How to Take Care of a Butterfly Cocoon

If you’re an elementary school science teacher or a mom of curious little kids, you might already know witnessing a caterpillar turning into a butterfly is one of the most awe-inspiring experiences that a young kid can have.

71 . Apart from letting your kids witness the change on themselves, it’s also a good idea to ground their experience with educational background. You could let the kids draw or take notes of their observations until the caterpillar finally transforms into a butterfly.

72　 . Caterpillars spin cocoons for themselves using a silk-like substance coming from their bodies. The caterpillar attaches this cocoon to a leaf or twig and wraps its body around it. That’s why it’s best that you provide a hanging stick or branch where the cocoon could be attached to. The best way is to have the caterpillar live on an indoor plant.

Do not disturb the cocoon. Once the insect is inside the cocoon, there’s actually nothing else that needs to be done. The best way is to let everybody know that nobody should touch the cocoon; the butterfly is being “formed” inside and if anybody disturbs it, chances are she won’t be able to be formed properly. 　73.

If the cocoon falls off its twig, don’t panic! The insect is still safe and it will still emerge as a butterfly soon enough. 　74. Don’t attempt to put it back to its original place.

Know when the butterfly will emerge from the cocoon. The insect usually stays inside the cocoon for 10 to 14 days. The day just before the butterfly emerges, the cocoon will turn either dark, or very clear. Expect the butterfly to come out in the early morning, and be sure to have your kids at hand to witness this event! 　75 .

Once the butterfly emerges and its wings become strong enough, the next part is to let her go out into the garden. Your kids will certainly appreciate the lesson on transformation, patience, and letting go. Good luck!

A．　 Know the process.

B．　 The best way is to leave it alone.

C．　 Help it come back to its place immediately.

D．　 This will happen very fast, so be ready.

E．　 Get it come out as quickly as possible.

F．　 It is a great opportunity to teach kids about patience.

G．　 Prepare the environment for the cocoon.

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     Saying "thank you" is probably the first thing most of us learn to do in a foreign language. After all,
we're brought up to be polite, and it is important to make a good impression upon other people-especially across national divides.
     So, what exactly are you supposed to say when "thank you" is only the 20th most popular way to
express gratitude? According to a recent survey, 19 other ways of expressing appreciation finished ahead of "thank you" in a poll of 3,000 people.
     Pollsters(民測調(diào)查員) found almost half of those asked preferred the more informal "cheers", while
others liked to use such expressions as "ta", "great" and "nice one".
     So, just what is the appropriate form of words to express your thanks?
     Fortunately, the clue is in the language itself. "Cheers", despite its popularity, is considered an
informal way to say thank you - and this is a definite clue as to when you can best use it.
     For instance, when going for a drink with friends, a smile and a "cheers" by way of thanks is not only
appropriate to the situation, it is also culturally accurate.
     "Ta", originated from the Danish word "tak", was the second-most popular expression of thanks, and
is also commonly used in informal situations, along with phrases such as "nice one", and "brilliant".
Interestingly, one word that didn't make it into the top 20 was "thanks", Thank you is shorter, more
informal cousin.
     "Thanks" can be useful, as it is able to bridge the divide between the formality of "thank you" and the
downright relaxed "cheers".
     Certain words can double as an expression of thanks as well as delight. Again, the words themselves
offer the clue as to when best to use them.
      For example, words like "awesome", "brilliant" and "you star" featured highly in the new poll and they
can hint at both your pleasure at someone's action, as well as serving to express your thanks. If you are
on the receiving end of a "new" thank you, you can respond with a simple "no problem", or "sure".
     Of course, in certain circumstances, a simple wave, nod or smile may be appropriate. For instance, if
a car driver slows down to let you cross the road, simply raising your hand in acknowledgement is enough to show that you appreciate the driver's consideration.
      Sometimes, formality is necessary, and "thank you" is still the best choice in such situations. But students should not worry about when exactly to use certain expressions.
     Many people in Western countries are worried that good manners are in decline. People are tired of
seeing their acts of kindness and service pass without comment. So don't think your "thank you" is clumsy or awkwardly formal. The chances are, if you said "thank you", you made someone's day. You star.

1.We can tell from the results of the poll that _______.
A. people are unconcerned about politeness nowadays.
B. "thank you" remains the best expression of gratitude.
C. there is a variety of expressions of appreciation.
D. there are more formal expressions than informal ones.
2. According to the passage, which is an appropriate response to "awesome" or "brilliant"?
A. Thanks.  
B. Sure.          
C. Nice one.       
D. Cheers..
3. In the last paragraph the author encourages people to           .
A. show their gratitude to others.
B. behave themselves well.
C. continue their acts of kindness.
D. stop worrying about bad manners.
4. Which of the following can serve as the best title of this passage?
A. How to Appear More Polite.
B. Ways to Show Gratitude.
C. Never hesitate to Say "Thank You".
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