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【题目】 For many families, a night at the ballpark is a treat. But it can be a terrible experience for those with autistic（自闭症的）children, who are sensitive to light and noise and usually become upset and scared.

For these families, fear of how their child will react to new situations—and how others will react to them-keeps them from gaining everyday experiences others get to have.

Dr. Wendy Ross was heartbroken to see that. The pediatrician（儿科医生）in Philadelphia also knew that separation from the community didn't serve her patients well in the long run.

"If kids are not in the community, building their skills from very young ages, then there's no reason to expect them to be independent one day," Ross said. "It's a social disability. It needs to be addressed in a social setting."

So in 2007, Ross set out to do just that. Today, her nonprofit, Autism Inclusion Resources, helps families affected by autism deal with challenging social situations, such as sporting events, airport travel and museum visits.

Many Major League Baseball teams hold annual 44autism awareness nights", when they take temporary measures such as lowering the volume （音量）on the public address system. But Ross wanted to do more. "You can't turn down the volume of the world," Ross said. "It's nice to do it for one night, but our goal is for families to be able to go to a game on any night."

To that end, Ross partnered with the Philadelphia Phillies to develop a creative program.

She armed all the Phillies players and game-day staff with knowledge about autism and how to interact with individuals who have the disorder. Each family is also provided a clinician at the game who gives additional support if problems arise. She also helps prepare the families for the event.

Ross has also found her airport travel program to be successful for families. Using the same principles, she trains airline and security staff at major airports and then guides families through the travel experience, including checking in, going through security and boarding a plane.

Ross hopes that the tools she gives families can help them explore other settings on their own. "We really see it as a stepping stone to a brighter future," she said.

【1】According to Ross, what does a social disability mean?

A.Fearing light and noise.

B.Lacking social experience.

C.Having to rely on others for help.

D.Being separated from the community.

【2】What does the underlined part "do more,, imply?

A.Making the ballpark less noisy.

B.Making baseball teams autism-friendly.

C.Providing a normal game for autistic children.

D.Encouraging autistic children to go out into public.

【3】What is the Philadelphia Phillies?

A.A baseball team.

B.A baseball game.

C.A team of clinicians.

D.Families with autistic children.

【4】What is the purpose of Ross's airport travel program?

A.To help families to learn about air travel.

B.To teach airport staff knowledge about autism.

C.To teach autistic children how to travel by air.

D.To help autistic children get used to social situations.

Answer 1

【答案】

【1】C

【2】C

【3】A

【4】D

【解析】

本文是一篇记叙文。自闭症的孩子遭受着巨大的痛苦，他们尤其是对灯光和声音非常敏感。本篇文章介绍了儿科医生Dr. Wendy Ross为了让深受自闭症折磨的孩子和家庭能够顺利融入社会而做出的卓有成效的努力。

【1】细节理解题。Ross在第四段If kids are not in the community, building their skills from very young ages, then there's no reason to expect them to be independent one day," Ross said. "It's a social disability. It needs to be addressed in a social setting."一句中解释了a social disability的概念：无法独立，只能依靠别人的帮助。故选C。

【2】词句猜测题。根据It's nice to do it for one night, but our goal is for families to be able to go to a game on any night.可知Ross并不是只想举办一场特殊的比赛，而是想让患有自闭症的孩子们每个晚上都能观看比赛。由此可知"do more意为：为自闭症孩子提供正常比赛。故选C。

【3】推理判断题。根据第七段中"partnered with the Philadelphia Phillies"一句及第八段中She armed all the Phillies players..."可知Philadelphia Phillies应该是一支棒球队伍。故选A。

【4】推理判断题。根据'...helps families affected by autism deal with challenging social situations, such as sporting events, airport travel and museum visits"、" Ross has also found her airport travel program to be successful for families. Using the same principles...”可知，让患自闭症的儿童去机场也是使这些儿童适应社会环境。故选D。