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Whether you’re a grandparent who takes care of the little ones once or twice a week and is looking for interesting ways to keep them entertained, or a long-distance grandparent relying on technology to stay in touch, we’ve got you covered with the best apps for grandparents.
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Story Patch (iPad)
Great for boosting creativity amongst the little ones, but also a challenge that you and the pint-sized writer of your family can do together. The app allows children to create their own themed tale, paired with a choice of over 800 illustrations.
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JBaby Grandparents Frame (iPad, iPhone, Android)
They say that a picture is worth a thousand words. Perfect for grandparents who want nothing more than to be involved in every step of their grandchild’s development. It does require a Wi-Fi frame to work, but this can be bought from an electronic store.
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Zero to Three - Let’s Play (iPad, iPhone, Android)
With a little help during play time, anything is possible. The app features “boredom killers” and provides fun ideas categorized specifically by age group. Particularly useful when looking after babies or toddlers.
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Little Peanut on the Go (iPad, iPhone)
Ideal for parents who want to stay well-connected to their caregivers and children while away. It allows them to share schedules with you if you’re in charge of the grandchildren and it may just give them some peace of mind if they’re leaving their children for the first time.
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Toilet Finder (iPad, iPhone)
Especially useful when you happen to find yourself in a sticky spot (after your grandchild has alerted you to their “need” at the last minute, of course). Through ‘satellite navigation’ signals, your phone or tablet tracks the nearest loo to your current location. A potential life-saver when you’re out and about.
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1. Which of the following can be used in Android system?
A. Story Patch. B. Little Peanut on the Go.
C. Toilet Finder. D. Zero to Three — Let’s Play.
2. What can we know about the apps?
A. Toilet Finder can be used through voice signals.
B. Zero to Three — Let’s Play can provide lots of entertainment.
C. We can download JBaby Grandparents Frame from the App Store for free.
D. Grandparents can share location with caregivers by Little Peanut on the Go.
3. What is the purpose of this article?
A. To explain how to use some smartphone apps.
B. To make life more convenient for grandparents.
C. To recommend some apps to assist grandparents.
D. To advocate interaction between family members.
【答案】1. D 2. B 3. C
【解析】
【分析】
这是一篇应用文。介绍了几个适合祖父母辈的app。
【1题详解】
细节理解题。根据“Zero to Three - Let’s Play (iPad, iPhone, Android)”可知，这个名为Zero to Three - Let’s Play在苹果和安卓系统上都适用，故选D项。
【2题详解】
细节理解题。根据“Through ‘satellite navigation’ signals,”可知，Toilet Finder是通过卫星信号使用的，A项错。根据JBaby Grandparents Frame最后一句but this can be bought from an electronic store.可知，这一项是需要购买的；Little Peanut on the Go不能分享位置，排除C和D项。根据Zero to Three — Let’s Play中的“The app features “boredom killers” and provides fun ideas categorized specifically by age group.”可知，这个应用有“无聊杀手”之称，提供很多有趣的想法，会给人带来很多乐趣，故选B项。
【3题详解】
主旨大意题。根据第一段中“we’ve got you covered with the best apps for grandparents.可知，本文的目的是介绍一些给祖父母的应用程序，故选C项。
【点睛】主旨大意题包括篇章主旨大意题和段落主旨大意题。篇章主旨大意题针对整个语篇的主题设问，主题句多出现在文章首段，其次是末段或为几段主题的综合。所以在概括整篇文章的大意时，首先看文章首段或末段，找出段落的主题句。比如本文的第一段中“we’ve got you covered with the best apps for grandparents.”就是第一段的主题句，也是全文的主题句。
