【正文】 correct it, and a healthy child will be born”科學家只需要找到錯誤的基因和糾正它,和一個健康的孩子將出生，可知，利用基因技術，科學家發(fā)現錯誤的基因并加以糾正，這樣就可以治愈家族病了。 （4）考查推理判斷。當然，政府必須小心控制基因技術，可知，文章主要表達作者了認為基因技術將造福人類的觀點。 【點評】本題考點涉及細節(jié)理解，詞義猜測，推理判斷和主旨大意四個題型的考查，是一篇科技類閱讀，要求考生在捕捉細節(jié)信息的基礎上，進一步根據上下文的邏輯關系，進行分析，推理，概括和歸納，從而選出正確答案。 A typical child plays many roles, such as friend, neighbor, son or daughter. Simply reminding children of that fact can lead to better problemsolving and more flexible thinking, according to new research from Duke University. In a series of experiments, Gaither and her colleagues looked at 196 children, ages 6 and 7. In an experiment, one group of children was reminded that they had various identities, such as son, daughter, reader or helper. A second group of children was reminded of their multiple physical attributes, such as a mouth, arms and legs. All the children then needed to handle a few taskss faces by race and gender(性別). We have this tendency in our society to only think about ourselves in connection with one important group at a time, Gaither said. When kids think that they have various identities, they show greater abilities.（1）What are all the kids asked to do in the experiments? different kinds of roles. others of their roles. several tasks. a group of tasks.（2）How does the author mainly clarify the conclusions of the study in paragraph 4? giving examples. using experts39。s words? 5 kids flexible thinking ability is important teaching. tend to behave selflessly after thinking about their roles.39。 flexibility.（4）What is the best title for the text? 39。 Abilities. Have a Variety of Identities in Their Daily Life. Ability Is Necessary for Most Kids.【答案】 （1）C（2）A（3）A（4）B 【解析】【分析】本文是一篇說明文，介紹了讓孩子知道自己有不同的角色可以提高孩子解決問題的能力和創(chuàng)造性思維能力。根據第三段中的“All the children then needed to handle a few tasks. ”可知，所有的孩子都被要求處理一些任務。 （2）考查推理判斷。故選A。根據第五段中的“The study suggests simple ways to promote flexible thinking for the young,which could be especially valuable for teachers,，Gather sad. ”可知,提高孩子的靈活思維的方法對于老師是有價值的。故選A。縱觀全文可知，本文呢紹了孩子考慮自己的不同的角色可以提高孩子解決問題的能力和創(chuàng)造性思維能力。 【點評】本題考點涉及細節(jié)理解，推理判斷和主旨大意三個題型的考查，是一篇教育類閱讀，考生需要準確捕捉細節(jié)信息，并根據上下文進行邏輯推理，概括歸納，從而選出正確答案。 The picture of George Washington is on the onedollar bill. He served as American39。 The third president of the United States, Thomas Jefferson, is on the twodollar bill. He was the main writer of the Declaration of independence in 1776. Jefferson was one of the most influential of the nation39。 Another of American39。 The picture of Alexander Hamilton appears on the tendollar bill. Hamilton was never president. But he was the first Secretary of the Treasury and one of the Founding Fathers. He was also an economist and political philosopher. Another president is on the fiftydollar bill. Ulysses S. Grant served from 1869 to 1877. Before serving as president, Grant was military mander of Union forces during the Civil War. Under his mand, the Union Army defeated Confederate forces. These American statesmen are on the front of the bills. The backs of the notes show images from nation39。s__________ . A.success in their careersC.D.s ____________. A.independence and democracyC.faith and glory（3）Which of the following might be the best title for the text? A.the Design of US BillsC.the Story of US Bills【答案】 （1）D（2）B（3）A 【解析】【分析】本文是一篇說明文，介紹了各種面值的美元紙幣上偉大人物，以及他們對國家所做出的貢獻。文章在描述每一種面值的紙幣上的人物時，都著重描寫他們對國家的作用與影響，George Washington是第一任總統，Thomas Jefferson獨立宣言的主要起草者，Abraham Lincoln結束內戰(zhàn)，廢除奴隸制，Alexander Hamilton第一個財政部長和開國元勛之一，Andrew Jackson支持大眾民主和個人自由，Benjamin Franklin開國元勛之一，從而可判斷美國人民看重的是偉人對這個國家做出的貢獻。 （2）考查推理判斷。s Founding Fathers.”及下文對美元上其他人物的介紹可知，文章中提到的這些歷史上著名的人物，無論是獨立戰(zhàn)爭，美國內戰(zhàn)，還是獨立宣言的起草與簽署都反映出他們?yōu)闋幦业莫毩⑴c民主所做出的努力與犧牲。 （3）考查主旨大意。故選A。8．閱讀理解 The Art Institute of Chicago The museum is open daily 10:30 am5:00 pm. The museum and its shops are closed on Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, and New Year39。 Highlights of the Art Institute Discover how artists have expressed the many aspects of the American experience through the rich variety of this collection. This tour might include the works of artists like Paul Revere, Winslow Homer, and Georgia O39。 Impressionism: Monet, Degas, Renoir and More Hidden HistoriesThese could be very small or outoftheway works. With free admission for kids under 14 and Chicago teens under 18, the Art Institute is the perfect place for a creative outing with the whole family.s collections with a variety of activities. Assemble (組裝)puzzles based on masterpieces in the museum, build architectural wonders with colorful blocks, and learn about art through stories and games. Food is available at an onsite cafe. (Outside food is not allowed to be brought in.)（1）What can visitors learn from Hidden Histories? A.The artworks of some potential artists.C.Some artworks by famous creators.（2）What can children do in the Family Room? A.B.Enjoy their homemade food.Take part in various activities.【答案】 （1）C（2）D 【解析】【分析】本文是一篇應用文，介紹了芝加哥美術館的參觀時間、美術館的亮點、隱藏的歷史，同時還有針對有孩子的家庭的活動。根據Hidden Histories部分中的“Hear stories about artists and their artworks that may be overlooked or underappreciated for one reason or another.”，參觀者可以了解到一些被忽視的、被低估的鮮為人所知的藝術家的故事和作品。 （2）考查細節(jié)理解。For families with children部分中的”…… introduce your children to the museum39。故選D。9．閱讀理解 s new iPhone 11 in China began on Friday, but were met with a cooler reception from consumers than in previous years. Unlike in previous years, no long lines were seen outside Chinese shops on Friday for the new iPhone, and the product release only made the headlines in a few media outlets. hearts at home and abroad. Many pared it with Apple39。s obvious that Huaw