1 . One Alahama school was extremely creative in encouraging students to read more and to help improve the school district’s literacy. They added an Inchy’s Bookworm Vending Machine (售货机) an actual vending machine that allows students to add a special coin and get a brand new book.
Sixth-grade reading teacher Kristy White said students have been inspired to earn coins so they can get a new book. Every classroom has coins, and students can earn them by improving in their reading or math skills or exhibiting good behavior.
Kristy said it only takes one coin to use the machine. Nice! What’s even nicer is there are books for all grade levels and students even make suggestions for titles they’d like to see available. Funding for the vending machine came from community support through donations and grants.
Lucy Williamson was the first student to use the machine. The sixth-grader said she can see the growing excitement of her fellows and she looks forward to getting even more books. “This has some different books that the library doesn’t have and I’m able to keep the book longer because it’s mine so I have more time to read it,” Lucy said. She also shared that she rereads books often, so being able to choose a book that she can take home is a real plus.
Beyond reading, the vending machine has also encouraged students to behave better. And when a student gets a coin, everyone celebrates the win. “The students are thrilled when they are the student who gets the coin that week or one of the students, they come down here and the students cheer for them,” Kristy said.
We’re cheering for them, too! This is such a unique way to motivate students. Reading is so fundamental that it really serves as the foundation for all other learning. This vending machine is just one way to help students succeed.
1. What does the underlined word “literacy” in paragraph 1 mean?| A．Communication skills. | B．Academic performance. |
| C．Professional knowledge. | D．Reading and writing ability. |
| A．It charges students for the special coins. |
| B．It encourages students’ positive growth. |
| C．It turns a blind eye to students’ proposals. |
| D．It aims to raise money for local community. |
| A．To enrich her extra-curricular life. | B．To escape from the school library. |
| C．To enjoy selecting and rereading books. | D．To gain respect and praise from her fellows. |
| A．Kristy White:a Creative Reading Teacher |
| B．Lucy Williamson: a Model Pupil at School |
| C．A Unique Way to Inspire Students to Read |
| D．The Importance of Offering Reading Courses |
The Fox Valley Park District partnered with six schools throughout Aurora and North Aurorn to offer its traditionally popular Sports Saturdays program beginning from Jan. 9.
Free to families with children in grades 1 through 5. Sports Saturdays provide a safe environment for children to interact and participate in activities that include sports, crafts and general fitness. “Sports Saturdays are an opportunity for kids to get out of the house and do what they love most- play! Park District instructors are on hand to teach and assist. “said manager Rafacl Maritinex. Who oversees the program. “they’ll get a chance to take part in a whole bunch of different sports, and it also gives parents a couple hours of free time while their kids are enjoying themselves in a safe setting.”
Sports Saturdays are run at six different primary schools around the area- Bardwell, Hernes. O’donnell , Hall and McCleery in Aurora, along with Schneider in North Aurora. Sport include baseball, basketball, floor hockey, soccer and other high-energy activities. The program runs for eight Saturdays through feb. 27. Children can participate in the activities at any school, and even visit a different school each week.
| Three Ways to Register |
| 1. Online Available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. To sign up for Foxlink, and adult member of the household must completer a family Information Form and return it to the Park District along with Proof of address (driver’s license, sate ID or tax bill) |
| 2. By Mail/ Drop Off Make checks payable fox valley Park District. Fill out the registration form and mail to FVPD, 15o W Illinois Ave, Aurora, II, 60506. ATTN: Brochure Registration. |
| 3. In Person Registrations are processed during office hours after resident registration has begun. Cash, check. Visa, Master Card or Discover is accepted. Eola community Center. 555 S. Eola Road.Aurora 60504 |
General Information
Anyone needing accommodations should fill in this information on their registration form.
Children must meet the age requirement for all preschool and youth related programs
All participants permit the taking of photographs and video of themselves and their children during Park district activities for publication and use as the Park District considers appropriate.
1. Sports Saturdays aim to _________.
| A．attract more children to attend the local schools |
| B．encourage schools to promote kids physical education |
| C．provide kid s with chances to enjoy the fun of active play |
| D．assist parents to take caret of kids during the winter vacation |
| A．are from six schoolsB are from the same grade | B．will be accompanied by parents |
| C．will be protected by professional Persons | |
| A．Application for accommodation. |
| B．Age requirement |
| C．Permission for photographs |
| D．Activity places |
