阅读下列短文，从每题所给的 A、B、C 和 D 四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题纸上将该项涂黑。
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Have you ever had trouble choosing suitable books for your children? Here we introduce three books that will make your children look forward to bedtime.
Alone
One day
Maddie decides to stay at her grandparents’ empty apartment alone without telling her parents. However, an unexpected middle-of-the-night evacuation (撤离) leaves her completely alone in Colorado town, without power or any way to communicate with her loved ones. With only the neighbor’s dog by her side, Maddie spends the next three years fighting against bad weather, hunger, wild dogs and loneliness. (Ages 10-up)
Time for Kenny
It describes a day in a kid’s life. Painted in the artist’s characteristically loose, rounded line, brown-skinned Kenny is first seen playing thoughtfully with a large toy bus. “It’s time for Kenny to get dressed for the day,” the narrator announces. Can Kenny wear his father’s shirt or his mother’s shoes? No. His parents smile as he tries them on, and admire him once he’s properly dresses. Such a small, everyday event conveys that Kenny is an innocent child cherished by his family. (Ages 4-up)
The Animal Rescue Agency #1: Case File: Little Claws
In the story, Esquire, a fox, and Mr. Pepper, an elderly rooster, set out to save Little Claws，a young polar bear. Because a villainous (邪恶的) fur-wearing animal dealer planned to sell the baby bear to a Florida zoo. Living up to their motto — “To each animal, it has the right to live its natural life”, the team prevented the dealer’s plan and took the risk of setting all the Arctic animals in a house free. It provides a light-hearted read with environmental conservation at its core. (Ages 8-12)
1. What has Maddie struggled with in the Colorado town for three years?
A. Caring for her dog.
B. Surviving on her own.
C. Hiding from her parents.
D. Rescuing people in need.
2. What kind of kid is Kenny?
A. He is the apple of his family’s eye.
B. He is a child with many ideas.
C. He has a good sense of humor.
D. He often upsets his parents.
3. Which of the following can best describe Esquire and Mr. Pepper?
A. Funny and clever.
B. Honest and sincere.
C. Kind and courageous.
D. Confident and cautious.
【答案】1. B 2. A 3. C
【解析】
【分析】这是一篇应用文。文章介绍了三本适合儿童睡前阅读的书籍。
【1题详解】
细节理解题。根据Alone中“With only the neighbor’s dog by her side, Maddie spends the next three years fighting against bad weather, hunger, wild dogs and loneliness.( 在邻居的狗的陪伴下，Maddie在接下来的三年里与恶劣天气、饥饿、野狗和孤独作斗争。)”可知，Maddie在科罗拉多镇挣扎着独自生存了三年。故选B。
【2题详解】
细节理解题。根据Time for Kenny中最后一句“Such a small, everyday event conveys that Kenny is an innocent child cherished by his family.( 这样一个小小的日常事件表明Kenny是一个被家人珍视的天真的孩子。)”可知，Kenny是全家的掌上明珠。故选A。
【3题详解】
推理判断题。根据最后一段“In the story, Esquire, a fox, and Mr. Pepper, an elderly rooster, set out to save Little Claws，a young polar bear.( 故事中，狐狸Esquire和老公鸡Pepper先生出发去救小北极熊Little Claws。”可知，因为狐狸Esquire和老公鸡Pepper先生出发去救小北极熊Little Claws，所以狐狸Esquire和老公鸡Pepper善良；再结合“the team prevented the dealer’s plan and took the risk of setting all the Arctic animals in a house free. (该小组阻止了经销商的计划，冒着风险把所有被关在放在一间房子里北极动物释放。)”可知，狐狸Esquire和老公鸡Pepper先生冒险救了被关北极动物，所以它们是勇敢的；由此可知，狐狸Esquire和老公鸡Pepper先生既善良又勇敢。故选C。
