Question

Read this article and find out which one is a must-read for your children for Thanksgiving.

Clifford’s Thanksgiving Visit

Clifford has to stay home with his neighbors, as Emily Elizabeth’s family goes visiting her grandmother. At first, Clifford feels lonely, thinking of his own family, but then he decides to visit his mother too. He travels many miles, crosses bridges, and he even gets into the subway!   Follow Clifford’s trip to the big city! At http://www.powells.com. it is $3.99. The author is Norman Bridwell. It is for children aged 4-8.

The Magic Tree House

The Magic Tree House describes how Jack and Annie return back to the eve of the first Thanksgiving. There they meet the pilgrims(移民) as well as Squanto, a native American who helped them. The story offers an age-appropriate, in-depth picture of what life was really like for early settlers, as well as their adventures and excitements. It is for ages 4-8. The book costs $2.50 at http://www.powells.com. The author is Sal Murdocca.

Franklin’s Thanksgiving

Franklin thinks that there will be an over-abundance of food for Thanksgiving dinner. So he invites his teacher and friends for Thanksgiving dinner. It costs $2.50 at www.Powells.com. The book is for children aged 4-8. The author is Paulette Bourgeois.

The First Thanksgiving

The First Thanksgiving is for ages 4-8 and it tells about the story of the pilgrims’ learning languages. It is beautifully illustrated with plenty of beautiful watercolors(水彩画). The author is James Waiting and the price of the book is $2.50. You can find it on http://www.powells.com.

1.Clifford travels to the big city probably because ________.

A. he is eager to visit his grandmother

B. he is not happy at home

C. he misses his neighbors very much

D. he likes traveling very much

2.If you are interested in the pilgrims’ life you can read ________.

A. Clifford’s Thanksgiving Visit                         B. The Magic Tree House

C. Franklin’s Thanksgiving                             D. The First Thanksgiving

3.Kids can understand The First Thanksgiving better with the help of ________.

A. teachers                 B. other readers                        C. pictures                D. computers

Answer

1.B

2.B

3.C

【解析】

试题分析：

大意：本文为应用文，介绍了几本有关感恩节的儿童读物。

1.B考查细节理解题。根据本句At first, Clifford feels lonely, thinking of his own family----可知答案应为B，句意：他感到很孤独，很想念他的家人-----。因此他在家里是不高兴的。

2.B考查细节理解题。在The Magic Tree House这本书里，介绍了有关pilgrim的生活。

3.C考查细节理解题。由It is beautifully illustrated with plenty of beautiful watercolors(水彩画).本句可知答案应为C。大意为：用漂亮的水彩画对内容做了出色的阐释。

考点：考查应用文的阅读理解。