Question

【题目】

Lots of people like a good fright at Halloween(万圣节). Yet, the most frightening thing of all about the night is that twice as many children are killed while out and about on Halloween compared to any other day of the year, according to a study by Safe Kids Worldwide. It can also be a worrying time for others, especially elderly people living alone. But many people think it’s just harmless fun.

But is it harmless fun?

Police forces across Britain are giving warnings about Halloween night. They are asking all those wishing to celebrate Halloween this year to respect those who don’t want to join in.

Some forces, like West Mercia Police, have produced “Sorry, No Trick or Treat”posters which can be downloaded from their website, and put up in windows. They want people to send them to the old or anyone who may be frightened by ghosts(鬼) knocking on their doors.

A spokesman said: “Children should not call on houses where the posters are put up, neither should they call on strangers, as this can put young people at risk and also make some house owners anxious, especially those who are elderly or living alone.”

The police want all trick or treaters to remember that disturbing other people or throwing objects at their homes or cars are all criminal offences(刑事罪). “What may start off as a bit of fun could end up with someone getting a criminal record,” they warn. “Parents may want to consider having a Halloween party at home, instead.”

Kent Police are warning young people never to go into the home of someone they don’t know—and to remember not to frighten people.

Warwickshire Police are also warning that tricks may seem like harmless fun but can cause trouble to others. They say behaviour such as throwing eggs can quickly cross the line between being anti-social and causing criminal damage. This can result in fines of ￡2,500 for small offences.

【1】The study made by Safe kids Worldwide has found that _________.

A．kids are afraid of Halloween

B．Halloween brings people no fun

C．kids are involved in criminal offences

D．Halloween night puts some kids at risk

【2】British police forces are making efforts to _________.

A．put an end to trick or treat

B．control anti-social behaviours

C．punish those who frighten others

D．make Halloween safe trouble-free

【3】“Sorry, No Trick or Treat ” posters are designed to _________.

A．ask people to respect the elderly.

B．make some people free from harm

C．warn little kids to behave themselves

D．express disagreement with Halloween

Answer 1

【答案】

【1】D

【2】D

【3】B

【解析】

试题分析：本文介绍了英国万圣节的时候儿童会因为收到惊吓而死亡，很多人因为万圣节的“trick or treat”而受到伤害。警察也在采取行动帮助人们免受其害。

【1】D 推理题。根据文章第一段Yet, the most frightening thing of all about the night is that twice as many children are killed while out and about on Halloween compared to any other day of the year, according to a study by Safe Kids Worldwide.可知在万圣节这天的晚上死亡的儿童是平时的两倍。再根据文章第五段this can put young people at risk and also make some house owners anxious, especially those who are elderly or living alone.可知万圣节的这一活动让一些孩子处于危险之中。故D正确。

【2】D 推理题。根据文章最后三段可知英国警方正在警告年轻人不要做那些他们认为是harmless fun的事情，警察的目的在于把万圣节搞成是没有任何危险和伤害的节日。故D正确。

【3】B 推理题。根据文章第五段A spokesman said: “Children should not call on houses where the posters are put up, neither should they call on strangers, as this can put young people at risk and also make some house owners anxious, especially those who are elderly or living alone.”可知“Sorry, No Trick or Treat”牌子的目的就在于让那些挂这些牌子的房子不收到伤害。故B正确。