13．The jobs of the futur e have not yet been invented．（36）DBy helping them develop classic skills that will serve them well no matter what the future holds．
1．Curiosity
Your children need to be deeply curious．（37）AAsk kids，"What ingredients（配料）can we add to make these pancakes even better next time？"and then try them out．Did those ingredients make the pancakes better？What could we try next time？
2．Creativity
True creativity is the ability to take something existing and create something new from it．（38）CThere are a dozen different things you can do with them．Experimenting with materials to create somethi ng new can go a long way in helping them develop their creativity．
3．Interpersonal Skills
Understanding how others feel can be a challenge for kids．We know what's going on inside our own head，but what about others？Being able to read people helps kids from misreading a situation and jumping to false conclusions．（39）F"Why do you think she's crying？""Can you tell how that man is feeling by looking at his face？""If someone were to do that to you，how would you feel？"
4．Self Expression
（40）GThere are many ways to express thoughts and ideas-music，acting，drawing，building，photography．You may find that your child is attracted by one more than another．
A．Encourage kids to cook with you．
B．And we can't forget science education．
C．We can give kids chances to think about materials in new ways．
D．So how can we help our kids prepare for jobs that don't yet exist？
E．Gardening is another great activity for helping kids develop this skill．
F．We can do this in real life or ask questions about characters in stories．
G．Being able to communicate ideas in a meaningful way is a valuable skill．
分析 本文主要讲述如何帮助孩子发展他们的技能．一是培养孩子的好奇心．二是培养孩子的创造力．三是培养孩子的交际技能．四是要学会表达自己的思想和想法．
解答 36--40 DACFG
36．D 考查上下文理解判断能力．根据下文By helping them…what the future holds可知，此处叙述的是帮助孩子发展其技能．上文应是：怎样帮助他们为将来的工作做好准备．故选D．
37．A 考查上下文理解判断能力．根据下文What ingredients can we add to…and try them out可知，此处叙述的是做煎饼时添加什么配料会更好．上文应是：鼓励孩子和你一起做饭．故选A．
38．C 考查上下文理解判断能力．根据上文True creativity is the ability to take something existing and create something new from it可知，此处叙述的是培养孩子的创造力，给他们一些材料，然后从这些材料中创造出新的东西．下文应是：我们给孩子提供机会用新的方式来使用这些材料．故选C．
39．F 考查上下文理解判断能力．根据下文Why do you think…？和Can you tell how…？"以及"If someone were…？可知，此处是问孩子怎样判断人的情感，上文应是：我们在真实生活中以及在听故事时要问这样的问题．故选F．
40．G 考查上下文理解判断能力．根据下文There are many ways to express…可知，此处叙述的是有许多方法可以表达自己的想法和观点．上文应是：用一种有意义的方式交流观点和想法是非常珍贵的技能．故选G．
点评 七选五题型看似简单，实际上有时完全作对并不容易，需要方法和分析能力及足够的耐力，有必要进行专门练习．首先，快速浏览一遍七个备选答案，先确定哪个选项适合放在文章的什么位置．其次，快速浏览文章，确定文章体裁，抓住文章结构，分析篇章结构，找出各段的主题句或主旨大意．其三，注意各选项中出现的句子衔接手段，寻找句中衔接标志词，七选五备选答案中有两个多余的选项，会对文章中两个空的选择构成干扰，这时要特别细致地比对相似选项．最后，用代入法，检查答案是否合理，将所有选择答案放回空白处，通读全文，检查文章内容是否语义连贯合理、紧扣主题，语篇结构是否通顺连贯、具有一致性、合乎逻辑，写作思路是否清晰明了，格式以及用语是否恰当贴切，从而判断选择的答案是否正确．
