Ⅰ.阅读理解
One of the most important ways to learn and master the English language is to read, read, and read. It is said that a good reader is also a good writer and a good speaker. However, in today's world, reading is something that most children dislike doing.
There are simply so many distractions (分心的事物) that books, magazines, and newspapers are often ignored and they are in favor of video games and movies. And while video games and movies also play a role in helping the child learn the English language, they still can't quite compare to reading.
And as a result, kids are learning less and less. Take a look at an elementary level text book. You'll notice that the books for elementary students are filled with pictures and colors. Those pictures and colors in the elementary level text books aren't there just for the sake (缘由) of design. Colors and pictures make us more engaged in the act of learning grammar. They catch our attention and help us retain (保留) more of what we read. This is especially true for little children who enjoy fun English.
Children are quite easily distracted. When you ask them to sit down and read quietly, their minds will often wander and it won't take long before you find them doodling (涂鸦) and not doing what you told them to do. But if a book is colourful enough to catch a kid's attention, then you'll have a better chance at getting the kid to sit down long enough to learn English.
The same principle holds true for interactivity (互动). Like colors and pictures, interactive reading materials like English songs for kids also get the child engaged in what he or she is learning. Interactive reading materials get the child to focus since using them is almost like playing.
本文是一篇说明文。阅读是学习语言最重要的方式之一。
1．Children don't like reading probably because they prefer ____________.
A．newspapers B．films C．magazines D．books
答案：B
解析：细节理解题。根据第二段中There are simply so many distractions (分心的事物) that books, magazines, and newspapers are often ignored and they are in favor of video games and movies.可知，孩子们不喜欢读书可能是因为他们喜欢看电影。故选B。
2．Children will be interested in books that are ________.
A．full of pictures B．explained clearly
C．written clearly D．easy
答案：A
解析：细节理解题。根据第三段中You'll notice that the books for elementary students are filled with pictures and colors. Those pictures and colors in the elementary level text books aren't there just for the sake (缘由) of design.可知，孩子们会对充满图画的书感兴趣。故选A。
3．Colorful books can help the children ________.
A．do what they prefer
B．have a good time
C．fix their attention for a longer time
D．sit still and quietly
答案：C
解析：推理判断题。根据第三段中Colors and pictures make us more engaged in the act of learning grammar. They catch our attention and help us retain (保留) more of what we read.可知，丰富多彩的书籍可以帮助孩子们长时间集中注意力。故选C。
4．What's the main idea of this passage?
A．Reading is one of the most important ways in learning language.
B．All the books are full of pictures and colors.
C．Interactivity and colorful designs are important to learn English.
D．Interactive reading is very interesting for children.
答案：A
解析：主旨大意题。根据第一段第一句One of the most important ways to learn and master the English language is to read, read, and read.可知，阅读是学习语言最重要的方式之一。故选A。
