第三部分阅读理解

第三部分阅读理解（共20 小题，每小题2分，满分40分)阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项(A, B, C和D)中，选出最佳选项.并在答且卡上将该项涂黑。

AA Child’s History of the WorldProduct DescriptionV. M. Hillyer, the first headmaster of Calvert School, spent many of his school years studying only American history. Believing that studying world history would broaden children’s horizons (眼界) and give them a better understanding of the world and history in general, he set out to write an understandable and comprehensive (综合的) world history children could enjoy. A Child’s History of the World functions to familiarize young children with some historical events and people of significance while reading like a good story. The subjects are covered in chronological order, from the beginning of the world to the end of the Cold War. This gives the child a linear (线状的) view of world history that allows for the details to be filled in the future. A Child’s History of the World is a basic reader and is not intended to be used as a supplementary (补充的) reader.Customer ReviewsThis is a must-have book. It is complete and interesting and is easy to use and understand. My girls are so close in age that I was able to use it with all three at once and they loved it. And it’s inexpensive! Love the way it is written.——Katrena R. from Shingle Springs, CA This is a great book. Everyone (elementary/primary aged) should have this book in their homeschooling library. My kids (ages 4-9) have all enjoyed this book. It is interesting and well written for young ones. There is a lot of information packed into this book and it is presented in a way that is not boring for kids. It is kind of like a story of the world.——Patrice T. from Seattle64.From A Child’s History of the World, children can _____.A. improve their grades greatlyB. know many important people in the pastC. know important events mainly in AmericaD. get to know many historical details65. According to Katrena R., her children _____.A. learned history from a book togetherB. read A Child’s History of the World to each otherC. each had a copy of A Child’s History of the WorldD. used A Child’s History of the World to improve their writing66. From the two reviews, we know that children enjoy A Child’s History of the World mainly because of _____. A. its writing style B. its simple wordsC. its low priceD. its amusing storiesBWe all know the importance of getting a good night’s sleep, but not all of us know the best way of getting it. A sleep expert, Phil Atherton, has recently revealed to the Daily Mail some top tips for getting the most out of the night, which will leave you ready for action in the morning.Sleeping is comparable to a long journey, and you should prepare for the tripbefore setting off. Sleeping takes up a large part of our daily routines, and it is important to get into the right mindset before the journey. Avoid eating food or drinking coffee too close to your bedtime, as this can cause discomfort to both the mind and the body.Furthermore, you should establish a routine which will prepare your body for sleep. Get into a relaxed state by taking a bath or listening to soothing (缓和的) music, which will help take the mind off the daytime pressures.Having a suitable mattress (床垫) is essential for maintaining the right posture (姿势) while sleeping. Sleeping is a very personalized (个人化的) activity, and we all adopt different postures and sleeping positions during the night. Finding the mattress that suits you will ease back pains that can result from a poor sleeping posture. The best position for sleep is a straightened posture lying on your side, which limits the stress placed on your back.Memory foam mattresses are designed specifically for personal sleeping positions. The material fits tightly round the shape of the body via the heat it gives off, allowing for ideal support in sensitive areas. The bed should be as personalized as possible. It should be four to six inches longer than its tallest occupant (占有人), allowing for space to move around.The National Sleep Foundation revealed strong links between sleep disorders and health effects at the beginning of the 21st century, and since then, studies have linked a lack of sleep to diabetes, obesity and many more. Taking action now will lead to long-term benefits for you and those around you.67.The author intends to tell us ______.A. how to get a good night’s sleepB. what to do before we sleepC. the importance of good sleepD. how to choose our bed68.By saying “Sleeping is a very personalized activity” in Paragraph 4, the author means that ______.A. you should keep your sleeping posture secretB. sleeping positions may vary from person to personC. your sleeping posture may affect your personalityD. you should sleep without being disturbed69.According to Paragraph 5, memory foam mattresses ______.A. can be used as medical instrumentsB. are usually as long as their occupantC. can change your