【正文】 or can mean the sound a balloon makes when it explodes. But a robot might not get the joke. Tristan Miller says that is because humor is a kind of creative language that is extremely d。 Computer scientists have hoped to give robots technical skills to help them recognize, process and react to humor. But these attempts have mostly failed. AI experts say that in many cases, attempts to make robots understand humor end up producing funny results, but not in the way they were supposed to. 【點(diǎn)評(píng)】本題考點(diǎn)涉及細(xì)節(jié)理解題型的考查，是一篇介紹類閱讀，考生需要準(zhǔn)確掌握細(xì)節(jié)信息，并結(jié)合題目要求，從而選出正確答案。 （3）考查細(xì)節(jié)理解。根據(jù)最后一段中的“It is free for kids under 14 and Chicago teens under 18”對(duì)于14歲以下的小孩以及18歲以下的芝加哥籍青少年都是免費(fèi)的。故選C。根據(jù)第一段中的“The museum and its shops are closed on Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, and New Year39。s Day.（2）Who of the following has to pay for his/her visit? 19 yearold Chicago student. 13yearold girl. 17 yearold Chicago girl. 9 yearold pupil.（3）What can people do in the Art Museum of Chicago? stories about artists and their artworks. about the color and excitement of 18thcentury life. how artists have expressed the African experience. a visit to the Family Room in the Ryan Education Center.【答案】 （1）C（2）A（3）D 【解析】【分析】本文是一篇應(yīng)用文，介紹了芝加哥藝術(shù)博物館的有關(guān)信息，包括其開放時(shí)間、博物館藝術(shù)特點(diǎn)等。and the Art Museum is the perfect place for an outing with the whole family. Visit the Family Room in the Ryan Education Center, build architectural wonders with colorful blocks, and learn about art through stories and games.（1）When can you visit the museum? Thanksgiving Day. Christmas Day. April Fool39。 For families with children Hidden Histories Impressionism: Monet, Degas, Renoir and More American Arts Day. Visiting time 【點(diǎn)評(píng)】本題考點(diǎn)涉及細(xì)節(jié)理解題型的考查，是一篇介紹類閱讀，要求考生準(zhǔn)確捕捉細(xì)節(jié)信息，結(jié)合題目要求，從而選出正確答案。根據(jù)倒數(shù)第三段中的“Stop at any Smithsonian museum information desk where friendly and knowledgeable staff and volunteers can assist you in planning your visit.”可知史密森尼博物館的信息問訊處有友好的并且知識(shí)淵博的員工及志愿者，他們可以幫助你為參觀做計(jì)劃。故選D。根據(jù)National Zoo所在的表格可知國家動(dòng)物園的開放時(shí)間為三月15號(hào)到九月，每天的上午九點(diǎn)到下午六點(diǎn)；十月到來年的三月14號(hào)是每天上午九點(diǎn)到下午四點(diǎn)，12月25號(hào)不開。故選B。根據(jù)第一段中的“The Smithsonian offers eleven museums and galleries on the National Mall and six other museums and the National Zoo in the greater National Capital Area”可知史密森尼博物館（Smithsonian）在國家廣場(chǎng)（National Mall）上設(shè)有11個(gè)博物館和美術(shù)館，在較大的國家首都轄區(qū)有6個(gè)博物館和國家動(dòng)物園（National Zoo）。fill in an application form before your visit【答案】 （1）B（2）D（3）C 【解析】【分析】本文是一篇應(yīng)用文，介紹了史密森尼博物館相關(guān)的信息以及游玩建議。take your pets along with youC.. A.visit the zoo at weekends on June 25（3）To arrange your visit better, you can go to 8th and F Streets, NW Washington, DCC.. A.D.C.B.. A. Service animals are wele at the museums and the National Zoo. Pets are not permitted. Guidelines: Not near a Smithsonian museum? Look for exhibitions and museums in your munity. Here we have listed some places to visit:7．閱讀理解 Our Museums, Galleries, and Zoo19 worldclass museums, galleries, and a zoo故選D。經(jīng)歷。 （4）考查推理判斷。由此可知上文“Because he knew that out of all the other important things he could be doing, this was imperative to me.”意思是因?yàn)樗溃谒茏龅乃衅渌匾虑橹?，這對(duì)我來是重要的。 （3）考查詞義猜測(cè)。s worth of ines to replace it.”當(dāng)我的電腦的磁盤刻錄機(jī)在早上6點(diǎn)熄火時(shí)，他花了一個(gè)大學(xué)生一周的收入來更換它。s disk burner (刻錄機(jī)) went out at 6 in the morning, he spent a college student39。 （2）考查細(xì)節(jié)理解。根據(jù)第二段中的“I had prepared a performance for the electiona funny boxing match.”我為選舉準(zhǔn)備了一場(chǎng)表演——一場(chǎng)有趣的拳擊比賽。盡管自己這次失敗了，但他從他哥哥那里學(xué)到了幸福來自于我們所做的事情，能夠照亮他人的生活。Happiness es from what we do to brighten others39。We should spread the kindness we have received.C.Useful（4）What did the author most probably learn from his brother? A.C.PleasantHe borrowed one from a college student.（3）What does the underlined word imperative in Paragraph 4 mean? A.He bought one with his own money.C.s disk burner went out? A.To increase his chance of winning the election.（2）How did the author39。To introduce moves from some movies.C. What did it take for me to understand? It was the performance. The rest of the cast and I would rehearse every day after school for 6 months all for what? The chance to perform a play eight times. As I came out on that stage for the first time and listened to the laughter, I was filled with joy. By the end of the play, the audience broke into tears, and so did we. What happened? We had the sweet opportunity of giving them an unforgettable theatre moment a moment to laugh, reflect, and shed tears.（1）Why did the author prepare a performance? A. I ended up losing the election, but that day changed my world forever. The lesson my brother taught me became my most important belief. But it wasn39。 Why would he go into all that trouble? Because he knew that out of all the other important things he could be doing, this was imperative to me. He knew because it was once important to him. Having graduated from Layton High just a year earlier, he knew what it was like to be in the center of people39。s week39。 My friend Cheyenne and I rehearsed (排練) the fight for hours, but the fight would not be a fight without music and sound effects. This is where my brother came in. He stayed up all night to work on that soundtrack. And when my puter39。 It was the night before my election. I was running for Sophomore Vice President. 【點(diǎn)評(píng)】本題考點(diǎn)涉及細(xì)節(jié)理解，觀點(diǎn)態(tài)度和主旨大意三個(gè)題型的考查，是一篇人生感悟類閱讀，要求考生在捕捉細(xì)節(jié)信息的基礎(chǔ)上，進(jìn)一步根據(jù)上下文的邏輯關(guān)系，進(jìn)行分析，推理，概括和歸納，從而選出正確答案。 （4）考查主旨大意全文以餐桌清理為主線，講述了在我們的生活中要把無用之物拋棄，以使我們生活更加簡(jiǎn)易，尤其是最后一段中的“And it proves that a small change does make a big difference可知，D項(xiàng)（有關(guān)餐桌的一課）可作本文的標(biāo)題。故可知，作者的態(tài)度是積極的。 （3）考查觀點(diǎn)態(tài)度。根據(jù)第四段中的“My mother led the way , walking into the dining room the way an animal manager might be while entering a cage with tigers in it”可知，母親就像動(dòng)物管理員走進(jìn)老虎籠中一樣，那么謹(jǐn)慎的進(jìn)入餐廳。故選