17.For over 30years,Rainbow Montessori in Addison has given children a place to grow and explore the world around them,and they're still going strong today.With 20years in the same location,the school is"not going anywhere,"says Dave Rodenborn,a son of the school's founders.As general director,Dave has overseen many improvements,including a new playground for the preschool and a complete modernization.
The school serves families of children from 6weeks to 6th grade.This allows them to have programs in baby care,preschool,kindergarten,and elementary(小学).The curriculum has developed over the decades,most notably in the Elementary.At first somewhat jokingly referred to as"Monte-sorta,"due to its relaxed application of the Montessori Method,the school's elementary now stresses a more traditional Montess environment.Montessori associates abstract concepts with concrete sensorial(感觉的) experiences,ensuring that children are involved in learning,not just memorization.Classrooms still have a creative,casual feel,with children having freedom of choice,but in keeping with Montessori principles,they work within a framework.This helps them learn about freedom within limits,maximizing their potential.
The truly international Rainbow Montessori staff comes from a wide range of backgrounds,all Montessori-trained."They are an energetic,devoted group,"says Dave."They are loyal,caring and like what they do a lot.I'd say a good 30to 40percent of them have been here for almost a decade or more."
Dave says that his favorite part of being at Rainbow Montessori is"making things grow".By that,he doesn't mean it in the sense of the organic,but by"coming up with good solutions to problems as they occur."This is reflective of Montessori beliefs,in which each child learns to use the right tools and discover solutions for themselves.Dave credits a strong staff and great parents with lots of patience for helping to make Rainbow Montessori an ideal place for children to learn and grow.
Rainbow Montessori
790East Duane Ave,Addison
(408)738-3261
www.rainbow-montessori.com
60.What do we know about Rainbow Montessori school?B
A.It was founded by Dave Rodenborn.
B.It has stood at the same place for 20years.
C.Its students range from kindergarten to primary.
D.Half of its staff have worked there for ten years.
61.According to Paragraph 2,what is the characteristic of Rainbow Montessori?D
A.Students are expected to memorize concepts.
B.Classroom regulations are highly stressed.
C.Students are free to choose subjects.
D.Active learning is encouraged.
62.By saying"making things grow"in the last paragraph,Dave means the schoolD.
A.tries its best to prevent problems from occurring
B.provides suitable learning tools for each single child
C.creates a natural environment for the growth of students
D.encourages students to find proper ways to solve problems.
分析 本文是一篇科教类阅读.文章主要介绍了Rainbow Montessori学校.这所学校鼓励学生主动学习,寻找解决问题的适当方法.
解答 60.B细节理解题.根据第一段With 20years in the same location,the school is"not going anywhere,"says Dave Rodenborn,a son of the school's founders.可知这所学校在20年里一直在同一个地方.故选B.
61.D推理判断题.根据第二段Classrooms still have a creative,casual feel,with children having freedom of choice,可知Rainbow Montessori鼓励学生主动学习.故选D.
62.D推理判断题.根据最后一段but by"coming up with good solutions to problems as they occur.可知该校鼓励学生寻找解决问题的适当方法.故选D.
点评 本文考察学生的理解推断能力以及细心程度,只要抓住文章的关键词,采用寻读的方法查找细节,就能找到正确答案.