在当前的科技浪潮中，传统的文本阅读是否还适用于现代化教育呢？

人们或许会认为，在智能手机、平板电脑和互联网的普及下，传统的阅读和写作技能可能逐渐丧失其重要地位。然而，事实恰好相反。在数字时代中，阅读有不可替代的核心价值，甚至显得比以往更为关键。

Is there a clash between traditional literacy and modern education, particularly in the age of technology?

In an era dominated by smartphones, tablets, and the omnipresent internet, it's easy to assume that traditional literacy skills—such as reading and writing—might be fading into obscurity. However, the reality is quite the opposite. As we navigate through this digital age, the importance of traditional literacy skills is as crucial as ever before.

“读书之于心灵，犹如运动之于身体。”

——约瑟夫·爱迪生

"Reading is to the mind what exercise is to the body." 

——Joseph Addison

传统的阅读和写作技能对于培养批判性思维、提升语言表达能力、增强文化素养等方面具有不可替代的作用。这些技能不仅有助于我们在学业上取得好成绩，更能在未来的职业生涯和日常生活中发挥重要作用。在这数字时代，我们应该更加珍视和传承传统的阅读技能，不断丰富和拓展教育的内容和形式。

The traditional skills of reading and writing play an irreplaceable role in cultivating critical thinking，language expression, and cultural literacy. These skills not only help us achieve good grades in our studies, but also play an important role in our future careers and daily lives. In this digital era, we should cherish and inherit traditional reading even more, and enrich the content and form of education.

阅读，既是知识的积淀，也是思维的磨砺。它如同涓涓细流，滋养着我们的词汇与语言技巧，更孕育出批判性思维以及与他人共情的能力。在融合二部，阅读有着非凡的意义。受到国际文凭组织（IB）教学理念的影响，我们推出一项全面的阅读文学项目，强调培养阅读的流畅性、理解力和分析能力，通过一系列引人入胜的活动和文本，旨在点燃学生内心的阅读热情，鼓励他们探索不同的观点和文化。

Reading not only enhances vocabulary and language skills but also fosters critical thinking and empathy. At SSFLS Fusion 2, we understand the significance of strong literacy skills. Our comprehensive literacy program, inspired by International Baccalaureate (IB) pedagogy, emphasizes the development of reading fluency, comprehension, and analysis. Through a variety of engaging activities and texts, we nurture a love for reading in our students, encouraging them to explore diverse perspectives and cultures.

书海泛舟，探寻文学奥秘

我们开展了一场别开生面的“阅读马拉松”比赛，鼓励孩子们尽可能多地阅读中、英文书籍。孩子们沉浸在书海中，尽情领略文字的魅力。

There was a reading competition or “Read-a-thon” where children were encouraged to read as many English books as they could throughout the week.

墨香四溢，开启创意旅程

在每个班级里，孩子们都创作了属于各班独一无二的故事书，每个孩子都在自己的页码上创作故事并配上插图，想象力在纸张上尽情绽放，阅读也变得更加有趣。

Classes created their very own story books where each child wrote and illustrated their own page.

诗意栖居，时光里的文

我们还举办了一场“捕捉阅读瞬间”摄影比赛。学生、家长和老师都可以用相机，捕捉孩子们在阅读中陶醉、享受的美好瞬间。这些照片将记录下了孩子们与书籍相伴的温馨画面，成为我们共同的宝贵回忆。

A “Catch Someone Reading” photo competition was encouraged where students, parents and teachers alike took pictures of people reading for enjoyment in crazy places. 

文学筑梦，乔装点亮心灵

在令人兴奋的故事装扮日，孩子们化身为他们最喜爱的故事角色，以全新的形象走进校园，共同演绎了一场梦幻的童话盛宴。

There was a fancy dress day where children could choose their favorite story book character and come dressed as them. 

在融合二部，我们致力于培养学生卓越的读写能力，使他们能够自如应对纷繁复杂的信息，具备深刻的批判性思维，以及出色的沟通技巧。我们巧妙地融合传统智慧与创新理念，确保每一位学生都能为全新的挑战与机遇做好充分准备，迎接未来的无限可能。

At SSFLS Fusion 2, we are committed to equipping our students with strong reading and writing skills, empowering them to navigate complex information, think critically, and communicate effectively. By embracing the synergies between tradition and innovation, we ensure that our students are well-prepared for the challenges and opportunities of the 21st century.