Question

How old is too old to go trick-or-treating? Chesapeake of Virginia says the answer to that question is anyone over the age of 12.

City officials recently announced that doorbell-ringing candy seekers over the age of 12 could face a charge, up to six months in jail, and $25 to $100 fines. They're far from alone. Meridian of Mississippi, Bishopville of South Carolina, and Boonsboro of Maryland, also have set the age at 12. The phenomenon isn't limited to the US: In 2017, Bathurst, a town in Canada, banned anyone older than 16.

Officials say they won't be actively looking to catch teenage trick-or-treaters in the act. The age limits are part of a broader push to limit pranks and tricks. Some parents think that preventing older kids from participating in Halloween traditions will have the opposite effect. A Facebook post last year argued that all kids, regardless of age, should be allowed to take part in trick-or-treating. It was shared more than 4,000 times, with close to 700 comments.

Some parents argued that kids shouldn't be spoiled. Others argued that even older kids should be encouraged to take part in it in the sense of wonder and excitement, and most said they were willing to give candy to whoever dressed up. That seems consistent with the scientific studies that play is essential to help children develop into healthy, well-adapted people, and that play encourages kids to develop collaboration and creativity.

Given how over-scheduled, anxious, and unhappy today's teens are, maybe a little Halloween magic is exactly in order.

1.How many American cities that have set the limit of going trick-or-treating are mentioned?

A. One city.    B. Two cities.

C. Three cities.    D. Four cities.

2.Why did the officials decide to prevent teens from going trick-or-treating?

A. Because the teens are too old to go trick-or-treating..

B. Because it is thought that the teens will do something harmful.

C. Because some parents are afraid that kids can be spoiled.

D. Because that seems consistent with the scientific studies.

3.What may most people agree with according to the passage?

A. All people should take part in the Halloween traditional activities.

B. Halloween tradition is no longer as attractive as before.

C. It's not a good idea to limit the age of going trick-or treating.

D. Play is necessary to help children develop into healthy and well-adapted people.

4.What is the author's attitude towards the age limit of going trick-or-treating?

A. disapproving    B. objective

C. favorable    D. indifferent

Answer

1. D

2. B

3. C

4. A

【解析】

这是一篇说明文。主要介绍了对多大年纪不可以参加万圣节的不给糖就捣蛋的游戏在各个地方的不同要求，及人们对此的看法。

1.细节理解题。根据第二段整段的内容可知，在美国，有Chesapeake of Virginia ，Meridian of Mississippi, Bishopville of South Carolina and Boonsboro of Maryland这四个美国的城市被提到设定了“不给糖就捣蛋”的限制，故选D。

2.细节理解题。根据第三段的The age limits are part of a broader push to limit pranks and tricks.可知，限制年龄是为了避免青少年做一些有害的事情，故选B。

3.推理判断题。根据第三段的Some parents think that preventing older kids from participating in Halloween traditions will have the opposite effect. A Facebook post last year argued that all kids, regardless of age, should be allowed to take part in trick-or-treating. It was shared more than 4,000 times, with close to 700 comments和第四段的Others argued that even older kids should be encouraged to take part in it in the sense of wonder and excitement, and most said they were willing to give candy to whoever dressed up.可推断出，大多数人认为限制玩不给糖就捣蛋的游戏并不是一个好主意，故选C。

4.推理判断题。根据最后一段的maybe a little Halloween magic is exactly in order可知，作者认为万圣节的游戏好的，即作者不支持限制参与游戏者的年龄，故选A。