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The Cat in the Hat---Dr. Seuss
In the first book featuring the character (The Cat in the Hat, 1957), the Cat brings chaos (混亂) to a household of two young children on one rainy day while their mother is out. Bringing with him two creatures appropriately named Thing One and Thing Two, the Cat performs all sorts of tricks to amuse the children, with mixed results. The Cat’s tricks are vainly opposed by the family pet, who is a conscious goldfish. The children (Sally and her older brother) finally prove good ones, capturing the Things and bringing the Cat under control. He cleans up the house on his way out, disappearing seconds before the mother comes back.
The Famous Fire---Enid Blyton
The Famous Fire is Enid Blyton’s most popular and celebrated series of children’s books. The sequence (順序) began life in 1942, when the first book, Fire on a Treasure Island was published and it has won great praise from both fans and critics. The series has gone on to become amongst the best-loved stories ever to have been written for children.
Tom and Pippo in the Garden---Helen Oxenbury
In 1988 Helen Oxenbury created a series of books featuring Tom, a naughty young boy, and his beloved stuffed monkey, Pippo. Ms. Oxenbury remarked that Tom was very much like her son “when he was a little boy”. Like Tom, her son would often blame his misdeeds on his trusted buddy, the friendly family dog.
The BFG---Roald Dahl
The story is about an orphan girl named Sophie. One night when Sophie cannot sleep during the “witching hour” and sees a giant blowing something into bedroom windows down the street. The giant sees her, and although she tries to hide in the bed, he reaches through the window and carries her away to his home.
【小題1】It can be inferred from the The Cat in the Hat that ________.

A．the goldfish likes to keep company with the cat
B．a(chǎn)ll tricks performed by the cat are not amusing
C．Sally has to clean up the house before her mother comes back
D．the cat finally takes control of the Things
【小題2】From the book Tom and Pippo in the Garden, we know ________.
A．Pippo is a naughty dog causing trouble in the family
B．Tom likes to keep a pet dog at home
C．Ms. Oxenbury complained about her son’s dishonesty
D．Pippo always gets the blame for everything that goes wrong
【小題3】According to the book The BFG, “the witching hour” may refer to a time ________.
A．when magic things can happenB．when a girl can’t fall asleep
C．when a person dreams a nightmareD．when a child can be taken away
【小題4】For whom is the passage most likely intended?
A．Children.B．Parents.C．Teachers.D．Writers.


【小題1】B
【小題2】D
【小題3】A
【小題4】B

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科目：高中英語(yǔ) 來(lái)源：2010-2011福建南安一中高二下學(xué)期期末英語(yǔ)試卷 題型：閱讀理解

Social networking websites are causing alarming changes in the brains of young users, a famous scientist has warned．Sites such as Facebook, Twitter and Bebo are said to shorten attention spans （幅度）, encourage instant satisfaction and make children more self-centered．
Warnings from neuroscientist （神經(jīng)系統(tǒng)科學(xué)家） Susan Greenfield will disturb the millions whose social lives depend on surfing their favorite websites each day．But they will strike a chord （弦） with parents and teachers who complain that many teenagers lack the ability to communicate or concentrate away from their screens．
More than 150 million use Facebook to keep in touch with friends, share photographs and videos and post regular updates of their movements and thoughts．A further six million have signed up to Twitter, the "micro-blogging" service that lets users exchange text messages about themselves．But while the sites are popular and extremely profitable, a growing number of psychologists and neuroscientists believe they may be doing more harm than good．
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Psychologists have also argued that digital technology is changing the way we think．They point out that students no longer need to plan their term papers before starting to write—thanks to word processors they can edit as they go along．
A study by the Broadcaster Audience Board found teenagers now spend seven and a half hours a day in front of a screen．Educational psychologist Jane Healy believes children should be kept away from computer games until they are seven．Most games only excite the "flight or fight" areas of the brain, rather than the areas responsible reasoning．
Sue Palmer, author of Toxic Childhood, said: "We are seeing children's brain development damaged because they don't engage in the activity they have engaged in for thousands of years．I'm not against technology and computers．But before they start social networking, they need to learn to make real relationships with people．"
【小題1】.
According to the passage, social networking websites might _____．

