Fairy tales are very good for children beacuse of some reasons. Firstly, they boost a child's imagination and cultural literacy. A child's imagation is a powerful and unique thing. It's not only used to make up stories and games, it;s a key factor in their creative thoughts and can define the type of education, career and life they have. Fairy tales often include difference cultures and ways of doing things. They teach children about cultural difference in the world outside. Then, they gift children a curiosity to learn new things and experience new places.

Secondly, fairy tales teach children right from wrong. It;s always in a fairytales's DNA to have a strong moral lesson, a fight between good and evil, love and loss, and these lessons rub off on our children. Fairy tales teach children that good persons will always win and, while this may not be true in aspects of the of the real world, the lesson is simple and important. Be the hero, not the villain, Learn to hope for better.

1. How many main advantages of fairy tales are mentioned in the passage?

2. What does the writer say about children's imagination?

3. According to the writer, what do fairy tales often include?

4. What do fairy tales tech children?

5. What does a fairy tale aways have?

Ex1: Read the following passage. Write T(for TRUE) or F (for FALSE) and NI if there is no information given.

Many people now think that teachers give pupils too much homework. They think that it is unnecessary for children to work at home in their free time. Moreover, they argue that most teachers do not properly plan the homework tasks they give to pupils. The result is that pupils have to repeat tasks which they have already done at school.

Recently in Greece many parents complained about the difficult homework which teachers gave to their children. The parents said most of the homework was a waste of time, and they wanted to stop it. Spain and Turkey are two countries which stopped in Europe, teachers cannot set homework at weekends. In Holland, teachers allow pupils to stay at school to do their homework. The children are free to help one another. Similar arrangements also exist in some British schools.

Most people agree that homework is unfair. A pupil who can do his homework in a quiet and comfortable room is in a buch better position than a pupil who does his homework in a small, noisy room with television on. Some parents help their children with their homework. Other parents take no interest at all in their children's homework.

It is improtant, however,that teachers talk to parents about homework. A teacher should suggest suitable tasks for parents to do with their children. Parents are often better at teaching their own children!

____1.According to the writer, many parents would like their children to have less homework

____2. Many teachers think that pupils should have homework

____3. Greek's parents thought their children's homework was too easy

_____4. A lot of homework has not been planned properly, according to many paents

_____5. Parents say that most teachers give homework which is diffirent from the work that pupils have done in class

____6. Children do not have any homework now in Turkey

____7. In some countries in Europe teachers are allowed to give childre homework only at weekend

____8. Children can do their homework at school and help one another in some school in Britain

____9. Only a small number of people think that homework is fair

____10. Teachers should advise parents about how to work together with their children at home

Ex2: Wrte the suitable job

1. A(n)............designs building

2. A(n)............ teaches students at university

3. A(n)............help patients in hospitals

4. A(n)............ advises people on legal problems

5. A(n)............keeps and examines financial records od the company

6. A(n)............ repairs cars

7. A(n)............ treats animals when they have health problems

8. A(n)............ works in the army

9. A(n)............ install and repairs electrical things

10. A(n)............ makes things with wood

Ex3: What do these signs mean?

1. QUEUE FOR SIGHTSEEING BUS

A. The sightseeing bus has left

B. The sightseeing bus stops here

C. The sightseeing bus is full

D. The sightseeing bus is late

2. DO NOT LEAN OUT OF THE WINDOW

A. Open the window carefully

B. This window cannot be opened

C. Do not put anything against the window

D. Do not put your head out of the window

3. PARKING SPACE FOR STATION USERS ONLY

A. you must pay to park here

B. if you use the train you can park here

C. this space is for railway officials

D. no one is allowed to park here

4. PASSENGERS MUST BE IN POSSESSION OF A TICKET BEFORE TRAVELLING

A. you can buy your ticket during the journey

B. you pay when you get off

C. you have to book a seat before travelling

D. you have to buy your tichet before the journey

5. VISAS WILL ONLY BE ISSUED TO HOLDERS OF RETURN AIR TICKET

A. get a visa before booking your flight

B. book a return flight before you ask for a visa

C. you can't fly without a visa

D. apply for a visa before you book your return flight

Read the formal and less formal articles and fill in the gaps by choosing one of the phrases below.

