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Because of the spread of COVID-19, many students are forced to study at home. But parents are worried about how their children can learn more efficiently. The following websites might give you a clue.
Scratch
With Scratch, you can program your own interactive stories, games, and animations — and share your creations with others in the online community. Scratch can be downloaded free of charge. Scratch is designed especially for ages 8 to 16, but is used by people of all ages. Scratch is used in more than 150 different countries and available in more than 40 languages.
Mr. Bob
Mr. Bob is a science teacher, author, maker, and presenter that knows how to share the world of science. Bob encourages parents and teachers to practice Random Acts of Science by providing instructions and videos for interactive science experiments on his website. Bob has also coauthored a very popular series of science adventure books for kids.
Oxford Owl for School
Oxford Owl for School is home to online teaching, learning and assessment resources and expert support for primary schools. Free teaching, learning and assessment resources are provided, including book recommendations, storytelling videos, activity sheets and teaching notes. With a library of free, tablet-friendly eBooks, you’ll find the perfect eBook for every pupil.
The National Geographic Society
The National Geographic Society is a global nonprofit organization to explore and protect our planet. We fund hundreds of research and conservation projects around the world each year and inspire new generations. Our yellow border serves to explore the farthest reaches of the Earth and beyond. We reach millions of people around the world, with our television networks in 172 countries and our publications available in 41 languages.
1. Which website is most suitable for science lovers?
A. Scratch. B. Mr. Bob.
C. Oxford Owl for School. D. The National Geographic Society.
2. What is special about Oxford Owl for School?
A. It owns a library in America. B. It offers materials for students only.
C. It provides online books for free. D. It is suitable for students of all ages.
3. What do Scratch and the National Geographic Society have in common?
A. They have users worldwide. B. They choose books for kids to read.
C. They are designed especially for kids. D. They are both nonprofit organizations.
【答案】1. B 2. C 3. A
【解析】
【分析】这是一篇应用文。由于COVID-19的传播，许多学生被迫在家学习。但家长们担心他们的孩子如何才能更有效地学习。文章主要介绍了四个可以网上学习的网站。
【1题详解】
细节理解题。根据第三段Mr. Bob is a science teacher, author, maker, and presenter that knows how to share the world of science. Bob encourages parents and teachers to practice Random Acts of Science by providing instructions and videos for interactive science experiments on his website. Bob has also coauthored a very popular series of science adventure books for kids.可知鲍勃先生是一位科学教师、作家、创造者和演讲者，他知道如何分享科学世界。Bob通过在他的网站上提供互动科学实验的指导和视频，鼓励家长和老师实践“Random Acts of Science”。鲍勃还与人合著了一本非常受欢迎的儿童科学冒险丛书。由此可知，Mr. Bob最适合科学爱好者。故选B。
【2题详解】
细节理解题。根据倒数第二段中Free teaching, learning and assessment resources are provided, including book recommendations, storytelling videos, activity sheets and teaching notes.可知提供免费的教学、学习和评估资源，包括书籍推荐、讲故事视频、活动表和教学笔记。由此可知，Oxford Owl for School的特别之处在于免费提供在线图书。故选C。
【3题详解】
细节理解题。根据第二段Scratch is used in more than 150 different countries and available in more than 40 languages.(Scratch在150多个不同的国家使用，并有40多种语言版本)以及最后一段中We reach millions of people around the world, with our television networks in 172 countries and our publications available in 41 languages.(我们的电视网络遍布172个国家，我们的出版物以41种语言出版，我们的受众遍及全球数百万人)由此可知，Scratch和The National Geographic Society的共同之处在于他们的用户遍布全球。故选A。
