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1、-大学英语四级模拟题二一二三四五主观分客观分总分核查人得分阅卷人Part I Reading prehension (Skimming and Scanning) (10%)Directions:In this part, you will have to go over the passage quickly and answer the questions. For questions 1-7, choose the best answer from the four choices marked A, B, C and D. For questions 8-10, plete the s
2、entences with the information given in the passage. 1-7题答案填涂在答题卡上；8-10题答案写在答题纸上。Story ReaderAbout Story ReaderParents dearly hope their children learn to read well. They also hope their children learn to read quickly and easily, so that theyre ready for the demands put on them by school and the worl
3、d.Kids want to learn how to read, but they also crave entertainment, whether its quiet and passive or dynamic and interactive. The aims of the Story Reader line of electronic books are to entertain children and to introduce them to the processof learning how to read in a gentle and enjoyable way. In
4、 this article, well show you how Story Reader works and if it acplishes that goal.Story Reader is a pact, roughly 12-inch-by-12-inch plastic case (with a carrying handle ) that opens to reveal an actual book that fits snugly紧紧地into the Reader itself. Story Readers core feature is that it reads the b
5、ook aloud to a child as he follows along. The child turns the pages when prompted by the Story Reader or at his own pace.Books have both te*t and illustrations. The electronic book responds to the childs wishes. The Story Reader speaks the te*t for the current page. If the child turns back a few pag
6、es, the Reader recognizes that page and reads it again. Kids react well to this interactivity because it instills a sense of control over the story.There are Three Story Reader ProductsThe basic Story Reader, introduced in 2003, is as described above and is intended for kids three years of age and o
7、lder.The device has a volume control but no on/off switch-a deliberate choice so kids can simply open it up and begin reading. It takes four AAA batteries (or operates on household current with an optional adaptor电源适配器) and retails for around $20.Find out more information about the more than 60 titl
8、es at the Story Reader website.Early in 2006, Publications International, Ltd.-Story Readers publisher-introduced My First Story Reader, designed for newborns to kids up to age three. As with the original, a narrator reads the. z- story aloud, this time from a 12-page book made from a heavier papers
9、tock that includes sound effects and music to enliven the e*perience.My First Story Reader features two play modes, one with narration, the other that asks questions about the images on each page. The child can press any of three buttons to answer basic questions about shapes and colors. The last tw
10、o pages ofeach My First Story Reader book features a sing-along rhyming melody. My First Story Reader retails for about $20.Late in 2006, Publications International introduced a video version of Story Reader called Story Reader Video Plus for kids up to the age of seven. Retailing for about $35, it
11、bines a stand-alone Story Reader with an Animated Story Modethat plays through your television and includes a Learning Game Mode.The Animated Story Mode works just as it sounds-when you connect it to your television through color-coded cables, the story appears on screen and changes as your child tu
12、rns the pages. Kids get to the Learning Game Mode by turning to thelast page of the book. There, they can choose from five educational games. While it depends on the story, generally there are pattern games, memory games, and platform games. Similar to Nintendo games like Super Mario Brothers, in a
13、platform game the child uses the included controller to guide him through the environment and conquer obstacles.Story Reader Video Plus isnt a video game, technically, and Publications International bills the Story Reader line more as electronic books than toys. This reassures many parents, and its
14、why Story Reader is sold in bookstores and in the book section of major retailers.What about the Educational Underpinnings根底of Story ReaderStudies show an alarming decline in reading rates among all age groups in America, especially among the young.Children are bombarded on a daily basis with multip
15、le forms of entertainment that pete with traditional learning.Kids naturally emulate模仿the adults in their lives, and seeing their parents and other family members enjoy reading is a powerful motivator. Establishing and keeping a Read-At-Home Night helps families spend time together and helps form lifelong reading habits in children.Heres how you do it: Set aside one night a week in your household and call it Read-At-Home Hour-or anything you prefer. Establish a time allotment that works for your family, for e*ample, 30 minutes or an hour. Minimize interruptions from the
