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Open Farm Day on Prince Edward Island SUMMERSIDE ---- Twenty-six Prince Edward Island farms will open their gates to the public on Sunday, October 16, for Open Farm Day. “Open Farm Day provides the public with a chance to meet local farmers, see life on the farm, and find out how local food is produced,” said Federal Agriculture Minister Gerry Ritz. “It’s a great way for families to learn how Canadian farmers produce some of the highest-quality food in the world.” The agriculture industry plays an important role in creating jobs and keeping the economy strong. Canada is the world’s fifth largest exporter of agriculture and food products, with exports hitting an all-time high of more than $40 billion, “Open Farm Day is a great chance for Islanders and visitors to learn more about the provinces number one industry and the important role it plays in our society,” said Prince Edward Islands Minister of Agriculture and Forestey, George Webster. “People will have a chance to see what life is like on a modern farm operation, which helps to build awareness and an understanding of Islanders who make their living by producing high-quality food.” The agriculture and food industry is the leading industry in Prince Edward Island. In 2011, annual farm cash receipts came to $474 million. A total of 125 farms in Prince Edward Island, Nova Scotia, and New Brunswick are participating in this yearns Open Farm Day. The event is being supported by Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, Sobeys’ Inc., provincial governments and agriculture awareness committees in the Maritimes. “Open Farm Day is a chance to connect with farmers directly and learn about the wide range of products being produced here on the Island,” said Julie Mutch, Open Farm Day Coordinator for Prince Edward Island. A list of Open Farm Day locations in Prince Edward Island is available for visitors at: www.gov.pe.ca/go/peiopenfarmday. |
A.act as local farmers for some time |
B.learn the history of local agriculture |
C.communicate with the government officers |
D.know how the highest-quality food is produced |
A.all farms in Canada are open to the public |
B.the event is well supported by the government |
C.people hope to have high-quality food in the future |
D.Canada is the largest exporter of food products in the world |
A.To give more assistance to readers. |
B.To change the focus of the passage. |
C.To provide evidence for the passage. |
D.To attract the attention of the public. |
Rounding the corner into the classroom to pick up my daughter, I heard the teacher tell her, "You've done the most beautiful tree. Well done." A few days later, she pointed to another of my daughter's drawings and said, "Wow, you really are an artist!"
Both times, when I heard my daughter being praised, I felt at a loss. As a mother, how could I explain to the teacher that I would prefer it if she didn't praise my daughter?
Nowadays, we give a lot of praise to our children. Praise, self-confidence and performance at school, it is commonly believed, rise and fall together. But the present research shows something else—over the past decade, a number of studies on self-confidence have suggested that praising a child as "clever" may not help her at school. In fact, it might cause her to underperform. Often a child will react to praise by quitting—why make a new drawing if you have already made "the best"? Or a child may simply repeat the same work—why draw something new, or in a new way, if the old way always gets praise?
In a now famous 1998 study of children aged 10 and 11, psychologists Carol Dweck and Claudia Mueller asked 128 children to solve a series of math problems. After completing the first set of simple exercises, the researchers gave each child just one sentence of praise. Some were praised for their intelligence—"You did really well, you're so clever"; others for their hard work—"You did really well, you must have worked really hard." Then the researchers had the children try a more challenging set of problems. The results were eye-opening. The students who were praised for their effort showed a greater willingness to work out new methods. They said they failed because of a lack of (缺少) effort, not a lack of intelligence. The children who had been praised for their cleverness worried more about failure and tended to choose tasks that they had done before. All in all, the excitement created by being told "You're so clever" gave way to an increase in anxiety and a drop in self-confidence and performance. When asked by the researchers to write to the children in another school, remembering their experience, some of the "clever" children lied about their scores. In short, all it took to knock these youngsters' confidence, to make them so unhappy that they lied, was one sentence of praise.
