【推荐1】If you do not use your arms or your legs for some time, they become weak; when you start using them again, they slowly become strong again. Everybody knows that. Yet many people do not seem to know that memory works in the same way.

When someone says that he has a good memory, he really means that he keeps his memory in practice by using it. When someone else says that his memory is poor, he really means that he does not give it enough chance to become strong. If a friend says that his arms and legs are weak, we know that it is his own fault (过错). But if he tells us that he has a poor memory, many of us think that his parents are to blame (受责备), and few of us know that it is just his own fault.

Have you ever found that some people can't read or write but usually they have better memories? This is because they cannot read or write and they have to remember things; they cannot write down in a little notebook. They have to remember days, names, songs and stories; so their memory is the whole time being exercised. So if you want to have a good memory, learn from the people: Practice remembering.

1. The main reason for one’s poor memory is that 　　　.

A．his father or mother may have a poor memory

B．he does not use his arms or legs for some time

C．his memory is not often used

D．he can’t read or write

2. Which of the following is NOT true?

A．Your memory works in the same way as your arms and legs.

B．Your memory, like your arms and legs, becomes weak if you don’t give it enough chance for practice.

C．Don’t learn how to read or write if you want to have a better memory.

D．A good memory comes from more practice.

3. Some people can’t read or write,but they usually have better memories,because 　　　.

A．they have saved much trouble

B．they have saved much time to remember things

C．they have to use their memories all the time

D．they can’t write everything in a little notebook

4. Which is the best title for this passage?

A．Don’t Stop Using Your Arms and Legs

B．How to Have a Good Memory

C．Strong Arms and Good Memories

D．Learn from the People

【推荐2】Fun Writing Activities for Struggling Writers

There are dozens of reasons kids struggle with writing. They may have difficulty getting their thoughts down on paper.    1    Perhaps grammar and language barriers are blocking their progress. Whatever the reason, adding a little fun can be a great way to get the creative juices flowing.

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Sometimes writers get stuck because they simply don’t know where to start. For a child, you can try things that are geared(合适)toward their interests, like My Favorite Toy, or What I Like to Do in the Summer. Remember,   it' s important to support and guide their ideas, not to discourage thoughts or judge them.

Develop a story map

A great activity to help struggling writers is to build a story map. Write down ideas for the beginning, middle, and end of a story. Or put the topic in the middle of the paper and draw lines out like a wheel for who, what where, and why.     3     This is helpful, because it takes stress out of the writing process.

Make writing relevant

Children are more apt to write if they can identify with the purpose of writing. Writing a letter to a friend or relative can better engage a struggling writer. Or maybe your child has some suggestions for books that the library should have.     4     If writing becomes a more meaningful activity to the child, it can help to make it an easier process.

Make writing enjoyable

You could consider making different writing supplies available like colored pens and pencils, notebooks, etc. Or you could provide a word bank of common words for your kid to use and spell.     5     Afterwards, reward your child’s good performance. These all set the stage and invite kids to get excited to write.

A．Inspire ideas

B．Develop an interest.

C．Use the map to guide the writing.

D．Make the process into more of a game.

E．Maybe they lack experiences to write about

F．There are loads of fun ways to get children writing.

G．Encourage him to write a letter to the person in charge