C．Users know their family are thinking of them when the Friendship Lamp is on. |
| D．Clicking a button on the Esky receiver enables users to find things they’ve lost. |
| A．Online availability. | B．Easy operation. |
| C．Special discount. | D．Smartphone control. |
| A．Family members wanting to buy gifts for their elders. |
| B．Sales people studying grandparents’ preferences. |
| C．Companies selling products to elderly people. |
| D．Grandparents favoring advanced technology. |
Every year more of us try and reduce our impact on the planet. A refill shop, or zero waste shop, gives you a choice to go green.
Refill shops tend to be small, independent stores that sell non-packaged goods. Most of the time they will be dry ones like rice and nuts produced directly in the local sites, which means less carbon footprint from farm to plate. They can also be many other sustainable (可持续的) products, like refill cleaning products and soaps. Shoppers only need to bring containers they already own and refill them from larger containers in the store.
Refill and zero-waste shops are usually located in communities. Buying from within walking distance, clearly, is more sustainable and kinder to the planet, and your community. If you’re walking down the street to your local refill shop, then you’re doing great but if you’re driving hours away to find your closest shop, then the transport may cancel out any benefits of what you buy. Remember, it’s the whole process not just the end product.
Perhaps the most significant aspect of shopping at local refill shops is that they encourage us to think about our consumer habits. They make us pause and think about how we can make positive changes for the environment.
If you can shop local and from independent refill shops, then you should. It doesn’t have to be all the time but minimising waste and choosing refills where you can will make a positive difference.
1. What are refill shops?2. According to the passage, what is the most important value of refill shopping?
3. Please decide which part is false in the following statement, then underline it and explain why.
Refill shops are built in communities within walking distance because driving to these shops can cost money.4. In reality, refill shops have not won much popularity yet. What do you think might be the possible reason(s)?(In about 40 words)
·Take it with you.
·Use it
— after a swim.
— every hour or so while playing outdoors.
— if you get sweaty.
·Cover up when the sun is overhead
— 10 a.m.—2 p.m..
— especially at lunch time.
·Get your suntan (晒黑) gradually and not too much.
·Controlled exposure (暴露) to sunshine helps avoid skin cancer.
Ask your chemist to recommend a suitable sunscreen.
Queensland Cancer Fund
P. O. Box
Spring Hill, QLD.4000
Phone (07) 8397077
Provided for community awareness by the Queensland Cancer
1. This passage is most likely to be ______.
| A．an article from a student text book |
| B．a direction from a bottle of medicine |
| C．a suggestion from a chemist |
| D．an advertisement from a newspaper |
| A．You should frequently put on sunscreen while playing outdoors. |
| B．You’ll never have skin cancer with controlled exposure. |
| C．You mustn’t stay outside from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. |
| D．The more you get sunshine, the better your health will be. |
| A．sell sunscreen, shirt and hat |
| B．help people guard against skin cancer |
| C．encourage people to play in the sun |
| D．make money out of sunscreen |
| A．the seller | B．the advertiser |
| C．your doctor | D．your parents |
How It Works
Hotel guests staying at either the Disney’s Hollywood Hotel or Hong Kong Disneyland Hotel who buy a Hong Kong Disneyland Park ticket will receive an extra park admission for the following day．Guests can buy Stay and Play for 2 Days tickets as soon as you check in at the Front Desk．Ticket price will be based on the first day a guest visits the Park．If the first visit day is a Regular Day, guests can buy Regular Day tickets even though the following day may be a Peak or Special Day．If the first visit day is a Peak(峰) Day, Guests should buy Peak Day tickets even though the following day may be a Regular Day．
This offer is available 13 May through 30 September 2006．Guests who have bought their Hong Kong Disneyland Park tickets before 13 May 2006 can exchange their unused and not expired（过期的）tickets to Stay and Play for 2 Days tickets at the Hotel Front Desk．
Where to Buy
Guests can book their hotel stay through the following:
Call Hong Kong Disneyland Reservation Center at +852 1-830-830, opens daily 9 am-6 pm．