1. How did the author feel when she heard her daughter being praised? (不多于 5 个单词)2. What have studies on self-confidence suggested? (不多于 11 个单词)
3. According to the study, what followed the children's excitement when they were praised for cleverness? (不多于 11 个单词)
4. What might the author say if her daughter really did a great job? (单词数不限)
5 . Just Being There
Mark and Ivan ran from the school bus to Mark's house. They had both tried out for the school soccer team, and the
Ivan didn't
Mark felt as if he had been hit in the stomach. “This isn't
“Let's talk to the coaches. Maybe they'll give you another
Ivan just
“Oh,no,” Mark thought. “Was Ivan about to
“At least you can sleep in on Saturdays,” he
No answer. Mark sighed. He wished he could
Even back in kindergarten(幼儿园),Ivan had known how to do it. On the first day of kindergarten, Mark had been homesick and began to cry during the break. The other kids
Ivan finally
Mark stood up, too. “You mean when I beat you,” he said. Ivan laughed, and they headed outside. “Thanks,” said Ivan, nodding at mark. “
A.photos | B.results | C.songs | D.films |
A.book | B.piano | C.television | D.computer |
A.team | B.match | C.name | D.plan |
A.respond | B.care | C.agree | D.listen |
A.excited | B.confused | C.frightened | D.amused |
A.preparing | B.asking | C.searching | D.waiting |
A.fair | B.funny | C.direct | D.popular |
A.lesson | B.chance | C.example | D.job |
A.nodded | B.shook | C.held | D.raised |
A.cry | B.laugh | C.accept | D.leave |
A.blamed | B.warned | C.comforted | D.promised |
A.cheer | B.keep | C.wake | D.lift |
A.ran | B.moved | C.crowded | D.jumped |
A.talk | B.shout | C.rest | D.smile |
A.changed | B.understood | C.hesitated | D.remained |
A.Revising | B.Remembering | C.Treasuring | D.Managing |
A.turned | B.opened | C.fixed | D.widened |
A.shock | B.silence | C.surprise | D.satisfaction |
A.safer | B.weaker | C.lonelier | D.better |
A.Seriously | B.Immediately | C.Hopefully | D.Naturally |
6 . Arbeia Roman Fort and Museum
Location and History
Arbeia Roman Fort is situated on Hadrian's Wall. It was the most important structure built by the Romans in Britain, and now it has been a World Heritage Site. Built around AD 160, Arbeia Roman Fort was the military supply base for the soldiers who were stationed along Hadrian's Wall. The fort has been gradually uncovered and some original parts have been revealed. There are reconstructions that show how Arbeia Roman Fort would have looked.
The Reconstructions
The reconstructions of the Commanding Officer's house and soldiers' quarters are strikingly different. The accommodation for soldiers is dark and uncomfortable, while the Commanding Officer's house is spacious and luxurious, with courtyards with fountains for him and his family to enjoy.
The Museum
Visit the museum and see many objects that were found at Arbeia. They are historically important and show what daily life was really like at that time. You will see weapons, tools, jewellery, and so on. You can also discover how the Romans buried their dead and see tombstones which survive to this day. There is a "hands-on" area allowing visitors to dig on a certain site and study their findings with the help of museum staff. You can piece together pottery (陶器), or try writing just as the Romans would have done. For children, they can build this Roman fort with building blocks by themselves.
Opening Times and Getting There April 1—October 31: Monday to Saturday 10:00am—5:00pm, Sunday 2:00pm—5:00pm. November 1—March 31: Monday to Saturday 11:00am—4:00pm, closed Sunday. (Closed December 25—26 and January 1) Entry is free. Arbeia is only a ten—minute walk from the bus station at South Shields. Free car park nearby. Website: www.twmuseums.org.uk/arbeia |
A.was related to the military | B.got reconstructions around AD 160 |
C.was built in a small area in Rome | D.provided a comfortable life for soldiers |
A.See historical objects. | B.Build tombstones for the dead. |
C.Write to Romans, | D.Try using old tools and weapons. |
A.On April 1. | B.On October 31. |
C.On November 1. | D.On December 26. |
The story of Chinese fashion began in 2011 when Feiyue and Huili, both Chinese sneaker brands (品牌), suddenly gained international attention. Their products
8 . Want to support animals in need? Here are three ways to show them some love.
Grounds & Hounds
When you buy any item from Jordan Karcher's coffee company. Grounds & Hounds, part of the proceeds (收入) go to shelter near you.In2015,Grounds & Hounds' donations helped partners provide blankets, food and services for about 2,000 rescue animals.
Tel:888-228-8914
E-mail: info @ groundsand houndscoffee.com
Fetch Eyewear and the Pixie Project
In 2004, Ann Sacks founded Fetch Eyewear, a company that sells stylish frames at affordable prices. Three years later, she launched the Pixie Project — a nonprofit project that offers free and low-cost treatment of animal diseases and injuries and rescues pets from overloaded shelters across the country —and 100 percent of Fetch's profits now benefit the charity. To date, the two organizations have helped with more than 5,000 pet adoptions and about 1,000 surgeries (外科手术).
Adoption:503-542-3433
Fax:503-542-3437
Fur for the Animals
Fur for the Animals, run by the animal advocacy group Born Free USA is a campaign( open through December 31) that collects unwanted furs and donates them to wildlife rehabilitation (康复) centers. The furs are used by injured creatures that need to feel cozy and comforted. More than 1,000 pounds of furs have already made their way to animals in need throughout the U.S.
Tel:011-5952-5440
1. Through Grounds & Hounds, how can you help animals?A.By getting a pet. | B.By donating money to it. |
C.By buying coffee from it. | D.By volunteering your services. |
A.011-5952-5440. | B.503-542-3433 |
C.888-288-8914. | D.503-542-3437. |
A.It sells cheap frames. | B.It benefits Fetch Eyewear |
C.It is a highly profitable business. | D.It works together with animal shelters. |
A.how to profit from animals |
B.the three ways to show love to animals |
C.the success they have got |
D.how kind they are to animals |
Elias is a small machine
Most of us say we don't have time for exercise. However, many experts say that exercise plays an important role in making our body healthy.