1 . Toy kitchen is hugely popular with young children. It can be a great base for creative and imaginative role playing for children and their parents.
Solo (独自的) freestyle play is what a child plays on their own with the toy kitchen. It is a source of amusement for parents to see their children imitate (模仿) many of their sayings and phrases during this sort of play. You may discover some phrases you didn’t know you had! Children will often cook and create food for their toys to eat. Joining in freestyle play while allowing the child to take charge is fun for the child as well as adults. There are many ways to turn this type of play into something more educational. Parents can demand a certain number of vegetables on their plate and the child can use their knowledge of what’s a fruit and what’s a vegetable, as well as their counting skills to carry out this simple task.
You can also play the sorting game. Asking a child to sort out the fruit and vegetables into different piles is fun and will get easier for the child each time. Always reward children with praise when they do well, and encouragement when they don’t do quite well.
Counting is an obvious game. You can start the basics of maths in the kitchen play with adding, subtracting (减) and even dividing! Your child can use the toy food to work out sums and enjoy counting! They will be picking up good basic number skills during this type of play.
You can also bring up healthy eating subjects asking them which fruit is their favorite and asking which ones they want to try for their next snack. This type of game can continue in the supermarket and be used as a method of introducing new foods to their diet.
1. Games using a toy kitchen can develop children’s ________.A.health and habit | B.creation and imagination |
C.counting skills and honesty | D.number skills and good manners |
A.it difficult for children to sort out the fruit and vegetables |
B.it fun for children to cook and create food for themselves to eat |
C.some words and expressions you forgot using before |
D.children pick up good basic number skills by using the real food |
A.enriching healthy eating | B.training working ability |
C.counting | D.sorting |
A.Parents. | B.Teachers. | C.Children. | D.Experts. |
1. When will the movie Cars start showing?
A.Tonight. | B.Tomorrow. | C.This weekend. |
A.To a gym. | B.To a rock concert. | C.To a movie theater. |
1. What is the man doing?
A.Making a reply. | B.Getting some advice. | C.Asking for information. |
A.Horse-riding. | B.Sailing. | C.Boating. |
A.On Friday. | B.On Saturday. | C.On Sunday. |
A.£425. | B.£480. | C.£525. |
4 .
The best things in life are free. At least, creativity is free. Do you really want to spend $20 on popcorn and movie tickets when you can do much better things? Find out what other things you can do when your financial situation is not so good.
Go for a bus adventure. Take the bus or subway. Plan a full-day trip with friends, get to your destination using cheap transportation, and you could discover all sorts of new places.
Go for a picnic. There’s nothing like a picnic in a park with friends. Bring a huge blanket, homemade sandwiches/snacks, a ball, and have a good time under a nice, shady trees.
Host a movie night. Watching movies on DVD is a lot cheaper than going to the cinema. Invite some friends over.
Take a free class. Most yoga, dance, and art studios offer free trial classes or host walk-in days, so grab your friends and go try something new.
A.Visit the museum. |
B.Go window shopping. |
C.Have an old stuff sale. |
D.Host huge get-togethers. |
E.Search often on the websites. |
F.Hang out without emptying out your wallet. |
G.Pop some corn, and watch movies till you fall asleep. |
Science Isn’t Always Serious
Each December, a committee (委员会) in Sweden announce who will receive this year’s Nobel prizes. The people
But not all research is serious. In fact, some of it is quite silly. And it’s this silly research
Here are some examples that let us see
As with the proper Nobel prizes, every year there is a ceremony
This part of the ceremony
As for this year, what inspiring breakthroughs were announced at the event on Sept 13? Well, the winner of one of the prizes wrote a paper on how to create a cleaning product
So, as we can see, the awards aren’t given for the most scientifically important things in the world. But then again, what’s more important than having fun?
The Coming Series | |
Express Yourself! The Art of Cartooning Time: Thursday, January 6, 18: 30 Welcome to the first event in our new series, Express Yourself! We will explore many forms of personal self - expression and discuss how and why people create things and have hobbies. Join William Denham, an American diplomat stationed in Shanghai. Outside of the office, Will's main artistic hobby is drawing cartoons. His cartoons have been displayed in two shows in Shanghai. He will discuss his hobby, what it means to him, and help take participants on their own cartooning journey. This entertaining and interactive event is open to all - including those with no drawing or cartooning experience. Be sure to bring your favorite pen or pencil, a notepad or sketchpad, and a creative attitude. | Breaking Barriers: The NHL's Trallblnzer Willie O'ree Time; Wednesday, January 12, 18: 30 Join us to watch and discuss the award - wining documentary, Willie, inspired by the story of Willie O'ree who, in 1958, became the first black player in the National Hockey League (NHL). Willie tells the story of an extraordinary life and triumph over adversity. It also examines larger issues such as race, equality, inclusion, community, and so on, Through goal setting. hard work, and perseverance, Willie overcame many barriers and paved the path for talented hockey players, regardless of race, to play at the highest level. Please register to learn about this groundbreaking sports time. |
American Short Fiction: Writing Our Storles x The Yellow Wallpaper Time: Tuesday, February 15, 18: 30 Quick to read and easily shared, the short story is said to be the literature of our times. We invite you on a journey to get to know some of the best short stories in American literature. The Yellow Wallpaper, by American author Charlotte Perkins (Stetson) Gilman, was first published in 1892 but persists in American culture as a literary touchstone. While it is a horror story on its surface, a careful reading reveals deeper themes of gender equality and the importance of self - expression. And in this time of global situation, it reemerges as a study on the effects of isolation. Join American diplomat Peter Fasnacht to discuss these themes and their connections to American society. Please read the story ahead of the talk. You can find the story here. |
* Online registration is capped at 40 for each event. RSVP : http: //shpas012121.wanshe.cn
* The discussion will be conducted in English.