1. without the basic knowledge of / without knowing

2. To start with / Firstly

3. should have close contact / should be in constant contact

4.Thus, any problems that do arise can be dealt with quickly/so that any problems can be quickly sorted out

5. the students are kept motivated and willing to study / the kids learn and their work is rewarded

6. the parents should be more understanding / it is the parents' responsibility to understand

7. This involves helping them with their homework / They should offer help with homework

8. the solution lies in the improvement / I believe that things will get better

MODEL 1: Today’ Illiterate Youth s More and more children are leaving school, 1) ......................... how to read or write. I believe that this is due to the lack of support and encouragement by teachers and parents and the pupils' lack of interest. 2) .......................... the teachers 3)......................... with the parents to discuss their child's academic progress as well as their social behaviour and attitude. 4) ..................… Secondly, teachers should be more encouraging towards their pupils, keeping them interested in the subjects so that 5) ................. . Thirdly, 6)............... their child's needs. 7) ................. and supporting them in any difficulties that may arise. In conclusion, 8)...… ........ of the relationships between all three groups: the teachers, parents and pupils, and in this way, illiteracy should decrease.

MODEL 2: Our Kids Can’ Read! t You may not be aware of it, but more and more children are leaving school, 1) ......................... how to read or write. As I see it, the problem can be solved by increasing the support and encouragement of teachers and parents and the interest of pupils. 2).........................., the teachers 3) ......................... with the parents, so that they can discuss their child's progress and behaviour at school 4)......................... .

Living in the country is something that people from the city often dream about. However, in reality, it has both its advantages and disadvantages.
There are certainly many advantages to living in the country. First of all, you can enjoy peace and quiet. Moreover, people tend to be friendlier and more open. A further advantage is that there is less traffic, so it is safer for young children.
However, there are certain drawbacks to life outside the city. Firstly , because there are fewer people, you are likely to have fewer friends. In addition, entertainment is difficult to find, particularly in the evening. Furthermore, the fact that there are fewer shops and services means that it is harder to find work. As a result , you may have to travel a long way to work, which can be extremely expensive.
In conclusion, it can be seen that the country is more suitable for some people than others.On the whole , it is often the best place for those who are retired or who have young children. In contrast , young, single people who have a career are better provided for in the city.

Much has been said written about the declining numbers of and disappointing lack of diversity among American college students majoring in engineering. Among the factors cited to explain this phenomenon are the lack of exposure of high school students to the very idea of engineering and the fact that many have insufficient mathematics and science background to gain entrance to engineering school, even if they do identify the profession as a possible career. This is unfortunate, for the ideas of engineering should be integrated into the curricula not only of high schools but also of middle and primary schools. Our children are being done a disservice by not being exposed properly throughout their education to engineering activities identified as such.

After all, even pre-school children have the prerequisites in their play for appreciating exactly what engineering is: design, Indeed, design is everywhere around them throughout their school day, even in their before-school and after-school activities. It need only be pointed out to them that they designing something, and therefore being engineering of sorts, in virtually everything that they do

Much has been said written about the declining numbers of and disappointing lack of diversity among American college students majoring in engineering. Among the factors cited to explain this phenomenon are the lack of exposure of high school students to the very idea of engineering and the fact that many have insufficient mathematics and science background to gain entrance to engineering school, even if they do identify the profession as a possible career. This is unfortunate, for the ideas of engineering should be integrated into the curricula not only of high schools but also of middle and primary schools. Our children are being done a disservice by not being exposed properly throughout their education to engineering activities identified as such.

After all, even pre-school children have the prerequisites in their play for appreciating exactly what engineering is: design, Indeed, design is everywhere around them throughout their school day, even in their before-school and after-school activities. It need only be pointed out to them that they designing something, and therefore being engineering of sorts, in virtually everything that they do.

