Question

    Downshall Primary School based in the London Borough of Redbridge is trying a new project called “Bringing Together, Learning Together, Growing Together” that brings elderly people living alone or having certain mental illnesses into the classrooms.

This is the first time a school has hosted a day centre for the elderly who came three days a week with their carers and support workers. Across three classrooms, they spent 20-minute periods with the school’s four-and five-year-olds, doing activities that fit within the national curriculum.

Pam Abner, 71, used to be a primary school teacher. “It can be a little bit boring sitting in the house on your own. It’s nice to come out and meet people and children,” she said.

The projects was brought up by Dr David Hinchcliffe. The early signs are good. “It’s fantastic. Just the looks on everybody’s face,” said Hinchcliffe. “One lady said she could not remember being so happy. She wakes up in the morning and can’t wait to go to school!”

The children taking part in the project at Downshall also benefit. The headteacher, Ian Bennett, said, “We thought it would be a great idea to try this. We’ve had some amazing moments.”

One little boy, who had not spoken since joining the school, spoke for the first time while taking part in the project. “For these children, to have the experience of building a relationship with these elderly members of our community, as well as the opportunity to speak with them and develop their language skills is important,” said Maria Zgouralis, head of early years.

Stephen Burke, a director of United for All Ages, which promotes the development of shared places to bring generations together, said “It’s a win-win for the children and the older people, sharing activities and experiences, and thereby improving health, learning and understanding for all,” and he hoped there would be more such chances for more people.

1.How does the project bring two generations together?

A.By bringing kids to care homes.

B.By building shared places for them.

C.By inviting elderly people to classrooms.

D.By organizing activities for both generations.

2.Who first came up with the idea for the project?

A.Pam Abner. B.Ian Bennett.

C.Maria Zgouralis. D.David Hinchcliffe.

3.What does the underline word “their” in Paragraph 6 refer to?

A.The teachers’. B.The children’s

C.The elderly people’s D.The community members’.

4.What does Stephen Burke think of the project?

A.It’s especially helpful for shy kids.

B.It helps kids better plan for the future.

C.It should be more widely introduced.

D.It’s more beneficial to the elderly than to kids.

Answer

1.C

2.D

3.B

4.C

【解析】

这是一篇新闻报道。邀请孤独或有某些精神疾病的老人走进教室，和小学生相处这一共赢的新项目值得推广。

1.细节理解题。根据第一段中… a new project called “Bringing Together, Learning Together, Growing Together” that brings elderly people living alone or having certain mental illnesses into the classrooms.…一项名为“一起学习，一起成长”的新项目，该项目将独居或患有某些精神疾病的老年人带到教室。可知，该项目邀请老人走进教室与孩子们相处。故选C项。

2.细节理解题。根据第四段中The projects was brought up by Dr David Hinchcliffe. 该项目由David Hinchcliffe博士提出。可知，该项目是由David Hinchcliffe提出的。故选D项。

3.词义猜测题。根据本段划线词的所在句“For these children, to have the experience of building a relationship with these elderly members of our community, as well as the opportunity to speak with them and develop their language skills is important,” said Maria Zgouralis, head of early years.对这些孩子来说，与老年人建立关系、与他们（老人）交流及培养______语言技能很重要”。可知，是强调了培养孩子语言技能的重要性，因此划线词指代“孩子们的”。故选B项。

4.推理判断题。根据最后一段中…said “It’s a win-win for the children and the older people, sharing activities and experiences, and thereby improving health, learning and understanding for all,” and he hoped there would be more such chances for more people. …说“这对儿童和老年人来说是双赢的，分享活动和经历，从而改善健康、学习和理解，”他希望有更多这样的机会让更多的人受益。可知，Stephen Burke认为应该推行该项目。故选C项。