Question

【题目】Teens and younger children are reading a lot less for fun, according to a Common Sense Media report published Monday.

While the decline over the past decade is steep for teen readers, some data in the report shows that reading remains a big part of many children’s lives, and indicates how parents might help encourage more reading.

According to the report’s key findings, “the proportion (比例) who say they ‘hardly ever’ read for fun has gone from 8 percent of 13-year-olds and 9 percent of 17-year-olds in 1984 to 22 percent and 27 percent respectively(分别地）today.”

The report data shows that pleasure reading levels for younger children, ages 2—8, remain largely the same. But the amount of time spent in reading each session（学期）has declined, from closer to an hour or more to closer to a half hour per session.

When it comes to technology and reading, the report does little to counsel(建议) parents looking for data about the effect of e-readers and tablets on reading. It does point out that many parents still limit electronic reading, mainly due to concerns about increased screen time.

The most hopeful data shared in the report shows clear evidence of parents serving as examples and important guides for their kids when it comes to reading. Data shows that kids and teens who do read frequently, compared to infrequent readers, have more books in the home, more books purchased for them, parents who read more often, and parents who set aside time for them to read.

As the end of school approaches, and school vacation reading lists loom(逼近) ahead, parents might take this chance to step in and make their own summer reading list and plan a family trip to the library or bookstore.

【1】What is the Common Sense Media report probably about?

A. Parent-child relationships. B. Children’s reading habits.

C. Quality of children’s books. D. Children’s after-class activities.

【2】Where can you find the data that best supports “children are reading a lot less for fun”?

A. In paragraph 2. B. In paragraph 3.

C. In paragraph 4. D. In paragraph 5.

【3】Why do many parents limit electronic reading?

A. E-readers are expensive. B. It could be a waste of time.

C. E-books are of poor quality. D. It may harm children’s health.

【4】How should parents encourage their children to read more?

A. Act as role models for them. B. Ask them to write book reports.

C. Set up reading groups for them. D. Talk with their reading class teachers.

Answer 1

【答案】

【1】 B

【2】 B

【3】 D

【4】 A

【解析】

本文是一则报告。据本周一公布的a Common Sense Media report报告显示，青少年和年幼的孩子们读书的乐趣大大减少。文中从阅读的乐趣，阅读的时间，阅读的方式和父母对孩子阅读的影响等角度展示了该报告的内容。

【1】主旨大意题。通读全文可知，此报道与孩子们的阅读时间，阅读方式和父母对孩子的影响，这都与阅读习惯相关，故选B。

【2】细节理解题。根据第三段…the proportion(比例) who say they‘ hardly ever ’read for fun has gone from 8 percent of 13-year-olds and 9 percent of 17-year-olds in 1984 to 22 percent and 27 percent respectively today. 可知，很少为乐趣而阅读的人的比例已经分别从1984年的13岁的8%和17岁的9%上升到现在的22%和27%。也就是说，为乐趣而读书的人越来越少了，故选B。

【3】推理判断题。根据倒数第三段最后一句many parents still limit electronic reading, mainly due to concerns about increased screen time可知，许多家长仍然限制电子阅读，主要是由于担心看一些电子屏幕的时间越来越多，也即是担心会伤害孩子们的健康，故选D。

【4】细节理解题。根据倒数第二段The most hopeful data shared in the report shows clear evidence of parents serving as examples and important guides for their kids when it comes to reading.可知，有明显的证据表明，父母为孩子们做榜样并为孩子们作重要指导能培养孩子的阅读习惯。也即是说，父母可以通过给孩子们作榜样来鼓励孩子们阅读的。故选A。