# Dyscalculia

- 科目：雅思听力真题（Part 4）
- 考频：中频
- 最近考试：2021.8.7/2014.5.24
- 题目数：10
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- 数据更新：2026-10-29

## 题目原文

00:00:00,960 
 about studying dyscalculia, a neurodevelopmental disorder affecting numerical abilities. First, you have some time to look at questions thirty-one to forty. Now listen carefully and answer questions thirty-one to forty. 
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 Dyscalculia, a complex neurodevelopmental condition, refers to a learning disorder marked by significant challenges in understanding and manipulating numerical concepts, quantities, and mathematical operations. It's a condition that affects children's ability to understand and work with numbers. Currently, most schools use the traditional method of teaching mathematics, which may not be effective for children with dyscalculia. These children struggle with grasping mathematical concepts, especially when it comes to understanding the concept of time and sequence. They find it challenging to comprehend the passage of time and the order in which events occur. In the classroom, teachers focus on providing everyday practical examples to help these children overcome their difficulties. They engage the students in activities that involve dealing with money, as this is a common challenge for children with dyscalculia. By incorporating real-life scenarios, teachers aim to make the learning experience more meaningful and relatable for these students. Additionally, teachers provide individualized support and interventions tailored to each student's needs. To boost their confidence, children with mathematics disorders are encouraged to practice more calculations and problem-solving. This additional practice helps them develop a stronger sense of self-assurance when it comes to dealing with mathematical tasks. Teachers also provide positive reinforcement and praise for their efforts and progress. Teachers also implement strategies that encourage children to make educated guesses when they encounter mathematical problems. By empowering them to make informed guesses, teachers hope to foster problem-solving skills and reduce anxiety associated with mathematical challenges. Additionally, they incorporate various exercises such as breathing techniques, relaxation exercises, and even walking breaks to promote a conducive learning environment. These activities aid in reducing stress and promoting focus during math lessons. Teachers also explore alternative teaching methods such as visual aids and manipulatives to enhance understanding and engagement. Researchers in this field are particularly interested in finding a potential link between dyscalculia and language learning difficulties. They are investigating whether there is a connection between language barriers and the challenges children face in mathematics. Understanding this link could help inform more targeted interventions and support strategies. Children with dyscalculia often struggle with concentration and maintaining focus. Teachers are aware of this issue and work to provide additional support and accommodations to help these children stay engaged during lessons. They may use techniques like chunking information, breaking tasks into smaller steps, and providing regular breaks. With this comprehensive approach to teaching children with dyscalculia, the aim is to provide them with the necessary skills and strategies to overcome their mathematical challenges. By implementing these strategies, children may no longer require additional treatment or training specifically focused on their mathematics disorder. Ongoing assessment and monitoring of progress are crucial to ensure the effectiveness of interventions and make any necessary adjustments. It's important to note that dyscalculia affects not only the children but also their families and teachers. Teachers and families play a crucial role in supporting these children and understanding their unique needs in the classroom and at home. Open communication, collaboration, and a supportive environment are key in helping children with dyscalculia thrive academically and emotionally. By recognizing and addressing dyscalculia, we can provide a more inclusive and supportive learning environment for all students. 
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 That is the end of part four. You now have one minute to check your answers to part four.

## 题目与答案

### 31. Most schools continue to rely on a 31_____ mathematics. approach to teaching.

Most schools continue to rely on a 31_____ mathematics. approach to teaching.

**答案**：traditional

原文定位：Currently, most schools use the traditional method of teaching mathematics, which may not be effective for children with dyscalculia

同义替换：「rely on」↔「use」；「approach」↔「method」

### 32. Children have difficulty to understand 32_____ events as well as the order of.

Children have difficulty to understand 32_____ events as well as the order of.

**答案**：time

原文定位：These children struggle with grasping mathematical concepts, especially when it comes to understanding the concept of time and sequence. They find it challenging to comprehend the passage of time and the order in which events occur

同义替换：「have difficulty」↔「struggle with」；「understand」↔「comprehend」；「order」↔「sequence」

### 33. In the class, they are taught everyday practice/problem e.g. situations involving 33_____ .

In the class, they are taught everyday practice/problem e.g. situations involving 33_____ .

**答案**：money

原文定位：They engage the students in activities that involve dealing with money, as this is a common challenge for children with dyscalculia

同义替换：「situations involving」↔「activities that involve dealing with」

### 34. For children with mathematics disorder, they should develop more calculation to develop more 34_____ .

For children with mathematics disorder, they should develop more calculation to develop more 34_____ .

**答案**：confidence

原文定位：To boost their confidence, children with mathematics disorders are encouraged to practice more calculations and problem-solving

同义替换：「develop more」↔「boost」

### 35. Solution: Teachers encourage them to solve the problem by making 35_____ .

Solution: Teachers encourage them to solve the problem by making 35_____ .

**答案**：guesses

原文定位：Teachers also implement strategies that encourage children to make educated guesses when they encounter mathematical problems

### 36. They also do activities such as breathing, relaxation and sometimes 36_____ .

They also do activities such as breathing, relaxation and sometimes 36_____ .

**答案**：walking

原文定位：Additionally, they incorporate various exercises such as breathing techniques, relaxation exercises, and even walking breaks to promote a conducive learning environment

同义替换：「activities」↔「exercises」

### 37. Researchers would like to find a 37_____ with language learning difficulty.

Researchers would like to find a 37_____ with language learning difficulty.

**答案**：link

原文定位：Researchers in this field are particularly interested in finding a potential link between dyscalculia and language learning difficulties

同义替换：「would like to」↔「are interested in」

### 38. Children are likely to have some problems with 38_____ .

Children are likely to have some problems with 38_____ .

**答案**：concentration

原文定位：Children with dyscalculia often struggle with concentration and maintaining focus

同义替换：「are likely to have some problems with」↔「often struggle with」

### 39. With this approach, children no longer needed 39_____ training training again.

With this approach, children no longer needed 39_____ training training again.

**答案**：treatment

原文定位：By implementing these strategies, children may no longer require additional treatment or training specifically focused on their mathematics disorder

同义替换：「approach」↔「strategies」；「needed」↔「require」

### 40. Dyscalculia affects not only students but also their families and their 40_____ .

Dyscalculia affects not only students but also their families and their 40_____ .

**答案**：teachers

原文定位：It's important to note that dyscalculia affects not only the children but also their families and teachers

同义替换：「students」↔「children」

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