1、sure to last for more than one reading session. But we all know kids books can get repetitive after a while; so here are three unique board books that go beyond the standard. Each one is perfect for bedtime (or anytime).DK Braille: CountingThis special little book teaches counting in a unique and re
2、volutionary way. Inside, youll find colorful images and words on each page, accompanied by Braille, so little ones can learn to read in more than one way. This book is perfect for blind children with sighted parents or sighted children with blind parents, allowing everyone to get in on the fun of re
3、ading together.Available from DK, $14.99All Aboard New YorkPlanning a trip to a big city? BabyLit has you covered. Get your kid excited about visiting somewhere new with this “All Aboard” serieswhether youre heading there soon, or just looking to educate them about places near and far.Available from
4、 BabyLit, $9.99Canticos: Los Pollitos /Canticos: Little ChickiesSing your heart out while teaching your little one some Spanish with this sweet book! Written by Susie Jaramillo, it features the popular Spanish song, “Los Pollitos Dicen” for both of you to sing along. So whether your family speaks mo
5、re than one language already, or you want your kid to get a jumpstart on their Spanish skills, story time will be fun for both of you.Available from Amazon, $14.061. What can we know about the book DK Braille: Counting?A. Its merely intended for blind children and their parents.B. Its size is broade
6、r than ordinary books.C. It can teach little kids how to draw colourful pictures.D. Children may have fun learning math in an unusual way by reading it.2. With the help of the book Canticos: Los Pollitos / Canticos: Little Chickies, users can_.A. arouse their kids interest in musicB. release pressur
7、e with the help of musicC. teach their kids a foreign language with a songD. encourage their family to use more than one language3. What do the three books have in common?A. content. B. price. C. good quality. D. size.BAngry men appear to gain influence in a group, but angry women lose influence, ac
8、cording to anew study. Researchers from Arizona State University (ASU) published their findings in the journal Law and Human Behavior. Jessica Salerno is a psychologist and was co-author of the study. The findings suggest that “women might not have the same opportunity for influence when they expres
9、s anger”.The study found that when men expressed their opinion with anger, participants rated them asmore believable. But when women expressed anger, they were viewed as more emotional and, thus, less convincing. In other words, a man could benefit from using anger in power and persuasion. A woman,
10、however, could be ignored or hurt by her group if she expressed anger.The study was based on the responses of 210 students. They were shown evidence and photographsonline from a real murder trial. A man was said to have murdered his wife. The students were asked to decide if the man was guilty or no
11、t.Before making their decision, the students discussed the case online with five jurors (陪审员). Butthese were not real jurors: They were computers making responses and comments back to the students. Some of the fake jurors had male identities. Others had female identities.Some male jurors were angry
12、about the judgment. When this happened, the students reacted bydoubting their own decisions about the case. Confidence in their responses on the judgment “dropped obviously,” said the study. But when female jurors seemed angry, the student participants “became obviously more confident in their origi
13、nal judgments,” the study found.The study could have wider importance. “Our results have implications for any woman who istrying to have influence on a decision in their workplace and everyday lives,” said Salerno. She added that in a political debate, a female candidate might have less influence if
14、 she shows anger.4. The underlined word “rated” in Paragraph 2 can be replaced by “_.”A. ignored B. imagined C. regarded D. concernedHow did the students react to the female jurors anger with their judgments?大庆实验中学得分训练(二)英语 第 1 页 共 4 页A. They stuck to their judgments more firmly.B. They began to dou
15、bt about their judgments.C. They gave up their judgments unwillingly.D. They were confident of the junors.5. If a woman politician wants to have more influence, shed better _.A. always keep smiling B. avoid losing her temperC. become angry D. give orders firmly6. What can be a suitable title for the
16、 text?A. Powerful Men Must Be Those Who Often Get AngryB. Women, be Careful Not to Turn Angry EasilyC. Angry Men Win Influence While Angry Women LoseD. Angry Women Are Not Fit for Leaders While Men Are COne man who sold tickets on the train from 1959 to 1965 Clive Codrington, pointed out that thetra
