Playing is a serious business for children. In fact, it’s what they do best! Ask them why they do it, and kids will probably say, "Because it’s fun!" But it’s much more than that. It’s also good for them.

 Studies show that from birth babies begin learning through playing. They use their five senses to get to know their new world. Touching allows them to discover how different things feel. Brightly colored toys and clothing help develop a baby’s sense of sight.

   When small children choose which toy to play with, they begin developing their abilities in   making decisions. Children love toys that allow them to use their imagination. Sometimes an empty box is more fun than a high-tech (高科技) toy. That’s because a box can become anything a child imagines it to be.

   Crayons, paints and Ply-Doha（彩色塑泥） are also good because they allow children to create. Traditional building blocks teach important pre-math skills like problem-solving.

   Playing doesn’t become any less important once children start school.   ?    . Kids learn how to share, take turns and play by the rules（規(guī)則）．

1 Why is playing a serious business for children?

   A. Because it is fun.

   B. Because children like playing.

   C. Because children can get much more from playing.

   D. Because children make friends through playing.

2 Which sentence can be filled in the          ？

   A. Classroom is the most important place for children to learn life.

   B. Many useful lessons about life are learned on the school playground.

   C. Five senses are used in children’s study when they are at school.

   D. Children like to go to school if they can play on the school playground.

3 Which of the following is true?

   A. Arts can develop children’s creative ideas.

   B. Babies learn everything through playing.

   C. An empty box is less fun than a high-tech toy for children.

   D. Playing is no longer important for children after they start school.

4 What’s the passage mainly about?

   A. How to play with children.            B. How to develop children’s five senses.

   C. Playing is fun for children.            D. Playing is good for children’s development.

補(bǔ)全對(duì)話

A．No，I haven't. In fact I haven't had it.

B．Yes. But when I was climbing, suddenly someone shouted, “Catch the thief!”

C．Left leg? Let me see. How did it happen?

D．I thought it was too dangerous.

E．There is nothing serious but you'd better have a good rest.

F．Why not go in through the front door?

G．How poor you are!

（D: Doctor　　T: Tom）

D: What's wrong with you?

T: My left leg hurts.

D: 1 .

T: Well, it's an accident. I tried to get out of the window.

D: 2 .

T: Because I couldn't find the key to the front door.

D: Have you lost it already?

T: 3 .

D: What do you mean?

T: I mean that's not my house.

D: Whose is it?

T: My brother's. But he has gone to another city.

D: So you had to climb the window?

T: 4 .

D: What happened then?

T: I fell off the window, and hurt my left leg.

D: I see. But you are lucky. 5 .

T: I will do as what you told me. Thank you.

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