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广东省珠海市金湾区2023-2024学年八年级上学期期末英语试卷
Robots can help us in many ways. And Topeliffe Primary School is doing something new by helping autistic(患自闭症的)children through robot friends. These robots can dance,play games and tell stories. They can do Tai Chi as well!
Dr Guldberg,a teacher from University of Birmingham,said,"Studies show that autistic children often feel safe with computers and robots. So we wonder how robots can help the children to communicate with others. For example,robots can act as their friends and listen to them at school. "
Ian Lowe,a teacher from Topcliffe Primary School,teaches about 30 autistic children. He said,"The robots are very smart at helping autistic children with their learning. In the future we hope they can help with learning at home. "
And the students love them. Seven﹣year﹣old Joshua says he likes playing games with the robots. Daniel and Kevin say they like to watch the robots dancing. And Stephen says he likes Robert Max when it tells him stories.
In a way,the robots are helpful for these autistic children to express(表达)their ideas.
①dance②play games③tell stories④do Tai Chi
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International Day of Families The International Day of Families is celebrated on May 15th every year. Its purpose is to draw people's attention to the harmony(和谐), happiness and progress of the family. To celebrate the 30th International Family Day this year, Family Center will hold some family activities. Activities for the family: ★Family sports. ★Showing pictures to express what your families are really good at and their favourite things. ★Reading a letter for your families. ★A cooking competition among families. Time:9:30 a. m.—17:00 p. m., on May 15th Place:On the South International Square Prize:First Prize—a new computer Second Prize—a new camera Third Prize—a free family dinner Rules: Each family can choose two or three kinds of activities. When you sign up(报名), you should make a decision. All the letters must be written by families themselves. They will not be returned, so please keep a copy. Don't be late, or you'll not be allowed to take part in these activities. Families who want to take part in activities must fill in the form. The form must be sent to Family Center by email before May10th.The e-mail address is FamilyCenter@163.com.And we will provide breakfast and lunch. For more information, visit https://FamilyCenter.com.cn. |
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