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What about your performance at today’s class？Are you active enough to focuson the lessons? Nowadays it is common to see students’ laziness and poorefficiency at class. And that  iswhyschoolsacrosstheworldaretryingtocomeupwithsolutionstokeepstudentsactive.

Some arereplacing traditional classroom chairs with exercise balls or standing desks.At War ElementarySchool in Winston, North Carolina students have adopted a newprogram that requires riding fixed bikes while reading.

‘Read andRide’ is the creation of school counselor Scott Ertl, who came up with the ideawhile he was exercising and reading at the gym. Believing it would be a fun wayto convince students to become more active, he placed one in the corner of hisclassroom and encouraged them to use it during independent reading classes.

It was sopopular that Ertl decided to add more bikes and offer the Read and Ride programto the entire school. Today Ward Elementary has a dedicated exercise roomfilled with bikes that can be used by students while completing their dailyreading assignments.

Besidesmaking reading more fun, the program also helps students exercise at acomfortable pace without the pressure that comes with regular sports-relatedactivities. It is also a perfect   way torelease energy during days when the weather is not helpful to outdoor activities.What is more important, however, are the program’sacademic benefits. A year after Read and Ride was introduced at WardElementary  School, students actively involved in the programdemonstrated an astonishing 83% reading proficiency.Those who had not taken advantage of the exercise  bikes tested at a much lower,41%.

Of coursethere are many other programs which have got good results as ‘Read and Ride’.Though  the  substantial improvement in  academic  achievement can  not  all    beattributed to

programslik‘e  Read andRide,’expertsbelieve theyarea significantcontributor.That’sbecause

studies have shown that physical activitystimulates（刺激） braincells and helps prepare it for learning. So don’t be surprised to find moreschools across the country will adopt “Read and Ride” for their students.

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Nowadays, it is common to see almost everybody fix their eyes on the screens of their smartphones at parties, although various food and drinks are provided. So people say parties and social gatherings no longer excite us the same way they once did.

They prefer to spend more time on their phones rather than talk with their friends. According to a recent International Data Corporation study, well over half of Chinese have a smartphone and reach for it the moment they wake up, keeping it in hand all day. In addition, too many drivers are using smartphones while driving and as a result they get into car crashes. According to a police report, 34 percent of drivers admit texting while driving, and they confirm that text messaging is their number one driving interruption. People's attachment to their smartphones is unbelievably becoming more important than the lives of themselves and others.

Just as drivers ignore the importance of focusing while on the road, many people also fail to recognize the significance of human interaction. When with their friends, some people pointlessly check or send text messages in the presence of a friend, which sends a message to that friend: the person I am texting is more important than you. In addition, relying on our smartphone to make friends does not give us the same advantage as being able to make new friendships in the real world. Face-to-face conversations will give us much stronger communication skills in the long run.

Not only is the smartphone affecting our desire to interact (交流) face-to-face but it is   also lowering society's ability to communicate. We are living in a high-tech age, yet face-to-face communication is and will permanently be the number one way of communicating for humans.

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Railway Stephen

Manufacturer: Fisher Price

Publication date: 2016-6-15 Price:＄9.65

For Ages: 2+

Stephen is one of theearliest engines ever built. Other engines may be faster and stronger thanStephen, but in terms of strength or speed, Stephen makes up for with hispositive spirits, sense of humor and knowledge. Stephen can connect to otherengines and vehicles with magnet connectors.

Monster Truck Manufacturer: LEGOPublication date: 2016-2-21 Price:＄29.95

For Ages: 3+

Get the big monster truck to the race with theMonster Truck! Check the engine and huge tires before the show. Jump the ramp(斜坡) to hear the crowd cheer with excitement!

•   Features aman-made low-loader trailer, a monster truck, a ramp and a carriage withopening doors

•  Accessoriesinclude tools, a toolbox and an oilcan

Stacking Train

Manufacturer: Melissa ＆ Doug Publication date: 2015-12-16 Price:＄15.45

For Ages 4 and up

The brightly colored wooden train is over 17 incheslong and includes 15 changeable pieces. The engine and multicolored goods carshave strong pegs(挂钩) for linking the  cars. Get onboard for a high-quality, value-packed adventure!

Crazy Forts Manufacturer: Crazy FortsPublication date: 2016-8-9

Price:＄44.95

For Ages 5 andup

Childrenof all ages love building fun structures where they can play endlessly in theirimaginary worlds. And Crazy Forts makes play so easy and so fun. Simply connectthe balls and sticks and cover the structure with bed sheets to create yourimaginary places. They are durable, portable and best of all, there are nobatteries required! You can build your own creation, a playhouse for parties,tunnels or connect with friends for amazing structures.