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Looked at your child's handwriting lately (or your own) and thought it could use some improvement? Then did you wonder: Does it even matter in this age of digital correspondence? Turns out, it may. In today's Wall Street Journal story, we talk about new research 26 how handwriting helps with learning letters and shapes, can improve idea 27 and expression and may even 28 fine motor skill development. Even adults can benefit from the practice when studying new graphically different languages—such as Chinese—or symbols in sciences such as chemistry. Some physicians say it could help keep our minds 29 as we age. 30 , it may be modern technology that gives a boost to handwriting's resurgence (复兴). For anyone whose kids balk at (畏缩) or have 31 with traditional handwriting instruction, the arrival of new educational 32 for the iPhone, iPod, iPad and other touch screen devices may come as a welcome teaching aid. We checked out a few in the iTunes application store with names such as abc PocketPhonics, ABC Tracer and iWriteWords. Cheering pencils and encouraging animals give 33 feedback for good performance. Parents who've downloaded them say their kids think learning to write on these devices is a game. There are also adult apps, such as the $3.99 WritePad, which 34 your own handwriting to text. Some adults are setting out to fix their own handwriting through traditional means. Have you noticed a decline in your penmanship (书法) or are you 35 about your child's writing? How much time does your kid spend handwriting each week versus typing on a keyboard or handheld device? Do you think handwriting matters in the digital age? A. affirm B. aid C. composition D. concerned E. convert F. declining G. deemed H. games I. Ironically J. Naturally K. positive L. prosperity M. sharp N. showing O. trouble
【答案解析】名词辨析题。根据句子结构，the arrival of new educational ______为句子主语，故空格处应填名词，且该名词能与前面的educational和后面for引导的介词短语搭配。下一段是对本段的具体说明，讲到孩子们喜爱玩应用软件商店里的一些产品并认为它们是“游戏”，由此可知，这里所谈的也是“游戏”，故答案为games“游戏”。