Question

Homeschool materials are every where .In fact, as a homeschool parent, one of the best learning tools you can use is making use of songs. Think of it .When you hear your favorite songs come on the radio and as soon as the lyrics begin , you can join in at once and sing along. Perhaps,  you haven’t heard this song for months or even years! Doesn’t it amaze you? There is no doubt that learning through lyric and rhyme(韵律)is a great way!

With some careful searching , you can come up with many songs ,lyrics ,and rhymes that fit well with your homeschool lesson plan or unit study. Some places even have songs that have the same themes with the lessons. They are perfect to be used to add to your homeschool materials ! Even if you don’t find a particular great song for what you may be teaching at the time, you can write your own. With a little practice, you can not only write your own songs over time but also be surprised how good you can become.

Take any of the traditional chidren’s  songs and modify(修改) them to meet your needs .This is an interesting exercise for both you and your children. It helps you with reading , recognizing(识别)sounds, and improving memory. Soon you’ll have your children want to write and sing their own songs!

Song and singing is such a great way to teach your children. It’s fun and relaxing. Sometimes. you really need such a break from your study and work .It will cost nothing. So turn your creativity and imagination loose and have fun .Whisrle (吹口哨) while you work!

1.In Paragraph 1,the author proves his point through______

A. his favorite songs                 B. his own experience

C. people’s common experience            D. singing along with the radio

2.What does the underlined word “They” in  Paragraph 2 refer to?

A .Songs.     B. Themes.      C. Lessons      D. Places

3.According to the passage, modifying traditional songs can ______

A. improve people’s writing ability

B. make materials more interesting

C. help children sing better

D. help people improve memory

4.The passage is probably written to______

A .homeschool students

B. homeschool parents

C .all the children

D. school teachers

5.Which of the follwing would be the best title for the passage?

A. How to raise children at home

B. How to find homeschool materials

C. Homeschool materials in songs

D .Children’s singing materials

Answer

1.C

2.A

3.D

4.B

5.C

【解析】文章主要讲述的是歌曲在homeschool中的重要性，可以为我们的教育提供很多的素材。

1.C 推理题。根据文章第一段2,3,4行作者是通过人们的经历而不是自己的经历，来说明歌曲在教育中的重要地位。故C正确。

2.A 推理题。根据Some places even have songs that have the same themes with the lessons. They are perfect to be used to add to your homeschool materials说明这里的they就是上一句的songs.故A正确。

3.D 细节题。根据第三段2,3行It helps you with reading , recognizing(识别)sounds, and improving memory.说明D正确。

4.B 推理题。文章讲述了歌曲在homeschool中的重要性，再根据文章最后一段说明在儿童教育中歌曲更是好方法，故这篇文章的目标人群应该是B。

5.C 主旨大意题。文章主要讲述的是歌曲在homeschool中的重要性，可以为我们的教育提供很多的素材。故C正确。