根据短文内容，完成下列各题。

Building blocks (积木) are still very popular traditional toys today. Their design (设计) and easy use interest children of all ages. Most traditional toys, like building blocks, were first made of wood. Today, wooden building blocks are still used, but now there are several other types of building blocks to choose from, like plastic ones.

Children build all kinds of things that they see in everyday life with building blocks. This gives them the chance to learn new things and life skills.

Building blocks can develop children's language ability. Most children talk to each other as they build things with the toys. This type of toy also helps develop other skills that children need in life. As they begin to join groups playing with building blocks, they learn to take turns, share and solve problems with others. Building blocks can also help develop children's skills in math and science.

Parents encourage kids to play building blocks because the toys allow children to work according to the steps of scientific discovery. Children watch first. Then they think. Finally they test.

Playing with building blocks is not only fun but also helpful. Maybe that is the reason why building blocks are still popular today.

任务 1：阅读短文，根据英文释义及首字母提示拼写单词。
【小题1】e___________ to give sb support, courage or hope
e___________ used or happening every day or regularly; daily
【小题2】任务 2：阅读短文，完成同义句转换，每空一词。
Playing with building blocks is not only fun but also helpful.
Playing with building blocks is ________ fun _________ helpful.
任务 3：根据短文内容回答问题。
【小题3】Were most traditional toys, like building blocks, first made of plastic?
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【小题4】What do children build with building blocks?
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【小题5】What are the steps of scientific discovery according to the passage?
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