17、cks which passed through Knollys Tunnel and the area of Tabaquite were not originally intended for passenger trains. “They were really used for the transport of cocoa and coffee,” he saidConstruction on Knollys Tunnel began in 1896, and it was opened on August 13th, 1898 by theman it was named after
18、-Sir Clement CKnolly, Acting Governor of Trinidad. It linked Rio Claro with Port of Spain. Its architecture is still admired and studied today, and many are amazed that Knollys Tunnel has stood up to the earths movement over so many years. Much research is being done on the tunnel.At the top of Knol
19、lys Tunnel are cottages covered with leaves, where visitors can sit and enjoy the beauty of nature. Standing at the beginning of Knollys Tunnel, you can see nothing but the tiny light at the end. The train tracks have been removed and replaced with small stones. Visitors can drive through the tunnel
20、 or walk through, but should do so in groups for safety. In the old days, there were no lights, but now there are street lights on the way to the tunnel, though not insideOn your way in, you may notice some manholes on the walls of the tunnel. These were there for individuals to step into for safety
21、 as the train passed. Knollys Tunnel can be accessed through Tabaquite and through Mitchell Gap. The road was recently improved, but is better when you enter from Tabaquite, and there are signs on the road directing you to Knollys Tunnel.On the drive to Knollys Tunnel there are two other cottages wh
22、ere visitors can sit and just enjoynature. At the site itself, there is nothing to purchase to eat or drink, but in Tabaquite there are several bars, a restaurant, and food outlets. A gas station and a health centre are also close byFor those who admire architecture, Knollys Tunnel is a must-see whe
23、n visiting Trinidad. For thenature lovers, there is no better place for them to be and for the historians, they can walk or drive through Knollys Tunnel knowing that many of our ancestors toiled on its structure. So when you visitTrinidad, dont forget to take a look at Knollys Tunnel!7. Knollys Tunn
24、el is special in _A. its environment B. its function C. its location D. its architecture8. If you are visiting Knollys Tunnel, you can_A. take a train tour through it B. buy some snacks in itC. drive through it D. walk along the track through it9. The underlined word “site” in the paragraph 5 refers
25、 to _A. Trinidad B. Tabaquite C. Mitchell Gap D. Knollys Tunnel11. What is the purpose of the passage?A. To suggest a visit to Knollys TunnelB. To introduce the history of Knollys TunnelC. To evaluate the value of Knollys TunnelD. To witness the change of Knollys Tunnel DIts not an urban legend: cri
26、me rates do rise in fact in the summer in the U.S. A study found that,with the exception of robbery and auto theft, rates of all violent and property crimes are higher during the summer than during other months. The study examined data collected during 8 years, which included violent and property cr
27、imes that did not result in death, both reported and not reported to the police.The data show that, though the national crime rate dropped by 70 percent during recent years,seasonal explosions in summer remain. In some cases those explosions are 12 percent higher than rates during seasons in which t
28、he lows occur. The phenomenon confuses many criminologists, and they wonder why.Some reason that increased temperatures, which drive many out of doors and leave windows openin their homes, raise the amount of time when homes are left empty. Others point to the effect of students on summer vacation w
29、ho are otherwise occupied with schooling during other seasons, whilesome argue that suffering heat-induced (热诱导的) discomfort simply makes people more aggressiveand likely to act out.Although these elements possess certain persuasive power, their rationality (合理性) is called into question when cases i
30、n winter are put on the map. Why arent the rates in winter falling if heat related factors are to blame for the summer explosion? Contrarily, the matter should be viewed from social and economic angles rather than on solar terms.Numerous studies have shown that rates of criminal behavior among young
31、 adults drop when theircommunities provide them with other ways to spend their time and earn money. This was found to be true in Los Angeles, where gang activity was reduced when community centers for teens were thrivingand active. And generally speaking, the connection between economic inequality and crime is surely documented for the
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