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Here are four books online, aiming to strengthen spoken and writing skills for English- language learners.
Arnie the Doughnut
Suggested grade level: lst- 2nd
Arnie looks like an average doughnut (油炸圈饼) made by one of the best bakeries in town. Still, a doughnut is just a doughnut, right? WRONG! Click to see what happens.
Themes(主题) in the story:lmagination, Humor, Friendship
Brave Irene
Suggested grade level: lst- 2nd
Brave Irene is a dressmaker's daughter. One day, Irene volunteers to send the dress made by her mum to the palace on time, in spite of the snowstorm. Click and see how she overcomes difficulties.
Themes in the story: Courage, Overcoming difficulties
The Empty Pot
Suggested grade level: lst-2nd
The Chinese Emperor announces a test to choose the country's next king. The child who
raises the best flowers from a seed given by the Emperor will be the one. Ping is unable to get
his seed to come out-but Ping's empty pot is the best of all. Why?
Themes in the story: Honesty, Learning from failure
Clark the Shark
Suggested grade level: Kindergarten- 2nd
Clark i,s a shark who loves life, but his enthusiasm<热情） is too much for his friends, so
his teacher helps him find a way to turn it down. Finally, Clark knows how to get along with
his friends.
Themes in the story:Self-Control, lVLanners, Friendship
21. What can children learn from Brave Irene?
A. How to make friends. B. How to learn from failure.
C. How to face difficulties. D. How to control themselves.
22. Which of the following books is about honesty?
A. Arnie the Doughnut. B. The Empty Pot.
C. Brave Irene. D. Clark the Shark .
23. What is special about Clark the Shark ?
A. Its themes include friendship.
B. It teiis us how to overcome difficulties.
C. It aims to improve children's writing skills.
D. It is also suitable for kindergarten children.
