三、阅读理解(共两节,20小题;每小题2分,满分40分)
第一节:阅读下面短文,从每题所给的 A、B、C、D 四个选项中,选出最佳选项。
A
Ignite your child's passion for discovery
Who invented bubblegum?
What's the world's worst smell?
When did the dinosaurs die out?
Where are all the aliens?
Why can't you tickle yourself?
How do cats purr?
The Week Junior Science + Nature is the mind-blowing magazine with the answers to all these questions—and more! Jam-packed with amazing facts, brilliant explanations and incredible photos, The Week Junior Science + Nature gets 11- to 19-year-olds discovering and exploring.
Fascinating feature stories fill readers' minds with big ideas, and introduce them to inspiring role models. Fun activities and hands-on experiments allow readers to ask questions and find answers for themselves.
Designed to bring STEM(science, technology, engineering and maths) subjects to life, each issue delivers the universe to their door every month.
YOUR SUBSCRIPTION BENEFITS
• 3 issues for just £5—save 20% on the shop price
• Delivered to their door every 4 weeks
• Continue to save on every issue after the trial(试用) ends
Call 400-800-812, visit sciencenature.theweekjunior.co.uk/discover or scan the right QR code to subscribe(订阅).
( )26. Why does the author raise many questions in the very beginning?
A. To show the author is knowledgeable.
B. To prove that the magazine has rich content.
C. To show the author's strong interest in nature.
D. To prove the children's passion for discovery.
()27. Who are expected to read the magazine?
A. Pensioners(领养老金者).
B. Teenagers.
C. Kindergartners.
D. Toddlers(学步的幼儿).
()28. 新考法 If you buy 3 issues in shops, how much do you have to pay?
A. £5. B. £6. C. £6. 25. D. £10.
第一节:阅读下面短文,从每题所给的 A、B、C、D 四个选项中,选出最佳选项。
A
Ignite your child's passion for discovery
Who invented bubblegum?
What's the world's worst smell?
When did the dinosaurs die out?
Where are all the aliens?
Why can't you tickle yourself?
How do cats purr?
The Week Junior Science + Nature is the mind-blowing magazine with the answers to all these questions—and more! Jam-packed with amazing facts, brilliant explanations and incredible photos, The Week Junior Science + Nature gets 11- to 19-year-olds discovering and exploring.
Fascinating feature stories fill readers' minds with big ideas, and introduce them to inspiring role models. Fun activities and hands-on experiments allow readers to ask questions and find answers for themselves.
Designed to bring STEM(science, technology, engineering and maths) subjects to life, each issue delivers the universe to their door every month.
YOUR SUBSCRIPTION BENEFITS
• 3 issues for just £5—save 20% on the shop price
• Delivered to their door every 4 weeks
• Continue to save on every issue after the trial(试用) ends
Call 400-800-812, visit sciencenature.theweekjunior.co.uk/discover or scan the right QR code to subscribe(订阅).
( )26. Why does the author raise many questions in the very beginning?
A. To show the author is knowledgeable.
B. To prove that the magazine has rich content.
C. To show the author's strong interest in nature.
D. To prove the children's passion for discovery.
()27. Who are expected to read the magazine?
A. Pensioners(领养老金者).
B. Teenagers.
C. Kindergartners.
D. Toddlers(学步的幼儿).
()28. 新考法 If you buy 3 issues in shops, how much do you have to pay?
A. £5. B. £6. C. £6. 25. D. £10.
答案：26.B 【点拨】文章开头提出一系列问题,旨在表明这本杂志能解答各种有趣的问题,从而突出其内容之丰富。故选B。
27.B 【点拨】根据"gets 11- to 19-year-olds discovering and exploring"可知,该杂志面向11至19岁的青少年读者。故选B。
28.C 【点拨】根据"3 issues for just £5—save 20% on the shop price"可知,订阅3期只需5英镑,比在商店购买节省20%,所以在商店购买3期杂志需5÷(1-0.2)=6.25英镑。故选C。
27.B 【点拨】根据"gets 11- to 19-year-olds discovering and exploring"可知,该杂志面向11至19岁的青少年读者。故选B。
28.C 【点拨】根据"3 issues for just £5—save 20% on the shop price"可知,订阅3期只需5英镑,比在商店购买节省20%,所以在商店购买3期杂志需5÷(1-0.2)=6.25英镑。故选C。