A．make young users more selfish
B．lengthen young users' attention span
C．encourage young users constant satisfaction
D．help young users communicate better with their families
【小題2】.
A neuroscientist may worry that sites like Facebook may ______．
A．help children learn to make real relationships with people in society
B．encourage students not to plan their term papers before starting to write
C．disturb those whose social lives depend on surfing their favorite websites
D．make real conversation in real time give way to easier and faster screen dialogue
【小題3】.
From the passage we can infer that _____．
A．Baroness Tarot agrees websites cause small children's small attention span
B．Jane Healy believes computer games can do good to children's reasoning
C．Susan Greenfield's warnings have been brought to wide public attention
D．Sue Palmer's book Toxic Childhood discusses the development of networking
【小題4】.
What is the purpose of this passage?
A．To tell us the conflict between neuroscientists and psychologists on websites．
B．To present some negative opinions on social networking websites．
C．To offer advice on the problem of brain damage caused by social networking．
D．To analyse how social networking websites cause damage in the brains of teenagers．

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Among the many things that Brisbane (布里斯班), Australia, does really well, the care for kids is the best one. Here is a list of places that will be suitable for your kids.
Swimming pools
Simple way for happiness: mix kids with water. Of course, this is a choice for the hot summer months.
Parks
Free outdoor fun: it’s suitable for kids of all ages. It’s a place for parents to let kids run wild.
The Children’s Art Centre
The Children’s Art Centre has been very popular. Kids’ favorite here is some exhibitions specially designed for children. But we must pay some money.
South Bank Parklands
South Bank Parklands has everything you need to keep kids amused. Take them for a swim at the man-made beach. On weekends, go through the arts market or go to a cheap movie. South Bank Parklands often gives free performances too.
Roma Street Parkland
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【小題1】What does the text mainly talk about?

A．Brisbane—a beautiful city in Australia.
B．How to travel in Brisbane.
C．Famous parks and activities in Brisbane.
D．Some interesting places for kids in Brisbane.
【小題2】. If your kids want to watch performances for free, you can take them to ______.
A．South Bank ParklandsB．Roma Street Parkland
C．The Children’s Art CentreD．Parks
【小題3】. What can we know about Roma Street Parkland?
A．It opens only at weekends.
B．Only younger kids can visit it.
C．We need not buy tickets for a visit.
D．Younger kids have to walk while visiting it.
【小題4】 What do kids love best in the Children’s Art Centre?
A．Man-made beach.B．Some exhibitions.
C．Arts market.D．Jelly Bean Express.
【小題5】Who will be interested in the text most?
A．Children and parents.B．Artists C．Movie lovers.D．Swimmers.

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YOUR mom might cook a bowl of noodles for you on your birthday. But in the US, a mom makes a cupcake for her children on their birthday.
Cupcakes are small, round cakes topped with frosting (糖霜). It has been an American tradition that moms bring cupcakes to the classroom to celebrate their child’s birthday.
But recently some doctors have called for this to be banned. They believe cupcakes contribute to child obesity.
Despite their good intentions, however, some people believe that experts are interfering (妨礙) with American culture. The cupcake is seen as American as apple pie — only prettier.
According to Marion Nestle, a professor of nutrition at New York University, the cupcake is the most democratic (民主的) of desserts. As they are small enough for one person, you don’t have to share your cupcake with anyone — it’s all yours. They are also all the same size, so there can’t be any cries of “she got the bigger piece!”
Each bite can taste different depending on how much icing you have. It is a lesson in self- determination. Some people eat only a little of the frosting every time, others have it all in just one bite.
In recent years, eating a cupcake has become as trendy as having a cup of Starbucks coffee.
Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton jokingly promised on a talk show that if she was elected president, she would give everyone a cupcake on her birthday.
Ruth Reichl, editor-in-chief of Gourmet magazine, explains that the rise of the cupcake is very much about going back to American national identity in food, which is all about comfort. “People want to think about when they and their country were innocent,” she said.
【小題1】According to the passage, it has been an American tradition that ___________.

