Many people thought babies were not able to learn things until they were five or six months old. But doctors now say babies begin learning on their first day of life. ________ A baby learns to get the best care by smiling to please her mother or other care givers. This is when babies learn to connect and"talk" with other people. Language skills are believed to develop best in the first three years when the place is rich with sounds and sights. Scientists say children should hear the speech and language of other people again and again. ________ ________By that time, a baby usually begins to make sounds. ________. By 18 months of age, most children can say between eight and ten words. By two years of age, most children are able to make simple sentences. ________ It is at these ages that children begin to understand the rules of language. A: The first signs of communication happen during the first few days of life, when a baby learns that crying will bring food and attention. B: By the end of their first year, most children are able to say a few simple words, although they may not understand the meaning of the words C: Research shows that most children recognize the general sounds of their native language by six months of age. D: By ages three, four and five, the number of words a child can understand quickly increases. E: A baby will smile if his or her mother does something the baby likes. F: Different babies learn at different ages.
① Teams that win in team sports are often those that work well together. Learning to cooperate
with others towards a common goal in sports is what builds character, friendship and important life skills for players. ② Working towards a common goal will keep the team firmly together. Entering into a new season in sports, you might only know a few of the players on your team. Some of the players may be people you do not like. But when your team decides to be the winner of the season, personal differences are often set aside for the common good of the team. By the end of the season, players who have fought through the whole season may become good friends, much like brothers. ③ For kids and young adults, team sports offer a way for them to get out and meet with friends. This can help them avoid spending too much time at home watching television and playing video games. Team work teaches people how to help each other and encourage each other. It can also give players a greater respect for one another and can build friendships that last a lifetime. ④ Team work in sports offers a way for people to compete for something together. It is important to know that winning is not everything in sports and healthy competition can be good for people. Working towards a goal can teach people the value of hard work, commitment and devotion. Team sports are a great way to learn these values. ⑤ Team work in sports can help young people develop stronger communication skills. As every member must work for the same goal, they learn how to work with one another successfully. Task 1 16. Paragraph ①（ ） 17. Paragraph ② （ ） 18. Paragraph ③ （ ） 19. Paragraph ④（ ） 20. Paragraph ⑤ （ ） A: The common goal B: Healthy competition C: Team cooperation D: Exercising and friendship E: Problems between team members F: Building communication skills Task 2 21. Cooperation in team sports helps build .22. When your team decides to win the season, you set aside .23. In team sports, kids learn to .24. In team sports, people learn the value of .25. A long-lasting friendship can be built .A: set a goal B: character C: help each other D: in team sports E: your personal differences F: hard work and devotion
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