【正文】 a struggle against the rich.D.It led to great changes in society.（3）Why didn39。t people smile in pictures painted hundreds of years ago? A.They lived a hard life.B.Their teeth looked terrible.C.They were not friendly.D.They preferred to look serious.（4）What is mainly discussed in the text? A.The ways to make life easier.B.The importance of the ordinary in history.C.The increasing interest in microhistory.D.Unknown people who invented small things.【答案】 （1）A（2）D（3）B（4）B 【解析】【分析】本文是一篇議論文。論述了關(guān)注社會中普通人的重要性。 （1）考查推理判斷。根據(jù)第一段中的“All the ordinary decisions we make and ordinary things we do are society in action.”及第二段中的“But has he been of more benefit to humanity than the unknown person who invented the first really fortable shoe? Try thinking great thoughts when your feet hurt.”可知第一個發(fā)明舒適的鞋的未知人的重要性。作者以此來印證普通人和普通人的想法的重要性。故選A。 （2）考查推理判斷。根據(jù)第三段中的“According to historian Catherine Gallagher, the potato was once a matter of great argument. ”以及“ It seems that European socialism started with an argument about vegetables.” 可知作者在文中提到了potato,而恰恰是對potato的討論帶來了社會的變革。故選D。 （3）考查推理判斷。根據(jù)第三段中的“It is all because of dentistry, he says. Once people were able to look after their teeth, they began to smile and the world became a happier place”可推斷當人們會照料自己的牙齒的時候,人們才敢笑,這表明在此之前人不敢笑,是因為他們的牙齒很糟糕。故選B。 （4）考查主旨大意。本文主題為The importance of the ordinary in history,（歷史中普通人的重要性）各段落緊扣主題內(nèi)容,論證了作者在本文中的觀點普通人是很重要的。故選B。 【點評】本題考點涉及推理判斷和主旨大意兩個題型的考查，是一篇教育類閱讀，要求考生根據(jù)上下文的邏輯關(guān)系，進行分析，推理，概括和歸納，從而選出正確答案。8．閱讀短文，從每題所給的四個選項（A、B、C和D）中，選出最佳選項。 We can take online joyful learning experiences to a new level by bining the best practices in education with inspiring handson lessons that parents and children can enjoy together. ◆◇Starting a Writer39。s Notebook June 13thJune 17th This workshop is to inspire children to see themselves as true authors. The writing activities in this workshop are meant to help young authors develop their sense of voice and enthusiasm for writing. Participants will learn a variety of strategies and techniques for generating ideas and producing meaningful writing. PRICE: $ ($ cash payment) AGE: 610 ◆◇Backyard Science June 20thJune 24th By sharing what we discover in our own backyards, our children will be able to experience firsthand how wildlife, climate, and geographic landscapes differ across the globe. Through this workshop we have the ability to create eyeopening explorations for our children. PRICE: $ AGE: 410 ◆◇Be a Peacemaker June 27thJuly 1st By practicing mindfulness we discover how to find that peaceful place within ourselves, even during the most difficult times. This online class offers families a way to explore beneficial techniques together in an effort to develop a shared language and mon understanding of what it means to be fully present in our lives. PRICE: $ AGE: 410 ◆◇Poetry Makers June 11thJuly 15th When sharing poems with our children, we not only teach them how to appreciate the beauty of language but also that our words have the ability to affect others in deep and meaningful ways. In this fourweek online workshop, we will strengthen our children39。s understanding of themselves, each other, and the world around them through the power of writing poetry. PRICE: $ AGE: 610（1）What can we learn about Starting a Writer39。s Notebook? A.It offers a discount.B.It lasts four weeks.C.It is suitable for all ages.D.It encourages children to write poetry.（2）What can we learn about Backyard Science? A.It encourages the kids to get close to nature.B.It offers the kids various outdoor explorations.C.It fills the kids with confidence in their future.D.It enriches the kids39。 life experience and knowledge.（3）Which workshop can help kids make a good balance in their daily life? A.Starting a Writer39。s Notebook.B.Backyard Science.C.Be a Peacemaker.D.Poetry Makers.（4）What can kids learn at Poetry Makers? A.Take more interest in their studies.B.Have a strong desire to be successful.C.Show much enthusiasm for literature.D.Be aware of the power of words.【答案】 （1）A（2）B（3）C（4）D 【解析】【分析】本文是一篇應用文，介紹了幾個適合孩子和家長共同參與的動手實踐課程。 （1）考查細節(jié)理解。根據(jù) ◆◇Starting a Writer39。s Notebook June 13thJune 17th部分中的PRICE: $ ($ cash payment)可知，Starting a Writer39。s Notebook原價$，現(xiàn)金支付只需$，也就是有一定的折扣，故選A。 （2）考查細節(jié)理解。根據(jù)◆◇Backyard Science June 20thJune 24th部分中的Through this workshop we have the ability to create eyeopening explorations for our children.可知，Backyard Science可以為孩子們提供開闊眼界的戶外探索，故選B。 （3）考查細節(jié)理解。根據(jù)◆◇Be a Peacemaker June 27thJuly 1st部分中的This online class offers families a way to explore beneficial techniques together in an effort to develop a shared language and mon understanding of what it means to be fully present in our lives.可知，Be a Peacemaker能夠讓孩子們明白全身心投入意味著什么，也就說能夠幫助孩子們在日常生活中保持良好的平衡，故選C。 （4）考查細節(jié)理解。根據(jù)◆◇Poetry Makers June 11thJuly 15th部分中的When sharing poems with our children, we not only teach them how to appreciate the beauty of language but also that our words have the ability to affect others in deep and meaningful ways.可知，Poetry Makers能夠讓孩子們學到預言能夠以深遠和有意義的方式影響別人，也就是能夠讓孩子們學會語言的力量，故選D。 【點評】本題考點涉及細節(jié)理解題型的考查，是一篇介紹類閱讀，考生需要準確捕捉細節(jié)信息，結(jié)合題目要求，從而選出正確答案。9．閱讀短文，從每題所給的四個選項（A、B、C和D）中，選出最佳選項。 In a win for literary fiction amid declining sales, Sally Rooney39。s novel Normal People has been named Waterstones book of the year in 2018. Rooney39。s second novel, which follows two young people falling in love in Ireland, has sold 41, 000 copies in hardback in the UK since it was released in Augustfive times the hardback sales of her 2017 debut, Conversations With Friends. At 27, Rooney is now the youngest winner of the award, which is given by the UK39。s biggest bookshop chain, Waterstones. Normal People received almost universal