VOA慢速英语:书籍和理发师：理发如何帮助学生阅读

barber – n. a person whose job is to cut boys' and men's hair

sticker – n. a piece of paper with a picture or writing on it and a sticky substance on its back that is used to attach it to a surface

focus – v. to direct your attention or effort at something specific

shelf – n. a flat board which is attached to a wall, frame, etc., and on which objects can be placed

cartoon – n. a series of drawings that tell a story

encyclopedia – n. a reference work (such as a book, series of books, Web site, or CD-ROM) that contains information about many different subjects or a lot of information about a particular subject

encourage – v. to make (someone) more determined, hopeful, or confident

mentor – n. someone who teaches or gives help and advice to a less experienced and often younger person

salon – n. a business that gives customers beauty treatments (such as haircuts)