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Kate and her mother, Amanda, asked around and discovered that many nursing home residents are unable to afford even the smallest luxuries. So Ruby Kate decided to do something about it. She started by asking residents what three things they wanted most in the world. Amanda worried that people would ask for cars and other things an 11yearold wouldn39。t be able to provide. Instead, they asked for chocolate bars, McDonald fries, pants that ft properly and even just prayer. Using heir own money, the Chitseys granted the wishes of about 100 people in three months. Then they started asking for donations. The good people of Harrison responded enthusiastically, so much so hat Amanda set up a GoFundMe page, Three Wishes for Ruby39。s Residents, hoping to collect %5,000. They hit their goal in a month. After GoFundMe named Ruby Kate a Kid Hero and promoted her story internationally this past January, Three Wishes raised $20,000 in 24 hours and more than $250,000 in five months. Earlier this year, Three Wishes for Ruby39。s Residents became a nonprofit and launched its first nationwide chapters. Ruby Kate doesn39。t plan to stop there. I consider kindness to be my hobby, she says, and I39。m very good at it.(1)What inspired Ruby Kate to help residents at nursing homes? 39。s sadness for missing her dog. kindness of residents at nursing homes. nursing home residents39。 lack of luxuries. experience of working in a nursing home.(2)What can we learn from the passage? Wishes has set up its worldwide branches. Chitseys helped satisfy the residents39。 wishes. nursing home introduced Ruby39。s story around the world. Chitseys are wealthy enough to afford all residents39。 wishes.(3)What do the numbers listed in Paragraph 4 indicate? were supportive. Kate was generous. money was quite easy. programme was profitable.(4)Which of the following can best describe Ruby Kate? and enthusiastic. and imaginative. and selfless. and modest.【答案】 (1)C(2)B(3)A(4)C 【解析】【分析】本文是一篇記敘文,講述了魯比?凱特幫助養(yǎng)老院的居民實現(xiàn)他們的愿望,得到了許多同樣好心的人的支持的故事。 (1)考查細節(jié)理解。根據(jù)二段中的“Amanda, asked around and discovered that many nursing home residents are unable to afford even the smallest luxuries. So Ruby Kate decided to do something about it.”可知阿曼達四處打聽,發(fā)現(xiàn)許多養(yǎng)老院的居民連最小的奢侈品都買不起,于是露比?凱特決定做點什么。即許多療養(yǎng)院居民缺乏奢侈品激發(fā)了魯比?凱特幫助療養(yǎng)院的居民。故選C。 (2)考查細節(jié)理解。根據(jù)第三段中的“Using heir own money, the Chitseys granted the wishes of about 100 people in three months.”用他們自己的錢,奇西夫婦在三個月內(nèi)答應了大約100人的愿望??芍嫖鞣驄D幫助滿足了居民的愿望。故選B。 (3)考查推理判斷。根據(jù)第四段中的“After GoFundMe named Ruby Kate a Kid Hero and promoted her story internationally this past January, Three Wishes raised ﹩20,000 in 24 hours and more than ﹩250,000 in five months.”可知在GoFundMe將魯比?凱特命名為“兒童英雄“之后,今年1月,她在國際上推廣了她的故事,三個愿望在24小時內(nèi)籌集了20000美元,在五個月內(nèi)籌集了超過250000美元。從這些數(shù)據(jù)可以看出人們都很支持。故選A。 (4)考查推理判斷。根據(jù)最后一段“‘I consider kindness to be my hobby,’ she says, ‘a(chǎn)nd I39。m very good at it.’”可知我把善良當成我的愛好,她說,而且我很在行。由此判斷出魯比?凱特是熱心且無私的。故選C。 【點評】本題考點涉及細節(jié)理解和推理判斷兩個題型的考查,是一篇故事類閱讀,考生需要準確掌握細節(jié)信息,并根據(jù)上下文進行邏輯推理,從而選出正確答案。5.閱讀理解 Summer is approaching and the following books can acpany you during the hot season.◆And Then Comes Summer by Tom Brenner The smell of freshcut grass. The coldness of ice cream on your tongue. The sound of crickets(蟋蟀) at night, This romantic feast for senses is as much a celebration of the season as it is a summer bucket list! Attractive illustrations(插圖)and descriptive text warm your heart and inspired play like never before.Available from Amazon. $◆Three Little Words by Amy Novesky Dery39。s “Just keep swimming!” message of perseverance is perfect for any one who has ever felt like they were drowning. Follow Dory an unforgettable adventure as she finds her way in this beautiful watercolor adventure of friendship and survival.Available from Amazon. $12 06◆There Might be Lobsters by Carolyn Crimi Meet Suki. She39。s a small dog with a big fear of the beach. When a rescue is in order, Suki saves that the day, proving that there39。s nothing to fear but fear itself. Quite possibly the perfect picture book for anxious kids fearful to try new experiences, this timeless treasure opens the door to calming dialogues and messages of bravery and victory.Available from Amazon. $◆Jabari Jumps by Gaia Cornwall You know that feeling when you39。re as excited as you are scared to make a leap? That39。s how Jabari feels about his first jump off the diving board. He knows how to swim. He knows jumping off sure looks fun. But does he have what it takes to take a try? With some gentle encouragement from his loving father, Jabari jumps.Available from Amazon. $(1)What can you enjoy in the book And Then Comes Summer? A.Swimming skills.B.Fun of summer.C.Art exhibition.D.A lovely dog.(2)What do There Might be Lobsters and Jabari Jumps have in mon? A.They have the same prices.B.Their characters do the same sports.C.They can be bought in different places.D.Their characters succeed in ridding fear.(3)Which book describes the experience of learning to swim? A.And Then Comes SummerB.There Might be LobstersC.Three Little WordsD.Jabari Jumps【答案】(1)B(2)D(3)C 【解析】【分析】本文是一篇應用文,介紹了幾本可以在炎熱的季節(jié)陪伴你的書。(1)考查細節(jié)理解。根據(jù)And Then Comes Summer部分中的“The smell of freshcut grass. The coldness of ice cream on your tongue. The sound of crickets(蟋蟀) at night, This romantic feast for senses is as much a celebration of the season as it is a summer bucket list!”這些對夏天事物和樂趣的描寫可知從這本書中我們可以享受到夏天的樂趣,故選B。(2)考查細節(jié)理解。根據(jù)There Might be Lobsters 部分中的“She39。s a small dog with a big fear of the beach. When a rescue is in order, Suki saves that the day, proving that there39。s nothing to fear but fear Jumps by Gaia Cornwall中You know that feeling when you39。re as excited as you are scared to make a leap? With some gentle encouragement from his loving father, Jabari jumps.”可知這兩本書都講述了主人公成功克服恐懼的故事,故選D。(3)考查細節(jié)理解。根據(jù)Three Little Words部分中的“Dery39。s ‘Just keep swimming!’ message of perseverance i