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It can be hard to keep kids busy sometimes, especially when school is out. Whether your kid is in pre-school or high school, there are fun, educational, and even some free apps on this list for them.
ABCmouse. com
ABCmouse.com is available both as an app and a website. It uses fun storyline-based videos, quizzes, and activities—there’s even a virtual map outlining your child’s learning path to keep kids engaged.
Ages:4-8
Cost:One-month free trial, then $ 10/month subscription (订阅).
EPIC!
Epic! is an app for kids with an e-book library that contains over 35,000 children’s books. This app is a perfect way to take reading wherever your device goes, and it’s great for families with kids of various ages.
Ages: 2-12
Cost: one—month free trial, then $ 8/month.
QUIDK MATH
Kids know that math can be boring, but this app transforms numbers into something more creative and interactive (互动的). Quick Math Jr. is an app for kids with 12 different math games that feature fundamental math skills and concepts.
Ages: 4-8
Cost: free
BrainPOP Jr. Movie of the Week
For 20 years, BrainPOP has been providing kids all over the world with in-depth, yet easy to understand educational videos on everything ranging from Mozart to food allergies. BrainPOP Jr. Movie of the Week is an app that helps younger kids get these videos, plus short quizzes on them.
Ages :6-9
Cost: free, optional subscription(订阅)is $6.99/month
1. How much is it if you want to use EPIC! for the first year?
A. $ 120 B. $96 C. $110 D. $ 88
2. Which app will be suitable if a child wants to improve the skill about number?
A. QUICK Math B. EPIC! C. ABCmouse. com D. BrainPOP Jr. Movie of the Week
3. What do the four apps have in common?
A. They are interactive. B. They are educational.
C. Players have quizzes. D. They are free of charge.
【答案】1. D 2. A 3. B
【解析】
【分析】这是一篇应用文。文章介绍了四款有助于孩子教育的应用程序。
【1题详解】
细节理解题。根据EPIC!中“Cost: one—month free trial, then $ 8/month.( 费用:一个月免费试用，然后每月8美元。)”可知，因为有一个月免费，所以第一年EPIC!
费用是：12×8-8=88美元。故选D。
【2题详解】
细节理解题。根据QUIDK MATH中“Kids know that math can be boring, but this app transforms numbers into something more creative and interactive（互动的）. Quick Math Jr. is an app for kids with 12 different math games that feature fundamental math skills and concepts.( 孩子们知道数学可能很无聊，但这款应用将数字转换成更具创造性和互动性的东西。Quick Math Jr.是一款针对儿童的应用程序，有12种不同的数学游戏，以基本的数学技能和概念为特色。)”可知，如果孩子想要提高数字技能，可以选择QUICK Math。故选A。
【3题详解】
细节理解题。根据第一段最后一句 “Whether your kid is in pre-school or high school, there are fun, educational, and even some free apps on this list for them.( 无论你的孩子是在学前班还是高中，在这个列表上都有一些有趣的、有教育意义的甚至是免费的应用程序。)”结合下文介绍的四个应用程序可知，本文主要介绍了有助于孩子教育的应用程序，所以这四款应用程序的共同点在于都具有教育意义。故选B。
