Question

    Teens and younger children are reading a lot less for fun, according to a Common Sense Media report published Monday.

While the decline over the past decade is steep for teen readers, some data in the report shows that reading remains a big part of many children’s lives, and indicates how parents might help encourage more reading.

According to the report’s key findings, “the proportion (比例) who say they ‘hardly ever’ read for fun has gone from 8 percent of 13-year-olds and 9 percent of 17-year-olds in 1984 to 22 percent and 27 percent respectively today.”

The report data shows that pleasure reading levels for younger children, ages 2-8, remain largely the same. But the amount of time spent in reading each session has declined, from closer to an hour or more to closer to a half hour per session.

When it comes to technology and reading, the report does little to counsel(建议) parents looking for data about the effect of e-readers and tablets on reading. It does point out that many parents still limit electronic reading, mainly due to concerns about increased screen time.

The most hopeful data shared in the report shows clear evidence of parents serving as examples and important guides for their kids when it comes to reading. Data shows that kids and teens who do read frequently, compared to infrequent readers, have more books in the home, more books purchased for them, parents who read more often, and parents who set aside time for them to read.

As the end of school approaches, and school vacation reading lists loom(逼近) ahead, parents might take this chance to step in and make their own summer reading list and plan a family trip to the library or bookstore.

1.What is the Common Sense Media report probably about?

A. Children’s after-class activities.    B. Quality of children’s books.

C. Children’s reading habits.    D. Parent-child relationships.

2.Where can you find the data that best supports “children are reading a lot less for fun”?

A. In paragraph 2.    B. In paragraph 3.

C. In paragraph 4.    D. In paragraph 5.

3.Why do many parents limit electronic reading?

A. E-books are of poor quality.    B. It may harm children’s health.

C. It could be a waste of time.    D. E-readers are expensive.

4.How should parents encourage their children to read more?

A. Set up reading groups for them.    B. Ask them to write book reports.

C. Act as role models for them.    D. Talk with their reading class teachers.

Answer

1. C

2. B

3. B

4. C

【解析】

本文是一篇说明文，介绍了《常识媒体》上周发布的一份报道称，青少年和更年幼孩子读书的乐趣大大减少，同时指出父母在孩子读书方面能够起到榜样和指导作用，父母应该为孩子们树立榜样。

1.推理判断题。根据第一段“Teens and younger children are reading a lot less for fun, according to a Common Sense Media report published Monday.”可知，《常识媒体》上周发布的一份报道称，青少年和更年幼孩子读书的乐趣大大减少，由此可知，《常识媒体》报道主要是关于孩子的读书习惯的，故C项正确。

2.细节理解题。根据第三段中的“the proportion (比例) who say they ‘hardly ever’ read for fun has gone from 8 percent of 13-year-olds and 9 percent of 17-year-olds in 1984 to 22 percent and 27 percent respectively today.”可知，说自己几乎从不为了乐趣而读书的孩子的比例从1984年的8％上升到现在的22％和27％，第三段的这些数据支持了“青少年和更年幼孩子读书的乐趣大大减少”，故B项正确。

3.细节理解题。根据倒数第三段中的“It does point out that many parents still limit electronic reading, mainly due to concerns about increased screen time.”可知，家长限制孩子的电子阅读是因为担心孩子看屏幕时间的增加，也就是担心这会危害孩子的健康，故B项正确。

4.推理判断题。根据倒数第二段中的“The most hopeful data shared in the report shows clear evidence of parents serving as examples and important guides for their kids when it comes to reading.”可知，父母在孩子读书方面能够起到榜样和指导作用，因此，父母应该为孩子们树立榜样，故C项正确。