题目内容
8.A group of kids at McIntyre Elementary School,in Pittsburgh,Pennsylvania,have created a special bench to make sure their fellow classmates aren't left out on the playground.Called the"Buddy Bench",students can use the seat as a safe and supportive place to let others know they'd like to be included in playtime,but may be too shy to ask.The concept of the Buddy Bench is simple:Students who want to partake in playground games and activities,but may feel hesitant,can take a seat,which signifies(表明) to other children on the playground that they may need something extra to encourage them to participate.
The idea for the bench came about last year,when Farrell,school counselor at McIntyre Elementary,was conducting a leadership group to help students overcome shyness and gain confidence.Four fourth-grade students came up with the idea for the Buddy Bench in this workshop,and worked with Farrell to draft a letter to present to the Parent Teacher Staff Organization to make the bench a reality.The PTSO approved the students'proposal,and installed(安装) a bright metal bench with a cheerful sign that reads"Buddy Bench"on the school's playground.
Since it was installed on Nov.16,the bench has been effective.The simple concept has resonated with(引起共鸣) the students,and already has created a better environment within the school community.
"Each day,I go to see the buddy bench working,"Farrell said."The lessons they are learning now will benefit them their entire lives.It is simply a beautiful example of kids wanting to be kind and continue to be kind every day."
32.Who is Buddy Bench created for?D
A.Students who love games and activities.
B.Students who want and continue to be kind.
C.Students who are in Farrell's leadership group.
D.Students who are left out on the playground.
33.Who thought of the idea for the Buddy Bench?C
A.Farrell.
B.The PTSO.
C.Four students.
D.Some parents.
34.What does the underlined word"they"in the last paragraph refer to?B
A.ThePTSO.
B.The workshop members.
C.Buddy Bench users.
D.Farrell and teachers.
35.Which of the following statements can show"the bench has been effective"?D
A.More and more creative ideas have come up.
B.The workshop kids have set a good example.
C.The PTSO has decided to provide more buddy benches.
D.Some shy students have found friends on the playground.
分析 本文是一篇社会文化类阅读.本文主要介绍了McIntyre Elementary School里的几个学生提出了一种新式座椅"Buddy Bench"的想法,并最终将其发明出来.这一发明为渴望和大家一起玩耍却羞于说出口的学生创造了更好的交友环境.
解答 32-35 DCBD
32.D.细节理解题.根据"A group of kids at McIntyre Elementary School,in Pittsburgh,Pennsylvania,have created a special bench to make sure their fellow classmates aren't left out on the playground"可知设计这种板凳是为了防止在团体活动中有些同学被冷落在一旁.故选D.
33.C.细节理解题.根据"Four fourth-grade students came up with the idea for the Buddy Bench in this workshop,"可知四个四年级的学生提出了"Buddy Bench"的想法.故选C.
34.B.推理判断题.根据划线词所在句的下一句""可知"Buddy Bench"只是一些想发扬善意的孩子们所做的好事中的一个例子.根据上文可知"Buddy Bench"的想法是工作室里的几个孩子提出来的.所以Farrell主要是肯定工作室里的孩子们的行为和善意.可知此处"they"指代工作室里的孩子们.故选B.
35.D.推理判断题.根据"students can use the seat as a safe and supportive place to let others know they'd like to be included in playtime,but may be too shy to ask."和"and already has created a better environment within the school community."可知这一发明为渴望和大家一起玩耍却羞于说出口的学生创造了更好的交友环境.故选D.
点评 本文主要介绍了McIntyre Elementary School里的几个学生发明的一种新式座椅"Buddy Bench".主要考查学生的细节理解和推理判断能力.细节理解题是针对文中某个细节、某句话或某部分具体内容设置问题,所以在做细节理解题时要结合原文和提干有针对性的找出相关语句进行仔细分析,再结合选项选出正确答案.在做推理判断题时不要以个人的主观想象代替文章的事实,要联系上下文根据文章事实进行合乎逻辑的推理判断.
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28.A.relationship | B.force | C.cost | D.subject |
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60.A.city | B.restaurant | C.hotel | D.grocery |
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