OR
Get in touch with your travel agent．
Dates to Remember
Offer Period 13 May 2006 – 30 September 2006
Last Day to buy Stay and Play for 2 days tickets 29 September 2006
Last Visit Date 30 September 2006
For more information, please click here．
1. As a guest at Hong Kong Disneyland Hotel, you can enjoy an extra day in ______ .
| A．Hong Kong Disneyland Park | B．a Hong Kong family |
| C．Hong Kong Disneyland Hotel | D．Disney’s Hollywood Hotel |
| A．from 13 May 2006 to 30 September 2006 |
| B．by getting in touch with your travel agent |
| C．by calling 852 1-830-830 any time of the day |
| D．with your used Hong Kong Disneyland Park ticket |
| A．a newspaper | B．a magazine |
| C．the website | D．a travel handbook |
MS-ISAC
“Kids Safe Online”
2017 Virginia Poster Contest(比赛)
Official Rules
Contestants
The contest is open to all Virginia public, private Kindergarteners -12 in the United States, District of Columbia and the U.S. Territories (领土).
Judging Criteria
Posters will be judged on the following criteria:
• Clear message conveyed by the text and artwork
• Creativity, originality and artistic quality
• Visual clarity - easily read
• Bright and colorful
• Must not use published materials.
Winners
Virginia will select the top 5 winning posters from each grade group (K-5, 6-8, 9-12) and send them to the National Multi-State Information Sharing and Analysis Center (MS-ISAC) Internet Security Awareness Poster Contest. The Virginia winners will receive a certificate of appreciation. MS- ISAC will select four winners in each grade and award a prize. These winners will have the honor of having their artwork made into a poster calendar which will be handed out throughout the country and may also be used in campaigns to raise awareness among children of all ages about the Internet.
Posters will not be returned!!!!!!
Deadline
All posters must be received by midnight, Jan. 6, 2017.
Poster should be mailed to:
Kids Safe Online Poster Contest Virginia Information Technology Agency Commonwealth Security & Risk Management
11751 Meadowville Lane Chester, VA 23836
Electronic posters can be sent to: CommonwealthSecurity@virginia.gov
Contest Timeline
Now through Jan. 6, 2017
Students create their posters and the school can choose up to 15 posters to send to VITA by midnight January 6, 2017.
No Later than Jan. 27, 2017
Virginia posters will be judged and the top 15 posters will be sent to MS-ISAC for national judging.
Jan. 30 to March 3, 2017,
MS-ISAC will perform national judging. Winners will be declared no later than March 24, 2017
1. Why is the contest held?
| A．To develop children’s creativity. |
| B．To discover poster talents. |
| C．To raise kids’ Internet security awareness. |
| D．To make the Internet convenient for kids. |
| A．A poster presented by a British child. |
B．A poster copied from a published magazine. |
| C．A poster made with a black pencil. |
| D．A poster originally created by an American kid. |
| A．They will receive a certificate of appreciation. |
| B．Their posters can be made known to the public. |
| C．Their posters will be returned if they want them back. |
| D．They are to attend a campaign about the Internet security. |
| A．Create an either paper or electronic poster. |
| B．Complete a poster from Jan. 6 to 27, 2017. |
| C．Send a poster to VITA directly. |
| D．Call MS-ISAC to see if the poster wins. |
【推荐3】How Football Has Changed in the Last 50 Years
Football is the most watched and played sport in the world. English teams like Manchester United and Liverpool have a global appeal that has made them some of the most valuable brands in sport.
It’s said that the Champions League claims the title as the most-watched annual sporting competition.
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If you remember England winning the World Cup back in 1966, you may recall most football fans attended matches in a shirt and jacket.
That trend started in the 1970s as sportswear brands began to sign contracts with teams to produce their uniforms.
TV
Since then, TV money has helped to fund huge investments in new talent, stadium upgrades, etc. For example, the perfectly green grass is partly a result of making the game look better on television, and wasn’t commonplace back in 1970.
| A．It was not until the early 1980s that adults began wearing them regularly to matches. |
| B．Instead, large pieces of mud were very common. |
| C．For long, the only way to watch football was at the stadium. |
| D．Since then, adults have been commonly seen to wear team uniforms. |
| E．Long before, the stadium holding football matches had started to use grass. |
| F．Estimates say it attracts between 300 million and 800 million viewers each year. |
| G．Today, it has become completely different. |
