我和儿子一起学英语
儿子上初中时英语虽然不是太好，总还是在中考时考了一个及格的分数，没有拖整体的后腿，但上高二以后，却好像对英语天生产生了厌烦与恐惧。英语开始拖整体的后腿并且有越来越烈之势。面对儿子的无奈，我就想这个事情还有没有其他的解决办法？想到我的课程改革的思路，我想看看儿子到底是什么情况。我找了一篇今年山西高考的阅读题目，我让儿子做，不会的词语可以通过网络查。这是孩子做的题目，红色的是不会的，通过查出来的。
Are you looking for some new and exciting places to take your kids to? Try some of these places:
你带你的孩子参观过一些有趣的新地方吗？尝试去那些地方。 Visit art museums. They offer a variety of activities to excite your
kids' interest. Many offer workshops for making hand-made pieces, traveling exhibits, book signings(签名) by children's favorite writers, and even musical performances and other arts.
参观艺术馆。那里提供让你的孩子提高兴趣的多种多样的活动。提供大量动手的实践，旅游展览品，孩子们最爱的作者的签名书，甚至音乐会和其他艺术。
Head to a natural history museum. This is where kids can discover 。the past from dinosaur models to rock collections and pictures of stars in the sky. Also, ask what kind of workshops and educational programs are prepared for kids and any special events that are coming up.
到自然历史馆。能让孩子们从恐龙模型或图片中认识天空中的摇滚明星而获得知识，另外，孩子们也可以准备做各种各样的实践和问教育问题或随时可能发生的特殊事件。
Go to a Youtheater.Look for one in your area offering plays for child and family visitors. Pre-show play shops are conducted （带领）by area artists and educators where kids can discover the secret about performing（表演） arts. Puppet (木偶) making and stage make-up are just a couple of the special offerings you might find.
去一个剧场.到一个能提供的孩子玩和家庭聚会的地方。演出前购物或从带孩子们看能获得知识的艺术表演。
Try hands-on science. Visit one of the many hands-on science museums around the country. These science play-lands are great fun for kids and grown-ups alike. They'll keep your child mentally and physically active the whole day through while pushing buttons, experimenting, and building. When everyone is tired, enjoy a fun family science show, commonly found in these museums.
尝试科学实践。在附近参观科学实践馆。那些科学实践馆让孩子们认为成长是快乐的.它将会让你的孩子通过按按钮、实验、建筑等方式获得身心成长。当孩子们累了，喜欢一个快乐家庭科学展示，通常发现他们在那些科学馆。
C56. If a child is interested in the universe, he probably will visit
A. a Youtheater
B. an art museum-
C. a natural history museum
D. a hands-on science museum
C57. What can kids do at a Youtheater?
A. Look at rock collections.
B. See dinosaur models.
C. Watch puppet making.
D. Give performances.
B58. What does "hands-on science" mean in the last paragraph?
A. Science games designed by kids.
B. Learning science by doing things.
C. A show of kids' science work.
D. Reading science books.
C59. Where does this text probably come from?
A. A science textbook.
B. A tourist map.
C. A museum guide.
D. A news report.
四个题目都对了，要是参加高考这就拿8分了，显得儿子很高兴，我对他说你翻译的还不是太好。英语和汉语一样，其实也是对事物的描述和故事的叙述，并且相比较起来，这些描述和叙述只相当于中国的幼儿园水平。孩子对题目的判断其实更多的是根据汉语和和生活实际来处理的。因此译文我觉得和古文相似，是给今天的中国人看的，所以要尽量译的符合中国人的口味。儿子接着来了第二篇：
Honey from the African forest is not only a kind of natural sugar, it is also delicious.
蜂蜜来自非洲森林，不仅有多种多样的天然糖，而且也很美味。
Most people, and many animals, like eating it. However, the only way for them to get that honey is to find a wild bees' nest and take the honey from it. Often, these nests are high up in
