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by teaching them to read before they start school. Children could have an adequate background of the alphabet and sounds of words before attending school. This can be done by simply reading to them whenever you want. The more fortable they get,the easier the process will be. 25. From the first paragraph, we can infer that . A. parents find it hard to satisfy their kids’ various demands B. parents meet a new challenge when raising their kids C. parents have more choices in offering education to their kids D. parents get actively involved in the process of their kids’ growth 26. What suggestion may the researchers in the passage make? A. To train kids as early as possible. B. To try as many means as possible. C. To help kids develop as fully as possible. D. To use as many available resources as possible. 27. What does the third paragraph mainly discuss about? A. The proper time to teach children to learn languages. B. The effective ways to help develop children’s brains. C. The vital factors to have a great effect on children’s health. D. The practical steps to arouse children’s interest in study. 28. We can replace the words “jump start” in the last paragraph with . A. inspiration B. introduction C. suggestion Dvpromotion C One of the greatest gifts one generation can give to other generations is the wisdom it has gained from experience. This idea has inspired the awardwinning photographer Andrew Zuckerman. He interviewed and took photos of fifty oversixtyfiveyearolds all over the world. His project explores various aspects of their lives. The photos and interviews are now available on our website. Click on the introductions to read the plete interviews. Let us now have a culture of peace. —Federico Mayor Zaragoza, Spain Federico Mayor Zaragoza obtained a doctorate in pharmacy (藥學(xué) ) from the Complutense Uni versity of Madrid in 1958. After many years spent in politics, he became DirectorGeneral of UNESCO in 1987. In 1999, he created the Foundation for a Culture of Peace, of which he is now the president. In addition to many scientific publications, he has published four collections of poems and several books of essays. Writing is a discovery. —Nadine Gordimer, South Africa Due to a weak heart, Nadine Gordimer attended school and university briefly. She read widely and began writing at an early age. She published her first short story at the age of fifteen, and has pleted a large number of works,which have been translated into forty 1991Gordimer won the Nobel Prize for Literature. Jazz is about the only form of art today. —Dave Brubeck, USA Dave Brubeck studied music at the University of the Pacific and graduated in 1942. After World War Two he was encouraged to play jazz. In 1951,he recorded his first album (專輯 ).Brubeck’s 1959 album has bee a jazz received a Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award in 1996. For more figures CLICK HERE. 29. Why did Andrew Zuckerman choose the fifty elders for his project? A. Because their acplishments inspired him. B. Because they are physically impressive. C. Because their wisdom deserves to be passed on. D. Because they have similar experiences. 30. According to the web page, Federico Mayor Zaragoza . A. has won many awards for his work in politics B. has served as the president of a university C. has devoted all his life to the field of science D. has made achievements in different areas 31. Who most probably said “My education has been the library and books” in the interview when reflecting on his/her experience? A. Andrew Zuckerman. B. Federico Mayor Zaragoza. C. Nadine Gordimer. D. Dave Brubeck. 32. What is the main purpose of this web page? A. To publicize Zuckerman’s project. B. To show Zuckerman’s awards. C. To spread the wisdom of the three people. D. To celebrate the achievements of the three people. D As early as the mid18th century, some people began raising doubts about Marco Polo’s travels. In 1995,historian Frances Wood argued in her book Did Marco Polo Go to China ? that the famous explorer from Venice never made it to pass the Black