1. the writer of the passage feels strongly that....
A. children should be involved in engineering activities at an early age
B. The mathematics and science courses in schools need to be modernized
C. University engineering courses ought to be upgraded
D. The education of pre-school children is being given too much important

2. The writer points out that children can, at a very early age

A. be encouraged to take part in after-school activities

B. develop an interested in scientific matters

C. make up their minds to study engineering at university

D. be influenced by their school environment

3. The writer recognizes the fact that engineering

A. is becoming less and less popular as a field of study among university students B. is only suitable for highly intelligent students

C. is a complicated subject only suitable for really mature students

D. has become one of the most popular fields of study at American universities

3. The writer recognizes the fact that engineering

A. is becoming less and less popular as a field of study among university students

B. is only suitable for highly intelligent students

C. is a complicated subject only suitable for really mature students

D. has become one of the most popular fields of study at American universities

4. Among the reasons given in the passage for the decline in the numbers of engineering students is that

A. the American schools still follow out - dated curricula curricula

B. university entrance requirements are far too demanding

C. many of them fail to acquire an adequate knowledge of mathematics and science at high schools.

D. it is generally recognized as one of the most difficult of all the courses

5. According to the passage, all school programmes.....

A. should be designed to make students aware of the engineering practices and principles

B. ought to give priority to sciences

C. must encourage children to make creative designs

D. Seem to put the emphasis on the need to diversify learning

We are already familiar with computers-computers work for us at home,in offices,in industry.But it is also true that many children today are using computers at school before they can write.What does this mean for the future.Are these children today are computers at school before they can write.What does this mean for the future.Are these children lucky or not.

Many people who do not know about computers think of them as machines that children play with.They worry that children do not learn from experience but just from pressing a button and that is not good for them .They think that children are growing up not nowing about the real world.

But people who understand more about computers see that they can be very good for children.A computer can help them learn about the real workd more quickly,to learn what they want,to learn and to think for themselves.And for the future,don't we need people who can think clearly,who know how to get information quickly and use it well.What do you think

Are we strange to computers

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In which four places can you find computers

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Does every think computers are good for children

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What three things can computers help children to do.

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Does the writer think this is a good thing

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How do people choose names (0) ...for. their babies? In the past, many names were chosen for (1).......... religious associations or because of national or family tradition. If a boy's great-grandfather, his grandfather and father were all called Patrick, then(2)..........was very likely that the new-born baby would be called Patrick as (3)...........Sometimes parents wanted to please a wealthy or much loved relative (4)..........naming the baby after him or her and in countries (5)..........as Spain a child was often given the name of the saint whose feast day coincided (6)..........the birth. Mostly names (7)..........good connotations, though there are exceptions. Parents in some parts of the world gave their babies names like 'Ugly' or 'Disagreeable' so as to (8)..........the child unattractive to demons.

Nowadays the main consideration in most English-speaking countries seems to be fashion combined with (9)..........the name sounds. New names are sometimes invented simply (10)..........they sound pleasant. In Britain the influence of television soaps, pop music and Hollywood is clear as is the increasing appeal (11)..........less common names. In the United States current naming trends include naming children after places, using traditional last names as first names and borrowing (12).......... other languages and cultures.

There are hundreds of books and even web sites devoted (13)..........listing names for anxious parents who still can't make (14)..........their minds. Despite the almost bewildering range of choices plenty of children still end up in classrooms where three, four or even more of their classmates have the (15)..........name.

Fill in the following blanks according to what you hear:

Our primary method of research has been conducting short interviews with a large number of people.We decided that,unlike other almost every other study-based project we heard about,this one would make no categorical distinction between men and(1)...The two main groups,rather,would be adults and children,the idea for this obviously(2)...from the fact that 10-years-old cousin and I had(3)...indentical experiences.It should come as no surprise that,since they were generally more(4)...than children to be interviewed by us.Surprisingly though,many of these adults were quiet willing to give us(5)...to interview their own children,who were generally much more(6)...about the chance to talk about their dreams.Because of their helpfulness,we've already had(7)...children subjects alone,and well over 350 total repondents.

Fill in each numbered blank with one suitable word.

Nowadays,more and more people are charging the way they use their televisions.Some years ago we(1).........to turn on TV and watch whatever there was.But now we choose the(2).........we watch far more carefully because we have many (3)......... interesting things to do.One results of this change is that we are also beocming(4).........careful about the actual television set itself.As wa watch fewer programs,we want to be sure that we will(5)......... a really good picture,with bright color and sound.Because it will be switched off(6).........of the time,we also want the television to look good when we aren't watching it.So when we(7).........or rent we look at outside to make sure it is attractive and will look right (8)........other furniture.Of course,we have to(9)........more for high quality.However,it seems that the number of people (10)......... are content to do so is increasing,and this should have a good result,because in the end all televisions will have better quality.