sleeping positionsD. respond to changes in your body temperature70.In the last paragraph, the author advises us to ______.A. have as much sleep as we canB. get good sleep to prevent diseasesC. keep healthy by sleeping a lotD. cure some diseases by sleepingCTop Kid-Friendly Summer VacationsDude RanchIf you have little cowboys and cowgirls at home, thrill them by visiting a dude ranch (度假牧场) on your next vacation. Your children can learn about nature, enjoyhorseback riding, and gain an entirely new perspective. You can choose between programs that have you spending quality time with your kids, and programs that are for children only. This summer, enjoy the great outdoors — at a dude ranch!For more information, visit: /categorydisplay.htmSix Flags Great AdventureHave a classic vacation by visiting one of the most famous theme park chains. With locations all over the U.S., there’s sure to be a Six Flags near you. Take the whole family and be back at work on Monday. Escape the summer heat with countless water rides. Take your kids to have brunch with Bugs Bunny, or check out the new Safari Park, where you can interact with real animals.For more information, visit: /national/index.aspxRoswell UFO FestivalDo you have science fiction fans in your household? Encourage their interests and experience a special vacation at the annual Roswell UFO Festival. Come in costume (化妆服) if you wish, and join the parade (游行). Attend lectures by famous authors and researchers, or watch up-and-coming bands perform. Even if you’re not a believer, you can still enjoy the artwork, music, and great celebration.For more information, visit: EarthplaceIt’s not easy being green, but it can be fun if you visit the exhibits at Earthplace in Westport, Connecticut. This 62-acre wildlife reserve is committed to educating the public about the environment and promoting positive action to preserve nature. The exhibits provide hands-on features that make learning fun for your kids. After touring the exhibits, visit the garden and the playground, and enjoy the summer weather.For more information, visit: /index.html56.Dude Ranch and Six Flags Great Adventure are similar in that ______.A. they are both suitable for a family vacationB. they both take place in the cityC. they both allow people to have brunchD. they both provide water rides57.Which will you join if you want to learn how to protect nature?A. Dude Ranch.B. Six Flags Great Adventure.C. Roswel l UFO Festival.D. Earthplace.58.Who would be most interested in Roswell UFO Festival?A. A kid who loves music.B. A kid who likes adventure.C. A kid who is interested in aliens.D. A kid who likes first-hand experience.59.Which website is most useful if you want to join a parade in costume?A. /categorydisplay.htmB. /national/index.aspxC. D. /index.htmlDFor those faced with a struggle, Captain James Arruda Henry’s story is nothing short of inspiration. The 98-year-old retired fisherman has become a first-time author, having written and published his autobiography entitled In a Fisherman’s Language after learning to read at the age of 91. It even has Hollywood calling.Mr. Henry spent most of his life without even his closest family memberssuspecting he was illiterate (不识字的). Forced to quit school in the third grade to take odd jobs, he kept the secret close to his chest.Mr. Henry’s granddaughter, Marlisa McLaughlin, told how he used tricks, like waiting for others to order at restaurants first, or asking waiters how much he owed at restaurants, to avoid the issue. Then, after hearing about George Dawson, a son of slaves who learned to read at the age of 98 and went on to write a book of his own, entitled Life Is So Good at the age of 101 — Mr. Henry took up reading.“I said if he can do it, I’m gonna try,” Mr. Henry said. Starting with his name, he eventually moved on to ABC and children’s books. He put them down for four years after the tragic loss of his wife. But eventually he went back to reading and with the help of his tutor, Mark Hogan, began to log his life. He wrote about his family’s voyage from Portugal to the U.S., how he went on to captain a boat and serve on the National Guard, his many journeys at sea and how he was unable to save another fisherman who had fallen overboard.60.What do we know about Mr. Henry’s book?A. It has become popular.B. It has been bought by Hollywood.C. It is about his family members.D. Its name is Life Is So Good.61.Why did Mr. Henry wait for others to order at restaurants first?A. He was a person with manners.B. He didn’t want others to know he was illiterate.C. He wanted to avoid the long queue.D. He was learning how to order his food.62.The author tells James Arruda Henry’s story to .A. make readers laughB. give readers inspirationC. show his criticism of Mr. HenryD. ask readers to support Mr. Henry63.The underlined word “log” in Paragraph 4 probably means “”.A. cut woodB. speak ofC. write aboutD. reflect on。