than their digital counterparts.There is also strong evidence that writing by hand is good for the mind.It activates a different part of the brain，and improves fine moving skills in young children.People also tend to remember what they write by hand more than what they type，and the process of writing by hand has been shown to stimulate ideas.Besides，studies have shown that kids who write by hand learn to read and spell earlier than those who don't.Not to mention，handwriting is pleasing，as is evidenced by the fact that no one has ever typed a love letter.And handwriting remains popular as an art form.

　　Yes，we live in a modern world，but we live in a modern world that is based on fundamental values.

10．What did the teacher find in her class?

　　A．Her students had a big generation gap with her.

　　B．Her handwriting was too terrible to understand.

　　C．Some students could not recognize her handwriting on the blackboard.

　　D．Some students' handwriting on the blackboard was too difficult to tell.

11．Why do some people agree to teach handwriting in school?

　　A．Handwriting is easy to remember. B．Handwriting is beneficial to the brain.

　　C．Handwriting can help one buy a house. D．Handwriting is an art form out of time.

12．What can we infer from the passage?

　　A．Handwriting is widely used in America.

　　B．What people write by hand is not easy to fake.

　　C．Handwriting is emphasized in our modern society.

　　D．Those with good handwriting may perform better in their studies.

　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　E

　　Food serves as a form of communication in two fundamental ways.Sharing bread or other foods is a common human tradition that can promote unity and trust.Food can also have a specific meaning, and play a significant role in a family or culture's celebrations or traditions.The foods we eat-and when and how we eat them-are often unique to a particular culture or may even differ between rural (农村的) and urban areas within one country.

Sharing bread, whether during a special occasion (时刻) or at the family dinner table, is a common symbol of togetherness.Many cultures also celebrate birthdays and marriages with cakes