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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 made by one of the best bakeries in town. Still, a doughnut is just a doughnut, right? WRONG! Click to see what happens.
Themes 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 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
1. 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.
2. Which of the following books is about honesty?
A. Arnie the Doughnut. B. The Empty Pot.
C. Brave Irene. D. Clark the Shark .
3. 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.
【答案】1. C2. B3. D
【解析】
【分析】这是一篇应用文。主要介绍了四本可以加强英语学习者的口语和写作技能的在线图书，介绍了其适合年级水平、大概内容和故事主题等信息。
【1题详解】
细节理解题。根据Brave Irene部分中“Click and see how she overcomes difficulties.(点击看看她是如何克服困难的)”以及“Themes in the story: Courage, Overcoming difficulties(故事的主题：勇气，克服困难)”由此可知，孩子们能从Brave Irene中学到如何面对困难。故选C。
2题详解】
细节理解题。根据The Empty Pot部分中“Themes in the story: Honesty, Learning from failure (故事的主题是：诚实，从失败中学习)”由此可知，The Empty Pot一书是关于诚实的。故选B。
【3题详解】
细节理解题。根据Clark the Shark部分中“Suggested grade level: Kindergarten- 2nd(建议年级水平：幼儿园——二年级)”由此可知，Clark the Shark的特别之处是也适合幼儿园儿童。故选D。
