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rly, the average age that a child learns to be an independent reader is about six and a half. Some learn to read at four, and others at seven, and both extremes are developmentally normal. In the fourth grade, kids who learned to read at four are typically not any better at reading than those who started at seven. Countries like Finland and Sweden do not even start formal academic schooling until age seven. We need to respect children39。s help. D. He is determined and refuses to give up. C Kindergartenwhich means “ garden for children ” in Germanis no kindergarten any more. It39。s parents refuse his request? A. They thought that was ridiculous. B. They wished him to depend on himself. C. They were on a tight budget. D. They hoped he could share his things with others. 26. What desire drove Campbell lo make toys for sick children? A. Bringing happiness lo them. B. Showing kindness to them. C. Encouraging them to treasure health. D. Proving lo them everyone has creativity. can we learn about Campbell from the text? A. He is planning to set up Project 365. B. He sends toys to those who can39。t let a simple no discourage him from bringing a bit of joy to kids going through tough times, so he decided to make the presents himself. It took the 9yearold boy five hours to create his first stuffed(填充的 ) toy. However after three years of practice, he is now able to put one together in just an hour. “ I was blown away by the first bear, his mother said. Overly impressed but not surprised at his determination to leach himself. The successful experiment only inspired Campbell Remees to bee better at sewing, and challenged himself to create one stuffed toy per day and donate them to sick children struggling in the hospital, Project 365 by Campbell was born. Over die last three years. Campbell Remess has created over 800 stuffed toys for sick children. Campbell sends his toys to children all over the world, and still visits the Royal Hobart Huspital in his home city of Hobart, Tasmania, to personally gift toy animals to sick kids there and loves to 物 the reaction on their faces. “They smile and some hug me. It makes their whole day better,” he says. “ Campbell is just wired really differently. He looks at sadness and tries to turn it upside down, ” his mother says. He39。26. D.163。 16. B. 163。 48, family/underfours, free. ? 24 Dec. to 2 Jan. 21. What can people do in Enchanted Park? A. Visit Shakespeare39。16, adult/163。, child. ?20 Dec. to 2 Jan. Christinas at Kew Gardens r Londnn Kew is a special place to visit al any time of the day or year, but the festive light show gives it a magical twist, as the milelong trail through the garden is decorated with 60,000 lights. Some of the garden39。 2, child/underfours, free. ?11 27 Dec. Christmas Glow, RHS Wisley, Surrey The garden is flowing with giant lighted flowers. Some of the trees are brilliant, too. The glasshouse is decorated like a gingerbread house, and displays(陳列 ) seasonal plants. There are lanterns around the lake. The cafe serves hot chocolate and apple juice. ?163。s death. Visitors can join stories and songs with Santa, and attend decorating workshops. ?163。 , child/underthrees, free. ?15 Dec. to 2 Jan. Festival of Light, Enchanted Park, Gateshead Enchanted Park is an interactive walk through Saltwell Park, just south of the town centre, along a lrail.(小徑 )of light with peiformances and sculptures. The story being told is a Midwinter Night39。 s book, such as Peter Rabbit, Jemima Puddle Duck, Squirrel Nutkin, to mark the 150th anniversary of the author’s birth. There is also a 20 metrehigh birthday cake. ?163。 17. What does the speaker talk about? A. Different cultures. B. Various countries. C. Table manners. 18. In which country is putting your hand on the table acceptable? A. In Japan. B. In Mexico. C. In Britain. 19. What can we do while dining in a British family? A. Put your hands on the table. B. Lift your bowl to your mouth. C. Keep quiet when drinking. 20. Whom can we turn to when we worry about different table manners? people. B. All vegetarians. C. Good friends. 第二部分閱讀理解 ( 共兩節(jié) , 滿分 40分 ) 第一節(jié) ( 共 15小題 ; 每小