A．the family holds a party for children on their birthday
B．a(chǎn) mom cooks a bowl of noodles for her children on their birthday
C．a(chǎn) mom makes a cupcake for her children on their birthday and brings it to the classroom
D．parents go travelling with their children on their birthday
【小題2】Why do doctors ask people to ban cupcakes on children’s birthday?
A．Because they themselves don’t like cupcakes.
B．Because they think cupcakes are not so delicious.
C．Because they believe cupcakes will cause cries of “She got the bigger piece”.
D．Because they believe cupcakes are one of the causes to make children become fat.
【小題3】What cannot be inferred according to Marion Nestle?
A．The cupcake is more democratic than any other desserts in the US.
B．The cupcake is too small to share with others.
C．The sizes of cupcakes are the same so it’s equal to everyone.
D．Cupcakes will lead to child obesity so they should be banned.
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【小題5】Why did the writer mention Hillary Clinton and Ruth Reichl?
A．To arouse the readers’ attention to banning the tradition of making cupcakes.
B．To show that cupcakes are becoming a popular way to show kindness and comfort.
C．To make a comparison between them in order for readers to remember them.
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I really hadn’t meant to yell（吼叫）at them．But that grey afternoon saw it just as my son and daughter were making a terrible mess on the floor in the kitchen．
With a tiresome report to write，I felt bothered at my desk．Suddenly, it occurred to me that my kids were at fault．A voice inside me insisted that I do something quickly．
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We have to search for our “best self” when with our children．They don’t need perfect parents，but they do need parents who are always trying to get better．Here，I’m reminded of the words of a great thinker，“When a man lives with God，his voice shall be as sweet as the murmur of the brook…” Then，in our lifetime，couldn’t we always speak to our kids in such a sweet voice since，most of us consider them as the most precious in the world? And before we reach this level，what should we do when we come across various difficult cases with our children?  
【小題1】The author couldn’t help yelling at his kids this time probably because______．

A．the weather was so unpleasantB．a(chǎn) Daddy has his right to do so
C．the kids didn’t ask him to join themD．he was tired of his boring work
【小題2】Which of the following made the author aware of his fault?
A．No obvious reason．B．The children’s reaction．
C．His self-control．D．The mess made by the children．
【小題3】According to the passage the author will   in another similar situation．
A．play a crab again like this timeB．a(chǎn)pologize to kids in a sincere way
C．a(chǎn)void blaming kids in a hurryD．beat them up about such things
【小題4】What will the writer go on to write about in the next paragraph（s）?
A．How to behave ourselves properly when kids are at fault．
B．How to blame our children in a more interesting way．
C．How to deal with the terrible mess made by our kids．
D．How to persuade children to do what they are told to．

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If you look for a book as a present for a child. You will be spoiled for choice even in a year when there is no new Harry Patten J.K Rowling’s wizard is not alone: the past decade has been a harvest for good children’s books ,which has set off a large quantity of films and in turn led to increased sales of classics such as The Lord of the Rings.
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46.Which of the following is true of Paragraph 1?
A.Many children’s books have been adapted from films.
B.Many high-quality children’s books have been published .
C.The sales of classics have led to the popularity of films.
D.The sales of presents for children have increased.
47.Statistics suggested that _______.
A.the number of top students increased with the use of computers
B.a decreasing number of  children showed interest in reading
C.a minority of primacy school children read properly
D.a large percentage of children read regularly
48.What do we know about Reading Recovery?
A.An evaluation of it will be made sometime this year.
B.Weak readers on the project were the most hardworking.
C.It aims to train special teachers to help children with reading.
D.Children on the project showed noticeable progress in reading.
49.Reading for fun is important because book-loving children _________.
A.take greater advantage of the project       B.show the potential to enjoy a long life
C.are likely to succeed in their education.    D.would make excellent future researchers
50.The aim of this text would probably be _________.
A.to overcome primary school pupils reading difficulty.
B.to encourage the publication of more children’s books
C.to remind children of the importance of reading for fun
D.to introduce a way to improve early childhood reading

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