Helping your children to read and write at home will improve your children’s skills and confidence — it will also make them learn better in the classroom environment.
Reading and writing skills are needed by every child in every subject in every year of their school life and outside school. As parents, you can play an important role in improving your children’s literacy (读写能力) by practicing reading, writing, spelling and speaking with them outside school.
By listening, asking questions, giving information, and reading with your children outside school — you can make a difference. Students who improve their reading and writing will increase their vocabulary and their ability to use English correctly.
Here’s some advice on how to help your children to read, write and spell:
● reading aloud each night
● letting children take part in everyday conversations
● listening to your children read
● reading your children’s writing
● using a dictionary
● encouraging your children to talk about funny things
● trying not to ask questions that require “yes” or “no” answers
● Practicing reading and writing by filling in forms, writing letters, sending cards or e-mails.
根据材料内容选择最佳答案，并将其标号填入题前括号内。
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PRIVATE ENGLISH LESSONS
An experienced teacher is offering private lessons in English.
Please email me at the address below and tell me:
◆Your age
◆Reasons for learning English
◆Your level of English
◆Areas that you need to focus on – grammar, listening, speaking, reading, writing, etc.
Mrs. Daniels( daniels_m@mail.com)
From: Li_Hua@gmail.com
To: daniels_m@mail.com
CC…:
Subject: English Lessons
Dear Mrs. Daniels,
I recently saw your advertisement on the university website offering private English lessons. I’m very interested in your private lessons and would like some more information.
I am a student at Aston College here in Hong Kong studying English, so my language level is already quite good.
However, I feel that I need to improve my listening and speaking skills. This is because I’m planning to study at London University in England next year and I think your lessons will help me to live and study abroad.
Could you send me some more information about the lessons offered, such as where and when they will be held and how much they cost? Also, I would like to know whether you teach students in groups or one-on-one.
I would be glad to supply any further information you might need.
Regards,
Li Hua

1. 1.

   Where did Li Hua see Mrs. Daniels’ advertisement?

   1. A.
      At London University
   2. B.
      In a newspaper
   3. C.
      On the Internet
   4. D.
      On TV
2. 2.

   Why did Li Hua write the email?

   1. A.
      To make friends with Mrs. Daniels
   2. B.
      To apply to study at London University
   3. C.
      To get more information about Mrs. Daniels’ lessons
   4. D.
      To find out more information about Aston College
3. 3.

   Which of the following information did Li Hua NOT mention in his email?

   1. A.
      His age
   2. B.
      His reasons for learning English
   3. C.
      His language level
   4. D.
      The language skills he wants to focus on
4. 4.

   Li Hua wants to take the lessons to improve his______

   1. A.
      listening and writing
   2. B.
      writing and speaking
   3. C.
      listening and grammar
   4. D.
      listening and speaking
5. 5.

   What can we learn about Li Hua from his email?

   1. A.
      He is now living in England
   2. B.
      He is a student in Hong Kong
   3. C.
      His level of English is very low
   4. D.
      He is studying at London University