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An American psychotherapist (理疗家) Glenn Doman wrote a best-selling book called How to Teach Your Baby to Read in 1963. Now translated into 17 languages, this book arose from his work with brain-damaged children in Pennsylvania. Doman and his team of specialists had wondered why brain-injured children didn't improve with treatment. Then they realized that orthodox(传统的) methods of treatment only relieved the symptoms, not the problem, which of course was the brain itself. So they develop a new approach. "All we do for all the children here is to give them visual, auditory (听觉的) and tactile (触觉的) stimulation with increased frequency, intensity and duration, in recognition of the orderly way in which the brain grows," says Doman. "The result was that by 1960 we had hundreds of severely brain-injured two-year-olds who could read and understand." The team had discovered that even children who had half their brains removed could, by stimulation, achieve higher IQs than the average normal child.
Then the team began to think if such amazing results could be achieved with brain-damaged children, what would happen if the same treatment were given to normal children? So eight years ago the Better Baby Institute was opened for the benefit of normal children. The same stimulating environment was provided, and by the time the children left, around seven years old, they could generally speak and read three foreign languages, play a musical instrument, read three full-length (标准长度的) books a week and do all the other things that a so-called "normal" child could do.
In Doman's view, the child's passion to learn during the years up to six must be fed. He believes that, like muscles, the brain develops with use, especially so in those first few years.
Nowadays, parents come from all over the world to Pennsylvania to see and learn from the work
of Doman and his team; they want to discover how they can fulfill their roles as nature's teachers, by using their love, understanding and instincts for the benefit of the children. For in the words of Doman, "every child born has a greater potential intelligence than Leonardo da Vinci used".
11. Glenn Doman discovered in his research that brain-damaged children improved then they ____.
A.got the right treatment
B.were taught to read and understand
C.could speak several languages
D.got relief of their symptoms
12. The passage suggested that Doman's new approach was to _____.
A.give shorter periods of decreased stimulation
B.increase the number of types of stimulation
C.decrease the time between the periods of stimulation
D.intensify the shorter periods of stimulation
13. From the information given in the text, we can assume that _____ .
A.brain-damaged children generally have high IQs
B.children with only half a brain are more intelligent
C.brain-damaged children can overcome their disability
D.most normal two-year old children can read
14. At the Better Baby Institute ______.
A.unnatural development of children was achieved
B.children developed at a normal standard rate
C.the idea of "normal" achievement was challenged
D.children needed seven years to develop normality
15. Parents come to the Institute because they want _____.
A.their children to become as intelligent as Leonardo da Vinci
B.to learn how to teach their children about nature
C.to develop their own abilities to help their children
D.their children to develop instincts of love and understand
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Whether you’ve been in college or you’re looking forward to going to university in the future, you and your family likely spend some time worrying about the cost of your college education. _____16_____ However, that will pay off for years to come. Earning scholarships is a great way to help you. The Financial Aid Office at Illinois State helps students identify scholarship opportunities every day. Here is some advice to help you.
● _____17_____
Have you asked your high school or community college financial aid office about scholarships at your school? Many schools have a list of several scholarships right there. _____18_____ Check with community organizations, banks and credit unions, and large employers who may offer scholarship opportunities in your area.
● Find your “hook”
_____19_____. Your unique characteristics can help your scholarship applications stand out. Pay special attention to awards that mention your best qualities, whether that ’s academic achievements, leadership, community service, or something less common. Think about why a donor wants to assist you in paying for your education. Most scholarship providers want to encourage a particular behavior. Companies may want to attract future employees.
●Develop a routine
Every scholarship is different in terms of when you can apply, what you need to turn in, when the winner is announced, and how the money is given to you. _____20_____ There isn ’t a single application or search engine that allows you to find and apply for everything. Visit the website for the Office of Student Financial Aid for lists of scholarship opportunities. Go through the lists to find the ones that match you best and keep track of when you can apply for them.
A. While you’re searching, consider what makes you special as a student.
B. Typically, scholarship applications open in the late fall or early spring for the next school year’s awards, but that also varies depending on the donors.
C. There is no doubt that college education is a necessary step to get yourselves prepared for the future.
D. Local awards can often be easier to get as the application pools are smaller and less competitive.
E. Begin in your own backyard.
F. It’s no secret that college is one of the biggest
G. Scholarships is a great way to help you.