1. Which of the following is NOT true about the first event?A.William Denham will share his artistic hobby with the participants |
B.The participants will explore various forms of personal self - expression |
C.Drawing or cartooning experience isn't a must for the participants |
D.The participants will be provided with essential drawing tools. |
A.The story of Willie O'ree is neither inspiring nor entertaining. |
B.The Yellow Wallpaper tells a horrible story revealing global emergency |
C.Those who haven't registered online are also welcome to the events |
D.Applicants had better have a good command of English. |
A.Arts and literature | B.Books and films |
C.Entertainment and interaction | D.Heroes and achievements |
7 . The door opens and you are amazed at seeing people jumping and flying around like superheroes. Calm down, you are not in a Marvel film, just a trampoline (蹦床) park.
In recent years trampolining has become a new craze among Chinese youths. Short videos are regularly uploaded to social media showing people’s excitement about jumping back and forth on the colorful trampolines. Most videos feature teenagers.
Ms Shi, a 28-year-old from Beijing, goes to trampoline parks almost every weekend. She said “When I was a child, I loved bouncing up and down on the trampolines, though they were just small and simple ones. They made me feel free and happy.
It’s true that today’s trampoline parks are bigger, more professional and more creative.
“Trampolining is so much fun. It doesn't feel like exercising at all.” Ms Shi said.
Unlike playing soccer, basketball, tennis or any other competitive sports, the risk of injury while trampolining is relatively low.
While outdoor activities are largely up to the weather, the indoor trampoline parks are really good places to go whenever you are seeking a fun cardio workout (有氧运动).
A.Nowadays the places are much better. |
B.It is a fun activity to share with friends. |
C.There are separate zones for different functions. |
D.However, preparation and safety always come first. |
E.Specially designed clothes are needed when you trampoline. |
F.Indeed, a trampoline workout can be beneficial to your health. |
G.Adults too have jumped on the trend, hoping to relive their childhood. |
8 . Every summer, for the last 32 years, the Sierra Storytelling Festival has gathered people together to hear the nation's top tellers share the great range of human experience through artfully told stories. This year's tellers include one Grammy-nominated (格莱美提名的)artist, a local favorite and more.
Grammy-nominated and internationally known storyteller, Diane Ferlatte, fondly remembers her childhood years of sitting on the passage of her grandparents' home in New Orleans, attracted by the oral stories of family generations past. She views storytelling as a traditional art form that can promote literacy, imagination and values in the young. While telling African American stories, she loves to tell stories that hold truths touching upon our common humanity(人性),including personal and historical stories.
As a storyteller and early childhood educator, Muriel Johnson has shared traditional folktales and personal stories with thousands of children and adults across the United States, per-forming at schools, museums, libraries and festivals. Her voice, movements, expressions and loving spirit will resonate(共鸣)with anyone listening.
Johnny Moses is one of the most popular storytellers in North America. With beauty, wisdom and humor, he shares both traditional and contemporary stories in a wide variety of settings, including festivals, libraries, schools and private gatherings. His songs and stories make all children happy, whether wide-eyed preschoolers or tired high school students.
In addition to performances by these tellers, the Sierra Storytelling Festival has several special events including a Storytelling Workshop with Judith Black on Friday afternoon, the hugely popular Story Slam on Saturday afternoon. Gather your friends and family, pack a picnic and blanket and settle into a weekend. Magic and wonder fill the air, and the art of story is alive.
1. Which storyteller's childhood is mentioned in the text?A.Judith Black. | B.Johnny Moses. | C.Diane Ferlatte. | D.Muriel Johnson. |
A.Humorous and wise. | B.Humorous and kind. |
C.Beautiful and sweet. | D.Honest and strong. |
A.Muriel Johnson fails to connect with anyone listening. |
B.Diane Ferlatte considers storytelling as a business form. |
C.Johnny Moses is the most popular storyteller in America. |
D.Diane Ferlatte and Muriel Johnson both share personal stories. |
A.See art works. | B.Camp with families. |
C.Study how to tell stories. | D.Experience different cultures. |
A.To introduce literacy and art. |
B.To introduce storytelling events. |
C.To introduce famous storytellers. |
D.To introduce the Sierra Storytelling Festival. |
1. 喜欢的运动项目;
2. 喜欢此项运动的原因;
3. 将来的愿望。
注意:词数:100词左右。
My favourite sport
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